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applegrove

(131,928 posts) Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:43 PM Tuesday

TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition [View all]

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 ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§ ðŸ‡©ðŸ‡ª (@brexitbin.bsky.social) 2026-03-17T14:04:03.707Z

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TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition [View all] 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