Passing Peak Trump? - Page 6

Maya22 · 21st April 2016, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly

Looking at her Twitter account now, she seems to be supporting Trump as much as ever before.

Sometimes I think that Ann Coulter wants to be Trump's fourth wife.

Elagabalus · 22nd April 2016, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly

Looking at her Twitter account now, she seems to be supporting Trump as much as ever before.

Well, she supported Hillary in 2008. So there's that.

Skeptic Ginger · 22nd April 2016, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Maya22

Sometimes I think that Ann Coulter wants to be Trump's fourth wife.

Coulter is no more than an attention whore, she wants to be back in the limelight (it helps her book sales and invitations to give her bigoted opinion). She'll latch on to anything outrageous that's getting attention.

Skeptic Ginger · 22nd April 2016, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Elagabalus

Well, she supported Hillary in 2008. So there's that.

Coulter? She supported McCain.

Elagabalus · 22nd April 2016, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger

Coulter? She supported McCain.

Google it

Myron Proudfoot · 23rd April 2016, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Elagabalus

Google it

early in 2008 she said she'd support Clinton over McCain because Clinton "was more conservative." She supported McCain over Obama.

applecorped · 26th April 2016, 03:46 PM

Looks like peak Trump will be decided in November.

a_unique_person · 27th April 2016, 04:51 AM

I thought he was finished. Goddam.

applecorped · 3rd May 2016, 05:33 PM

ChristianProgressive · 3rd May 2016, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by a_unique_person

I thought he was finished. Goddam.

You obviously haven't been paying attention.

applecorped · 11th May 2016, 04:32 PM

In the most recent survey, 41 percent of likely voters supported Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, and 40 percent backed Trump, with 19 percent not decided on either yet, according to the online poll of 1,289 people conducted from Friday to Tuesday. The poll had a credibility interval of about 3 percentage points.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-us...-idUSKCN0Y21TN

applecorped · 11th May 2016, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly

Trump is still going to win the nomination. He's just riding the waves right now. Of course it was never going to be non-stop exciting giant-slaying action.

nailed it early, kudos

Ladewig · 11th May 2016, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly

Trump is still going to win the nomination. He's just riding the waves right now. Of course it was never going to be non-stop exciting giant-slaying action.

Mitt Romney had several things to say about Trump last month.

"Think of Donald Trump's personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third-grade theatrics,"

Monsieur Reilly, could you comment on these allegations?
Does Donald have any of those traits?

Maya22 · 15th June 2016, 11:18 PM

I think that we might have passed Peak Trump.

Of course, I was wrong before.

The Don · 15th June 2016, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Maya22

I think that we might have passed Peak Trump.

Of course, I was wrong before.

I think it's too early to call that.

Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), isn't the sort of thing a candidate should say about a group of American Heroes^TM; but like as not they will be forgotten by swing voters in a few weeks.

Hillary has also benefited from being the presumptive Democratic Party candidate with a bump in her numbers but with large chunks of the press gunning for her and the FBI investigation into her email server dragging on, there's a risk that there'll be a negative story that will drag her down.

jhunter1163 · 15th June 2016, 11:48 PM

This poll suggests that the bloom is off the orange rose:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-unf...h-record-high/

bonzombiekitty · 16th June 2016, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by The Don

I think it's too early to call that.

Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), isn't the sort of thing a candidate should say about a group of American Heroes^TM; but like as not they will be forgotten by swing voters in a few weeks.

It looks like his comments in reaction to Orlando aren't being received well either.

Ladewig · 16th June 2016, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by The Don

I think it's too early to call that.

Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?),

I pray to the FSM that one of those guys steps forward and sues Trump. I think Mr. Defamers-have-too-much-protection would be singing different tune. Although it might not hurt his numbers too much among people who support him; after all he is is famous for taking both sides of an argument in the same speech. And it would be impossible for reporters to get him to give a logical explanation for the hypocrisy because Trump cannot conceive of a situation where laws would apply to him as well as others.

