# Posts from Tuesday, November 20, 2012

32 posts on 2012-11-20.

## Day analysis

Day analysis page: https://trump.fm/date/2012-11-20/analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-04-03T05:00:02.159Z (UTC): a model's reading of the day's posts, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

**A Day of Brand-Building and Brief Feuding: Grandiose Self-Promotion Punctuated by Rosie O'Donnell Rage Spike**

Trump spent most of the day in standard brand-maintenance mode, mixing political commentary on the fiscal cliff and France's credit downgrade with heavy self-promotion -- claiming to have given Michael Phelps an award, sharing a feel-good Fox News story about himself, and plugging his son's charity and Celebrity Apprentice. The one flash of genuine emotion came in a pair of rapid-fire attacks on Rosie O'Donnell, where he announced he'd "give her a pass" and then immediately reversed course to call her a loser and a bully. By late afternoon he was back to cheerfully replying "Thanks!" to fans. A calm, low-stakes day overall, notable mostly for the speed with which he contradicted himself on O'Donnell.

- Posts analyzed: 32
- Dominant state: grandiose
- Narrative arc: stable
- Aggregate rage level: 0.11
- Max danger level: none
- Claims: 33 (10 false)
- Era: Pre-Campaign

# Daily Psychological Digest: November 20, 2012

## Location and Timing Context
Trump was based in New York City (Trump Tower) on this date. All times converted to EST (UTC-5). The day's posting window ran from 10:15 PM EST on November 19 (a single late-evening post, x_270651634114261000) through 4:55 PM EST on November 20. After the lone evening post, there was an approximately 11-hour gap before posting resumed at 9:05 AM EST, indicating normal sleep patterns.

## Psychological State: Overwhelmingly Grandiose

The day's dominant state is **grandiose** with remarkable consistency — 31 of 32 posts register as grandiose, with only a single post (x_270976733392547840) briefly dipping into vulnerable territory. This represents one of the most psychologically stable days in the dataset, with Trump maintaining a consistent self-aggrandizing posture throughout.

The sole vulnerable moment — "expect the country to be further downgraded in the future. The rich are all leaving!" — reflects residual narcissistic injury from Obama's re-election two weeks prior (November 6, 2012). Notably, Trump experienced acute narcissistic crisis on election night, and this fragment reveals the wound remains active but has been displaced from the election itself onto fiscal policy.

### State Transition
The only meaningful state transition occurs around 2:47 PM EST, when Trump shifts from grandiose (Rosie O'Donnell attacks) to briefly vulnerable (fiscal cliff catastrophizing) before returning to grandiose equilibrium within minutes. The transition appears triggered by the France downgrade news reactivating post-election fiscal anxieties.

## Escalation Analysis: Brief Rosie O'Donnell Spike

A minor rage escalation occurs between 2:29-2:47 PM EST:

| Time (EST) | Post ID | Rage | Intensity | Content Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:29 PM | x_270972032756355072 | 0.50 | 0.55 | "Giving Rosie a pass" + predicting cancellation |
| 2:29 PM | x_270972240290516993 | 0.60 | 0.65 | "Never let up with a bully" |
| 2:47 PM | x_270976733392547840 | 0.60 | 0.65 | "The rich are all leaving!" |

The Rosie posts represent a **spike** trajectory — sudden onset, brief peak, rapid resolution. By 2:38 PM (x_270974533563977729), Trump (or more accurately, his aide) posts a MacArthur quote, and the rage dissipates. The escalation is **disproportionate** to trigger: O'Donnell's return to television posed no genuine threat to Trump, yet activated a six-year-old vendetta. The rapid resolution suggests either aide intervention or Trump's own recognition that the outburst had served its purpose.

## Theme Analysis

### Primary Themes (ranked by frequency):

1. **Self-Promotion / Narcissistic Supply** (12 posts): Fan replies, Phelps award claim, Eric Trump Foundation praise, boy's bike story, Celebrity Apprentice plug. This was the dominant activity of the day, representing classic narcissistic supply-gathering. Posts x_271001029489856512 through x_271008901137317888 constitute a concentrated "thank you" session (4:24-4:55 PM EST) where Trump replied to approximately 10 followers in 31 minutes.

