Trump and Obama Have a Conversation

Thursday, January 09, 2025

President-elect Trump and future first lady Melania Trump paid their respects to former President Jimmy Carter at his funeral in Woodley Park, Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where Trump and one of his most prominent political foes appeared to put politics aside.

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George W ignores Trump and probably tells Obama thanks for taking one for the team by sitting next to him

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Obama is a good man, a better man than I.

It's difficult to show respect to scum.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-09 03:10 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I'm waiting for the lip reader's report, lol.

Pence starred daggers at him, as did Gore. Bubba and Hil and W and Laura ignored him completely.

Obama sat by him when no one else would, prolly because Michelle was out in Hawaii and Trump does have this girlish appeal.

Melanoma looked like she wished she was at her husband's funeral, lol.

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2025-01-09 03:11 PM | Reply | Funny: 3

Karen Pence ignores the demented rapist who tried to have her husband killed.

thespun.com

#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-09 03:13 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#1,

That's because you are a beta male. Beta males act like females. Which is what most of the progressives today act like.

#4 | Posted by boaz at 2025-01-09 03:13 PM | Reply

#2,

I didnt read it like that.

What I saw was the current people who are running the White House while Biden is demented hated Trump. They ignored him. Like a woman who didn't get her way would.

Obama, Gore and others had the respect to say hello and engage in conversation.

I can only imagine how pissed Harris is having to listen to actual Presidents talk behind her and realize she will never be one. Even her cuck husband wanted to turn around and talk with both of those Presidents.

#5 | Posted by boaz at 2025-01-09 03:16 PM | Reply

This brings up the interesting question of how much respect Donald is entitled to.

Hard question to answer, given that by any objective measure Donald makes the world and the people in it worse.

I'd go so far as to drag the man out of a ditch if he were drowning, understanding that he would never do the same thing for me.

But shake Donald's hand and engage in small talk with him? Why?

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-09 03:16 PM | Reply

Before the week is out the------------------- will be calling Karen Pence a nasty woman for ignoring his demented ass .

#7 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-09 03:18 PM | Reply

This brings up the interesting question of how much respect Donald is entitled to.

I think that I'd give him a last meal priorto execution and access to clergy, to whom he could brag about his sinless life.

I'd also give him pencil and paper to write farewell notes to those he loves. That would be a very short list. I imagine any letters written would be all caps.

#8 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-09 03:20 PM | Reply

This brings up the interesting question of how much respect Donald is entitled to.

I keep asking myself, how much respect did an American owe Hitler?

Looking at history: none. Everyone was glad when he was dead, except the Irish Republic. And that because they hated the English more.

#9 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-09 03:21 PM | Reply

This brings up the interesting question of how much respect Donald is entitled to.

It's just a matter of time before the bloated dirtbag gets laughed out of the UN again.

#10 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-09 03:23 PM | Reply

Can't wait to see Trump's raging middle of the night tirade at Biden on social media.

Dark Brandon stressed "Character, character, character" and "Abuse of Power" while looking over at Trump.

at 2 min in

www.youtube.com

Of course, Trump can't spell the word character, and abuse of power is his hobby.

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2025-01-09 03:25 PM | Reply

Karen Pence applauded for snubbing Putin's bitch.

www.rawstory.com

#12 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-09 03:32 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

This brings up the interesting question of how much respect Donald is entitled to.

If Donald does abruptly croak, there would be collective sigh of relief. The sound of it would travel the entire world, powering wind turbines all the way.

No national honors following his demise. Laying his body in state in the Capitol would be crass and insulting.

A private cremation. Scatter the ashes and be done.

#13 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-09 03:33 PM | Reply

Donald has threatened to arrest at least four of the people sitting close to him at that funeral, and tried to get another one of them killed.

This makes you value the graciousness of Obama even more, as one of the people on that list.

How much respect is a mad dog entitled to?

None, of course. But pity, because it's a dog, after all.

No pity for rabid men.

#14 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-09 03:49 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

because it's a dog, after all.

Don't tell the new secretary of homeland security.

