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Friday 26th of April 2024

2018 midterm elections No! Crowd's response when Trump asked them if he should tone it down just a little during his rally in Murphysboro, Illinois, on October 27, 2018, following the murder of 11 Jews at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh earlier that day © 2018 Kwiple.com
Asslickers America's National Association of Manufacturers gave Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter, its prestigious Alexander Hamilton award this year. “Like no one in government has ever done, she has provided singular leadership and shown an unwavering commitmwent to manufacturing,” said the industry group, in what ought to have earned it the Order of Sycophancy. Edward Luce, Financial Times, July 16, 2020 © 2020 Kwiple.com
Asslickers And then, along with several Diet-Coke-soaked cheeseburgers, your soul makes the journey through Trump's digestive tract and is eventually excreted. And then you're Stephen Miller. Stephen Colbert, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 5/2/2019, completing James Comey's statement that “Mr. Trump eats your soul in small bites.” © 2019 Kwiple.com
Asslickers Bill Barr is so far up Trump's ass, he bumped into Hannity. Bill Maher, Real Time with Bill Maher, May 3, 2019, © 2019 Kwiple.com
Asslickers Donald Trump could go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and say, “Well, maybe if he'd done something, he wouldn't be so unknown,” and Republicans would be okay with that too. Bill Maher, Real Time with Bill Maher, February 17, 2017 © 2019 Kwiple.com
Asslickers History isn't kind to the man who holds Mussolini's jacket. Ted Cruz, 2016, who started holding it in 2018 in an exchange for an endorsement of his reelection to the Senate © 2019 Kwiple.com
Asslickers I said, whatever you do, don't hire a 'yes man,' someone that won't tell you the truth. Don't do that, because if you do, I believe you'll be impeached. John F. Kelly, to Donald Trump, on leaving office as Trump's Chief of Staff © 2019 Kwiple.com
Asslickers say I worked with John Kelly, and he was totally unequipped to handle the genius of our great President. Stephanie Grisham, White House press secretary, responding to Kelly's statement that he warned Trump he would be impeached if he hired a 'yes man' to replace him © 2019 Kwiple.com
Asslickers It was easier to go along with the ride. John Kelly, at least for a while, and Mick Mulvaney, without any reservations at all, would behave the same way [kowtowing like Trump's siblings throughout his life] — until they were ousted for not being sufficiently “loyal.” That's how it always works with sycophants. First they remain silent no matter what outrages are committed; then they make themselves complicit by not acting. Ultimately, they find they are expendable when Donald needs a scapegoat. Mary Trump, Too Much and Never Enough  © 2020 Kwiple.com
Asslickers  With millions of lives at stake, he [Trump] takes accusations about the federal government's failure to provide ventila- tors personally, threatening to withhold funding and lifesaving equipment from states whose governors don't pay sufficient homage to him. That doesn't surprise me. The deafening silence in response to such a display of sociopathic disregard for human life or the consequences for one's actions, on the other hand, fills me with despair and reminds me that Donald isn't really the problem at all. Mary Trump, Too Much and Never Enough  © 2020 Kwiple.com
Asslickers say I'm coordinating with White House counsel. There will be no difference between the president's position and our position as to how to handle this. Mitch McConnell, guaranteeing Republicans like himself would acquit Trump despite overwhelming evidence he abused his power and obstructed Congress © 2020 Kwiple.com
Asslickers say Ivanka Trump embodies the collaborative spirit and relentless drive needed to solve manufacturers' most pressing challenge – the workforce crisis. Like no one in government has ever done, she has provided singular leadership and shown an unwavering commitment to modern manufacturing in America. From the February 1, 2020, National Association of Manufacturers' press release announcing that “Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump will be the inaugural recipient of the association's Alexander Hamilton Award.” © 2020 Kwiple.com
Authoritarianism The country wants the President to be “one of us” who bears the same responsibilities of citizenship that all share. But I believe that the President should be excused from some of the burdens of ordinary citizenship while serving in office. … the indictment and trial of a sitting President, moreover, would cripple the federal government, rendering it unable to function with credibility in either the international or domestic arenas. Brett Kavanauhg, arguing presidents should be above the law © 2018 Kwiple.com
Cocks of the walk say Putin says, “Trump is brilliant.” I love it when he says I'm brilliant. I don't know if he means it or he doesn't mean it. I don't care. I like it, okay?  Donald Trump, at a 2016 rally © 2018 Kwiple.com
Fox News It's changed a lot. Before, it was conservative, but it wasn't crazy. Now it's just propaganda. Bill Kristol © 2019 Kwiple.com