2. **Political Commentary / Expert Positioning** (7 posts): Fiscal cliff (x_270891052678926337), France downgrade (x_270976759573409792), China trade (x_270984605656567809), Obama-Israel statement (x_270651634114261000), Petraeus/Afghanistan (x_270901173739999233). Trump consistently positions himself as authoritative commentator, offering prescriptive analysis ("be tough!") rather than descriptive observation.

3. **Inspirational Quotes / Brand Philosophy** (5 posts): Twain (x_270890702710374401), MacArthur (x_270974533563977729), Patton (x_270987465433677824), Think Big self-quotes (x_270920954853609473, x_270960265867190272). These are overwhelmingly aide-written (average authorship score: 0.19) and serve as connective tissue between Trump's authentic posts.

4. **Rosie O'Donnell Feud** (2 posts): Brief but psychologically intense. The only posts with rage indicators, representing authentic Trump voice expressing genuine emotional activation.

5. **Anti-Wind Energy** (1 post): x_270967752901140480 advances personal business interests (Aberdeen golf course) through concern-trolling rhetoric. Represents strategic use of social media for commercial advocacy.

### Obsession Assessment
No abnormal fixation on a single topic. Theme distribution is diverse, which is characteristic of Trump's 2012 posting pattern — a mix of brand management, political commentary, and occasional personal vendettas. The Rosie posts, while intense, constitute only 6% of the day's output.

## Contradiction Detection

### Major Contradiction: The Rosie O'Donnell Reversal
- **Post x_270972032756355072** (2:29 PM): "I am going to give @Rosie a pass."
- **Post x_270972240290516993** (2:29 PM): "never let up with a bully. They only fade when you hit them hard!"

These posts were published within the same minute, creating a direct logical contradiction: one announces clemency, the other announces perpetual aggression. The commentary analysis correctly identifies this as revealing poor impulse control — Trump cannot sustain performative magnanimity even for sixty seconds before his authentic aggressive impulse overrides the strategic mercy.

### Thematic Contradiction: Self-Made Mythology
- **Post x_270890702710374401** (9:05 AM): Shares Twain quote — "The world owes you nothing."
- **Context**: Trump received approximately $13 million in inheritance and substantial family financial support throughout his career.

This is a persistent structural contradiction rather than a same-day factual conflict, but it illuminates the narcissistic defense of rationalization: genuine belief in self-made mythology despite contradictory biographical evidence.

## Hypomanic Indicators

| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Total posts | 32 | Moderately high |
| Active posting window | 9:05 AM - 4:55 PM EST (~8 hours) | Normal business hours |
| Earliest post | 10:15 PM EST (Nov 19) | Not abnormal |
| Latest post | 4:55 PM EST (Nov 20) | Normal |
| Longest gap | ~11 hours (10:15 PM - 9:05 AM) | Normal sleep window |
| Posts per hour (active) | ~4/hour | Elevated but within range |
| Burst posting | 10 posts in 31 minutes (4:24-4:55 PM) | High but mostly brief replies |

**Sleep Deprivation:** No evidence. The 11-hour overnight gap strongly suggests normal sleep.

**Hypomanic Episode:** Does **not** meet threshold. While 32 posts is above average, the content is overwhelmingly low-effort (brief replies, shared quotes) and confined to standard business hours. The burst of fan replies in the final 30 minutes resembles routine social media housekeeping rather than pressured output. No flight of ideas, no grandiose planning beyond baseline, no evidence of decreased need for sleep.

## Narrative Arc: Stable

The day follows a predictable, rhythmic pattern with no dramatic transformation:

1. **Morning** (9:05-10:50 AM): Mix of political commentary and self-promotion. Measured, strategic tone. Quote sharing and brand positioning.
2. **Midday** (11:06 AM-1:42 PM): Low activity. Two inspirational quotes and a Celebrity Apprentice plug. Aide-managed content fills the gap.
3. **Afternoon Peak** (2:01-3:30 PM): Most psychologically active period. Anti-wind advocacy, Rosie O'Donnell rage spike, brief vulnerability on fiscal cliff, China trade commentary. This is where authentic Trump emerges most clearly.
4. **Wind-Down** (4:24-4:55 PM): Concentrated fan reply session. Brief, positive, low-intensity engagement.

