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by Causes | 12.25.19

Welcome to Christmas 2019, elves and reindeer...

Is Trump on your Naughty or Nice list?

Yesterday, we asked \"What Would You Gift Donald Trump This Holiday Season?\"

We're still keeping the lines open during the holiday, but here are some of the responses we're able to print:

\"Give him an audible version of the Constitution\" -Christopher\n
\"I would give President Trump a huge handshake and Thank him for Making America Great Again.\" -Stickyfingers\n
\"I’d like to provide Trump a complimentary stay for the whole holiday season in one of our wonderful border facilities to get a chance to know some of these immigrant folks personally and experience firsthand the hospitality we offer them!\" -Todd\n
\"Putin action figure.\" -Delnaz\n
\"Two more terms\" -John\n
\"On orange jumpsuit.\" -Clint\n
\"I would gift continued support. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to him and his family. It’s the American way.\" -Diana\n
\"I would like to thank Trump in person for all he has done to improve people’s lives with his hard work. For all the unhappy people on Countable l wish them peace & happiness.\" -Joan\n

Is Trump on your Nice (Smile) or Naughty (Frown) list?

On the Radar

How To Win Arguments and Influence Snowflakes

President Trump’s reelection campaign launched a website on Christmas Eve with videos containing pro-Trump talking points to help supporters “win arguments with liberal friends, relatives, and snowflakes they encounter during the holidays.”

Snowflakevictory.com provides Pro-Trumpers pointers for arguing a range of issues: immigration, trade, healthcare, and “big government socialism.”

“So while your family members may buy what the fake news is selling–you have the facts on your side to fight back and set the record straight,” the site says.

How do you feel about Snowflakevictory.com?

Under the Radar

Seasons & Treasons Greetings

President Trump spent Christmas Eve exchanging holiday greetings with troops around the world—and lashing out against Democrats involved in his impeachment.

Trump called the troops “tremendous warriors.\" When one soldier asked Trump what he bought First Lady Melania Trump, the president smirked he was behind on his shopping.

“That’s a tough question. I got her a beautiful card … A lot of love. We love our family, and we love each other. We’ve had a great relationship, hopefully like you do with your spouses. I’m still working on a Christmas present. There’s a little time left. Not much, but a little time left.”

Later, Trump said Democrats “ought to look back on the last year to see how they’ve hurt this country”.

He added: “If you just go by what you see in the papers, it’s incredible what’s going on. We had dirty cops. We had people spying on my campaign. They did terrible things…it’s very sad.”

How do you feel about Trump's holiday greetings?

What You're Saying

Here's how you're answering Should Congress Express Support for the Freedom of Conscience?

(Follow Bradley's comment here.)

(Follow Thelma's comment here.)

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And, in the End…

Here are some scenes from Christmas' past at the White House:

Happiest of holidays,

—Josh Herman

Talk to us via email at contact [at] countable.us. And don’t forget to keep in touch @Countable.

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