Impeachment Don’t confuse me with the facts. I've got a closed mind. I will not vote for impeachment. I'm going to stick with my president even if he and I have to be taken out of this building and shot. Earle Landgrebe, Indiana Republican Representative, Nixon supporter, and revered role model for today's Republican Congressmen, the day before Nixon resigned in 1974 © 2020 Kwiple.com
Impeachment The president's transactional worldview always implied the possibility of his own abandonment. Once he stops being useful to people, by his own logic, they have no reason to stay loyal. He does not offer a relationship much deeper than – what an airing this Latinism is getting – quid pro quo. … Whether to support Mr Trump is becoming a finer and finer calculation for Republicans. And calculation, not fraternity, is all it ever was. Janan Ganesh, Financial Times, October 2, 2019 © 2019 Kwiple.com
Kwiple dictionary the Honorable (thə on'ər ə bəl) adjectival phrase. A gender-neutral adjectival phrase traditionally placed before the name of a current or past holder of a high office. When in used before Donald Trump's name or the name of one of his kiss-asses, such as Paul Ryan, Mitch McConnell, Devin Nunes, Mike Pence or Betsy DeVos, the usage is ipso facto  ironic. © 2018 Kwiple.com
Kwiple dictionary Republican Party (ri pub'li kən pär'tē), n. The native habitat of the common North American long-tongued toady. © 2018 Kwiple.com
Kwiple dictionary rudy (ro̅o̅'dē), v., rudied, rudying To attempt to remain relevant by kissing ass in public. © 2019 Kwiple.com
Kwiplers say If you don't know whose ass Republicans are kissing, you're not paying attention  © 2018 Kwiple.com
Punt returners say But not on all four. Winston Churchill, responding to his private secretary, who said, in 1918, that he was so grateful for America's contributions to winning WWI that he would kiss Uncle Sam “on both cheeks” © 2019 Kwiple.com
Snapshot Donald Trump proves daily that there is no longer any penalty for doing wrong as long as you deny everything, never say you’re sorry, and have co-conspirators stashed in powerful places to put the fix in. Donald Trump portrayed by Frank Rich © 2020 Kwiple.com
Snapshot This president, perhaps more than any of his modern predecessors, encourages flattery. He likes it, he expects it, and he seems ot eat it up. Donald Trump portrayed by Washington Post, June 5, 2018 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpism Donald Trump, with his feral cunning, knew. The oleaginous Mike Pence, with his talent for toadyism and appetite for obsequiousness, could, Trump knew, become America's most repulsive public figure. And Pence, who has reached this pinnacle by dethroning his benefactor, is augmenting the public stock of useful knowledge. Because his is the authentic voice of today's lickspittle Republican Party, he clarifies this year's elections: Vote Republican to ratify groveling as governing. George F. Will, May 9, 2018 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpism The fact that Trump's party and his net- work always look for ways to excuse him has been hugely liberating for Trump. He can actually deny he said things that were recorded – like his trashing of the British prime minister. He can take one side of any issue (like trashing key NATO allies to satisfy his base), and, when he gets blowback, take the other side (claim to love the Atlantic alliance). And he can declare that he really meant to ask why “wouldn't” Russia be the one hacking us instead of why “would” it, as he did say. Thomas L. Friedman, New York Times, July 18, 2018 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpism Flattery is a necessary but not a sufficient condition with Trump. There has to be a win in there. Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists But in the past 18 months, what was once nuanced praise has metastasized into obsequious fawning. Too much is never enough. Superlatives are tossed out like Mardi Gras beads on Fat Tuesday. Roxanne Roberts, Washington Post, June 5, 2018 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists If someone looked at you that way, you'd be disturbed and think about a restraining order. Omarosa on Mike Pence's adoration for Trump © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists In Cabinet meeting, Pence praises Trump once every 12 seconds for three minutes straight headline, Washington Post, December 20, 2017 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists Of course, to stay, you must be seen as on his team, so you make further compromises. You use his language, praise his leadership, tout his commitment to values. And then you are lost. He has eaten your soul. James Comey, New York Times, May 2, 2019 © 2019 Kwiple.com
