tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post5617915382865699877..comments2024-01-05T06:18:18.086-05:00Comments on CommentaramaPolitics: Kit's Friday's Thoughts on the DebateAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-68748303533277441852015-08-09T17:40:05.036-04:002015-08-09T17:40:05.036-04:00RIP Frank. Great announcer and football player. He...RIP Frank. Great announcer and football player. He was selected to the probowl playing three different positions: Defensive back, running back and wide receiver.<br />Very impressive.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-21076249945846893442015-08-09T15:59:57.550-04:002015-08-09T15:59:57.550-04:00Sadly, Frank Gifford died. He was the voice of Mo...Sadly, Frank Gifford died. He was the voice of Monday Night Football for most of my life. RIPAndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-88509148727216563822015-08-09T11:04:39.479-04:002015-08-09T11:04:39.479-04:00I'm glad you all like "Trumpy Dumpties.&q...I'm glad you all like "Trumpy Dumpties." I have to admit, it made me chuckle. :)<br /><br />Anthony, Trump strikes me as much more cynical than that because he's never been a populist before in his life. He's always been a center-left big business opportunist. You are right about their personalities matching up though. That they do!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-14924741217512874622015-08-09T09:47:29.614-04:002015-08-09T09:47:29.614-04:00"Trumpty Dumpties"!!!!! That's goin..."Trumpty Dumpties"!!!!! That's going into my next tweet!BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-19049725463252486392015-08-09T08:47:13.543-04:002015-08-09T08:47:13.543-04:00Andrew,
I don't think Trump is deliberately ...Andrew, <br /><br />I don't think Trump is deliberately playing to the fringe, I think its just a happy accident that his personality and the personalities of the 'conservative' talking heads (populists who are as studious about avoiding responsibility as they are avid about seeking publicity and the power it brings) match up well.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-54799943454159566422015-08-09T03:08:27.669-04:002015-08-09T03:08:27.669-04:00Trumpty Dumpties is brilliant, Andrew! Symbolic an...Trumpty Dumpties is brilliant, Andrew! Symbolic and funny. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-69777090973723337982015-08-09T02:06:31.358-04:002015-08-09T02:06:31.358-04:00Andrew, with Trump you never know. Andrew, with Trump you never know. Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-48905224545810570552015-08-09T01:38:47.529-04:002015-08-09T01:38:47.529-04:00Kit, Wow. That would probably be too much, even f...Kit, Wow. That would probably be too much, even for Trump. Or maybe not.<br /><br />As for "The Donald." The only "The Donald" I recognize is a duck who wears a sailor costume.<br /><br />As an aside, am I the only one who wants to see Trump call his team "the Trumpty Dumpties"?AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-40311725116878577532015-08-09T01:35:15.455-04:002015-08-09T01:35:15.455-04:00Ben, Sorry. LOL! Try brain bleach!
Iowahawk has ...Ben, Sorry. LOL! Try brain bleach!<br /><br />Iowahawk has an excellent mind. He's always cutting and straight to the point.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-49839524537806063952015-08-09T01:34:09.027-04:002015-08-09T01:34:09.027-04:00Ben,
Iowahawk had another tweet:
Trumpons™ #Daves...Ben,<br /><br />Iowahawk had another tweet:<br />Trumpons™ #DavesIdeas<br /><br />Picture it! A tampon with the face of Donald Trump on it. Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-16330067924685139072015-08-09T01:28:48.111-04:002015-08-09T01:28:48.111-04:00Donald Trump is the Son of Christ.
