Mattis Roasts Trump By Invoking Bone Spurs, Meryl Streep

discobot · October 18, 2019, 8:07am

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis roasted President Donald Trump at the Al Smith dinner in New York City on Thursday, according to ABC News.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1256584

daveminnj · October 18, 2019, 8:11am

Ouch! Kiss and make it better?

nycabj · October 18, 2019, 8:12am

So cute, showing off what a good guy he really is. How about talking substantively and seeing how you can help with the impeachment instead of trying to charm your way out of your association with Trump? Yes, you left. Now stand up and do something beyond saving your own skin.

jmacaz · October 18, 2019, 8:13am

Soon the best slur against anyone should be you are the Donald tRump of _________

rickjones · October 18, 2019, 8:16am

Jokes pretty good. Delivery needs some work.

Now, tell the Congress and the country what you really know.

erik_t · October 18, 2019, 8:23am

It’s nice that Jim Mattis is willing to talk trash about Trump like a middle school mean girl, but his silence about matters of import shames his service.

Still waiting on the meat, Jim.

steviedee111 · October 18, 2019, 8:24am

Great, now Bill Barr has to investigate Jim Mattis.

dogmaalsocatma · October 18, 2019, 8:28am

The worm has turned.

john819 · October 18, 2019, 8:28am

It is still amazing to think that the sanest member of the Trump administration is known as “Mad Dog.”

steviedee111 · October 18, 2019, 8:35am

Walking into a WH office party would be like being on set for a “Jersey Shore” shoot, except all the actors were now in their 50s and 60s, with 30 more years of self entitled idiocy under their belts.

ralph_vonholst · October 18, 2019, 8:37am

birdford · October 18, 2019, 8:37am

I’m not amused.

proudbluegirl72 · October 18, 2019, 8:37am

From what I understand, he hated that nickname— he preferred being known as “Warrior Monk”. Gen. Mattis, now is the time to break your vow of silence. Tell the country EVERYTHING you know about this evil, incompetent man who has the blood of our allies on his hands. Live up to the best traditions of your service branch and tell us the truth.

katscherger · October 18, 2019, 8:42am

Absolutely right. You said it perfectly.

You too, @erik_t

ghost · October 18, 2019, 8:43am

Ok, it’s a start. At least he’s speaking publicly. Now start seriously commenting. Admiral McRaven has done so, as have other retired military. Veterans and others can see the damage Trump is doing, but some may need the confirmation from their former commanders to abandon him.

ralph_vonholst · October 18, 2019, 8:44am

How rude!

ghost · October 18, 2019, 8:47am

One of the retired admirals or generals on MSNBC yesterday said Mattis’s call sign was ‘Chaos,” for the chaos he caused in the enemy ranks. He didn’t like the Mad Dog sobriquet.

@proudbluegirl72

bankerpup · October 18, 2019, 8:46am

Mad Dog, from one canine to another, it’s time to bite Trump’s hand. If it’s too small to really sink your teeth into, go for his belly. Earn your nickname.

old_curmudgeon · October 18, 2019, 8:49am

Bingo!!!

ralph_vonholst · October 18, 2019, 9:06am

We’ll have to rely on Adm. Raven.

Will he make Mattis eat crow?

Also, looks like Devin Nunes’ Cow has “leaky” teats.

Gotta cherry-pick those leaks! Trump twitstorm ahead.