Trumpists One thing that I found disturbing during the address to the joint session of Congress was how Mike Pence gazed worshipfully at the back of Trump's head for an hour straight. Everyone in the senior staff thought that Mike Pence was a Stepford Veep. Omarosa, Unhinged © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists  Republicans in tariff-hit states give Trump benefit of doubt — — — — — — — — — — — President's ratings stay high in regions most likely to be affected by trade war  headline, print edition, Financial Times, July 14-15, 2018 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say And so, my hat's off to you for taking that stance and presenting a clear message around the world that America's going to continue to lead in the area of energy. Rick Perry, congratulating Trump on withdrawing from the Paris Agreement to mitigate the effects of climate change © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Any honest assessment of Donald Trump's spiritual walk will show a man who has a reverence for God. Does he make mistakes? Yes. Can he be a little “New Yawk” around the edges? You bet. But don't lose sight of the fact that a man with billions of dollars and more power than you can ever imagine could easily have no interest in a connection with God. Instead, he seeks out men and women of God. David Brody and Scott Lamb, The Faith of Donald J. Trump:  A Spiritual Biography  © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say The biggest thing I said to the president is, we are here tonight to say to you, and to you First Lady Melania, and to Ivanka and to Jared, we love you and we believe in you. You are doing amazing, amazing things. Unidentified religious leader who attended an August 27, 2018, White House dinner for evangelical pastors, quoted by The New York Times, August 29, 2018 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say The comments are shameful and cringeworthy. The words are disgusting, devastating, and embarrassing. It's the kind of locker room and frat house talk that personally infuriates me. But guess what: I still without a doubt support support Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, after release of the Access Hollywood tapes in which Trump proudly boasts about groping women by the pussy © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say The country wants the President to be “one of us” who bears the same responsibilities of citizenship that all share. But I believe that the President should be excused from some of the burdens of ordinary citizenship while serving in office. … the indictment and trial of a sitting President, moreover, would cripple the federal government, rendering it unable to function with credibility in either the international or domestic arenas. Brett Kavanauhg, arguing presidents should be above the law © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Follow the chain of command without exception. Submit yourselves, as the saying goes, to the authorities that have been placed above you. Trust your superiors, trust your orders, and you'll serve and lead well. Mike Pence, to the 2017 graduating class at the United States Naval Academy © 2019 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say He has always been a gentleman. Jeanine Pirro © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Here is the the most powerful man in the world. Yet he's not too proud to bow his head in the Oval office and ask God for help. Robert Jeffress,  televangelist and pastor of the 3,000-seat, $130 million First Baptist Church of Dallas  © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I can't tell you how excited and enthusiastic folks are about the United States leadership as it relates to global health security. Tom Price, after returning from health summit meetings in Europe © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I do not believe the President would ask me to do that. Gina Haspel, during her Senate confirmation hearing,  responding to Sen. Susan Collins, who asked, “If the President gave you a direct order to waterboard a terrorism suspect, what would you do?” © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say  I don't know Steve Bannon, so I have no concerns. I trust Donald's judgment. Paul Ryan,  when asked if he had any concerns about Steve Bannon serving in the White House  © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I don't think he should fire Mueller and I don't think he's going to. So this is a piece of legislation that isn't necessary in my judgment. I'm the one who decides  what we take to the floor. That's my responsibility  as the majority leader. We will not be having this on the floor of the Senate.  Mitch McConnell, on a proposed bill with bipartisan support to prevent Trump from arbitrarily ending Special Counsel Mueller's investigation into posible collusion with Russia and obstruction of justice by Trump © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I have not.  Jim Jordan, representing Ohio's 4th Congressional District, responding to Anderson Cooper's question, Have you ever heard the president lie? © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I personally wish he would choose his words a little more carefully. On the other hand, I kind of find him refreshing, that he doesn't take any guff from anybody. Orrin Hatch © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I think he has changed a lot of his life once he was elected. I think Trump is a much better person today than he was then. I think most people in this country realize that Donald Trump comes from a different world. He comes from New York City, he comes from a slam-bang, difficult world. It is amazing he is as good as he is. If anything, you have to give him plaudits for the way he has run the country. Orrin Hatch © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I think he's just trolling people. Paul Ryan, commenting on Trump's threat to strip security clearances from former top intelligence chiefs who criticize him © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I've seen this guy throw a dead spiral through a tire. I've seen him at Madison Square Garden with a topcoat on. He's standing in the key and he's hitting foul shots and swishing them, okay? He sinks three-foot putts.  