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Will Attacking Donald Trump keep Rand Paul in the 2016 Mix?
Post Date: 2015-08-13 22:15:56 by Hondo68
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Rand Paul is back to doing what he does best: Trolling his fellow Republicans. And this time, his party might thank him for it. More than Jeb Bush, the establishment pick seen widely as the adult in the room; more than Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee who's taken aim at Republicans; it's Paul who has arisen over the past week as Donald Trump's main antagonist, slamming him on the airwaves, in stump speeches and caustic statements from advisers. "Donald Trump is showing he isn't suited to lead the country, and I think we all need to discuss why," Paul wrote in an op-ed for IJReview.com this week that tagged Trump a "fake ...
You Hate It From Barack Obama. But You Love It From Donald Trump. [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2015-08-13 05:32:21 by Tooconservative
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I’ve come to realize that the Obama Cult and the Trump Cult are two sides of the same personality-cult coin. The cognitive dissonance between what the Trump faction hated about Obama and what they love about Donald is so far beyond ironic it would take a team of trained linguists and semioticians decades to decode. But I’ll try. You hated Barack Obama’s cult-like followers, with their mindless stares of adoration, their impervious barrier between emotion and reason, and their instant fury when confronted with the facts about his record, his history, or his philosophy. But you love it from Trump. You hated Obama’s shallow, facile rhetoric, with its hollow promises ...
Donald Trump: The rat that roared [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2015-08-13 04:32:37 by Tooconservative
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Stop waiting for Donald Trump to blow up. The bombastic billionaire isn't going to explode. He's going to shrivel up. Trump's fatal flaw isn't his oversized ego, but his undersized character. America can love an irreverent blowhard — even a foul and boorish one like Trump. But a blowhard can't get away with whining and being thin-skinned. Trump is proving himself to be a thin-skinned whiner, rather than the magnanimous braggart whose image he has cultivated. Trump's appeal is a mystery to much of the press — both the conservative media and the left-leaning mainstream media. Part of it is his hawkish (if deeply inconsistent) rhetoric on immigration, an ...
Rand hits Trump with new video showing him praising Hillary as 'a terrific woman' – and The Donald punches back with a boast that 'I easily beat him on the golf course and will even more easily beat him now'
Post Date: 2015-08-12 19:47:59 by cranky
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Video hit piece hammers The Donald for comments in the distant past including praise for then-senator Hillary Clinton'I really believe the Republicans are too crazy right,' Trump told the New York Times in 1999'The economy does better under the Democrats,' he said in 2004 during an NBC interviewPaul told a Fox News audience on Monday that Trump could be elected and 'treat the country as sort of his little bully fiefdom'The Donald tweeted in response that Paul was 'a spoiled brat without a functioning brain'He jabbed on Wednesday that 'I feel sorry for the great people of Kentucky who are being used as a back up to Senator Paul’s hopeless attempt to ...
Dean: Hey, I’m really happy that the FBI has Hillary’s server!
Post Date: 2015-08-12 17:21:34 by Tooconservative
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“I think you are literally for the first time trying to avoid a true narrative here,” Mika Brzezinski tells Howard Dean at the end of an unbelievably disingenuous attempt by the former DNC chair to spin yesterday’s news as a boon for Hillary Clinton. Dean pronounced himself delighted by the FBI’s seizure of the e-mail server and thumb drives yesterday, thanking God that Trey Gowdy didn’t get them. A reminder from Nicolle Wallace that Gowdy didn’t want them — he wanted them to go to a third party all along — does nothing to harsh Dean’s mellow (via Free Beacon): Yeeeeargh! Mika offered this final rebuke at the end: “Your partisan ...
SHAMELESS=> FOX News Debate Anchors Actively Planned Zingers – Prepared to Escort Trump From Stage
Post Date: 2015-08-12 15:23:59 by lana
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FOX News debate anchors knew they would have a record audience tune in to their Republican debate because of Donald Trump. So they purposely planned several zingers to get under his skin. Then they all congratulated themselves for their debate antics. And they opened the floodgates of hell on the candidates for future debates by liberal anchors. They are shameless. The anchors didn’t even ask a question on the Obama economy, the worst recovery since the Great Depression, until 73 minutes into the debate. The FOX moderators won over Media Matters, who said, “The Fox News moderators appeared reasonable, effective, and pointed in their questions to the candidates.” They ...
