"Make America Great Again!": The TRUMP Thread!!! - Part 5

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[terry78]

Trump's popularity within the Republican Party seems to indicate that this is the prevailing opinion among the party's majority. Of course, you also have Trump using the "He picks the Bible up with one hand, puts it down, and starts lying," in reference to Cruz. You could take that as a sign of moderation, I suppose, given that what Trump spits is more focused toward economics and foreign policy-ish.

Something else I've seen at the counter-protests is the thing about Trump discriminating against blacks. I know he did the Wall thing with the illegal immigrants, the keeping an eye on terrorists' families, and his temporary suspension of whatever for Muslims - what did he say about the black community?

School keeps me busy - so most of what I know of Trump's platform and the counter-protests comes from the headlines.

Trump has pretty much steered clear of us black folks, aka political minefield. The only thing he talked about was the guy getting beat up at one of his rallies, and that was as vague as he could be.

 

[Marvolo]

Top Republicans talking up Paul Ryan as nominee

On the eve of the Wisconsin primaries, top Republicans are becoming increasingly vocal about their long-held belief that Speaker Paul Ryan will wind up as the nominee, perhaps on the fourth ballot at a chaotic Cleveland convention.

One of the nation's best-wired Republicans, with an enviable prediction record for this cycle, sees a 60 percent chance of a convention deadlock and a 90 percent chance that delegates turn to Ryan — ergo, a 54 percent chance that Ryan, who'll start the third week of July as chairman of the Republican National Convention, will end it as the nominee.

Read more:
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/paul-ryan-republican-nominee-convention-221522#ixzz44suOFr7a

 

[Legendver2]

So guys, whats the sweet and short update on Trump and the election in general now? Haven't been on this side of the board since BvS's release, and don't really feel like reading everything from part 4.

 

[Pink Ranger]

So guys, whats the sweet and short update on Trump and the election in general now? Haven't been on this side of the board since BvS's release, and don't really feel like reading everything from part 4.

Zack Snyder is now running in the Republican primaries. He already has more delegates than Kasich.

 

[Duke]

Zack Snyder is now running in the Republican primaries. He already has more delegates than Kasich.

So, essentially a BIG build up, & high expectations, only to have it come crashing down later? Gotcha!!

 

[Kelly]

Top Republicans talking up Paul Ryan as nominee

This is going to be a fantastic convention to watch.....

 

[KevanG]

Man American politics is dumb. The guy who isn't even running for the past few months or in any of the current debates might get in as the nominee?

What's the point of doing any of it then?

 

[Donner]

Man American politics is dumb. The guy who isn't even running for the past few months or in any of the current debates might get in as the nominee?

What's the point of doing any of it then?

I'm going to go with entertainment. It's like one big SNL skit.

 

[Kelly]

Man American politics is dumb. The guy who isn't even running for the past few months or in any of the current debates might get in as the nominee?

What's the point of doing any of it then?

Entertainment...

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Man American politics is dumb. The guy who isn't even running for the past few months or in any of the current debates might get in as the nominee?

What's the point of doing any of it then?

Well this is what happens when you spend years basing your party around racism, homophobia and all around bigotry. At some point it gets completely out of control and you have to reign that crap in.

 

[Victarion]

"Republican frontrunner Donald Trump seems to say (or tweet) literally any thought that materializes in the space underneath that yellow thing he wears on his head," - NYTimes



I'd say they're looking at Ryan because they know Trump will verbally destroy Perry. Same attack as he launched on Romney in respect to the 2012 campaign.

 

[Legendver2]

So, essentially a BIG build up, & high expectations, only to have it come crashing down later? Gotcha!!

 

[Victarion]

He didn't do nothing.

Duke, its YUUUUUUUGE.

I wonder how the lowest common denominators, the "silent majority" of the Trumpistas, would feel about: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/miss-universe-glaad-transgender-women-jenna-talackova-309894

 

[craigdbfan]

Honestly this is what I think.

People are witnessing a "soft" coup in the United States. Trump wouldn't have even made it this far or have turned into such a phenom if it weren't being backed by elements of the "elite/TPTB/establishment etc". This element has decided that the current path of the U.S isn't beneficial in direct financial form for most citizens of the U.S and that adopting a more protectionist/isolationist view with a ridiculously strong military to be the next logical step for the world today.

