Talking about Trump's photo opportunity and
the Bible?

What a guy! So in control.

He ensured the photo opp would take place becaue prior
to the bible photo shoot Trump ordered the area
cleared of protesters by law enforcement who used
tear gas and flash-bang grenades to dispel the crowd.
Such "Christian" behaviour.

The impetus was a staged photo opp in front of the
historic St John's Episcopal Church (which has already
been condemned by religious leaders).

Holding the Bible might mean a great deal to some -
however it would add even more meaning if he'd just
actually open it once in a while.

Trump, what a dill. He puts the bible in front of himself, then glances down and sees he can read the cover. Such a dope, he doesn't realise if he can read the cover, the book must be upside down.

I see the forums right wing ratties running off looking for a bible to test if its true. Don't panic fellas, if you can't find a bible to try, your copy of Mein Kampf will work just as work as well!

I can only imagine how envious Donald Trump would be of you geniuses who have never picked up book upside down. He would probably wish he was as smart, successful and rich as you are, with all your achievements and the power that you wield globally. Green with envy, he would be if he knew of your existence.

Our existence is neither here nor there as far
as the United States, a recognised super power,
is concerned. But what should be concerning
for all of its citizens is the vacuum that it
currently has in its leadership.

No wonder people of all colours and persuasions
rich and poor, religious and non-religious,
black and white, are demonstrating in solidarity
around the globe.

Interesting point on the ABC's Planet America yesterday:
American cops have almost no formal training on when to escalate and when (and how) to deescalate the situation - a few hours at the academy and that's it for ever. Whereas for British cops it's something they frequently revisit throughout their career. As a result, the British police are skilled at deescalation and usually do so; the American police are not, and are far more biased to escalation. And even where American police do manage to deescalate it, their actions can be undermined by those of their colleagues without the same understanding - as happened in at least one city a few days ago.

ttbn,

When I was a child I wanted to be everything Donald Trump is today: a clown.