Anthony Scaramucci © 2019 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say I want to thank you on behalf of the people of Puerto Rico for your leadership, for your team's leadership, and for having a commitment to stay with the people of Puerto Rico, with the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, here for the long haul. Ricardo Rosselló, governor of Puerto Rico, whose flattery got Puerto Rico bupkis © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say If I were the president and I picked someone to be the country's chief law enforcement officer, and they told me later, “Oh, by the way, I'm not going to be able to participate in  the most important case in the office,” I would be frustrated too. Trey Gowdy, expressing sympathy for Trump's regrets that Jeff Sessions obeyed the law and recused himself from Mueller's investigation © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say In over 30 years in my experience with the UN, I never heard a bolder or more courageous speech.  Benjamin Netanyahu, after Trump's September 2017 speech to the United Nations © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Mr. President, it's a privilege to serve, to serve the students of this country, and to work to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to get a great education, and therefore a great future. Betsy DeVos © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Mr. President, thank you for the opportunity to help fix the trade deficit and other things. Wilbur Ross © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say No! Crowd's response when Trump asked them if he should tone it down just a little during his rally in Murphysboro, Illinois, on October 27, 2018, following the murder of 11 Jews at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh earlier that day © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say No president has ever consulted more widely, or talked with more people from more backgrounds, to seek input about a Supreme Court nomination. Brett Kavanaugh's first public claim after Trump nominated him for appointment to the Supreme Court © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Nobel! Nobel! chant at Trump rallies after he met with Kim Jong-un in Singapore © 2018 Kwiple.com
< Trumpists say On behalf of the entire senior staff around you, Mr. President, we thank you for the opportunity and the blessing you've given us to serve your agenda and the American people.  Reince Priebus, at Trump's first Cabinet meeting, shortly before being fired © 2018 Kwiple.com
< Trumpists say People think if you kiss the guy's ass, you'll get what you want. But it is not as simple as that. Trump likes to establish mutual respect. Anthony Scaramucci © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say The president's entitled to an attorney general he has faith in, somebody that's qualified for the job, and I think there will come a time, sooner rather than later, where it will be time to have a new face and a fresh voice at the Department of Justice. Lindsey Graham, August 23, 2018, endorsing firing AG Jeff Sessions and replacing him with someone who will end Special Counsel Mueller's investigations of collusion and obstruction of justice © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say The President's new at this. He's new to government. So, he probably wasn't steeped in the long-running protocols that establish the relationships between DOJ, FBI and White Houses. He's just new to this. Paul Ryan explaining why Donald Trump asked FBI director James Comey to drop his investigation of Michael Flynn after everyone else at a meeting with them had been asked to leave the room © 2018 Kwiple.com
< Trumpists say Thank you, Mr. President. And just the greatest privilege of my life is to serve as the — as vice president to the president who's keeping his word to the American people and assembling a team that's bringing real change, real prosperity, real strength back to our nation. Mike Pence © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say Thank you, President Trump, for allowing us to have you as our President. Diane Black, Tennessee congresswoman © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say This guy's got more stamina  than anybody I've ever met. I mean, I thought I was in good shape. I mean, it's unbelievable. He's constantly doing things.  Steven Mnuchin © 2019 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say This is the best president of my recollection. Rudy Giuliani, May 2, 2018, at age 74 © 2018 Kwiple.com
Trumpists say To what do you attribute these incredible advances? Jeanine Pirro, asking him a leading question after ballyhooing about economic growth © 2018 Kwiple.com
 
Trumpists say You need 67 votes to remove a president, 47 Democrats and 20 Republicans. I see no sign at all of Republicans abandoning the president. The case is very flimsy. The most I hear from some is that his behaviour was inappropriate but not impeachable. John Barrasso, the number three Senate Republican © 2019 Kwiple.com