Trump really needs to focus
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Bad GDP growth? The US has the highest GDP growth of any first world economy since the GFC. The main european economies have at best stagnated or maybe had a half a percent growth per year. Canada is going at maybe a percent, australia the same. The US goes around a couple of percent and what happen? People complain.
Exactly correct, so? If the New England Patriots don't get to the Superbowl it's a big deal. If the Tennessee Titans or Cleveland Browns don't make it who cares?
Right or wrong we expect to trounce the rest of the world. If we don't, yes sir, we are upset.
Call it pride or arrogance.
WSS
Exactly correct, so? If the New England Patriots don't get to the Superbowl it's a big deal. If the Tennessee Titans or Cleveland Browns don't make it who cares?
Right or wrong we expect to trounce the rest of the world. If we don't, yes sir, we are upset.
Call it pride or arrogance.
WSS
And you are 'trouncing' the rest of the world. Europe has barely reached stagnation after years recession and we're about to re-enter. Japan is really struggling.
Pride? Arrogance? Sure. Maybe just a general failure to comprehend how things work.
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Point 1. Trump attacking other republicans...what is the benefit?
Why should Trump go out of his way to say he won't endorse Ryan? Did Ryan ask for his endorsement...no. Trump went out of his way to attack Ryan and was even mocking Ryan saying he wasn't quite there yet endorsing Ryan using what Ryan said earlier about Trump against him. What is the point Ed? Going out of his way to attack Cruz, McCain, Kasich and any other republican who won't kiss his ring and who he has a petty beef against he goes off the rails and off message and attacks. Worse yet they are in his own party.
This is crazy. Trump has such a thin skin he cannot let go of any slight or wrong against him even if by doing so he hurts his chances of winning the presidency. I am not saying he needs to praise any of these guys but why not just say nothing and keep focused on attacking Clinton. Isn't that the objective?
Point 1. Trump attacking other republicans...what is the benefit?
Why should Trump go out of his way to say he won't endorse Ryan? Did Ryan ask for his endorsement...no. Trump went out of his way to attack Ryan and was even mocking Ryan saying he wasn't quite there yet endorsing Ryan using what Ryan said earlier about Trump against him. What is the point Ed? Going out of his way to attack Cruz, McCain, Kasich and any other republican who won't kiss his ring and who he has a petty beef against he goes off the rails and off message and attacks. Worse yet they are in his own party.
This is crazy. Trump has such a thin skin he cannot let go of any slight or wrong against him even if by doing so he hurts his chances of winning the presidency. I am not saying he needs to praise any of these guys but why not just say nothing and keep focused on attacking Clinton. Isn't that the objective?
Correct, and that speaks to the OP - Trump needs to focus. But then, perhaps he is? Perhaps he's thinking by alienating himself from the 'main' republicans like Ryan and McCain, he can woo some democrats that are disillusioned with Hillary and the DNC's fucking over of anyone who gets in the way of the machine.
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Point 1. Trump attacking other republicans...what is the benefit?
Why should Trump go out of his way to say he won't endorse Ryan? Did Ryan ask for his endorsement...no. Trump went out of his way to attack Ryan and was even mocking Ryan saying he wasn't quite there yet endorsing Ryan using what Ryan said earlier about Trump against him. What is the point Ed? Going out of his way to attack Cruz, McCain, Kasich and any other republican who won't kiss his ring and who he has a petty beef against he goes off the rails and off message and attacks. Worse yet they are in his own party.
This is crazy. Trump has such a thin skin he cannot let go of any slight or wrong against him even if by doing so he hurts his chances of winning the presidency. I am not saying he needs to praise any of these guys but why not just say nothing and keep focused on attacking Clinton. Isn't that the objective?
Point 1. Trump attacking other republicans...what is the benefit?
Why should Trump go out of his way to say he won't endorse Ryan? Did Ryan ask for his endorsement...no. Trump went out of his way to attack Ryan and was even mocking Ryan saying he wasn't quite there yet endorsing Ryan using what Ryan said earlier about Trump against him. What is the point Ed? Going out of his way to attack Cruz, McCain, Kasich and any other republican who won't kiss his ring and who he has a petty beef against he goes off the rails and off message and attacks. Worse yet they are in his own party.
This is crazy. Trump has such a thin skin he cannot let go of any slight or wrong against him even if by doing so he hurts his chances of winning the presidency. I am not saying he needs to praise any of these guys but why not just say nothing and keep focused on attacking Clinton. Isn't that the objective?
He's not going out of his way - he's being asked about them.
Clinton is the objective but it's not like keeping a bunch of establishment hacks in the senate/congress who don't support Trump is good for him either.
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Point 1. Trump attacking other republicans...what is the benefit?
Why should Trump go out of his way to say he won't endorse Ryan? Did Ryan ask for his endorsement...no. Trump went out of his way to attack Ryan and was even mocking Ryan saying he wasn't quite there yet endorsing Ryan using what Ryan said earlier about Trump against him. What is the point Ed? Going out of his way to attack Cruz, McCain, Kasich and any other republican who won't kiss his ring and who he has a petty beef against he goes off the rails and off message and attacks. Worse yet they are in his own party.
