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

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

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

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A wise guy, eh?

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Projection without blinking.

Trumpians are that.

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

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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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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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“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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You know something , Clownstick can be a real bitch

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

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Where is the 'edge' of the earth?

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Dewey Cheatam and HoweAttorneys at law.

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Tides go in....

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

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