No, really. H...Donald Trump is the Son of Christ. <br /><br />No, really. His father's name was Fredrick Christ "Fred" Trump. I'm serious! See for yourself: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Trump" rel="nofollow">LINK</a><br /><br />Billy Graham once said that God has no grandchildren. Apparently, Graham had never heard of The Donald. Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-21227016024697414572015-08-09T01:28:19.982-04:002015-08-09T01:28:19.982-04:00Andrew, LOL! Someday, somehow I am going to get re...Andrew, LOL! Someday, somehow I am going to get revenge on you for putting that image in my mind. <br /><br />Iowahawk:<br />If I gather correctly, a "True Conservative" is a self-described "RINO" Clinton pal & contributor who says bad things about Mexicans.<br /><br />David Burge @iowahawkblog<br />There's a difference between blunt talk and talking like you just smoked a blunt.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-22430623667051469632015-08-09T01:11:37.975-04:002015-08-09T01:11:37.975-04:00Ben, I have to admit to a certain degree of admira...Ben, I have to admit to a certain degree of admiration for the quality of Trump's con job. He has managed to sell himself as the complete opposite of everything he's ever been without raising the slightest suspicion. What's more, he's managed to recreate the fringe right enemies list, right down to Rosie O'Donnell, without even cracking a smile at how disingenuous he's being. When was the last time anyone mentioned her name.... other than Trump?<br /><br />My favorite bit though is how no one has asked how many illegals he employs on his properties. The answer is a small city. But never you mind that, he will sodomize each one and then personally toss them into the Rio Grande.<br /><br />I'm actually tempted to vote for him just to watch the fringe go insane(r) when he turns around and grants a total amnesty.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-14034785362880150372015-08-09T01:06:48.071-04:002015-08-09T01:06:48.071-04:00Careful Kit! "the credit goes more to God th...Careful Kit! <i>"the credit goes more to God than to Trump"</i><br /><br />Statements like that will make the Palinites... er Santorinos... er Cruzers... er Trumpers think that God has chosen Trump as HIS CHAMPION!! (<i>echo... echo</i>) (Especially now that the Pope has proven to be a Mexican lovin' commie.)<br /><br />And let us be clear, the fringe right has not stopped foaming at the mouth about Mexicans since at least 2010. The only "break" in that "conversation" has been to spew hate at the gays... and the Supreme Court... and the Boy Scouts... and the GOP... and all the genooine conservatives who turned out to be RINOs... and to embrace Putin.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-38712603993149058192015-08-09T00:52:03.239-04:002015-08-09T00:52:03.239-04:00The only reason Trump is able to claim credit for ...The only reason Trump is able to claim credit for jump-starting the immigration debate is because of an accident of timing. His outlandish statements (which he provided no proof for at the debate, despite being asked) happened to be followed by the tragic murder of Kate Steinle. <br /><br />Had her death not occurred, the Right would be taking a much heavier beating on immigration. Her death created the conversation.<br /><br />He can argue that her death would not have made national news had it not been for Trump's statements a few days before then, but in that case, the credit goes more to God than to Trump.Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-70168006295682016612015-08-09T00:03:25.004-04:002015-08-09T00:03:25.004-04:00Andrew, precisely.
Trump is a snake oil salesman ...Andrew, precisely. <br />Trump is a snake oil salesman who doesn't want to tell us about the ingredients of what he is selling, only that it will magically make America great! somehow.<br />And anyone who asks for the ingredients is a loser who will vote for Bush.<br /><br />It doesn't get more dishonest than that. This is why it's important to follow the evidence rather than our emotions.<br />People like Trump and Obama play on people's emotions and never get specific about the truth because that will expose their true intentions, which has nothing to do with following our Constitution.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-29595109660107307422015-08-08T22:50:55.188-04:002015-08-08T22:50:55.188-04:00Ben, People haven't stopped debating illegal i...Ben, People haven't stopped debating illegal immigration for years, so Trump is full of it.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-67965551958391368162015-08-08T21:41:52.148-04:002015-08-08T21:41:52.148-04:00Also, some claim Trump is a straight shooter and h...Also, some claim Trump is a straight shooter and honest. Well, I can point out many times Trump has lied, or hasn't told it like it is, but here's one he told recently:<br /><br />Trump claimed that without him no one would be talking about illegal immigration.<br />And yet, just three years ago illegal immigration was one of the top topics of the last presidential election.<br />In fact, Trump criticized Romney for being too hardline about illegal aliens. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-71682736045894215042015-08-08T20:38:34.613-04:002015-08-08T20:38:34.613-04:00""I am not sure I have. I just go on and...""I am not sure I have. I just go on and try to do a better job from there. I don't think so," Trump said, when asked by Luntz if he ever asked for forgiveness from God."<br /><br />Not sure why Trump is unsure if he has ever asked for forgiveness, since he has repeatedly bragged he never forgets anything.<br />And while it's nice that he tries to do a better job after making mistakes, he doesn't appear to understand the concept of humility or why one should ask for forgiveness to begin with, particularly if one loves God.<br /><br />People that know when they do wrong, and who feel bad about it, especially when they hurt someone else, will not only seek forgiveness and try to do better, they will try to do everything in their power to make it right.