"There wouldn't be a radio, there wouldn't be a television, there wouldn't be internet, there wouldn't be anything, because magnets are such a part.
Now, nobody knows what magnets are. And not overly sophisticated, but to build a magnet system would take two years.” (2/2)
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Apologies in advance for anyone who clicks this link ("independent" is generally awful)
But this was the best link I could find for the video:
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-magnets-china-oval-office-video-b2863020.html
@gleick He is a super brain genius
My official title is
Special Magnet
@gleick It's all magnets!
@gleick “We all knew someone at primary school who had a very powerful magnet.” Blessings to all who recognize that reference.
Jugallos are far more eloquent on this subject.
"There wouldn't be a radio, there wouldn't be a television, there wouldn't be internet, there wouldn't be anything, because magnets are such a part.
Now, nobody knows what magnets are. And not overly sophisticated, but to build a magnet system would take two years.” (2/2)
@gleick There is stupid, there is utterly incompetent, and there is Trump.
He is not only completely stupid, he thinks he is incredibly clever. That is the worst combination. They say "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing". I think "Absolutely no knowledge, even of the fact that you have know knowledge, that is a really dangerous thing".
@gleick What is the source for this?
@gleick That is just AMAZING!
It would be great if you added that link to the original post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x60Dzv6UycA#t=11m25s takes you straight to the quoted section.
One correction to the transcript: he said "If China refused to GIVE magnets", not "get".
@gleick Insane Clown Posse had a better take on the subject.
@gleick Only punybrain would work with a two-year magnet system. The rest of us have curated our magnet systems over decades of dedicated intellectual play & labor. Trump's idea may seem attractive, but looked at the other way it's repellent.🍸🐈
@gleick MAGAs will happily believe this. That’s all that matters. When he starts to tell them magnets are why their pocketbooks are flatter they will begin to doubt, not before.
@gleick Exactly one phrase in there, "not overly sophisticated," is actually correct.
@gleick
‘Build a magnet system’, lol, presumably he means to discover hitherto unknown magnetism! Confident and ignorant, such a dangerous combination.
@gleick Insane Clown Posse tried to warn us
@gleick guy really has been talking like his brains are dribbling out of his ears for 10+ years now
@gleick Oh heavens! Close a dozen military bases on another continent, build a dozen factories to produce magnets with the money you've wasted, stop sending aircraft carriers to Iran, Nigeria, and Venezuela. Get your head out of your arse and take care of your own country, and you'll have magnets.
