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pyro
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Calabasas
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Dec 10, 2015 - 01:42pm PT
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John wrote:
Not coincidentally, anything that could derail Hillary Clinton's campaign,
John i was reading the FB comments section on Meet the press and thought this might be of something to think about.. her own campaign could be at fault..
Your right about her not appearing on here ( or other sunday shows) as much as other candidates; that's something I hope the Clinton campaign realizes is a mistake
Chuck Todd
Edit: I posted a link for norton
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Dec 10, 2015 - 02:13pm PT
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NBC is turning on Trump. Very good coverage. Better late than never.
Fox is nonstop garbage, except Shep Smith. 20x the worst coverage, hence the support for Trump from their viewership, the GOP base.
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JEleazarian
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Fresno CA
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Dec 10, 2015 - 02:20pm PT
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NBC is turning on Trump.
No kidding! As I posted above, I wish the networks would spend equal effort on some of the other nefarious things done by other candidates, but Trump makes it too easy for the entertainers posing as journalists.
I wonder whether the overwhelming condemnation of his abominable pronouncementsfrom virtually every corner of every political party and elsewhere will have any negative effect on his vote totals when the primaries take place. The fact that Trump probably draws most of his support from the people who don't pay attention to anything conventional makes me skeptical, but a man can dream. How anyone can be anything but horrified at his continued viability as a candidate escapes me.
John
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Portland Oregon
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Dec 10, 2015 - 02:43pm PT
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But, what does the Donald say about evolution (bracing myself . . .)
Softball. You know what the answer is.....
Trump: "I'm blessed with very good genes. My father lived until he was very old. My mother lived until she was very old." .
" Dr John Trump, uncle, for many years at M.I.T. -good genes,
Must subscribe to the gene centered theory.
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Stewart
Trad climber
Courtenay, B.C.
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Dec 10, 2015 - 02:50pm PT
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Loved that video of Trump with the eagle - I'd like to think it is a metaphor for the spirit of all that's gentle and decent in the U.S. reacting towards his loathsome pronouncements.
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Reeotch
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4 Corners Area
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Dec 10, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
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The fact that Trump probably draws most of his support from the people who don't pay attention to anything conventional makes me skeptical, but a man can dream. How anyone can be anything but horrified at his continued viability as a candidate escapes me.
You just got to laugh. The dumbing down of America has succeeded.
Edit: The real funny thing is that Trump actually makes Clinton look good. Kinda like putting lipstick on a pig. And, that's hillaryarious. (And sad as hell)
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HighDesertDJ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2015 - 03:20pm PT
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crank posted Fox is nonstop garbage, except Shep Smith. 20x the worst coverage, hence the support for Trump from their viewership, the GOP base.
It seems to be the other way around. Trump supporters watch Fox. When Trump threatened to boycott Ailes went crawling to him on his knees. Sure sign of editorial independance.
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Reeotch
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4 Corners Area
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Dec 10, 2015 - 04:15pm PT
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He lies to them daily, but they believe it. Crazy.
Yeah, so does the media. Crazy.
Why are you surprised people would believe Trump. Americans will believe anything.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Dec 10, 2015 - 04:24pm PT
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They listen to talk radio. That's where they mostly get it. Add Fox, toxic brew.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2015 - 04:27pm PT
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I have such an insane political boner right now.
GOP preparing for contested convention
Republican officials and leading figures in the party’s establishment are now preparing for the possibility of a brokered convention as Donald Trump continues sit atop the polls and the presidential race.
More than 20 of them convened Monday for a dinner held by Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, where the prospect of Trump nearing next year’s nominating convention in Cleveland with a significant number of delegates dominated the discussion, according to five people familiar with the meeting.
Considering that scenario as Priebus and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) listened, several longtime power brokers argued that if the controversial billionaire storms through the primaries, the party’s establishment must lay the groundwork for a floor fight, in which the GOP’s mainstream wing could coalesce around an alternative, the people said.
This would be a lot of fun. And absolutely terrifying. Chicago 1968 would look like a well organized, peaceful dinner conversation by contrast.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2015 - 06:16am PT
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US Update:
A white Oklahoma police officer convicted of sexually assaulting 8 black women ages 17 - 57 while on duty. He was accused of assaulting 5 others.
One woman was taken to a hospital by three police officers after they discovered she was high. She testified Holtzclaw groped her several times, exposed himself, and forced her into oral sex, telling her to remain still so that her heart monitor would not go off.
Some dude in Connecticut built a flame thrower drone that can roast a turkey while hovering. It's totally legal.
The GOP is preparing for the possibility of a deadlocked convention.
In a new poll, 57% of Americans disagree with Trump's plan to ban Muslims. A majority (42%) of Republicans approve of it.
And for maximum facepalm irony, Donald Trump tweeted this back in May:
Be smart, SuperTaco.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2015 - 09:42am PT
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25% of Democrats either approve of or are unsure about Trump's ban on Muslims.
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blahblah
Gym climber
Boulder
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Dec 11, 2015 - 09:53am PT
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In a new poll, 57% of Americans disagree with Trump's plan to ban Muslims. A majority (42%) of Republicans approve of it.
What kind of majority is 42%??
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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Dec 11, 2015 - 10:05am PT
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Doesn't matter if you approve of a halt on new Muslim entry, or a list of 34 banned country's; we are just one 9-11 scale, or 3-4 SB'S scale events away from instituting it. It's that religion/countries problem and we are fools to suffer the consequences of their inability or unwillingness to squash their radical elements.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Dec 11, 2015 - 10:07am PT
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What kind of majority is 42%??
The sort of "majority" that elected Bill Clinton twice, and that could elect Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders if Trump stays in the race long enough.
John
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philo
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Dec 11, 2015 - 10:13am PT
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2015 - 10:58am PT
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blahblah posted What kind of majority is 42%??
Apologies, I meant to write plurality.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Dec 11, 2015 - 11:14am PT
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It is hilarious watching the wheels come off the GOP clown car. Now Carson threatening to bail because of the RNC plotting against Trump.
Where is the popcorn...
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2015 - 11:18am PT
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"I am quitting the race, not because I am a horribly inept candidate who is on a downward spiral, but because of the terrible way my dear friend Mr. Trump is being treated."
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