This is neither redemption nor contamination — it is a **stable** day with a minor perturbation (the Rosie spike) that self-corrects quickly. The narrative lacks dramatic arc because Trump's psychological state remains fundamentally unchanged from start to finish.

## Event Correlation

| Event | Response Post(s) | Reaction Type |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Operation Pillar of Defense / Obama statement | x_270651634114261000 | Dismissive (co-opts Obama's statement for self-positioning) |
| US Fiscal Cliff Negotiations | x_270891052678926337, x_270976733392547840 | Offensive (prescriptive commentary, catastrophizing) |
| Petraeus Scandal / Afghanistan casualties | x_270901173739999233 | Offensive (whataboutism to claim moral authority) |
| France Moody's Downgrade | x_270976759573409792 | Amplifying (uses to validate anti-tax ideology) |
| Obama ASEAN/East Asia Summit | x_270984605656567809 | Offensive ("Chinese are robbing us blind") |
| Scottish Wind Farm Dispute | x_270967752901140480 | Defensive (personal business interest disguised as public advocacy) |
| Rosie O'Donnell TV Return | x_270972032756355072, x_270972240290516993 | Offensive (preemptive attack on perceived rival) |

## Danger Assessment

- **Maximum danger level across all posts:** None
- **Posts with elevated+ danger:** 0/32
- **Stochastic terrorism pattern:** Not present. The Rosie O'Donnell attacks, while personally aggressive, target a public figure in a longstanding personal feud and do not direct followers toward action against her. The language ("loser," "desperate") is devaluing rather than threatening.
- **Overall assessment:** This is a psychologically low-risk day. The rage is contained, brief, and directed at a single familiar target with whom Trump has an established pattern of public conflict.

## Cognitive Concerns

No significant cognitive markers detected across the day's output:

- **Language complexity:** Stable. Posts range from monosyllabic replies ("Thanks!") to multi-clause policy statements, suggesting normal range of expression adjusted to context.
- **Coherence:** Maintained throughout. Even the fragment posts (beginning with ellipsis) represent deliberate multi-tweet threads, not incoherent thought patterns.
- **Factual accuracy:** Generally maintained. Medal count for Phelps (22) is correct. France downgrade timing is accurate. The Phelps "award ceremony" claim is unverifiable and likely fabricated, but this represents strategic self-promotion rather than confusion.
- **Complexity trend:** Stable. No degradation across the day.

## Authorship Distribution

The day shows a clear dual-track pattern characteristic of Trump's 2012 social media operation:

- **Aide-written** (authorship ≤0.30): 10 posts — primarily inspirational quotes, formatted promotions, and some fan replies
- **Collaborative** (0.31-0.70): 6 posts — mixed content with Trump direction and aide execution
- **Authentic Trump** (≥0.71): 16 posts — political commentary, personal attacks, reactive content, and most fan replies

The most psychologically revealing posts are consistently in the authentic category: the Rosie O'Donnell attacks (0.25 and 0.65), the fiscal cliff catastrophizing (0.95), and the China trade commentary (0.95). The aide-managed content serves as stabilizing ballast, maintaining brand consistency while Trump's authentic posts reveal genuine psychological dynamics.

## Summary Assessment

November 20, 2012 represents Trump in routine pre-candidate mode: a mix of strategic brand-building, political positioning, and occasional emotional reactivity. The day is notable primarily for what it reveals about his baseline psychological functioning — the capacity for sustained grandiosity, the speed with which narcissistic injury (Rosie's TV return) triggers disproportionate aggression, and the structural contradiction between self-made mythology and biographical reality. The rapid Rosie reversal (clemency → aggression within 60 seconds) is the day's most clinically significant moment, demonstrating that performative magnanimity cannot override authentic aggressive impulses even briefly. Overall, this is a low-intensity, psychologically stable day that establishes important baseline markers for longitudinal comparison with later, more dysregulated periods.

### Narrative

A rhythmic day of brand management and political commentary with a single brief perturbation — the Rosie O'Donnell rage spike — that self-corrects within minutes. No dramatic transformation or arc; Trump maintains grandiose equilibrium throughout with only momentary vulnerability on fiscal policy reflecting residual post-election injury.