<br /><br />Trump has hurt a lot of people, mostly financially, like that granny's house he used eminent domain to buldoze so he could enrich himself.<br />And yet he doesn't feel he needs forgiveness?<br /><br />This speaks to his character and it doesn't speak well. Even those who aren't Christian or religious can see the value of having some humility.<br />USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-18718485098057384022015-08-08T15:52:17.167-04:002015-08-08T15:52:17.167-04:00Joel, I'm pretty sure Trump was referring spec...Joel, I'm pretty sure Trump was referring specifically to Brande dropping to her knees to beg for her job. I mean, the context is pretty clear. As to how sexist that is, I really don't know how many people of either gender drop to their knees to beg Trump, but generally it seems like it. If nothing g else, it seems creepy. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-29631819213549282682015-08-08T14:02:50.496-04:002015-08-08T14:02:50.496-04:00Joel,
I follow him on twitter (and Hillary Clinto...Joel,<br /><br />I follow him on twitter (and Hillary Clinton*). Maybe they should be embarrassed. <br /><br />*She is quite entertaining. In a sad sort of way.<br /> Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-10216131878073138192015-08-08T12:09:36.491-04:002015-08-08T12:09:36.491-04:00Andrew,
I don't think so. Check out Trump...Andrew,<br /><br />I don't think so. Check out <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump" rel="nofollow">Trump's twitter feed.</a><br /><br />He doesn't seem to get embarrassed. Neither do his followers. Joel Farnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856960977033430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-60470022842661893012015-08-08T10:33:50.122-04:002015-08-08T10:33:50.122-04:00Wow, I hope she didn't make him cry?Wow, I hope she didn't make him cry?AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-56762267877690551302015-08-08T09:40:09.038-04:002015-08-08T09:40:09.038-04:00In the Republican debate last night, Megyn Kelly c...In the Republican debate last night, Megyn Kelly called out Trump for his many misogynistic comments, including this moment from an episode of Celebrity Apprentice in 2013. The remark came after Brett Michaels described how contestant Brande Roderick had gotten down on her knees and begged not to be fired.<br /><br />Trump focused in on that image of Roderick, asking her directly, "excuse me, you dropped to your knees?"<br />"Yes," Brande answered.<br /><br />Several seconds later, the lascivious Trump continued:<br /><br />"Must be a pretty picture, you dropping to your knees."<br /><br />Now, I have also gone to my knees. It is usually is in church to plead God's forgiveness for the sins I have committed. Or to intercede in someone's life. I have also gone to my knees to clean up puke. I guess in Kelly's life that never happens. <br /><br />This is just like the MSM and liberals. Only this emboldens Trump and his followers. <br />Joel Farnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856960977033430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-21791949232085332002015-08-08T08:50:06.156-04:002015-08-08T08:50:06.156-04:00First of all......The questions were asked very di...First of all......The questions were asked very disrespectfully and Trump responded in kind. The way the FOX crew, Kelly and Wallace in particular, 'moderated' this so-called debate was clearly for entertainment value and boosting FOX and the moderators. When we have the culture crushing b.s. prevalent today, we get a beauty pageant (the first ten minutes) that was uncomfortable and frankly embarrassing. <br />"Please turn to xx who is standing right next to you and tell him how much you think his position on xx is wrong and hurtful to minorities, women, etc." We should have had MSNBC Rachel Maddow and Chris MAtthews asking these questions, so embarrassing and juvenile they were. <br />Sure, bringing up past statements and positions is legitimate, if you're on The Kelly Show, but this was supposed to be many people's first exposure to the Repub candidates, and the questions were asked in such a way to embarrass the candidate and generate controversy. <br />All the questions followed the liberal model of presumptive motive. It was up to the candidates to "spin" the question around to serious topics and differentiate their position from those of the others.<br />The only exchange I thought was helpful was when Christie and Paul got into it over collection of data from every citizen. It helped clarify my opinions of each man's position. Christie believed we should vacuum up every bit of info we have the technology for, on EVERYONE, because we don't know who the "terrorists" are. Paul believes we should get a warrant before we start collecting data on anyone. In this case, we the people can choose and decide which position we want to follow. That's what this "debate" should have been about.<br />Instead, we got "That's Entertainment" with the entertainment pitting the Repub candidates against each other and having to explain away their past. <br />I believe it was actually worse than any leftist run debate in the past. The "moderators" attacked each candidate for their supposedly non-p.c. statements in the past, rather than their thoughts on the great issues facing this country today. <br />I think this puts to rest the leftist rant that FOX News is biased to the Right. Just listen to the exchange between Kelly and Trump on his "views towards women." Disgusting, embarrassing and inappropriate for the venue. I have no respect for Kelly anymore. Never had any for Wallace either. Bret Baier was the only one who tried to be "fair and balanced" in his questions.<br />The whole thing was disgusting and embarrassing for ALL the candidates.<br /><br />Bob Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109181511738647017noreply@blogger.com