#15 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-01-09 04:00 PM | Reply

But shake Donald's hand and engage in small talk with him? Why?

#6 | POSTED BY ZED

I once shook Bill Clinton's hand. I had mixed feelings at the time when they asked for volunteers to greet him on the tarmac. But when it happened I decided it was a historic opportunity for me and that while I didn't agree with everything Clinton stood for it turns out I wanted to shake his hand anyway. He was basically a good man. And after all he was The President. It took me all day to craft a short sentence to say to him. But when it happened all I could think of was "Thank You Mr President!" Power does that to you.

After witnessing the effects of maga and Trumpy ... and being older and wiser ... (and not so in awe of power any more) ... and given the same opportunity with Trump I just would spit on the ground and turn and walk away.

#16 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-01-09 04:02 PM | Reply

One has to really wake up in order to be able to look past all the fake drama.

Forget all the political rhetoric- it is all kayfabe. They do not hate each other. They don't see one another as an existential threat to America. They are not really enemies. They're barely even opponents.

One side will say their opponent is Hitler- coming to vanquish democracy and take everyone's vote and ruin the country. The other side will say his/her opponent is a communist dictator, come to do the same. But when the play is over the performers basically hold hands and bow, and then they might just go out and have a drink together- or attend a funeral.

They all pretend to be fighting against each other in defense of YOUR INTERESTS, when in reality they're on the same side, FIGHTING AGAINST YOU.
There are chosen and elected purely for the defense of the interests of oligarchy and empire.

You can see it right here. They're not hiding it.

#17 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2025-01-09 04:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That's because you are a beta male. Beta males act like females. Which is what most of the progressives today act like.

#4 | Posted by boaz

Dude that oozed beta calls others beta.

I love this place.

#18 | Posted by jpw at 2025-01-09 05:25 PM | Reply

Boaz seems weirdly interested in trans people and males who act like females. Day in and day out.

Here you go, Boaz. Stick with the fetishes and fantasies you've admitted to.

www.mapquest.com

#19 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-01-09 06:00 PM | Reply

Boaz the whiny little ----.

---- off, -------.

#20 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-01-09 07:22 PM | Reply

They all pretend to be fighting against each other in defense of YOUR INTERESTS, when in reality they're on the same side, FIGHTING AGAINST YOU.
They are chosen and elected purely for the defense of the interests of oligarchy and empire.

You can see it right here. They're not hiding it.

#17 | Posted by NerfHerder

I am wondering in retrospect what must have enticed Biden to remain in the race when it seems -- in retrospect, of course -- to have been illogical, maybe immoral, and in the interest of no one obvious. Not even Biden.

#21 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-01-09 11:15 PM | Reply

Repubs are so desperate to have Trump seem legitimate they are now using him speaking to a man they absolutely despise as a way to do that.

#22 | Posted by qcp at 2025-01-10 08:31 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

#22 | Posted by qcp

Brilliant.

#23 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-10 08:59 AM | Reply

How could Obama politely talk to Hitler?

#24 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:24 PM | Reply

" Repubs are so desperate to have Trump seem legitimate they are now using him speaking to a man they absolutely despise as a way to do that.

#22 | POSTED BY QCP AT 2025-01-10 08:31 AM | FLAG: | "

No. We are laughing at Dems/lefties who have been calling him Hitler and worse to then see one of the left's idols talking politely with him.

It's almost as if the terrible rhetoric doesn't match reality.

#25 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:25 PM | Reply

It was hilarious that MAGAts started sobbing after the------------- was ignored by W and Karen Pence.

#26 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-10 12:29 PM | Reply

Obama acting cordial towards Trump really seems to mean a lot to Deplorable Trymping MAGAts.

#27 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-01-10 12:30 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Watching Jill and Harris forced to sit next to each other is pure gold

x.com

#28 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:31 PM | Reply

www.thedailybeast.com

Even W realizes the orange diaper sniper is toxic. Lol

#29 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-10 12:34 PM | Reply

Watching Jill and Harris forced to sit next to each other is pure gold

x.com

Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:31 PM | Reply

You're a special kind of stupid aintcha??