This is crazy. Trump has such a thin skin he cannot let go of any slight or wrong against him even if by doing so he hurts his chances of winning the presidency. I am not saying he needs to praise any of these guys but why not just say nothing and keep focused on attacking Clinton. Isn't that the objective?
He's not going out of his way - he's being asked about them.
Clinton is the objective but it's not like keeping a bunch of establishment hacks in the senate/congress who don't support Trump is good for him either.
He's not going out of his way - he's being asked about them.
Clinton is the objective but it's not like keeping a bunch of establishment hacks in the senate/congress who don't support Trump is good for him either.
Just being asked about someone doesn't mean you have to attack them. I mean how hard is it to say something like "Speaker Ryan and I don't see eye to eye on everything, and he'll be the first to admit that. But we both want what's best for this nation and I would much rather see him victorious in that election than any democrat" or "John McCain has served his country faithfully for a long time both in military and civilian life. His passion for America is something to be admired"
Instead, you've got infighting, bickering, and Trump's ego saying that everyone else is idiots and only he can lead the path to glory.
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He's not going out of his way - he's being asked about them.
Clinton is the objective but it's not like keeping a bunch of establishment hacks in the senate/congress who don't support Trump is good for him either.
Just being asked about someone doesn't mean you have to attack them. I mean how hard is it to say something like "Speaker Ryan and I don't see eye to eye on everything, and he'll be the first to admit that. But we both want what's best for this nation and I would much rather see him victorious in that election than any democrat" or "John McCain has served his country faithfully for a long time both in military and civilian life. His passion for America is something to be admired"
Instead, you've got infighting, bickering, and Trump's ego saying that everyone else is idiots and only he can lead the path to glory.
Paul Ryan has a primary challenger who is a Republican and a big Trump supporter - he's not supporting a Democrat (Paul Nehlen)Just being asked about someone doesn't mean you have to attack them. I mean how hard is it to say something like "Speaker Ryan and I don't see eye to eye on everything, and he'll be the first to admit that. But we both want what's best for this nation and I would much rather see him victorious in that election than any democrat" or "John McCain has served his country faithfully for a long time both in military and civilian life. His passion for America is something to be admired"
Instead, you've got infighting, bickering, and Trump's ego saying that everyone else is idiots and only he can lead the path to glory.
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Point 2. The feud with Kahn
I understand the politics. Khan did attack Trump at the convention and it was all political. I would bet the farm Mr. Kahn does not carry around his pocket constitution. But to attack Khan is tricky as he is the father of a fallen war hero so you have to be smart about it. As a presidential candidate you have to be very careful in responding. As Rudy Giuliani said this is the job for surrogates in your campaign to respond. You as the presidential candidate stay above the fray and on message going after Clinton and Obama. But Trump doesn't seem to have the self control not to counter punch Mr. Kahn himself even when it only hurts him politically.
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"I have tremendous respect and gratitude for the sacrifices Mr Khan's son made for this country, but I can assure him, I have read the constitution" etc
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Point 3. Kicking out the baby
Small potatoes for sure but it's how Trump handled it that bothered me. First Trump makes a big point to tell the mother not to worry, Trump understands, he loves babies....then a few minutes later turns on the mother saying to get the baby out and mocks her as she leaves saying "she really believed I wanted to hear a crying baby while I speak". Remember whom Trump is mocking here...one of his own supporters... this is a mother who came to hear him speak. For someone trying to win over the women voters he should have just let one of his ushers quietly handle the situation.
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Manafort will get it done for Trump.
Trump dropped a hint at a town hall the other day that he's going to come out with a universal health care plan - saying something like "We're going to come out with something that I think people will really like. They say it's not very republican - well they're wrong, nobody is going to die in the streets." I'm thinking my prediction from 2015 may come true.
Manafort will get it done for Trump.
Trump dropped a hint at a town hall the other day that he's going to come out with a universal health care plan - saying something like "We're going to come out with something that I think people will really like. They say it's not very republican - well they're wrong, nobody is going to die in the streets." I'm thinking my prediction from 2015 may come true.
I like Manafort and think he is a very good strategist. One of my biggest concerns now is an unsubstantiated report (which I hope is not true) that Manafort is frustrated with Trump. My hope for Trump all along is that he would surround himself with good advisers but what if he won't listen to anyone?
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"but what if he won't listen to anyone?"
What about trump makes you think he'd ever listen to someone?
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Trump is certainly not drafting up his policy speeches and positions by himself - I'd say he has a good amount of people who have his ear.
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"but what if he won't listen to anyone?"
What about trump makes you think he'd ever listen to someone?
"but what if he won't listen to anyone?"
What about trump makes you think he'd ever listen to someone?
I guess wishful thinking and hating the idea of Hillary Clinton becoming president. Seriously though Trump himself admits he is not a politician so why doesn't he take the advice of some good seasoned politicians? They are simply telling him to stay on message and stay out of any unnecessary fights especially regarding fellow republicans and the father of a war hero?
