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I promised to eat my column if Trump was nominated. What goes well with newsprint?
wapo ^ | 3/25/2016 | Dana Millbank

Posted on 04/28/2016 4:00:55 PM PDT by Signalman

Six months ago, I made a reckless vow. With Donald Trump dominating in polls, I said I’d eat a column — 18 column inches of toxic newsprint, wood-pulp, ink and all — if Trump won the Republican presidential nomination.

My rationale: “Americans are better than Trump,” and Republican primary voters wouldn’t nominate “a candidate who expresses the bigotry and misogyny that Trump has.”

his prediction still looks viable. More than 60 percent of Republican primary voters have rejected Trump so far, and there’s a decent chance Republicans can at least force the nationalist demagogue into a contested convention. They know his racism and xenophobia would be a recipe for disaster.

But, to be safe, I am in search of other recipes. With the help of one of the capital’s great chefs — and seeking the guidance of you, the reader — I am taking the prudent step of preparing to eat my words in case Trump secures the nomination.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


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To: Signalman

Here’s the column he should eat:

“I was wrong.”

print it out, roll it up in a tiny ball, and wash it down with water.

Being a Christian conservative, I can even be merciful to journalists who hate me.


61 posted on 04/28/2016 6:39:35 PM PDT by SaraJohnson
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To: Signalman

In the case of Comrade smear artist Millbank, I suggest a heaping portion of steaming dog crap. It is symbolic of his Saul Alinsky, Julius Streicher style writing.


62 posted on 04/28/2016 7:04:22 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Signalman

These days it shouldn’t be too toxic. I understand the ink being used on newsprint is soybean based, so no problem there. Along with the column, maybe you should eat a little crow. Or maybe just drink some....a shot or two of Old Crow Bourbon might make the whole thing more enjoyable.


63 posted on 04/28/2016 7:13:28 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: Dallas59

You’re being way too kind.


64 posted on 04/28/2016 7:17:05 PM PDT by AFreeBird
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To: Signalman
My rationale: “Americans are better than Trump,” and Republican primary voters wouldn’t nominate “a candidate who expresses the bigotry and misogyny that Trump has.”

I thought Americans were better than Hillary! And Crazy Bernie, but democrats are poised to nominate one of them as president. But then I remembered they also elected Barry. And then it struck me that since the democrat electorate is the home of anti-Americanism, real Americans won't be supporting those two nuts.

65 posted on 04/28/2016 7:24:30 PM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (If a border fence isn't effective, why is there a border fence around the White House?)
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To: Signalman

A large helping of Humble Pie.


66 posted on 04/28/2016 7:29:44 PM PDT by Strac6 (The primaries are only the semi-finals. ALL THAT MATTERS IS DEFEATING HILLARY IN NOVEMBER.)
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To: freedomlover

Ever had Fried Butter On A Stick?

No, I’m not kidding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o7E3ioJ9Ek

:)


67 posted on 04/28/2016 7:32:19 PM PDT by Strac6 (The primaries are only the semi-finals. ALL THAT MATTERS IS DEFEATING HILLARY IN NOVEMBER.)
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To: Signalman

A spackle bucket full of flaming buzzard puke.


68 posted on 04/28/2016 7:46:51 PM PDT by SnuffaBolshevik
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To: Signalman

Mr. Milbank,

I’d suggest you spread that newspaper with good old Milbank feces, then eat hearty!


69 posted on 04/28/2016 8:03:16 PM PDT by Rembrandt (Part of the 51% who pay Federal taxes)
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To: Signalman

**What goes well with newsprint?**

Fish.


70 posted on 04/28/2016 8:05:06 PM PDT by Daffynition ("We have the fight of our lives coming up to save our nation!" ~ Jim Robinson)
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To: Signalman
More than 60 percent of Republican primary voters have rejected Trump so far, and there’s a decent chance Republicans can at least force the nationalist demagogue into a contested convention. They know his racism and xenophobia would be a recipe for disaster.

Money line for the nutcases....

Using the "X% have rejected Trump" meme while ignoring that even more have rejected the others because Trump has millions upon millions more votes than any other.

Anyone hanging his hat on a contested convention to "fix" things mat as well start donating to Hillary's campaign - I hear she has started cutting checks to Cruz in hopes he manages to stop Trump...

71 posted on 04/29/2016 3:28:43 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Signalman
If it's new-script, you would be eating your words.
72 posted on 04/29/2016 11:07:29 AM PDT by Know et al (Keep on Freepin'!!!)
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