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Trump claims GHW Bush took millions of classified documents to a bowling alley

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by WarDamnGator, Oct 10, 2022.

  1. WarDamnGator

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    What Trump said…

    George H.W. Bush took millions of documents to a former bowling alley and a former Chinese restaurant; where they combined them. So they’re in a bowling alley slash Chinese restaurant.” Trump added, “A Chinese restaurant and a bowling alley. With no security and a broken front door.”

    The dumb stuff he says is incredible… this is apparently his defense, make claims that other presidents are just as bad… except…

    While the GWH Bush library was being built, the NARA rented a storage facility in a building that once housed a bowling alley and Chinese restaurant, but had been converted to a warehouse with offices, guards, and a fire proof vault.…. But the way Trump tells it makes it sound like GHWB used to take boxes of classified documents with him bowling and for Chinese food…

    The facts as reported in 1993 and 1994…

    Someone listening to Trump’s rally comments might have pictured documents from the first Bush administration being scattered carelessly in bowling lanes. But that’s not what happened. The Washington Post reported in 1993: “There aren’t any lanes anymore. No gutters, no pins, no beer. Thanks to a rush remodeling job after last November’s election, there are a few simple offices, a massive, fire-resistant vault and row after row of steel shelves filled with cardboard boxes and wooden crates.”

    There was also extensive security. The Associated Press reportedin 1994: “Uniformed guards patrol the premises. There are closed-circuit television monitors and sophisticated electronic detectors along walls and doors. Some printed material is classified and will remain so for years; it is open only to those with top-secret clearances.”

    Fact check: Trump falsely claims George H.W. Bush took millions of documents to a former bowling alley and Chinese restaurant | CNN Politics
     
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  2. ursidman

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    But Merrick, all the other kids are doing it. Smells like desperation.
     
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  3. enviroGator

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    He also completely misrepresented what Obama did too with his presidential library.

    It is really depressing to think people worship this lying POS.
     
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  4. tampagtr

    tampagtr VIP Member

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    I appreciate the fact checks, but does anyone need to research this to really know that it’s not true? And I’m not just saying consider the source. Sure he lies about everything, but this is just inherently unbelievable even if someone else said it.
     
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  5. kygator

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    The image of Bush carrying boxes of documents to a Chinese restaurant/bowling alley is pretty hilarious. Adding the detail of a broken front door is a nice touch that made me believe it. You don’t make up those kids of details.
     
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  6. kygator

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    I would have believed a Mexican restaurant/roller skating rink with a cracked window.
     
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  7. Trickster

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    AND STILL THE MAGA SHEEP KISS HIS ASS!
     
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  8. orangeblue_coop

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    In response to this asinine statement by this lunatic Trump, MAGA rubes will blame the leftist media for reporting it.
     
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  9. kygator

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    I blame Chinese bowling enthusiasts.
     
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  10. intimigator1

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    Trump is a boring man that holds rallies consumed with worn out tales of self pity. Why people show up to listen to the repetive attempts of his worn out need for support just baffles any sane mind. Is there anyone he hasnt found fault in? Well, himself of course. Full of hate and filled with negative tones is a short lived circus act. All the clowns can go home now as the audience winds its way out of the show. Desantis should take heed that Americans are not emboldened to his rehearsed attempt to be next...he too reeks of condescending speech intended to con people. His act can become irrelevant quite quickly as people are ready to take our country back from a fake right wing fringe minority. Republican/Democrat alike will be more than happy to support a President that doesnt encourage lies and false division.
     
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  11. sierragator

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    The fire-hose of bullshit continues and some still believe the crap he says.
     
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  12. AndyGator

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    Purposeful BS by Trump knowing how gullible and ignorant his worshipers are
     
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  13. channingcrowderhungry

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    Trump asked why GHWB wasn't also being prosecuted. Who wants to tell him?
     
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  14. gator95

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    He's an idiot.
     
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  16. G8tas

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    I am sure that people like @Tjgators are busy thinking of a way to spin this in The Great One's favor
     
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    I keep waiting for the Republican Party to come to its senses but the unholy alliance between religious anti abortion extremists and the super rich who just want lower taxes is enduring.
     
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  18. PITBOSS

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    Trump sure does whine a lot.
     
  19. tilly

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    I love how another thread claiming posters will rush in and defend him is again full of just lefties claiming it with no response. This is becoming a trend.

    Anywho...

    I love Jeb's tweet btw. If only that guy had some charisma we may never have had to worry about the orange guy
     
  20. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    Dont fall for it @Tjgators ...
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