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Point 3. Kicking out the baby
Small potatoes for sure but it's how Trump handled it that bothered me. First Trump makes a big point to tell the mother not to worry, Trump understands, he loves babies....then a few minutes later turns on the mother saying to get the baby out and mocks her as she leaves saying "she really believed I wanted to hear a crying baby while I speak". Remember whom Trump is mocking here...one of his own supporters... this is a mother who came to hear him speak. For someone trying to win over the women voters he should have just let one of his ushers quietly handle the situation.
Point 3. Kicking out the baby
Small potatoes for sure but it's how Trump handled it that bothered me. First Trump makes a big point to tell the mother not to worry, Trump understands, he loves babies....then a few minutes later turns on the mother saying to get the baby out and mocks her as she leaves saying "she really believed I wanted to hear a crying baby while I speak". Remember whom Trump is mocking here...one of his own supporters... this is a mother who came to hear him speak. For someone trying to win over the women voters he should have just let one of his ushers quietly handle the situation.
Did he really do that? Ffs this guy is dumb. I can understand "maam can you please take the baby outside" but good god mocking the woman on the way out....facepalm. We've just never seen a guy like this. I mean he's borderline special
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Point 3. Kicking out the baby
Small potatoes for sure but it's how Trump handled it that bothered me. First Trump makes a big point to tell the mother not to worry, Trump understands, he loves babies....then a few minutes later turns on the mother saying to get the baby out and mocks her as she leaves saying "she really believed I wanted to hear a crying baby while I speak". Remember whom Trump is mocking here...one of his own supporters... this is a mother who came to hear him speak. For someone trying to win over the women voters he should have just let one of his ushers quietly handle the situation.
Did he really do that? Ffs this guy is dumb. I can understand "maam can you please take the baby outside" but good god mocking the woman on the way out....facepalm. We've just never seen a guy like this. I mean he's borderline special
Did he really do that? Ffs this guy is dumb. I can understand "maam can you please take the baby outside" but good god mocking the woman on the way out....facepalm. We've just never seen a guy like this. I mean he's borderline special
He's so special he'd mock himself.
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New York Times Magazine asked Trump about the importance of maintaining a Republican Senate. Here was Trump’s almost incomprehensible answer – “Well, I’d like them to do that. But I don’t mind being a free agent, either.”
Just another to me inexplicable response from Trump. Why wouldn't he say the republicans keeping control of the senate is of great importance to him because he would need their help if elected president to pass his agenda.
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New York Times Magazine asked Trump about the importance of maintaining a Republican Senate. Here was Trump’s almost incomprehensible answer – “Well, I’d like them to do that. But I don’t mind being a free agent, either.”
Just another to me inexplicable response from Trump. Why wouldn't he say the republicans keeping control of the senate is of great importance to him because he would need their help if elected president to pass his agenda.
New York Times Magazine asked Trump about the importance of maintaining a Republican Senate. Here was Trump’s almost incomprehensible answer – “Well, I’d like them to do that. But I don’t mind being a free agent, either.”
Just another to me inexplicable response from Trump. Why wouldn't he say the republicans keeping control of the senate is of great importance to him because he would need their help if elected president to pass his agenda.
Because he has the mind of a dictator. 'he alone' can save the country, the world. He doesn't need anybody else because they're all idiots.
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I saw on the news the question of ..."what if Trump drops his run"...
the Republican party has looked into all scenarios.
If Trump was twice as bad at blowing up his popularity with different
folks...
higgardly is that dangerous.
But, maybe??? Trump knows he really doesn't want to be president?
What if he actually did drop out of the race in a month, and Pence took his place?
I'd like that, but I don't see that happening - too much egg on his face.
He likes to be the "You're Fired" guy too much. I would have thought that he'd watch
his sense of humor and knee jerking (that is his democrat side)...
crazy. Meanwhile, Higgardly is worse every week - I don't believe she is mentally healthy.
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I dont think pence could auto assume the ticket. It would revert back to the rnc and they would have to choose someone. Could be pence ofc who knows
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It would be Pence, but Trump is not dropping his run.
The media is full on soviet-style attack mode.
Contrary to the narrative the media is delivering, Trump is not being decimated at the moment. Pollsters have changed their methods and even gone as far as changing previous polls (Reuters) to favor Hillary. Pew says CBS/NY Times should be disregarded and the LA Times methodology has been one of the most accurate methodologies (in which Trump has been winning - and still is winning).
He still pulls thousands to his rallies whereas Clinton can barely get a hundred.
It's crazy the nonsense about "Will Trump drop out, blah blah." He just had his biggest fundraising month ever over $80M - yet nobody wants to report on that.
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I told you all he was never serious. The job scares the shit out of him. I hope that story is bullshit cause i dont want to see hillary coast thebfuck into the wh
I told you all he was never serious. The job scares the shit out of him. I hope that story is bullshit cause i dont want to see hillary coast thebfuck into the wh
Hmm the guy who is a life long Dem and pals with the Clintons is shitting the bed as the finish line approaches. Nothing to see here folks.
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