Unite or Die: The ‘Hobbits’ Plan to Take Over the GOP
Post Date: 2015-08-12 13:36:50 by cranky
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What is the best political tool for defeating Democrats? Think. Think real hard. Think real hard some more. The BEST political tool for defeating Democrats is… wait for it… another political party. And the BEST other political party to defeat the Democrats is… wait for it… the Republican Party. No? Did you know that the Republican Party is only at half strength? “Half strength.” What does that mean? It means that in your voting precinct, where you live, the Republican Party only has, probably, one-half of the local, precinct-level, voting member slots of the Party filled with a warm body. These slots are called “precinct committeeman” in most states. ...
Not the first time Megyn Kelly has sucker-punched for the GOP establishment
Post Date: 2015-08-12 13:24:57 by lana
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People should not be shocked about the outrageous questions posed by Fox News moderators at Thursday night's prime time debate. The event was more like an evening of multiple-candidate gotcha interviews in prime time rather than a formal presidential debate. With the enormous backlash brewing against Megyn Kelly which largely stems from her attacks on Donald Trump, some might almost start to feel sorry for her. Well, not so fast. It turns out that this is certainly not the first time Megyn Kelly has sucker-punched a candidate for the Republican establishment. Back during the 2014 Republican primary in South Dakota, Megyn Kelly played dirty tricks on a US Senate candidate that ...
Ann Coulter Says One Key Issue Is Behind Donald Trump’s Popularity: ‘He Has an Army Behind Him’
Post Date: 2015-08-12 13:07:56 by lana
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Appearing on “The O’Reilly Factor” Monday night, Ann Coulter said the key to Donald Trump’s buzz is one topic: immigration. “The voters keep saying, ‘We don’t want any more immigration,’” Coulter said on Fox News. “That’s why Trump is so popular. So pick it up, Republicans.” “This is a Republican Party being run for the business interests in America, not for the people,” she continued. “This is why people are voting for Trump, and it doesn’t matter what he says.” Coulter said that to fix two other key issues — the economy and national security — the country needs to “stop dumping 30 ...
BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Seen Walking (Somewhat) Unassisted on a Beach
Post Date: 2015-08-12 10:39:58 by Tooconservative
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Real, or photoshopped? (Matt Agudo/INFphoto.com) A crafty photographer has captured some incredible shots of elderly homeowner Hillary Clinton appearing to walk unassisted on a beach in the Hamptons, where the Clintons are currently vacationing for three weeks at an $18 million mansion. She is wearing a “muumuu.” (Matt Agudo/INFphoto.com) The photos suggests that the former defense attorney’s health may not be deteriorating as rapidly as expected. During the launch of her underwhelming book tour earlier this year, many analysts concluded that Hillary requires the use of an old person’s walker to get around. However, Clinton does not appear to be wearing any sort of ...
Scott Walker and a ‘Return to Normalcy’
Post Date: 2015-08-12 10:01:41 by Tooconservative
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Despite what The Donald and Jeb! and Carly said in last week’s debate, Scott Walker’s closing statement tackled an even larger elephant in the room: “I’m a guy with a wife, two kids, and a Harley. One article called me ‘aggressively normal.’” The Wisconsin Governor’s detractors aren’t as euphemistic. Let’s face it: Scott Walker is B-O-R-I-N-G. He brags about the bargain rack at Kohl’s. He spends his Sunday mornings at church and his Sunday afternoons watching the Packers. He live-tweets his haircuts and getting the oil changed in his Saturn. His only unhealthy obsession seems to be an addiction to hot ham and rolls after church. (He ...
Yes, Trump Lost the Debate [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2015-08-12 09:37:23 by Tooconservative
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Per this Suffolk University survey in Iowa that is not an online poll like many of the other post-debate surveys. Trump didn’t suffer a catastrophe (he still leads in the state), but the debate hurt him: The Suffolk survey has warning signs for Trump. By 2-1, 55%-23%, those surveyed say watching Trump in the debate made them feel less comfortable rather than more comfortable with him as a candidate for president. A 54% majority also reject Trump’s complaints that he was treated unfairly by the Fox News anchors who served as moderators; 41% agree with him. And a third of Iowa Republicans say Trump – enmeshed in a ...
