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H0mer0's avatar

I have to take notes even though I often miss things which is annoying. I need to do something kinetic or else I can't focus and note-taking is the least distracting. As with planners and calenders and agendas, no one technique suits everyone.

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(((fka_donnie_d))), sick SOB's avatar

Take up origami. I have the same exact problem and it's been a tremendous help.

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chronozoan's avatar

They had the same problem with Ronnie Raygun. By all accounts he had only nominal understanding of what was being told to him and would become visibly upset if forced to make a decision.He preferred to read his fan mail instead.Nixon reportedly preferred oral too, especially from Henry Kissinger....well thanks for putting that image in my head.

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Andy Lemieux's avatar

And I with you, who quotes the Simpsons, the Stooges and Cartman. And Bugs Bunny.

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Andy Lemieux's avatar

I get the same reaction. Precious few get the reference.

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H0mer0's avatar

A wise guy, eh?

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Delu's avatar

Projection without blinking.

Trumpians are that.

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Andy Lemieux's avatar

Soitenly! And now if we can get back to our bridge game, I bid No Trump.

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deborahujevich's avatar

Oh, for Christ's sake. In the same vein as "there's always a tweet," there's also always a stupid quote. He straight said that for EIGHT YEARS - could be 8! - he was too durned smart to be told the same thing over & over, EVERY EXHAUSTING DAY, just tell him when there's maybe some change or something! So really, they can save their breath, although it's far too late for their credibility. This is also the pinhead who REGULARLY torches things like key GOP initiatives with unfortunately timed tweets.

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TurnItOff!'s avatar

I wouldn't have picked out Nixon to be the previous non-reader - that seemed more Reaganesque to me. Live and learn.

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Jamoche 🇺🇦's avatar

“But a military parade in Washington would likely be perceived as a more timely political message from a single individual to the nation and, indeed, to the world, along the lines of: Look at how strong we (and I) are.”

More like “Look how tiny his dick is”

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Michael R's avatar

You know something , Clownstick can be a real bitch

https://twitter.com/realDon...

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james crubb's avatar

Where is the 'edge' of the earth?

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HooverVilles's avatar

Dewey Cheatam and HoweAttorneys at law.

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kareemachan's avatar

Tides go in....

Dang it, I should read more comments before commenting....

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