### Dominant themes

- Self-promotion and narcissistic supply-seeking (1 post)
- Political commentary and expert positioning (1 post)
- Inspirational quotes and brand philosophy (1 post)
- Rosie O'Donnell feud (1 post)
- Anti-wind energy advocacy (1 post)

### Contradictions that day

- [x_270972032756355072](https://trump.fm/post/x_270972032756355072): I am going to give @Rosie a pass.
  vs. [x_270972240290516993](https://trump.fm/post/x_270972240290516993): Never let up with a bully. They only fade when you hit them hard!

## Posts

### [x_271008901137317888](https://trump.fm/post/x_271008901137317888)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:55:31.000Z (UTC)

> @kabarzombie69   It will be great!

0 likes · 5 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271008901137317888.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271008901137317888/analysis

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### [x_271008630625673217](https://trump.fm/post/x_271008630625673217)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:54:27.000Z (UTC)

> @kc5yvv  Thanks!

2 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271008630625673217/analysis

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### [x_271008070564474880](https://trump.fm/post/x_271008070564474880)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:52:13.000Z (UTC)

> @Jixllr  Thanks!

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271008070564474880/analysis

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### [x_271007755064721408](https://trump.fm/post/x_271007755064721408)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:50:58.000Z (UTC)

> @MichaelRubinton Work hard!

2 likes · 3 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271007755064721408.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271007755064721408/analysis

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### [x_271007562822975488](https://trump.fm/post/x_271007562822975488)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:50:12.000Z (UTC)

> @DLEagency @MichaelPhelps  True!

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271007562822975488.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271007562822975488/analysis

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### [x_271003387422720001](https://trump.fm/post/x_271003387422720001)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:33:37.000Z (UTC)

> @MrsAliciaParks  Thanks!

2 likes · 3 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271003387422720001.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271003387422720001/analysis

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### [x_271002468308115456](https://trump.fm/post/x_271002468308115456)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:29:58.000Z (UTC)

> @sAygO_P  I am very truthful!

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271002468308115456.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271002468308115456/analysis

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### [x_271002211167924226](https://trump.fm/post/x_271002211167924226)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:28:56.000Z (UTC)

> @Manos_Panos  Love what you do!

4 likes · 3 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271002211167924226.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271002211167924226/analysis

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### [x_271002027381891073](https://trump.fm/post/x_271002027381891073)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:28:12.000Z (UTC)

> @Corene7  Thank you!

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271002027381891073/analysis

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### [x_271001813904404480](https://trump.fm/post/x_271001813904404480)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:27:22.000Z (UTC)

> @BluePrintBullie A great compliment.

12 likes · 6 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271001813904404480.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271001813904404480/analysis

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### [x_271001029489856512](https://trump.fm/post/x_271001029489856512)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T21:24:15.000Z (UTC)

> @hkshel  Thanks Keith!

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_271001029489856512.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_271001029489856512/analysis

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### [x_270987465433677824](https://trump.fm/post/x_270987465433677824)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T20:30:21.000Z (UTC)

> "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." --George S. Patton

379 likes · 1,009 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270987465433677824.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270987465433677824/analysis

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### [x_270984605656567809](https://trump.fm/post/x_270984605656567809)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T20:18:59.000Z (UTC)

> Obama met with Chinese Premier Wen yesterday http://t.co/LF0hjd7Q  and talked trade. The Chinese are robbing us blind--be tough!

42 likes · 100 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270984605656567809.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270984605656567809/analysis

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### [x_270976759573409792](https://trump.fm/post/x_270976759573409792)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:47:48.000Z (UTC)

> France was just stripped of its AAA bond rating.  With the PMs radical tax rates...

17 likes · 121 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270976759573409792.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270976759573409792/analysis

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### [x_270976733392547840](https://trump.fm/post/x_270976733392547840)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:47:42.000Z (UTC)

> ...expect the country to be further downgraded in the future. The rich are all leaving!

65 likes · 193 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270976733392547840.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270976733392547840/analysis

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### [x_270974533563977729](https://trump.fm/post/x_270974533563977729)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:38:57.000Z (UTC)

> "The best luck of all is the luck you make for yourself." -- Douglas MacArthur

182 likes · 540 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270974533563977729.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270974533563977729/analysis

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### [x_270972240290516993](https://trump.fm/post/x_270972240290516993)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:29:51.000Z (UTC)

> I was nice to loser @rosie and she attacked me--it just shows never let up with a bully. They only fade when you hit them hard!

