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It's worth noting that the things Trump says aren't just random nonsense; they're part of a larger disinformation campaign run by the fossil fuels industry.

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[–] akilou 39 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Since when does this dude give a shit about whales?

[–] knobbysideup 15 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Since he saw one on that test he aced.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

I desperately wish that somebody would ask Trump in an interview just the stupid question:

“Mr Trump, can you actually name a single species of whale that exists?”

I really don’t think he could. I think it would ruffle his feathers though, especially if you prefaced the question by stating most kids know at least 2 whales or something of the like. Set the bar super low, get him defensive about a silly dumb thing and then laugh at him when he can’t even clear it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

"I've seen many whales before. They don't like windmills. I see them fly away as soon as they see a windmill. They say I'm the best at watching whales fly, did you know that?"

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Whales? No. But he does care about being ~~king~~ president of America.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Whales? No. But he does care about being ~~king~~ ~~president~~ dictator of America.

Let's be completely honest with ourselves now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Gotta get ambergris somewhere

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Ever since saying something which is contrary to the evidence about whales became a way to annoy people who care about them.