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[Right_in_Virginia]

Like any of us did so during Obama's reign.

I've always referenced the guy in the Oval Orifice by their last name, with the exception of LBJ who only deserves 3 letters of my time, Clinton who I also referenced as Slick, or Obama whom I also referenced as His Heinous.  Carter was Carter, Bush was Bush, Reagan was Reagan.

It's ridiculous if you think we're gonna start playing protocols to your satisfaction simply because your idol is the prez.

I didn't write the damn protocols.   I'm simply quoting them.  The critical protocol is:  the first time the man is referred to, he is addressed as "President" Invar.  (Good God forbid)

My God man, if you won't go outside and mingle with real, live people ... at least open a window for some fresh air.  You're starting to sound a little disconnected from the world......   I'll keep you in my prayers.   

[txradioguy]

My point was that @Lando Lincoln chooses his words carefully.

It's deliberate.

So if we go back through your posting history and find you referring to the President as simply "Trump"...is that a deliberate slight to the man as well?

Or is this just your inelegant way of trolling @Lando Lincoln and not giving him credit for making a positive post about the President?

[mystery-ak]

My point was that @Lando Lincoln chooses his words carefully.

It's deliberate.

No it's not...

I suggest all of you complaining that *President* is not in front of Trump go and clean up your own house...I just looked at several members here past posting after Trump was elected using just Trump...

So you all do it!

[edpc]

"President" Invar.  (Good God forbid)

At least we know the campaign posters would be good.

[Bigun]

There’s an expression about wishing in one hand that fits your dilemma.

Yeah!  I'm aware of that expression and all your nattering is accomplishing much the same thing while pissing off nearly everyone else here.

[driftdiver]

No it's not...

I suggest all of you complaining that *President* is not in front of Trump go and clean up your own house...I just looked at several members here past posting after Trump was elected using just Trump...

So you all do it!

Can we talk about Melanias fashions now.  We need more pictures of pretty women and cleavage.  There was a good cleavage pic from the G7.   that spruced up the place

[DCPatriot]

No it's not...

I suggest all of you complaining that *President* is not in front of Trump go and clean up your own house...I just looked at several members here past posting after Trump was elected using just Trump...

So you all do it!

The hell it isn't.

And the use of 'TRUMP' by itself, is normally one of disdain.   See: Obama.

Furthermore....this isn't about the use of 'Trump' by itself.   Everybody is 'guilty' of typing that simply out of efficiency.

Typing "Mr. Trump"....twice...never referring to his title is a tell. 

[mystery-ak]

Everybody is 'guilty' of typing that simply out of efficiency.

That's exactly what it is..nothing more nothing less..

[Suppressed]

It is Uncle Donny and he prefers the toilet seat down.

Funny...he told me it's "Donnie", and that only Carolin Gallego is allowed to call him Donny.   

[edpc]

Yeah!  I'm aware of that expression and all your nattering is accomplishing much the same thing while pissing off nearly everyone else here.

I hope there’s enough room for all of you.

[txradioguy]

The hell it isn't.

And the use of 'TRUMP' by itself, is normally one of disdain.   See: Obama.

Furthermore....this isn't about the use of 'Trump' by itself.   Everybody is 'guilty' of typing that simply out of efficiency.

Typing "Mr. Trump"....twice...never referring to his title is a tell.

So you're clairvoyant now? 

[driftdiver]

That's exactly what it is..nothing more nothing less..

[Maj. Bill Martin]

The argument over whether "Trump" is sufficiently respectful is just someone looking for a fight.

My pet peeve is when people use their own cute nicknames for people because they think it is clever/funny, like "Obummer" or "McStain", etc..  Just call the dude (or dudette) by their name.  Honorific optional.

[Bigun]

I hope there’s enough room for all of you.

Did you know that  Donald Trump is still President of the United States  despite all your nattering?   It's true!  Like it or not.

[txradioguy]

The argument over whether "Trump" is sufficiently respectful is just someone looking for a fight.

Exactly.

My pet peeve is when people use their own cute nicknames for people because they think it is clever/funny, like "Obummer" or "McStain", etc.. 

Or Rocket Man...

[corbe]

   Ask and ye shall receive @driftdiver



   For the Ladies:

[Suppressed]

My point was that @Lando Lincoln chooses his words carefully.

It's deliberate.

@DCPatriot

I choose my words carefully, too.  Often, I try hard to remember to remove "Mr." from names (to fit in more with this informal setting), but it's a difficult habit, as I was formerly a newspaper editor and I know my history..."Mr." was considered even more honorific than titles like "President" back in the day.

