I just watched the "inquisition" on .......

[bornaneer]

CNN of The Donald. Wow, what a difference a day and the political party of the guest make. Watching John King and Gloria Borger in action between takes of the interview took me back to the days of Dan Rather explaining to the viewers what was said in political speeches that left me scratching my head and saying to myself; " they didn't say that". Even Anderson Cooper seemed perplexed and disbelieving about what King and Borger were saying about what Trump said. He also tried to pin down King and Borger about Ms. Clintons softball so called interview. Of course they could not give a coherent answer.

 

[moe]

CNN of The Donald. Wow, what a difference a day and the political party of the guest make. Watching John King and Gloria Borger in action between takes of the interview took me back to the days of Dan Rather explaining to the viewers what was said in political speeches that left me scratching my head and saying to myself; " they didn't say that". Even Anderson Cooper seemed perplexed and disbelieving about what King and Borger were saying about what Trump said. He also tried to pin down King and Borger about Ms. Clintons softball so called interview. Of course they could not give a coherent answer.

I did not see what you're talking about but if Trump wasn't such a buffoon then maybe he'd be treated with more respect by the press. Even his own party chairman wishes he would tone it down. He's an embarrassment to himself and to his party.

 

[bornaneer]

I did not see what you're talking about but if Trump wasn't such a buffoon then maybe he'd be treated with more respect by the press. Even his own party chairman wishes he would tone it down. He's an embarrassment to himself and to his party.

I don't know if I would call him a buffoon, but he is a different cat. The Repub party must really fear him. I thought the party chairman made a fool of herself. Did you notice the several times that Anderson tried to correct King and Borger? You seem to be a very perceptive person, I'm sure you would agree that the Clinton interview was nothing like what Trump experienced.

 

[Mntneer]

I did not see what you're talking about but if Trump wasn't such a buffoon then maybe he'd be treated with more respect by the press. Even his own party chairman wishes he would tone it down. He's an embarrassment to himself and to his party.

Trump knows exactly what he's doing. I think he firmly believes the notion that any press is good press.

 

[moe]

I don't know if I would call him a buffoon, but he is a different cat. The Repub party must really fear him. I thought the party chairman made a fool of herself. Did you notice the several times that Anderson tried to correct King and Borger? You seem to be a very perceptive person, I'm sure you would agree that the Clinton interview was nothing like what Trump experienced.

I sit in front of a computer all day and know all the day's news so I have no reason or interest in watching cable news shows when I get home. I saw none of the interviews that you reference but I am aware of most of Trump's crazy (either totally politically incorrect or just wrong headed) comments. Imo, he certainly is a buffoon in terms of how a presidential candidate should conduct themselves. I could not care less about him outside of the political arena.

 

[bornaneer]

Sorry, I thought based on your "I did not see what you're talking about" response that you had seen the interview.

 

[moe]

Trump knows exactly what he's doing. I think he firmly believes the notion that any press is good press.

For his sake, I hope he's right but right now it just seems like he's out to offend as many people and organizations as possible in his effort to appeal to some segment of the Republican party but maybe that will work in his favor in some way that's yet to be revealed.

 

[bornaneer]

For his sake, I hope he's right but right now it just seems like he's out to offend as many people and organizations as possible in his effort to appeal to some segment of the Republican party but maybe that will work in his favor in some way that's yet to be revealed.

I think his appeal goes far beyond a segment of the Repub party. His opponents are making a big mistake if they believe that. I also don't get what segment you are referring to. He is far to liberal for most conservative Republicans. If he someone would be the nominee, which I doubt, he would be a bigger threat to Clinton than any other Republican.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

For his sake, I hope he's right but right now it just seems like he's out to offend as many people and organizations as possible in his effort to appeal to some segment of the Republican party but maybe that will work in his favor in some way that's yet to be revealed.

I would actually say that he is out to call things at face value because he isn't an insecure politician with zero prospects outside of DC. He is an eccentric billionaire and will be putting the screws to the media for their lack of accountability of Hillary. He can get away with it where the real candidates can't. He is there to help balance the scales. Also, if everyone is talking about what the latest crazy **** Trump said, it takes the focus off of the real candidates and saves them for the General election where Hillary will lose a mud slinging contest.

