I’m not a regular on the prediction circuit, but I could resist gazing into a crystal ball on this topic. I’m going out on a limb with a baker’s dozen of predictions for 2018 about President Trump.
President Trump will exaggerate a fact.
President Trump will use Crooked Hillary as a defense.
President Trump will proclaim a report as fake news.
President Trump will forget and deny he made a previous statement.
President Trump will deflect an issue.
President Trump will do something that he will describe as incredible, the best, biggest, and greatest.
President Trump will ignore polls because they are biased.
President Trump will mock someone.
President Trump will contradict himself.
President Trump will criticize mainstream media outlets as the Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC.
President Trump will deny any collusion with anything.
President Trump will tweet something stupid, disrespectful, false, and boastful.
President Trump will blame the Obama Administration for something.
A Frank Angle 
You are a genius. I am looking forward to seeing how these predictions fare in terms of accuracy. I hope you plan a status report.
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John,
As you well know, Trump is difficult to predict, but I’m confident that all will receive checkmarks in 10-14 days.
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May have already happened. I’m blaming you know who for the rush.
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Brilliant! I think these things will all happen, probably within the next week.
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Debra,
Wow … now that would be quite the accomplishment!
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Gives the term “imminent domain” an entirely new way to look at all your predictions, aFA.
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Raye,
Oh wow … then again … hmmmmm …. much to ponder. Happy New Year to the Queen of the Rose City.
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Amazing predictions, Frank. I think every one of them has come true already given what I’ve seen on Twitter today. 😦
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Robin,
Now achieving all of them in one day would be quite the feat!
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Yep! He’s just the treat that keeps on giving! My educational background and training provides me with the reasonable observation that the compilation of these particular character traits typically warns of a serious psychological problem. Amazingly, many people aren’t particularly bothered by his behavior. I don’t get it. But recreational pot just became legal in California–I didn’t think I was interested, but by the end of the Trumpian Era I may be singing a different tune!
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Debra,
Love the concept of the treat that keeps on giving. A perfect description. I must say, I laugh many times during the news!
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I’m beginning to laugh a bit more at the news, Frank. For so long I felt like my hair was going to catch fire my mind was so overactive! Now, I think it’s time to sit back and watch the show! We couldn’t make this stuff up!
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Glad you are learning how to use the situation as ongoing entertainment … the gift that keeps on giving … and giving Stephen Colbert endless material.
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Uh huh… I think many of us could predict these…😏
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Dale,
Oh sure … but who did? … Nobody else!
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There is that, my friend! 😀
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Just another example of me being ahead of the curve. … Happy New Year!
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That you are! Waaaay ahead!
And a most Happy one to you as well!
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I was going to make the same comment that Robin made.
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Merril,
And that’s OK.
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You’re quite the seer! I think he’s already done all those things and more and here it is, only January 3!
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Kerry,
The crystal ball was quite clear for me … and being called a seer made my day!
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I’m pretty sure Trump fulfilled this predictions about a minute or two after midnight New Year’s Eve.
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Catherine,
Oh no … no way! … I can’t be that good at predicting.
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What you’re seeing in your crystal ball aren’t predictions – they’re what Trump normally does EACH DAY of his presidency! One prediction I’ll add is that Trump in 2018 will eclipse the 85 days he played golf in 2017 (Obama played golf 333 times during his eight years as president which averages out to 41.625 rounds per year).
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Tim,
Thanks for taking the bait …. and relax because you aren’t the only one.
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You are clairvoyant indeed! From what I saw he started fulfilling your predictions January 2.
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Jo,
Oh yes … clairvoyant is another word I will cherish in the comments. Meanwhile, keep those checkmarks coming!
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You’ve cherry-picked the easy ones, Frank. Here are some harder ones. In 2018, will president Trump:
Nuke North Korea?
Invade Iran?
Be impeached?
Read a book? (never mind this one)
Apologize for something?
Issue a consistent policy for something?
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Jim,
I find it hard to believe that you refer to my efforts as cherry picking. Then again, I also say thanks for taking the bait.
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I could also add “will defend the Nazis and will admire foreign dictators”.
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X,
Yes you could, but I didn’t see that it the crystal ball … and I was concentrating a lot in order to get the best visions.
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Given your history with Trump predictions (won’t win the nomination, won’t win the election) I am astonished at these astute predictions, Frank. Because he doesn’t change his spots and has done all of these already!
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Elyse,
I haven’t examined them to see if he has done all of them already, but I know this list has earned its share of checkmarks. Regarding Trump’s nomination and eventual victory, besides losing faith in humanity, I underestimated the power of the partisanship, stupidity, and the intersection between the two.
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I know you did. I wish you’d been right! And I think he HAS done all of them already, which is the safest way to make predictions about that moron!
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Just so you know … I’ve been working with the crystal ball, so another set of predictions may be in the future.
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I have one: he will prove that what his Secretary of State claimed. He is a moron. Or maybe, a maroon.
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And he will be impeached, and say that he’s quitting.
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Bumba,
Impeachment is a difficult road, and will require bipartisanship …. so until enough Republicans are willing to get on that bandwagon, chances are slim … thus why I didn’t see it in the crystal ball.
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The rats will soon start to jump ship. Bannon already bailing. I think it’s important for the democracy to correct itself. But the people will need to get out and demonstrate in large numbers. I think Trump’s goose is cooked.
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Time will tell … and I continue to be patient, thus not challenging time.
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As Woody said, “ Take it easy, but take it”.
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Dear all,
Donald Trump’s speaking style is Bombastic. That style of speaking almost necessitates doing many of the things you predicted. Teddy Roosevelt’s style was also Bombastic. Remember one of his quotes. “Walk Softly, but carry a big stick.” …… I think you may be surprised at his effectiveness. There are bound to be some sticky places. He has a lot of cleaning house to do…. both within and without his own circle. Maybe you should just be patient and not leap to quickly to judgement on this man. He is a human being after all, just like you and me.
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Marie,
To set the stage, I’m one of the best independent, most moderate people in this country. Following the election, I even wrote on these pages that I was willing to give him a chance. I say that because I’m a loyal Democrat or Republican who either automatically attack or defend their preference.
Justifying his actions and words with rhetoric doesn’t work with me … nor does the predictable rhetoric from the other side. I’ll leave it at that.
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