For example, here's a post where I use "Mr. Trump" back in July 2016... I'm sure I should have genuflected and used "President Trump" even before he was elected, right? http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,215473.msg962409.html#msg962409

You see, some of us are well educated, and it looks like @Lando Lincoln is.  So rather than looking for trouble, how about focusing on the topic at hand.

[Right_in_Virginia]

No it's not...

I suggest all of you complaining that *President* is not in front of Trump go and clean up your own house...I just looked at several members here past posting after Trump was elected using just Trump...

So you all do it!

Oh, crap, I wanted to stay out this ... but.... @mystery-ak   The point is, as I see it, @Lando Lincoln carefully chose to call the POTUS "Mr. Trump".  Had LL simply posted "Trump" he would not have faced the question.  But @Lando Lincoln specifically chose not to call Donald Trump "President" Trump.

Here's why this matters:  Look at LL's posting history ... which is very unique.  He is the only Briefer who is able to drive on the dividing line of a two way highway without even denting his car.  He can do this precisely because every syllable he posts is done with great care and balance --- to prevent knocking himself into oncoming traffic.  LL has a gift .... of sorts.

Point being:  LL chose "Mr" over "President" -- a subtle diss at the POTUS.  But this time he got clipped by oncoming traffic.   ^-^


@DCPatriot

[driftdiver]

The argument over whether "Trump" is sufficiently respectful is just someone looking for a fight.

My pet peeve is when people use their own cute nicknames for people because they think it is clever/funny, like "Obummer" or "McStain", etc..  Just call the dude (or dudette) by their name.  Honorific optional.

I do it for Mclame on purpose, to show a lack of respect.  because he's burned that bridge

As for obummer, I reserve the right to disrespect traitors

[Suppressed]

The argument over whether "Trump" is sufficiently respectful is just someone looking for a fight.

My pet peeve is when people use their own cute nicknames for people because they think it is clever/funny, like "Obummer" or "McStain", etc..  Just call the dude (or dudette) by their name.  Honorific optional.

 

[RoosGirl]

The hell it isn't.

And the use of 'TRUMP' by itself, is normally one of disdain.   See: Obama.

Furthermore....this isn't about the use of 'Trump' by itself.   Everybody is 'guilty' of typing that simply out of efficiency.

Typing "Mr. Trump"....twice...never referring to his title is a tell.

Even if all of this were true, and I don't believe it is, so what?  It doesn't affect one single thing, anywhere, ever, except you getting torqued off about it.

[driftdiver]

   Ask and ye shall receive @driftdiver



   For the Ladies:

OK I forgive you for some of the things youve done, thank you

[txradioguy]

@DCPatriot

I choose my words carefully, too.  Often, I try hard to remember to remove "Mr." from names (to fit in more with this informal setting), but it's a difficult habit, as I was formerly a newspaper editor and I know my history..."Mr." was considered even more honorific than titles like "President" back in the day.

For example, here's a post where I use "Mr. Trump" back in July 2016... I'm sure I should have genuflected and used "President Trump" even before he was elected, right? http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,215473.msg962409.html#msg962409

You see, some of us are well educated, and it looks like @Lando Lincoln is.  So rather than looking for trouble, how about focusing on the topic at hand.

Ahhh yes the AP Style Guide.  The Bible of print writers everywhere.

[Suppressed]

Ahhh yes the AP Style Guide.  The Bible of print writers everywhere.

Yes, though I created my own style guide for the papers I ran.  I abhor their timidity with an Oxford comma!  It's too easy to miss when you need it, and then you get someone welcoming the United States and its territories, Canada and Mexico!

[DCPatriot]

Oh, crap, I wanted to stay out this ... but.... @mystery-ak   The point is, as I see it, @Lando Lincoln carefully chose to call the POTUS "Mr. Trump".  Had LL simply posted "Trump" he would not have faced the question.  But @Lando Lincoln specifically chose not to call Donald Trump "President" Trump.

Here's why this matters:  Look at LL's posting history ... which is very unique.  He is the only Briefer who is able to drive on the dividing line of a two way highway without even denting his car.  He can do this precisely because every syllable he posts is done with great care and balance --- to prevent knocking himself into oncoming traffic.  LL has a gift .... of sorts.

Point being:  LL chose "Mr" over "President" -- a subtle diss at the POTUS.  But this time he got clipped by oncoming traffic.   ^-^

You're GD right, @Right_in_Virginia

Spot on!

Disappears for months....we all have lives and what comes with it....and here it is again.   Riding that GD fence again.  Playing the Sage.

We who've been together for decades know these things.....it's not clairvoyance.