The Don · 16th June 2016, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Ladewig

I pray to the FSM that one of those guys steps forward and sues Trump. I think Mr. Defamers-have-too-much-protection would be singing different tune. Although it might not hurt his numbers too much among people who support him; after all he is is famous for taking both sides of an argument in the same speech. And it would be impossible for reporters to get him to give a logical explanation for the hypocrisy because Trump cannot conceive of a situation where laws would apply to him as well as others.

Yes, he was merely speculating, he never said it for certain, and even if he did he was just exercising his first amendment rights. OTOH if someone says something damaging about Trump - even if it is true - then it's an attack on Trump and he needs legal redress

Trebuchet · 16th June 2016, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Ladewig

I pray to the FSM that one of those guys steps forward and sues Trump. I think Mr. Defamers-have-too-much-protection would be singing different tune. Although it might not hurt his numbers too much among people who support him; after all he is is famous for taking both sides of an argument in the same speech. And it would be impossible for reporters to get him to give a logical explanation for the hypocrisy because Trump cannot conceive of a situation where laws would apply to him as well as others.

I've been thinking that as well. Barrack Obama would certainly seem to have grounds for a defamation suit, although he'd never actually do it.

Meanwhile, the Lying Media led by Failing CNN is reporting that Trump's disapproval rating is at 70% and that the R's are desperately seeking a way to nominate someone -- anyone -- else.

Trump, meanwhile, is living in La-La-Land. He thinks the few thousand morons that come to his rallies represent the will of the nation and believes his own propaganda about the media.

bonzombiekitty · 16th June 2016, 07:56 AM

New rule: All nouns must be proceeded by a negative adjective or adverb.

Ugly Sally went to the Evil Target to buy some Rotten bananas. Ugly Sally really loves Rotten bananas

phiwum · 16th June 2016, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by bonzombiekitty

New rule: All nouns must be proceeded by a negative adjective or adverb.

Ugly Sally went to the Evil Target to buy some Rotten bananas. Ugly Sally really loves Rotten bananas

Surely, no noun should be preceded by an adverb unless it modifies the verb (or adjective?) which precedes it.

bonzombiekitty · 16th June 2016, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by phiwum

Surely, no noun should be preceded by an adverb unless it modifies the verb (or adjective?) which precedes it.

Yeah, my parts of speech is a little rusty. I was thinking of of verbs being adjectives by adding "ing", i..e "Lying Ted Cruz" and got confused.

NoahFence · 16th June 2016, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by bonzombiekitty

It looks like his comments in reaction to Orlando aren't being received well either.

Making it about him, and "vaguely" suggesting the President is in league with terrorists will do that.

bonzombiekitty · 16th June 2016, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by NoahFence

Making it about him, and "vaguely" suggesting the President is in league with terrorists will do that.

And renewing a push for a plan that has already gotten him a lot of criticism from both sides.

dudalb · 16th June 2016, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Don

I think it's too early to call that.

Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), isn't the sort of thing a candidate should say about a group of American Heroes^TM; but like as not they will be forgotten by swing voters in a few weeks.

Hillary has also benefited from being the presumptive Democratic Party candidate with a bump in her numbers but with large chunks of the press gunning for her and the FBI investigation into her email server dragging on, there's a risk that there'll be a negative story that will drag her down.

I think the damage Trump did to himself this week is permanent.
I don't think American voters are quite as dumb as you think they are.

The Don · 16th June 2016, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

I think the damage Trump did to himself this week is permanent.
I don't think American voters are quite as dumb as you think they are.

I guess time will tell......

I hope that the damage is permanent and that Hillary will romp to a crushing victory. I fear that Donald J Trump's setback are temporary and that Hillary has a long, tough fight in front of her.

bonzombiekitty · 16th June 2016, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by The Don

I guess time will tell......