Uh oh: Trump down nine points after debate in new Rasmussen national poll
Post Date: 2015-08-11 21:53:00 by Tooconservative
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I’m not telling you these polls are correct, just like I didn’t tell you yesterday that that bombshell Morning Consult survey showing Trump rising to 32 percent after the debate was correct. We’re tracking all of the polls this week to see what the consensus says, as that’ll be a reasonably good indicator of where the race really stands right now. The good news for Trump fans via Rasmussen: He’s still leading the field. The bad news: For the first time since the start of Trumpmania, he’s losing ground rather than gaining it. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds Trump with 17% support among Likely Republican Primary Voters, down from 26% ...
Flashback: Donald Trump Calls for ‘Execution’ of Edward Snowden
Post Date: 2015-08-11 20:00:17 by Deckard
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Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump called for the execution of Edward Snowden during a 2013 appearance on “Fox & Friends,” labeling the whistleblower a “traitor” for disclosing the National Security Agency’s illegal activities. “You know, spies in the old days used to be executed,” Trump said. Since Snowden first revealed the NSA’s widespread surveillance practices more than two years ago, the hotel tycoon has repeatedly called for both the death and imprisonment of the former intelligence contractor. Only days after his initial comment, the reality TV host again repeated his desire to see Snowden put to death during a followup interview on ...
Trump: Maybe we should keep funding Planned Parenthood on non-abortion services
Post Date: 2015-08-11 13:00:20 by Tooconservative
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This past weekend at the Red State Gathering, every Republican presidential hopeful demanded the defunding of Planned Parenthood in the wake of the undercover videos exposing their organ harvesting. That was at a minimum; more than one demanded a criminal investigation of the nation’s largest abortion-mill chain as well. However, Donald Trump got pushed into endorsing the status quo during an interview on CNN’s New Day, Breitbart’s John Nolte reports. Video picks up at 5:53: “The problem that I have with Planned Parenthood is the abortion situation. It is like an abortion factory, frankly,” Trump said. “And you can’t have it. And you just ...
Don’t Be Fooled by the Political Game: The Illusion of Freedom in America
Post Date: 2015-08-11 09:18:06 by Deckard
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“The shaping of the will of Congress and the choosing of the American president has become a privilege reserved to the country’s equestrian classes, a.k.a. the 20% of the population that holds 93% of the wealth, the happy few who run the corporations and the banks, own and operate the news and entertainment media, compose the laws and govern the universities, control the philanthropic foundations, the policy institutes, the casinos, and the sports arenas.”—Journalist Lewis Lapham Being a citizen in the American corporate state is much like playing against a stacked deck: you’re always going to lose. The game is rigged, and “we the people” keep getting ...
Perry stops paying South Carolina 2016 campaign staff
Post Date: 2015-08-11 09:00:29 by cranky
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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has stopped paying his 2016 presidential campaign's staff in the key early primary state of South Carolina, amid flagging poling numbers and sluggish fundraising. Spokesman Lucy Nashed said late Monday that "tough decisions have to be made in respect to both monetary and time-related resources." "Governor Perry remains committed to competing in the early states and will continue to have a strong presence in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina," Nashed said in a statement. "The Governor is also looking forward to his trips to South Carolina this Thursday and to Iowa next week." Perry has spent more time than any White House ...
The Trump Goes On [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2015-08-10 07:34:18 by Tooconservative
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It’s not over. And it’s likely to end badly.In an interview on CNN last night, Donald Trump suggested that Megyn Kelly’s tough questioning was inspired by her menstrual cycle. “You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes,” Trump told CNN's Don Lemon on Friday night. “Blood coming out of her—wherever.” He refused to apologize, of course, but after widespread condemnation, Trump, who is running on candor and straight talk, sought to explain his comments in a Tweet. “Re Megyn Kelly quote: ‘you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever’ (NOSE). Just got on w/thought.’” ...
Trump campaign claims it fired top adviser -- who says he quit [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2015-08-08 20:21:33 by Tooconservative
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(CNN)Donald Trump's campaign said Saturday it has fired top political adviser Roger Stone -- who promptly denied being let go and insisted he had quit. Stone's disassociation from the Trump operation Saturday highlights the campaign's seeming lack of veteran political advisers, even as the 2016 season is ramping up in earnest. And the dispute opens a window into two different factions of the campaign: one side that wants to maintain Trump's high visibility by capitalizing on his public feuds and bombastic rhetoric, and another that wants to pull the candidate toward more disciplined political strategy. The episode caps a tumultuous few weeks for Trump's presidential ...