 

[bornaneer]

Career politicians of both parties fear Trump. That is why both parties are trying to cut him off at the knees as early as they can. If you notice, the more he speaks the higher his poll numbers move. I suspect he will get a big bump after last nights interview.

 

[countryroads89_rivals]

I think his appeal goes far beyond a segment of the Repub party. His opponents are making a big mistake if they believe that. I also don't get what segment you are referring to. He is far to liberal for most conservative Republicans. If he someone would be the nominee, which I doubt, he would be a bigger threat to Clinton than any other Republican.

He doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of becoming POTUS. I can't believe how stupid some people act (no one on this board, people I went to high school with, acting like Trump is spot on). There is nothing presidential about this guy. He's so emotionally immature; can you imagine someone like that being Commander in Chief of the world's most powerful military? I don't understand a part of our society, Trump and Christie and those that follow and like those two buffoons, yes they are buffoons, that think it is acceptable to insult as many people as possible and just throw common courtesy and decency out the window.

 

[Keyser76]

The Democratic party certainly doesn't fear him, he is single handedly handing them the latino vote. Amazing how the right squandered that 40 something percent that W had wrapped up. The crazy base is what is killing the GOP. Trump on top in North Carolina in a recent poll, lol,

 

[bornaneer]

I will agree, he is a loose cannon. However, once someone becomes President they become aware of many things that they and the public never new existed. The gravity and responsibility of being President hits them. That is why so many of them change and why so many campaign promises are NEVER kept.

 

[bornaneer]

The Democratic party certainly doesn't fear him, he is single handedly handing them the latino vote. Amazing how the right squandered that 40 something percent that W had wrapped up. The crazy base is what is killing the GOP. Trump on top in North Carolina in a recent poll, lol,

The Repubs NEVER had and will NEVER have the Latino. 60% to 40% is a landslide. Undecided, Independents and the lack of Black voting is what any Repub will count on in the next election.

 

[moe]

Career politicians of both parties fear Trump. That is why both parties are trying to cut him off at the knees as early as they can. If you notice, the more he speaks the higher his poll numbers move. I suspect he will get a big bump after last nights interview.

The only folks that fear Trump is the Republican party leadership who fear that some of his extreme views may be associated with other, legitimate Republican candidates. Dems are dancing in the aisles hoping that Trump stays in the race as long as possible and keeps spouting off his nonsense and potentially driving a few more voters over to the Dem side.

 

[Popeer]

The Repubs NEVER had and will NEVER have the Latino. 60% to 40% is a landslide. Undecided, Independents and the lack of Black voting is what any Repub will count on in the next election.

73-27 -- Romney's share of the Hispanic vote -- is a bigger landslide. For all his other weaknesses, W had the GOP gaining ground with Hispanic voters with 44 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2004. Who knows what that might have been in 2012 if not for the Tea Party jerking the GOP to the right on immigration.

 

[Keyser76]

The Repubs NEVER had and will NEVER have the Latino. 60% to 40% is a landslide. Undecided, Independents and the lack of Black voting is what any Repub will count on in the next election.

W had like 43%

 

[bornaneer]

The only folks that fear Trump is the Republican party leadership who fear that some of his extreme views may be associated with other, legitimate Republican candidates. Dems are dancing in the aisles hoping that Trump stays in the race as long as possible and keeps spouting off his nonsense and potentially driving a few more voters over to the Dem side.

You are correct about the Repub leadership. BUT, you are wrong about the Dems. If somehow he would be the nominee, he would destroy Clinton like no other Repub could. He connects with people. Clinton would again suffer the same fate she did with President Obama. I think you remember the big lead she had on the President. The more Trump appears, the more he gains, the more she appears the more she loses.

 

[bornaneer]

The only folks that fear Trump is the Republican party leadership who fear that some of his extreme views may be associated with other, legitimate Republican candidates. Dems are dancing in the aisles hoping that Trump stays in the race as long as possible and keeps spouting off his nonsense and potentially driving a few more voters over to the Dem side.

