Posted on 12/09/2016 5:41:59 PM PST by Innovative
They had never met, and they had had only harsh words toward each other during the campaign. But President Barack Obama and his successor, Donald Trump, are discussing policy and politics with more frequency than many anticipated after this past year’s bitterly fought election.
The two men have spoken a handful of times by phone since their 90-minute meeting in the Oval Office last month, setting aside resentments that built up during the campaign, advisers to both said. Though it is hardly a “bromance,” both men see it in their mutual interest to stay in touch and forge a rapport during the transition, aides said.
On Friday, Mr. Trump said he has gotten along “so well” with Mr. Obama, and he dissuaded his supporters from booing when he mentioned the president’s name. “No, no—he’s really doing great. He’s been so nice,” he told them at an event in Louisiana.
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Trump can approach and talk to anyone.
Barrky’s not special...
Actually, it worked out great.
Hussein Obama was able to get the Muslim Brotherhood into power in Egypt.
Hussein Obama with the help of useful idiot Hillary Clinton overthrew the government in Libya. That is still a work in progress as the Muslim terrorists try to takeover the remains of the country.
Hillary was right up there with Hussein lying about Benghazi and the YOUTUBE movie.
Hillary helped moved weapons given to terrorists in Libya to Syria where the wars to put Muslim terrorists into power continue even now.
Hillary would have continued to flood Muslims into the US. From Hussein Obama's point of view, it was going to be a continuation of his pro-Muslim Presidency.
The saying is “keep your friends close and your enemies closer: Trump wants to pump obozo so he knows what to change.
Exactly.
I think Trump can appeal to Obama’s fragile ego through flattery and learn whatever he think will benefit him in the future.
Plus it keeps things smooth to give the illusion of seeking Obama’s advice, regardless of whether he heeds it.
That’s pretty much vintage Donald, who will flatter his foes to pieces before flattening them.
I wouldn’t be choosing to flatter if I were in Donald’s position, but that seems to be his mannerism at the moment. Some say that diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie while hunting for a stick. It’s the kind of hopeful fiction that was used by the bishop in Les Miserables, in which story the thief actually accepted the hint. It won’t always work on its face, but at the very least it makes the person look like an utter cad for disappointing Donald.
I am hoping Trump gets handcuffs slapped on OZero the instant Trump finishes the Oath of Office.
Ah, it’s a preemptive move so he won’t steal the silver like Hillary!
1) DJT knows how to charm people.
2) BHO was really sick of dealing with HRC.
Is Trump talking to his two Bush predecessors?
It’s a higher plane of existence. Trump pops up there, and there’s Obama. “Oh, hi! How ya’ doin’ ?”
Trump is cunning and smart. He now speaks softly but you can bet he carries a big stick
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