#30 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-01-10 12:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

How could Obama politely talk to Hitler?

Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:24 PM | Reply

Because you don't act like a jackwagon at a Saint's funeral.

#31 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-01-10 12:42 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

" You're a special kind of stupid aintcha??

#30 | POSTED BY LAURAMOHR AT 2025-01-10 12:34 PM | FLAG: "

Nope. It's obvious they can't stand each other. It was even worse when they sat next to each other on Veteran's day.

#32 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:47 PM | Reply

It's obvious they can't stand each other.

#32 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-

Donald did threaten to arrest and imprison Obama several times.

There's that.

#33 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-10 12:55 PM | Reply

It's almost as if the terrible rhetoric doesn't match reality.

#25 | Posted by BellRinger

I'd like to think that you are sufficiently in touch with reality to make that statement.

Donald went into that cathedral a mean, vindictive, corrupt liar and he left that cathedral that way.

Everyone in attendance at Carter's funeral knew that, whether they spoke to the man or not.

#34 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-10 12:57 PM | Reply

Zed,

We weren't talking about Trump.

#35 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-01-10 12:58 PM | Reply

Anyone notice Obama pausing when Harris looks back, then continues once she turns away.

Maybe Obama is Hitlers puppet?

x.com

#36 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-01-10 01:33 PM | Reply

Because you don't act like a jackwagon at a Saint's funeral.
#31 | POSTED BY LAURAMOHR

But the US says goodbye to a Saint on White Supremest symbols?

America has some strange customs.

#37 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-01-10 01:35 PM | Reply

But the US says goodbye to a Saint on White Supremest symbols?

America has some strange customs.

Posted by oneironaut at 2025-01-10 01:35 PM | Reply

Source??

#38 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-01-10 01:37 PM | Reply

Source??
#38 | POSTED BY LAURAMOHR

Did you even watch the funeral?
x.com

#39 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-01-10 01:42 PM | Reply

Because you don't act like a jackwagon at a Saint's funeral.

#31 | Posted by LauraMohr

Exactly. If this is the last thread of a common culture we have in this country, I'll take it. And who better to have prompted it?

#40 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-01-10 04:57 PM | Reply

One of the things I have always admired about Obama was his willingness to talk to our enemies. Some insight:

mediate.com
www.nbcnews.com

I'd like to think that Obama has the wisdom to recognize that if he leaves that door of communication open, Trump will pick up the phone when he calls and may just listen to what Barack has to say at some critical moment for America. Fitting to see this at Jimmy Carters funeral.

#41 | Posted by Miranda7 at 2025-01-10 11:33 PM | Reply

@#41 ... One of the things I have always admired about Obama was his willingness to talk to our enemies. Some insight: ....

Yes.

... I'd like to think that Obama has the wisdom to recognize that if he leaves that door of communication open, Trump will pick up the phone when he calls and may just listen to what Barack has to say at some critical moment for America. ...

Yeah, I would like to think tat also.

But given Pres-elect Trump's prior interactions (I'm being kind) with fmr Pres Obama, I have to ask, will Pres-elect Trump rise to that occasion?

#42 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-10 11:44 PM | Reply

That's exactly it. Obama is a decent man.

#43 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-01-11 12:15 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#43 ... That's exactly it. Obama is a decent man. ...

Yup.

And, imo, Miranda7's comment nailed it in that regard.

#44 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-11 12:33 AM | Reply

Karen Pence would've been happier to see Bin Laden than the-------------.

#45 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-01-11 07:23 AM | Reply

They probably put Barack next to Trump because they knew he would be polite, but politeness can be over-rated:

Politicians past and present gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. President-elect Trump and his wife, Melania, walked past his former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, who were sitting alongside another former vice president, Al Gore.

Gore and Pence both stood up to greet Trump and Melania, shaking their hands and saying a few words. But Karen Pence stayed seated, staring ahead icily instead of greeting the couple.
newrepublic.com

When Bush entered the pew with the other presidents, Obama stood for him, but President-elect Trump and the incoming first lady, Melania Trump, both stayed seated.