I hope that the damage is permanent and that Hillary will romp to a crushing victory. I fear that Donald J Trump's setback are temporary and that Hillary has a long, tough fight in front of her.

I don't expect there to be that much to worry about because Trump keeps saying things that alienates people. The republicans hoped he do a presidential pivot after he secured the nomination, then he mouthed off about that judge. The republicans thought then thought they finally got him to act presidential, then he implied that Obama is a secret Muslim terrorist sympathizer.

KatieG · 16th June 2016, 01:01 PM

My mother's husband, who is so Republican I think he has a trunk, has said quite firmly he will not under any circumstances vote for Trump. He thinks Trump is a danger to this country and to the world. I was both shocked and not shocked. He may be a Republican but he's not stupid.

applecorped · 31st July 2016, 01:13 PM

Has it happened yet?

Garrison · 31st July 2016, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by applecorped

Has it happened yet?

Possibly, picking a fight with the family of a soldier who died serving his country may do it. Not that it will influence his hard core supporters you understand but the undecided are getting a taste of the real Trump now. Oh and his bizarre lie about the NFL, and that's just in one day.

Minoosh · 31st July 2016, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by applecorped

Has it happened yet?

Yes.

dudalb · 1st August 2016, 12:58 PM

I think the Khan scandle has finally caused the Teflon to come off of Trump.

seayakin · 1st August 2016, 01:11 PM

I think it's too early. However, it does show a strategy on how to keep Trump on the defensive. Hillary in her acceptance speech said he was too easy to bait as a reason why he would be bad in foreign policy. The democrats can keep baiting him like this getting him to say really stupid things to protect his fragile ego covered up by his narcissistic personality disorder.

The key is to generate attacks on his personality so he responds viciously to someone who is a "culturally protected class" like parents of servicemen killed in action.

acbytesla · 1st August 2016, 01:37 PM

Will it effect fundraising? My bet is it will help Clinton and put a dent in Trump's already pathetically weak fundraising.

The Don · 2nd August 2016, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by dudalb

I think the Khan scandle has finally caused the Teflon to come off of Trump.

Too soon to tell.

Remember this ?

Quote:

On Friday, May 27, during his campaign rally in San Diego, Trump ripped into federal Judge Gonzalo Curiel who is presiding over one of the two class action lawsuits pending against Trump University and Trump, personally, for allegedly defrauding thousands of people out of money in connection with the now defunct school.

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/31/op...on-obeidallah/

Most of the electorate don't unless prompted. I see Trump's current difficulties being forgotten in a month or so.

Upchurch · 2nd August 2016, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by The Don

Too soon to tell.

Remember this ?

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/31/op...on-obeidallah/

Most of the electorate don't unless prompted. I see Trump's current difficulties being forgotten in a month or so.

Yeah, but he didn't piss off the VFW on that one. This one has the republican core base very publicly abandoning him. I think that is a significant difference.

And Trump understands neither nuance nor humility. He's not even going to try to mitigate this or walk it back. If the the democrats were clever, they'll get him in the position of getting into a fight with law enforcement officers and Trump will finish the job for them. He won't be able to help himself.

JPK · 2nd August 2016, 04:07 AM

Good morning Upchurch.

Originally Posted by Upchurch

Yeah, but he didn't piss off the VFW on that one. This one has the republican core base very publicly abandoning him. I think that is a significant difference.

And Trump understands neither nuance nor humility. He's not even going to try to mitigate this or walk it back. If the the democrats were clever, they'll get him in the position of getting into a fight with law enforcement officers and Trump will finish the job for them. He won't be able to help himself.

In the past few days, without the Dems help, Donald has has been attacking local fire marshals for not letting him over crowd venues that his campaign has over sold tickets to. The fire marshals have an obligation to not allow places to exceed a certain amount of people at gatherings for safety reasons. Trump has been ripping into them at these public appearances claiming that it is a conspiracy against him and his followers. On one occasion he did this right after he and his secret service entourage were rescued by fire fighters from a stalled elevator.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/01/politi...ize/index.html

The Don · 2nd August 2016, 04:17 AM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

Yeah, but he didn't piss off the VFW on that one. This one has the republican core base very publicly abandoning him. I think that is a significant difference.

