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applegrove

(131,904 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:43 PM Tuesday

TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition

of dyslexia is that you are way smarter than your ability to phonologically process language is. Visual thinkers. Visionaries. I would add Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and many other politicians.

SPOILER ALERT: Dyslexia has no connection to intelligence. Some famous people with dyslexia are:
Albert Einstein
Winston Churchill
Steve Jobs
Pablo Picasso
Agatha Christie
John Lennon
Walt Disney
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Auguste Rodin
Leonardo da Vinci
and many more ...

#DyslexicHeroes

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 (@brexitbin.bsky.social) 2026-03-17T14:04:03.707Z
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TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition (Original Post) applegrove Tuesday OP
Have you ever read The Gift of Dyslexia? SheltieLover Tuesday #1
I've read the Dyslexia Advantage. Blew my mind and confirmed applegrove Tuesday #2
Sounds like another delicious read! SheltieLover Tuesday #3
I just order the Gift of Dyslexia. Thank you for the suggestion. applegrove Tuesday #6
Great! I believe you will enjoy it! SheltieLover Tuesday #7
Yes. I have books always coming in, none going out. I need 4 of those spinning applegrove Tuesday #9
Yup, me too! SheltieLover Tuesday #10
He's dissing President Newsom? OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #4
TSF's mocking only showcases his ignorance, which is on display every day. Different day, same 💩 Deuxcents Tuesday #5
My sister and I have mild dyslexia. ananda Tuesday #8
For starters, just being Left Handed makes me do the opposite. Zackzzzz Tuesday #12
Oh man, I had no idea. I've always been "directionally challenged" (to say the least) pat_k Tuesday #18
LOL ananda Tuesday #20
And when step aerobics was a "thing"... pat_k Tuesday #21
I keep wondering if I'm a merged twin. ananda Tuesday #22
Now I have some research to do! pat_k Tuesday #23
Let me know what you find out. ananda Tuesday #24
It's better to be dyslexic than to be a pedophile. Baitball Blogger Tuesday #11
I dont think he knows what it is. Nt Figarosmom Tuesday #13
He is one. But not a smart one. applegrove Tuesday #14
If... MoseShrute Tuesday #15
Ironic Trump said: "The PRESIDENT of the United States, Gavin Newscum admitted that he has learning difficulties." Doodley Tuesday #16
Ignore Mr. Projection BigmanPigman Tuesday #17
What else would anyone expect? Marcuse Tuesday #19

SheltieLover

(79,943 posts)
7. Great! I believe you will enjoy it!
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:53 PM
Tuesday

My library doesn't have the 1 you mentioned. Cripes, if I keep otdering books, I'll have to move outside.

Enjoy! Pls let me know what you think of it.

applegrove

(131,904 posts)
9. Yes. I have books always coming in, none going out. I need 4 of those spinning
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 08:03 PM
Tuesday

six story high bookshelves.

Deuxcents

(26,642 posts)
5. TSF's mocking only showcases his ignorance, which is on display every day. Different day, same 💩
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:48 PM
Tuesday

ananda

(35,027 posts)
8. My sister and I have mild dyslexia.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:57 PM
Tuesday

It has to do with directionality issues.

My brain reverses direction, so you can
imagine all the extra walking and driving
I've done over the years.

It doesn't affect my reading at all, nor
cursive writing.

However, when printing, I will reverse
the b and the d occasionally.

Que sera sera.

Zackzzzz

(354 posts)
12. For starters, just being Left Handed makes me do the opposite.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 08:28 PM
Tuesday

I was told not to blink at the Drs office and I couldn't stop blinking.
She then told me to Blink and I didn't blink.

pat_k

(13,277 posts)
18. Oh man, I had no idea. I've always been "directionally challenged" (to say the least)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:33 PM
Tuesday

I had no idea this was a form of dyslexia.

My partner (may he RIP) used to joke that he always knew where our car was parked -- just go the opposite way from where I start heading. He also got good at giving directions like this "Go left up there." (as I change lanes to the right) "No, your other left."

When I was small, my sister tried to teach me right from left. She got frustrated and marked up my hands to "help out."

Many years ago, my mom came across the diagnosis "Clumsy Child Syndrome" and of course sent it along to me. To her it explained a lot.


ananda

(35,027 posts)
20. LOL
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 10:12 PM
Tuesday

That's me too. You should have seen me at LBJ
and LASA high schools where I used to sub after
retirement.

LBJ was on the first floor, and LASA was on the
second floor, but they were shaped the same way...
like a triangular beehive.

The walls of each triangle were painted different
colors: gold, purple, and another color. It didn't
help. I got a lot of exercise there, lol.

I've always been a bit clumsly and uncoordinated too.

I never could do cartwheels, either.

pat_k

(13,277 posts)
21. And when step aerobics was a "thing"...
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 11:01 PM
Tuesday

... I made the mistake of signing up for a class. Once with an audience of other people was enough. Tried with videos at home. Just thinking about my earnest attempts makes me chuckle.

ananda

(35,027 posts)
22. I keep wondering if I'm a merged twin.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 11:27 PM
Tuesday

Both my legs turn the same way, for example;
and the bones on each side grew differently.

It could account for directionality issues too.

Maybe you're one too.

MoseShrute

(129 posts)
15. If...
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:25 PM
Tuesday

If I was Gov Newsom, I’d respond with “still shittting your Chinese pants?” But then again I can be a little rough around the edges at times.

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