That's why we're seeing the level of focus on Trump literally be 24/7 on every news station in the American airwaves. When has someone presented a big enough shake up to this system like Trump has in the presidential field.

Yes, we've had our share of crazy election but I have never seen every single facet of the American and globalist power structure come out and work to trump a single man.

Never.

 

[Thundercrack85]

I see it differently.

To me, Trump is the logical outcome of a number of problematic trends and developments America has had over the last 20 years.

First there is the slow but steady intellectual and ideologically decline of the Republican Party. A decline which has been going on since the rise of the religious right. The emergence of Fox News has sheltered Republicans from reality, and given voice to what was once a marginalized fringe who are now destroying the party.

Then you have the 24 hour news people who are always looking for a story, and have no social responsibility. They love Trump. He is the Kim Kardashian of politics.

And then there is the catastrophic Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United, which has basically destroyed the historical role the party plays in selecting candidates. There are no kingmakers and political machines anymore.

All those factors combined made someone like Trump inevitable.

 

[Marvolo]

Honestly this is what I think.

People are witnessing a "soft" coup in the United States. Trump wouldn't have even made it this far or have turned into such a phenom if it weren't being backed by elements of the "elite/TPTB/establishment etc". This element has decided that the current path of the U.S isn't beneficial in direct financial form for most citizens of the U.S and that adopting a more protectionist/isolationist view with a ridiculously strong military to be the next logical step for the world today.

That's why we're seeing the level of focus on Trump literally be 24/7 on every news station in the American airwaves. When has someone presented a big enough shake up to this system like Trump has in the presidential field.

Yes, we've had our share of crazy election but I have never seen every single facet of the American and globalist power structure come out and work to trump a single man.

Never.

We are seeing Trump all over the news because his name draws viewers. Thats beyond proven at this point. News stations have shown how much their rstings and viewer numbers spike when Trump is featured. And if that isnt enough proof, John Oliver had an audio clip of a big whig at CBS talking about how this promotion of Trump was probably bad for the country, but as long as Trump draws large amounts of viewers and revenue they will keep promoting him shamelessly. Some news corporations are selling ad space during Trump features at double and triple the usual price. And people are buying it up which is loading the news stations coffers.

 

[Victarion]

What's the worst that could happen? They've got Trump coverage, but they can use that to stop his momentum. Eventually the American people will reach their max tolerance of his BS and swing for Hillary, or independent and effectively give Hillary their vote.

 

[Schlosser85]

The religious right has spent decades eroding any sense of honor or decency inside the GOP.

 

[KevanG]

****ing hell your politics are ****ed up.

 

[InCali]

****ing hell your politics are ****ed up.

Are you expecting an argument? This is what happens when money rules politics.

To paraphrase The Joker "This country needs an enema".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKofnVkUwBA

 

[herakles]

Honestly this is what I think.

People are witnessing a "soft" coup in the United States. Trump wouldn't have even made it this far or have turned into such a phenom if it weren't being backed by elements of the "elite/TPTB/establishment etc". This element has decided that the current path of the U.S isn't beneficial in direct financial form for most citizens of the U.S and that adopting a more protectionist/isolationist view with a ridiculously strong military to be the next logical step for the world today.
Never.

You don't think all those Super Delegate siding with Hilary isn't a coup?

 

[herakles]

Are you expecting an argument? This is what happens when money rules politics.

To paraphrase The Joker "This country needs an enema".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKofnVkUwBA

Money has always ruled politics. from the days of Ancient Athens to Republican Rome, to the Italian Republican States nd finally to Today. The rich have always ruled.

 

[InCali]

Money has always ruled politics. from the days of Ancient Athens to Republican Rome, to the Italian Republican States nd finally to Today. The rich have always ruled.

I'm not saying it's never played a role (or ruled if you prefer), but I think it has gotten completely out of control in this country. Calling what's going on now a "democracy" is a joke. There has to be some sort of campaign reform AND people have to be allowed to participate in the process (not just be given 1 day, a workday no less, to cast an in-person ballot). "Somebody" out there doesn't "want" full participation.