I hope you're right but I think that once the dust has settled, the Republican Party core base will decide that they will vote, that they cannot vote for Hillary or a third party candidate and that they will vote the GOP ticket no matter how unappealing the Presidential candidate is.

Beelzebuddy · 2nd August 2016, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by The Don

Too soon to tell.

Remember this ?

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/31/op...on-obeidallah/

Most of the electorate don't unless prompted. I see Trump's current difficulties being forgotten in a month or so.

I think that stuck. Before then I'd hear people say that Trump was just pulling a fast one on the GOP; that he didn't really believe his own hateful rhetoric. I haven't heard that much since. He really alienated a lot of the undecided.

22nd April 2016, 02:07 PM	#202
Elagabalus Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,919	Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly Looking at her Twitter account now, she seems to be supporting Trump as much as ever before. Well, she supported Hillary in 2008. So there's that.
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22nd April 2016, 05:23 PM	#205
Elagabalus Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,919	Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger Coulter? She supported McCain. Google it
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23rd April 2016, 12:02 PM	#206
Myron Proudfoot Master Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern VA/DC Posts: 2,361	Originally Posted by Elagabalus Google it early in 2008 she said she'd support Clinton over McCain because Clinton "was more conservative." She supported McCain over Obama.
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26th April 2016, 03:46 PM	#207
applecorped Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20,145	Looks like peak Trump will be decided in November.
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27th April 2016, 04:51 AM	#208
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21st April 2016, 11:38 PM	#201
Maya22 Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Teal Town Posts: 1,446	Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly Looking at her Twitter account now, she seems to be supporting Trump as much as ever before. Sometimes I think that Ann Coulter wants to be Trump's fourth wife.

22nd April 2016, 03:43 PM	#203
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,982	Originally Posted by Maya22 Sometimes I think that Ann Coulter wants to be Trump's fourth wife. Coulter is no more than an attention whore, she wants to be back in the limelight (it helps her book sales and invitations to give her bigoted opinion). She'll latch on to anything outrageous that's getting attention.

22nd April 2016, 03:45 PM	#204
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,982	Originally Posted by Elagabalus Well, she supported Hillary in 2008. So there's that. Coulter? She supported McCain.

3rd May 2016, 05:33 PM	#209
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3rd May 2016, 09:37 PM	#210
ChristianProgressive Master Poster Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2,828	Originally Posted by a_unique_person I thought he was finished. Goddam. You obviously haven't been paying attention.

11th May 2016, 04:32 PM	#211
applecorped Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20,145	In the most recent survey, 41 percent of likely voters supported Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, and 40 percent backed Trump, with 19 percent not decided on either yet, according to the online poll of 1,289 people conducted from Friday to Tuesday. The poll had a credibility interval of about 3 percentage points. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-us...-idUSKCN0Y21TN
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11th May 2016, 04:35 PM	#212
applecorped Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20,145	Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly Trump is still going to win the nomination. He's just riding the waves right now. Of course it was never going to be non-stop exciting giant-slaying action. nailed it early, kudos
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11th May 2016, 04:43 PM	#213
Ladewig I lost an avatar bet. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 28,039	Originally Posted by Doghouse Reilly Trump is still going to win the nomination. He's just riding the waves right now. Of course it was never going to be non-stop exciting giant-slaying action. Mitt Romney had several things to say about Trump last month. "Think of Donald Trump's personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third-grade theatrics," Monsieur Reilly, could you comment on these allegations? Does Donald have any of those traits?
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15th June 2016, 11:18 PM	#214
Maya22 Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Teal Town Posts: 1,446	I think that we might have passed Peak Trump. Of course, I was wrong before.
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15th June 2016, 11:41 PM	#215
The Don Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sir Fynwy Posts: 31,360	Originally Posted by Maya22 I think that we might have passed Peak Trump. Of course, I was wrong before. I think it's too early to call that. Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), isn't the sort of thing a candidate should say about a group of American Heroes^TM; but like as not they will be forgotten by swing voters in a few weeks. Hillary has also benefited from being the presumptive Democratic Party candidate with a bump in her numbers but with large chunks of the press gunning for her and the FBI investigation into her email server dragging on, there's a risk that there'll be a negative story that will drag her down.