Just what are Trumps extreme views? Bombing the oil fields? President Obama is dropping bombs and using drones as we speak. Demanding legal immigration and demanding current Federal laws be enforced ? You actually think that is extreme? President Obama and the Democrats LIKE to point out that they have returned more illegals than Bush did. Which way do you want to play the game?

 

[moe]

Just what are Trumps extreme views? Bombing the oil fields? President Obama is dropping bombs and using drones as we speak. Demanding legal immigration and demanding current Federal laws be enforced ? You actually think that is extreme? President Obama and the Democrats LIKE to point out that they have returned more illegals than Bush did. Which way do you want to play the game?

Extreme views = crazy stuff he says. Ok, how about when he said he'd make Mexico build a wall along our shared border and pay for it? or words to that effect. or this...
Donald Trump wants to "bomb the hell" out of Iraq's oil fields in order to strike at ISIS. "If I win, I would attack those oil sites that are controlled and owned -- they are controlled by ISIS," Trump said. "I wouldn't send many troops because you won't need 'em by the time I'm done." BO is bombing ISIS and their possessions not blowing up Iraq's oil infrastructure. He's said some crazy, crazy stuff and he'll never get the Republican nomination much less win it all but keep on supporting him, he needs it.

 

[bornaneer]

Extreme views = crazy stuff he says. Ok, how about when he said he'd make Mexico build a wall along our shared border and pay for it? or words to that effect. He's said some crazy, crazy stuff and he'll never get the Republican nomination much less win it all but keep on supporting him, he needs it.

There you go again, jumping to false conclusions. I never said I was "supporting" him. I pointed out some observations of the media's posturing with this man and my views about who he connects with. I still want to know his "extreme" views. For your information, some parts of the border already have a wall and it seems it would be a good thing if someone could get Mexico to pay for it. How could you not agree with that? You may be right, he probably won't get the nomination. However if he does, he will defeat Clinton. Walker might make it close with Clinton but no other Repub can beat her, . I find it interesting that you have never said a peep about the "extreme" views of Bernie Sanders. I also would like you to tell us what "illegal Immigrant" means.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Extreme views = crazy stuff he says. Ok, how about when he said he'd make Mexico build a wall along our shared border and pay for it? or words to that effect. or this...
Donald Trump wants to "bomb the hell" out of Iraq's oil fields in order to strike at ISIS. "If I win, I would attack those oil sites that are controlled and owned -- they are controlled by ISIS," Trump said. "I wouldn't send many troops because you won't need 'em by the time I'm done." BO is bombing ISIS and their possessions not blowing up Iraq's oil infrastructure. He's said some crazy, crazy stuff and he'll never get the Republican nomination much less win it all but keep on supporting him, he needs it.

To put the first part into context, what he is talking about doesn't seem crazy at all. He was talking about imposing economic sanctions on Mexico until they get serious about protecting the border as well. Part of their commitment would be to create the infrastructure to inhibit illegal crossings and to assist with policing it. That's hardly crazy.

Are you officially supporting Barry's ISIS strategy? With that said, I don't think Trump's plan is any better, but again, if you start hitting people in the wallet where it counts it certainly motivates these **** heel countries to get more skin in the game. The fall back with that plan would be the hit we would take from OPEC. Still, I think the concept of what he is talking about is not that extreme at all. It would need tweaked for sure.

Right now the thing I like about Trump is that he is not encumbered by the normal Political double speak because he doesn't have to care about the blowback. He has FU money and is highlighting the nonsensical bias within the media's dealings with the GOP and DNC.

 

[RichardPeterJohnson]

You are correct about the Repub leadership. BUT, you are wrong about the Dems. If somehow he would be the nominee, he would destroy Clinton like no other Repub could. He connects with people. Clinton would again suffer the same fate she did with President Obama. I think you remember the big lead she had on the President. The more Trump appears, the more he gains, the more she appears the more she loses.

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Here's a clip of Trump being made a fool of....the night of the bin laden raid btw. Trump is a clown and the only people who take him seriously are other clowns.

 

[Keyser76]

The Donald, a monster of their own making.