197 likes · 249 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270972240290516993.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270972240290516993/analysis

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### [x_270972032756355072](https://trump.fm/post/x_270972032756355072)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:29:01.000Z (UTC)

> I am going to give @Rosie a pass.  @Rosie is desperate to get back on TV so she can be on yet another show that can be quickly canceled.

160 likes · 187 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270972032756355072.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270972032756355072/analysis

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### [x_270967752901140480](https://trump.fm/post/x_270967752901140480)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:12:01.000Z (UTC)

> A must read for any country or community considering wind turbines. http://t.co/3pyChHHG

69 likes · 104 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270967752901140480.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270967752901140480/analysis

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### [x_270965122292391936](https://trump.fm/post/x_270965122292391936)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T19:01:34.000Z (UTC)

> The EU just dropped their self-imposed carbon tax.  I bet they wish they had all that money back!

33 likes · 119 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270965122292391936.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270965122292391936/analysis

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### [x_270960265867190272](https://trump.fm/post/x_270960265867190272)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T18:42:16.000Z (UTC)

> “Even such traits as who makes the most eye contact in conversation can be an indication of who seeks to dominate.” Think Like A Billionaire

222 likes · 460 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270960265867190272.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270960265867190272/analysis

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### [x_270926405238394880](https://trump.fm/post/x_270926405238394880)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T16:27:43.000Z (UTC)

> The upcoming All Star season of @CelebApprentice has @lisarinna returning to compete.  She doesn’t disappoint!

16 likes · 19 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270926405238394880.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270926405238394880/analysis

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### [x_270920954853609473](https://trump.fm/post/x_270920954853609473)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T16:06:03.000Z (UTC)

> "What you dream about is what you do. If you cannot even dream of doing big things, you will never do anything big."--Think Big

386 likes · 1,224 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270920954853609473.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270920954853609473/analysis

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### [x_270917027844202498](https://trump.fm/post/x_270917027844202498)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T15:50:27.000Z (UTC)

> The @EricTrumpFDN is doing amazing work helping the children...

23 likes · 22 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270917027844202498.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270917027844202498/analysis

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### [x_270917004154793984](https://trump.fm/post/x_270917004154793984)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T15:50:21.000Z (UTC)

> ... at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital http://t.co/nT2A58ym -- I am proud of you Eric.

32 likes · 24 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270917004154793984.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270917004154793984/analysis

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### [x_270907119593734144](https://trump.fm/post/x_270907119593734144)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T15:11:05.000Z (UTC)

> FLASHBACK – “Donald Trump Answers Boy’s Prayer for New Bike” http://t.co/PdbAw9Z6 via @FoxNewsInsider

36 likes · 69 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270907119593734144.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270907119593734144/analysis

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### [x_270905347600953344](https://trump.fm/post/x_270905347600953344)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T15:04:02.000Z (UTC)

> I gave out the Male Athlete of the Year Award last night to my friend @MichaelPhelps—22 Olympic medals—a record that will never be broken.

93 likes · 128 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270905347600953344.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270905347600953344/analysis

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### [x_270901173739999233](https://trump.fm/post/x_270901173739999233)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T14:47:27.000Z (UTC)

> We should remember that during this entire Petraeus episode,over 50 of our nation's bravest have died in Afghanistan...

63 likes · 313 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_270901173739999233.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270901173739999233/analysis

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### [x_270901151162064896](https://trump.fm/post/x_270901151162064896)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T14:47:22.000Z (UTC)

> ... It is time to get out and rebuild our own nation.

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### [x_270891052678926337](https://trump.fm/post/x_270891052678926337)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T14:07:14.000Z (UTC)

> Washington must come together on a deal to avoid a fiscal cliff.  If taxes are raised, they must come with real, hard cuts.

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### [x_270890702710374401](https://trump.fm/post/x_270890702710374401)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T14:05:51.000Z (UTC)

> "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. " -- Mark Twain

536 likes · 1,880 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

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Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_270890702710374401/analysis

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### [x_270651634114261000](https://trump.fm/post/x_270651634114261000)

X (Twitter) · 2012-11-20T03:15:52.000Z (UTC)

> “We are fully supportive of @Israel's right to defend itself.” -- @BarackObama--Very good, I like it.

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