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[smjjames]

As it stands, the Op-Ed really DID do nothing but throw more chaos into what was already a very chaotic situation.

It's definetly done that, and throw it into hyperdrive. Also, Rand Paul suggested that they use lie detector tests. While I guess that sounds reasonable on it's surface, theres a huge amount of people they'd have to ask and it's just going to feed into Trump's paranoia.

[Lord Shonus]

The bigger problem is that polygraphs are more accurate than Ouija boards and crystal balls, but not much.

[Hanslanda]

The bigger problem is that polygraphs are more accurate than Ouija boards and crystal balls, but not much.

They only measure stress related biometrics against an easily manipulated baseline test.

[smjjames]

The bigger problem is that polygraphs are more accurate than Ouija boards and crystal balls, but not much.

They only measure stress related biometrics against an easily manipulated baseline test.

Plus theres going to be some who talk to the media on a regular basis because that's part of their job. All it's going to do is feed into Trumps paranoia and enable confirmation bias.

[Lord Shonus]

The bigger problem is that polygraphs are more accurate than Ouija boards and crystal balls, but not much.

They only measure stress related biometrics against an easily manipulated baseline test.

Exactly. They're rubbish, and should have been banned for all purposes decades ago.

[WealthyRadish]

I think if Trump wants some unreliable confessions to get to the bottom of the leaks, he should start torturing the people in his administration. I mean, physical torture, not the stuff they already deal with.

[MrRoboto75]

I think if Trump wants some unreliable confessions to get to the bottom of the leaks, he should start torturing the people in his administration. I mean, physical torture, not the stuff they already deal with.

Why not?  He'd get away with it.

[sluissa]

I was reminded of this moment. For no particular reason.

Just felt like others should be reminded that it exists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssAhmEis8F8

[wierd]

You know...

That scene from Downfall, where Hitler has his explosive tirade at his senior staff?

I kinda envision that when I read things like this in the news.

Behind the scenes, sources say, Trump wasn’t holding up much better. According to people familiar with his response, the president, in the words of one adviser, “exploded” to those close to him on Wednesday, demanding to know who this anonymous senior official could be.

[Rowanas]

You know...

That scene from Downfall, where Hitler has his explosive tirade at his senior staff?

I kinda envision that when I read things like this in the news.

Behind the scenes, sources say, Trump wasn’t holding up much better. According to people familiar with his response, the president, in the words of one adviser, “exploded” to those close to him on Wednesday, demanding to know who this anonymous senior official could be.

And now it's in my head as well. Thank you, it's a beautiful image. Shakily waking up the animal he stores on his head, putting it on the table, dismissing all but the top brass and as he shouts, the interns outside the room are flinching and wincing.

[Starver]

If SNL/whoever it is/somebody else doesn't do a redo version with Alec Baldwin in totally-not-Nazi-paraphernalia and West Wing setting but with the whole "Fegelein!" dialogue verbatim (or German "Fegerlein!" subtitles under ranting Trump-type dialogue in 'Merkin, as a direct reversal of the resubbed Downfall) then they aren't thinking creatively enough.

[sluissa]

If SNL/whoever it is/somebody else doesn't do a redo version with Alec Baldwin in totally-not-Nazi-paraphernalia and West Wing setting but with the whole "Fegelein!" dialogue verbatim (or German "Fegerlein!" subtitles under ranting Trump-type dialogue in 'Merkin, as a direct reversal of the resubbed Downfall) then they aren't thinking creatively enough.

That's a 10 year old meme. It's dangerous to just pull it out of the garbage like that and try to serve it to normies. Especially one as spicy as Downfall.

[RedKing]

If SNL/whoever it is/somebody else doesn't do a redo version with Alec Baldwin in totally-not-Nazi-paraphernalia and West Wing setting but with the whole "Fegelein!" dialogue verbatim (or German "Fegerlein!" subtitles under ranting Trump-type dialogue in 'Merkin, as a direct reversal of the resubbed Downfall) then they aren't thinking creatively enough.

Now I picture Alec Baldwin in Trump costume, slamming his fist on a desk and yelling "FEGELEIN!" over and over.

Also, Trump apparently lost it a bit last night at a rally in Montana, telling the assembled crowd of Deplorables that if he was impeached, it would be their fault (for not voting in large enough numbers to keep the Democrats from taking Congress).

[Gentlefish]

Also that America would become a third-world country if a Democrat ever got elected.

[sluissa]

If SNL/whoever it is/somebody else doesn't do a redo version with Alec Baldwin in totally-not-Nazi-paraphernalia and West Wing setting but with the whole "Fegelein!" dialogue verbatim (or German "Fegerlein!" subtitles under ranting Trump-type dialogue in 'Merkin, as a direct reversal of the resubbed Downfall) then they aren't thinking creatively enough.

Now I picture Alec Baldwin in Trump costume, slamming his fist on a desk and yelling "FEGELEIN!" over and over.

Also, Trump apparently lost it a bit last night at a rally in Montana, telling the assembled crowd of Deplorables that if he was impeached, it would be their fault (for not voting in large enough numbers to keep the Democrats from taking Congress).

Also couldn't get the word "anonymous" out correctly. Granted. It's a word that can be tripped over easily, but it definitely wasn't good imagery to pair with his current situation.