As Bush went to take the seat near Obama, the older president gave Obama a brief backhand belly tap. Obama in turn patted Bush's back, returning the friendly gesture.

Bush did not interact in that moment with Trump, seemingly ignoring him.
thehill.com

#46 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 10:18 AM | Reply

They probably put Barack next to Trump because they knew he would be polite, but politeness can be over-rated:

Gore and Pence both stood up to greet Trump and Melania, shaking their hands and saying a few words. But Karen Pence stayed seated, staring ahead icily instead of greeting the couple.
newrepublic.com

When Bush entered the pew with the other presidents, Obama stood for him, but President-elect Trump and the incoming first lady, Melania Trump, both stayed seated.

As Bush went to take the seat near Obama, the older president gave Obama a brief backhand belly tap. Obama in turn patted Bush's back, returning the friendly gesture.

Bush did not interact in that moment with Trump, seemingly ignoring him.
thehill.com

#47 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 10:18 AM | Reply

I agree it is fitting that Obama was polite at Carter's funeral, I don't believe there is snowballs chanch in hell that DonOLD will ever call Obama at "a critical moment for America". After repeatedly calling Carter the worst president in history, until Biden came along, why did Trump even bother to show up at his funeral. All he did was fall asleep anyway. And in so many of the photos from that day, one of these was people was not like the others (everyone laughing/smiling except Trump, everyone holding their hand over their hearts except Trump). I think Michael Steele had it right yesterday on Morning Joe:

Morning Joe' Meltdown as Michael Steele Slams Joe & Mika Over Trump

On Friday's Morning Joe, Steele added, "The reality is, no, you are using the term civil. I'm using your term, you put civility on the table ... My main point is, everybody is looking at this from a one-way perspective; how we need to approach Donald Trump. How is he approaching us?"

"The man wants to lock up citizens, the man wants to turn the government against them, how are we supposed to respond to that? Are we supposed to be civil?" Steele stated.

#48 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 10:33 AM | Reply

No. We are laughing at Dems/lefties who have been calling him Hitler and worse to then see one of the left's idols talking politely with him.
It's almost as if the terrible rhetoric doesn't match reality.
#25 | Posted by BellRinger

Are you forgetting all the times Trump called Democrats fascists? Sure looks like it. Par for the course.

#49 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 10:36 AM | Reply

Karen Pence would've been happier to see Bin Laden than the-------------.
#45 | Posted by reinheitsgebot

Probably because Trump and his insurrectionists came closer to killing her, her husband and her family than Bin Laden and his terrorists did.

#50 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 10:42 AM | Reply

"Repubs are so desperate to have Trump seem legitimate they are now using him speaking to a man they absolutely despise as a way to do that.
TDS"

So them speaking and smiling is another setup??
Good God Gerty :(

#51 | Posted by phesterOBoyle at 2025-01-11 12:56 PM | Reply

Skimmed all previous comments, and it appears that no one mentioned that Obama did not choose his seat, it was assigned seating in chronological order of presidency.
Clinton, and Hil, GWBush and Lara, Obama (Michelle opted out as she would have been next to Trump), then Trump and Melania.

VPs and their spouses (TIL that Gore and Tipper are separated but both were present) were seated around their Potus, also chronological.

Cheney was absent, but perhaps retired from public life.

#52 | Posted by GOnoles92 at 2025-01-11 01:13 PM | Reply

"I agree it is fitting that Obama was polite at Carter's funeral, I don't believe there is snowballs chanch in hell that DonOLD will ever call Obama at "a critical moment for America""

Gal, please note I said the opposite of that. I said if Obama calls, Trump will pick up the phone. If that gives Obamaan opportunity to influence Trump during a "critical moment for America" then it is worth it. Obama is unselfish enough to realize that.

#53 | Posted by Miranda7 at 2025-01-11 03:05 PM | Reply

"may just listen"

Sorry, but I don't think Trump will listen to anything Obama has to say. I don't think Trump is inclined to listen to anyone because he thinks he knows more than everyone else, and the Supreme Court ruling pretty much insured he never has to.

#54 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 03:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1