DC Tom Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 As this really doesn't fit anywhere else...I'd put it in the "Media's portrayal of Trump thread, but honestly they're pretty much justified here. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2018/03/14/in-fundraising-speech-trump-says-he-made-up-facts-in-meeting-with-justin-trudeau/?utm_term=.854bdfebca3d Quote He accused Japan of using gimmicks to deny U.S. auto companies access to its consumers, said South Korea was taking advantage of outdated trade rules even though its economy was strong and said China had single-handedly rebuilt itself on the back of its trade surplus with the United States. "It's called the bowling ball test; do you know what that is? That's where they take a bowling ball from 20 feet up in the air and they drop it on the hood of the car," Trump said of Japan. "And if the hood dents, then the car doesn't qualify. Well, guess what, the roof dented a little bit, and they said, nope, this car doesn't qualify. It's horrible, the way we're treated. It's horrible." It was unclear what he was talking about. Bowling balls. On cars. Justifying tariffs. We have gone full Brawndo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, DC Tom said: Bowling balls. On cars. Justifying tariffs. We have gone full Brawndo. He's the trade deficit mutilator - he has what auto plants crave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe Miner Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Can we have a gif of Trump polishing a nonexistent window of a car while the Japanese look on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 59 minutes ago, Joe Miner said: Can we have a gif of Trump polishing a nonexistent window of a car while the Japanese look on? Would he need Michael Keaton hair, or could he still keep the orange Barney Rubble comb over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 4 hours ago, DC Tom said: As this really doesn't fit anywhere else...I'd put it in the "Media's portrayal of Trump thread, but honestly they're pretty much justified here. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2018/03/14/in-fundraising-speech-trump-says-he-made-up-facts-in-meeting-with-justin-trudeau/?utm_term=.854bdfebca3d Bowling balls. On cars. Justifying tariffs. We have gone full Brawndo. Is there a vehicle that wouldn’t dent in that scenario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, thebug said: Is there a vehicle that wouldn’t dent in that scenario? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, thebug said: Is there a vehicle that wouldn’t dent in that scenario? I used to own a 78 Ford Pinto. It's not that it wouldn't have dented so much as you wouldn't have noticed, or cared. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Just now, DC Tom said: I used to own a 78 Ford Pinto. It's not that it wouldn't have dented so much as you wouldn't have noticed, or cared. But it would explode if the bowling ball hit it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 minute ago, DC Tom said: I used to own a 78 Ford Pinto. It's not that it wouldn't have dented so much as you wouldn't have noticed, or cared. Maybe that’s where Kenny got the bowling ball shots idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, GG said: But it would explode if the bowling ball hit it. I think by '78 the gas tank fix made it into production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The joke was it took 5 workers to carry the Pinto bumper across the floor to bolt onto the car because it was so heavy? no, because it was so fragile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 But Hillary would have said meteors were going to hit the cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, DC Tom said: "...It was unclear what he was talking about." This is my new favorite suggestion for Trump's eventual gravestone epitaph. Edited March 16, 2018 by Cugalabanza 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Cugalabanza said: This is my new favorite suggestion for Trump's eventual gravestone epitaph. I don't know about that. It may be inane, childish and beside the main point, but you always know what he's talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, GG said: I don't know about that. It may be inane, childish and beside the main point, but you always know what he's talking about. You may think for a moment that you do, but give him a minute--he'll contradict himself and we'll all wonder: what the hell was he talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: You may think for a moment that you do, but give him a minute--he'll contradict himself and we'll all wonder: what the hell was he talking about? that the genius of it you have the wits and irony to catch on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Genius? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: ...the genius of it "How did they know I have gas? These guys are GENIUSES!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: "How did they know I have gas? These guys are GENIUSES!" you are on probation for honourary Canadian status..... this is high praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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