Fiorina on the 2nd Amendment
Post Date: 2015-08-08 15:32:54 by sneakypete
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Wondering About Carly Fiorina on the 2nd Amendment? Wonder No More… Carly Fiorina has seen a huge surge since the GOP debates on Thursday. So big in fact, that many people who’d never even heard of her are now rushing to catch up on research. You can peruse this site, as I’ve talked about her for a long, long time. It seems that a lot of gun owners are now asking about where she stands on the 2nd amendment. Truth is, she addressed this back in April… but nobody was listening. Probably because they were too busy salivating over Trump’s next gaffe. Well, she’s Carly Fiorina, the ‘honey badger’, so what did you think she was going to say? WATCH: ...
Trump Hits Back: ‘Only a Deviant Would Think Anything Else’
Post Date: 2015-08-08 13:34:25 by Tooconservative
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Atlanta — Donald Trump called Erick Erickson “a total loser” and said “only a deviant would think” he had been talking about Megyn Kelly menstruating in a statement Saturday morning. Here’s the full statement as it was emailed to reporters. The statement is headlined “Donald J. Trump statement,” despite being written in the third person. Mr. Trump made Megyn Kelly look really bad — she was a mess with her anger and totally caught off guard. Mr. Trump said “blood was coming out of her eyes and whatever” meaning nose, but wanted to move on to more important topics. Only a deviant would think ...
Trump out at #RSG15; Update: Fiorina to Trump: “There. Is. No. Excuse.” [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2015-08-08 10:22:08 by Tooconservative
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Earlier this evening, CNN’s Don Lemon interviewed Donald Trump about the debate on Fox News Channel last night, and set off another Trump-related tempest. After noting that Kelly pushed Trump during the debate, and that she “pushed a lot of people” besides Trump, Lemon asked, “What is it with you and Megyn Kelly?” Trump’s reply was, er … colorful, to say the least [emphasis mine]: TRUMP: Well, I just don’t respect her as a journalist, I have no respect for her. I don’t think she’s very good, I think she’s highly overrated. But when I came out there, you know — what am I doing? I’m not getting paid for this. I go out ...
Camille Paglia: John Kasich Won the Debate (Guest Column)
Post Date: 2015-08-07 15:23:55 by Deckard
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The social critic pulls no punches in evaluating the 10 top Republican candidates at the Fox debate. The crowded GOP debate ended on Thursday and the analysis is coming thick and fast. The Hollywood Reporter asked noted social critic and author Camille Paglia for her thoughts on the debate and she didn't disappoint. Dear Hollywood Reporter, Ten GOP candidates turned up for the presidential audition tonight at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena. They need some work. Where's Max Factor and Sydney Guilaroff when you need them? Here's my report. Best, Camille Donald Trump What's with the carpet-bombing Don Rickles routine? Does Trump have any facial expression beyond ...
Donald Trump and the American Id
Post Date: 2015-08-06 17:08:28 by Tooconservative
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[From the August 10, 2015, issue of National Review] Oh, you’re goddamned right this is Vegas, baby! because the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino is the only truly appropriate venue for a show like the one we have right here. For your consideration: the carefully coiffed golden mane, the vast inherited fortune, the splendid real-estate portfolio, the family name on buildings from Manhattan to the Strip, the reality-television superstardom, the room-temperature-on-a-brisk-November-day IQ. The only thing distinguishing that great spackled misshapen lump of unredeemed American id known as Donald Trump from his spiritual soul mate, that slender lightning ...
How Jeb and the GOP Got Trumped
Post Date: 2015-08-06 12:00:45 by cranky
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Jeb Bush, the man who would be frontrunner, was as surprised as anybody when Donald Trump jumped into the 2016 presidential race in June. His instinctive first reaction was to hold his tongue, and his advisers agreed the best option was to keep his distance from an interloper who wanted to drag him into a reality-show shouting match. Bush stayed strategically silent even when Trump delivered his infamous crack that some Mexican immigrants were “rapists.” It wasn’t easy, considering Bush speaks nearly flawless Spanish, backs comprehensive immigration reform and is married to the former Columba Garnica de Gallo of Leon, Mexico. Like everyone else, Bush soon found Trump ...
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