Discussion: Report: Man Tried To Light Himself On Fire Outside White House

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Damn I was hoping it was Donald!

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yes he was. I just felt bad for him, because his gesture did not register that much on the public concsiousness or change policy like he had hoped

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If it was, Jim Comey would be there to put the fire out. Or notā€¦

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Ho-kay moving briskly on from speculating about the cause of presidential pants dampness and proceeding to the next subjectā€¦

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unfortunately just himself.
The other idea sounds amusing except the stench would linger forever over DC
worse than a dumpster fire full of garbage.

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If he had burns, that means he set himself on fire, not tried to. Did not do a thorough job, but he in fact set himself on fire. Physically he will be fine, but letā€™s hope he gets the mental help he obviously needs.

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the man was reportedly ā€œno threat to the President.ā€

Bummer.

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I am speaking of the damp fog of stupidity, or the miasma of treason, or the drizzle corruption,if you will, that surrounds the White House and itā€™s environs. Otherwise, that poor man might have died a fiery death. Please use logic, and get your mind out of the gutter, M. Really.
(pats hair and adjusts pinc nez)

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when he gets the hospital bills heā€™ll wish he had succeeded

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I wonder if he was a veteran

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Good question.

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Boooo!

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Could be someone with pre existing conditions.
What made you think he might be a vet?

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During the Viet Nam war, Buddist monks regularly protested the war by lighting themselves on fire. I predict that this gentleman was protesting the Trump Administration. The puns are really not very funny, this is a man who is deep pain both emotionally and physically.

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For all the bluster from the Orange baboon saying he did more for vets than any other president, it is clear that he hasnā€™t.

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Was it Roger Stone?

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The news lately has to be trippier than any provided by drugs. Too many things sliding by in front of the eyes.
This week has been a departure to a new track and destination. They are still rushing, trying to make some deadline. I would really like to know what it is.

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Suckerrrrrrrrrā€¦

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Just a conservative, evangelical Trump supporter protesting that ā€œBurning Manā€ is biased against conservatives.

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I wonder if he was a veteran

Or a vegetarian.