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Trump’s week reveals bleak view, dubious statements in ‘alternative universe’
The Washington Compost ^ | 09/24/2016 | Michael Kranish, Jose DelReal and Sean Sullivan

Posted on 09/24/2016 12:15:41 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Donald Trump’s week began in the wake of explosions in New Jersey and New York. It ended in the aftermath of shootings and riots. For a candidate whose strategy relies on painting a dystopian view of the nation - often based on inaccurate and questionable claims - the tragedies yielded a trove of political opportunities.

Shortly after the first bomb went off -- Trump boasted that he had been ahead of newscasters in calling it a “bomb” -- he seized upon the terrorist act as justification for some of the most disputed things he has said since announcing his presidential bid.

Terrorism wouldn’t have happened if others had opposed the Iraq war as he did, Trump said, even though he had said at the time in a radio interview he supported the war. The problem increased because Hillary Clinton has “been silent about Islamic terrorism for many years,” Trump claimed falsely. Trump called for profiling people, but insisted he “never” suggested targeting Muslims, even though he held an event specifically to propose a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” and has called for “surveillance of certain mosques.”


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To: ilovesarah2012
Washington Post is a legitimate news source. I don’t see why it would be a big deal. It’s not like you are pimping your own blog. Guess people are getting testy as the election draws near.

Actually, the Washington Post is NOT a legitimate news source. It's now Jeffy Bezos' blog, and the JournoListers that work there are just high-paid bloggers.

Witness David Fahrenthold, Bezosblogger (D-Harvard): Hammering Trump daily over his charitable contributions and charities - but gave the Clinton Foundation a free pass in June 2015.

GUSHED about how "noble" the Clinton Crime Syndicate is.

61 posted on 09/24/2016 8:11:22 PM PDT by kiryandil (George H. W. Bush: "Read my lips. I'm a Republican.")
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Not what I said. As usual you miss the point. My 10th rule of life:

Testosterone will get you killed.

Everything in moderation. Macho(for lack of a better term) is what drives taking a chance. Foolish chance taking is bad. Some chance must be taken in life to advance your goals - unless you are happy sitting at home in your bunker sucking your thumb.

62 posted on 09/25/2016 8:26:49 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“You could have done it privately.”

Don’t be a snowflake that gets her feelings hurt do easily.

The fact is you have posted many, many articles bashing Trump and none of them have had an redeeming quality.


63 posted on 09/25/2016 8:37:41 AM PDT by CodeToad
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To: Jim Robinson
I have noticed that those so-called “conservatives” who attacked those questioning Obama’s eligibility are now posting an inordinate number of Devil's Advocate articles.

In fact, I am even seeing posts from these same people urging Freepers to ignore Hillary's health because they claim it is a non-issue.

I wonder how much the DNC pays these people per post?

64 posted on 09/25/2016 8:43:31 AM PDT by wintertime (Stop treating government teachers like they are reincarnated Mother Teresas!)
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To: CodeToad
So you don't want to know what the enemy is up to?

I feel confident. Trump is going to destroy Hillary.

We should be laughing at the mainstream press, and instead we're peeing in our panties.

It's almost like some people want to lose because the thought of winning is so alien.

65 posted on 09/25/2016 9:42:20 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: mad_as_he$$

By using caricatures you invite caricatures.


66 posted on 09/25/2016 1:01:19 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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