15th June 2016, 11:48 PM	#216
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16th June 2016, 06:45 AM	#217
bonzombiekitty Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,719	Originally Posted by The Don I think it's too early to call that. Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), isn't the sort of thing a candidate should say about a group of American Heroes^TM; but like as not they will be forgotten by swing voters in a few weeks. It looks like his comments in reaction to Orlando aren't being received well either.

16th June 2016, 07:22 AM	#218
Ladewig I lost an avatar bet. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 28,039	Originally Posted by The Don I think it's too early to call that. Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), I pray to the FSM that one of those guys steps forward and sues Trump. I think Mr. Defamers-have-too-much-protection would be singing different tune. Although it might not hurt his numbers too much among people who support him; after all he is is famous for taking both sides of an argument in the same speech. And it would be impossible for reporters to get him to give a logical explanation for the hypocrisy because Trump cannot conceive of a situation where laws would apply to him as well as others.
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16th June 2016, 07:31 AM	#219
The Don Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sir Fynwy Posts: 31,360	Originally Posted by Ladewig I pray to the FSM that one of those guys steps forward and sues Trump. I think Mr. Defamers-have-too-much-protection would be singing different tune. Although it might not hurt his numbers too much among people who support him; after all he is is famous for taking both sides of an argument in the same speech. And it would be impossible for reporters to get him to give a logical explanation for the hypocrisy because Trump cannot conceive of a situation where laws would apply to him as well as others. Yes, he was merely speculating, he never said it for certain, and even if he did he was just exercising his first amendment rights. OTOH if someone says something damaging about Trump - even if it is true - then it's an attack on Trump and he needs legal redress

16th June 2016, 07:52 AM	#220
Trebuchet Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 31,059	Originally Posted by Ladewig I pray to the FSM that one of those guys steps forward and sues Trump. I think Mr. Defamers-have-too-much-protection would be singing different tune. Although it might not hurt his numbers too much among people who support him; after all he is is famous for taking both sides of an argument in the same speech. And it would be impossible for reporters to get him to give a logical explanation for the hypocrisy because Trump cannot conceive of a situation where laws would apply to him as well as others. I've been thinking that as well. Barrack Obama would certainly seem to have grounds for a defamation suit, although he'd never actually do it. Meanwhile, the Lying Media led by Failing CNN is reporting that Trump's disapproval rating is at 70% and that the R's are desperately seeking a way to nominate someone -- anyone -- else. Trump, meanwhile, is living in La-La-Land. He thinks the few thousand morons that come to his rallies represent the will of the nation and believes his own propaganda about the media.
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16th June 2016, 07:56 AM	#221
bonzombiekitty Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,719	New rule: All nouns must be proceeded by a negative adjective or adverb. Ugly Sally went to the Evil Target to buy some Rotten bananas. Ugly Sally really loves Rotten bananas

16th June 2016, 08:07 AM	#222
phiwum Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12,719	Originally Posted by bonzombiekitty New rule: All nouns must be proceeded by a negative adjective or adverb. Ugly Sally went to the Evil Target to buy some Rotten bananas. Ugly Sally really loves Rotten bananas Surely, no noun should be preceded by an adverb unless it modifies the verb (or adjective?) which precedes it.

