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Why Trump's speech missed the mark
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Posted on 07/04/2026 7:27:51 AM PDT by paul in cape

Trump's speech a missed opportunity for unity.


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Trump's speech at Mt. Rushmore had all the earmarks of a political stump speech. It was OK, but not his best.

Rather, he missed a golden opportunity to try to unite the country. I think he should have held out an olive branch to Blue-Dog Democrats and try to get them to abandon the Socialists who are trying to take over the party.

1 posted on 07/04/2026 7:27:51 AM PDT by paul in cape
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To: paul in cape

I don’t think we need unity. We need to call out the enemies of freedom on this day of freedom. Unity is overrated and is misunderstood. Trump did the right thing.


2 posted on 07/04/2026 7:31:03 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: paul in cape

What Blue-Dog Democrats?
There are crazy Democrats and Crazier Democrats.
There are no “Moderate” Democrats.


3 posted on 07/04/2026 7:31:13 AM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITT)
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To: paul in cape; edie1960

This person obviously did not listen to/watch the same speech President Trump gave, last night. The blue dogs need to wake up and see what’s happened/is happening to their party ... the commies are taking over. POTUS addressed this, clearly.

For those who missed this historic and epic speech, here is a link to the transcript ....

Transcript: President Trump Remarks at Mount Rushmore, Jul. 3, 2026

https://singjupost.com/transcript-president-trump-remarks-at-mount-rushmore-jul-3-2026/

(h/t edie1960)


4 posted on 07/04/2026 7:31:13 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: paul in cape

Who are the Blue Dog Democrats? The trannies? The infanticide people? The human fetal tissue (HFT) market people? The open border people? Who?


5 posted on 07/04/2026 7:31:51 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: paul in cape

Flush out your head gear dude.

Haven’t you heard? The left has absolutely NO desire to unite.

They hate America and want to burn it down from the inside out.

What that commie mayor in NYC said yesterday is a perfect example.


6 posted on 07/04/2026 7:32:47 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

Only Fetterman.


7 posted on 07/04/2026 7:33:07 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: V_TWIN

Agree.


8 posted on 07/04/2026 7:35:21 AM PDT by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: paul in cape
Democrat Traitorous Insurrectionists
are a Missed Opportunity in Unity

The Modern Democratic Party is an Absolute Disaster

And Hell-bent, literally, on sowing Godless Chaos and Destruction


Organized Insurrection and Treason Against the Republic


9 posted on 07/04/2026 7:35:32 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: paul in cape

Unity with who? With communists? Or people who hate our country and us?


10 posted on 07/04/2026 7:37:01 AM PDT by Joann37 (This )
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To: tennmountainman
There are Democrats who do not like what's happening to their party, but are afraid to speak up. Reagan and Tip O'Neil got along.

I'm not saying it's going to work with most of them, but many don't hate the USA like the Socialists do.

And I did watch the speech. I likes the anti-commie points, but what can be done. We need some cross-overs. Some Dem commentators have seen the light, warning the party (Harold Ford, etc).

11 posted on 07/04/2026 7:38:34 AM PDT by paul in cape
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To: paul in cape

He should’ve trashed islam just as much as communism, but that’s always a forbidden topic in US government to mention.


12 posted on 07/04/2026 7:41:00 AM PDT by Polanski
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To: paul in cape

Trump should roll out the red carpet for the Democrats. With plenty of bear traps under it.


13 posted on 07/04/2026 7:41:38 AM PDT by Enterprise (The homeless don't want housing. They want fentanyl and meth. - Spencer Pratt.)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

The teacher unions. Lol.


14 posted on 07/04/2026 7:42:53 AM PDT by Kudsman (John (no can do) Thune. Where ya at John? We need you John. Send help John . Send up a flare John!)
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To: paul in cape

The same Democrats that impeached him twice for nothing.


15 posted on 07/04/2026 7:43:14 AM PDT by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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To: paul in cape

He’s uniting the Patriots. Don’t live under some delusion that you can Unite with communists


16 posted on 07/04/2026 7:44:54 AM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: paul in cape

Harold Ford Jr.???

That dude is just a softer spoken obama.

His whole schtick is every problem there is, is Trump’s fault, the Republicans fault or both parties are the problem.

It’s NEVER just Democrats fault alone.

He’s just like Jessica tarlov just not as obnoxious.

And that isn’t


17 posted on 07/04/2026 7:47:08 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: tennmountainman
There are no “Moderate” Democrats.

According to rating sites, my Congressman is effectively a "moderate" Democrat, but he calls himself "Republican" (Brian Fitzpatrick). He is one of the most liberal Republicans in the House, and one of the most conservative Democrats which goes to show how deep the divide is. It didn't used to be that bad.

18 posted on 07/04/2026 7:47:18 AM PDT by Fresh Wind
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“There are crazy Democrats and Crazier Democrats.
There are no “Moderate” Democrats.”

The Social Democrat holds the gun. The moderate Democrat holds the camera.


19 posted on 07/04/2026 7:48:25 AM PDT by Gen.Blather (Oh, gosh! I said that out loud. I'm so sorry.)
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To: nwrep

The 4th is not about unity, it is about freedom from opressive government.


20 posted on 07/04/2026 7:49:32 AM PDT by muskah (Loose lips sink ships)
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