16th June 2016, 08:16 AM	#223
bonzombiekitty Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,719	Originally Posted by phiwum Surely, no noun should be preceded by an adverb unless it modifies the verb (or adjective?) which precedes it. Yeah, my parts of speech is a little rusty. I was thinking of of verbs being adjectives by adding "ing", i..e "Lying Ted Cruz" and got confused.

16th June 2016, 08:22 AM	#224
NoahFence Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Patriot Nation Posts: 22,131	Originally Posted by bonzombiekitty It looks like his comments in reaction to Orlando aren't being received well either. Making it about him, and "vaguely" suggesting the President is in league with terrorists will do that.

16th June 2016, 08:29 AM	#225
bonzombiekitty Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,719	Originally Posted by NoahFence Making it about him, and "vaguely" suggesting the President is in league with terrorists will do that. And renewing a push for a plan that has already gotten him a lot of criticism from both sides.

16th June 2016, 12:16 PM	#226
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 50,334	Originally Posted by The Don I think it's too early to call that. Yes Trump has had some reversals thanks to his ill-judged comments about the Mexican judge (and doubling and even tripling down on same) and maybe his "Have U.S. servicemen lined their own pockets from the money sloshing around Iraq ?" question (which may even be true - who knows ?), isn't the sort of thing a candidate should say about a group of American Heroes^TM; but like as not they will be forgotten by swing voters in a few weeks. Hillary has also benefited from being the presumptive Democratic Party candidate with a bump in her numbers but with large chunks of the press gunning for her and the FBI investigation into her email server dragging on, there's a risk that there'll be a negative story that will drag her down. I think the damage Trump did to himself this week is permanent. I don't think American voters are quite as dumb as you think they are.
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16th June 2016, 12:27 PM	#227
The Don Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sir Fynwy Posts: 31,360	Originally Posted by dudalb I think the damage Trump did to himself this week is permanent. I don't think American voters are quite as dumb as you think they are. I guess time will tell...... I hope that the damage is permanent and that Hillary will romp to a crushing victory. I fear that Donald J Trump's setback are temporary and that Hillary has a long, tough fight in front of her.

16th June 2016, 12:39 PM	#228
bonzombiekitty Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,719	Originally Posted by The Don I guess time will tell...... I hope that the damage is permanent and that Hillary will romp to a crushing victory. I fear that Donald J Trump's setback are temporary and that Hillary has a long, tough fight in front of her. I don't expect there to be that much to worry about because Trump keeps saying things that alienates people. The republicans hoped he do a presidential pivot after he secured the nomination, then he mouthed off about that judge. The republicans thought then thought they finally got him to act presidential, then he implied that Obama is a secret Muslim terrorist sympathizer.

16th June 2016, 01:01 PM	#229
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31st July 2016, 01:13 PM	#230
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31st July 2016, 01:19 PM	#231
Garrison Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 5,531	Originally Posted by applecorped Has it happened yet? Possibly, picking a fight with the family of a soldier who died serving his country may do it. Not that it will influence his hard core supporters you understand but the undecided are getting a taste of the real Trump now. Oh and his bizarre lie about the NFL, and that's just in one day.
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31st July 2016, 01:29 PM	#232
Minoosh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 12,239	Originally Posted by applecorped Has it happened yet? Yes.

1st August 2016, 12:58 PM	#233
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 50,334	I think the Khan scandle has finally caused the Teflon to come off of Trump.
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1st August 2016, 01:11 PM	#234
seayakin Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,324	I think it's too early. However, it does show a strategy on how to keep Trump on the defensive. Hillary in her acceptance speech said he was too easy to bait as a reason why he would be bad in foreign policy. The democrats can keep baiting him like this getting him to say really stupid things to protect his fragile ego covered up by his narcissistic personality disorder. The key is to generate attacks on his personality so he responds viciously to someone who is a "culturally protected class" like parents of servicemen killed in action.
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1st August 2016, 01:37 PM	#235
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 28,292	Will it effect fundraising? My bet is it will help Clinton and put a dent in Trump's already pathetically weak fundraising.
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