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Donald Trump jumps the shark
Washington Times ^ | July 21 2015 | Shawn Steel

Posted on 07/22/2015 9:20:04 PM PDT by WilliamIII

Donald Trump knows how to hit his cue.

On Friday, the Huffington Post announced that it would no longer cover Mr. Trump as part of its 2016 GOP presidential primary coverage. Instead, it was moving him to the entertainment section.

“Trump’s campaign is a sideshow,” the liberal news outlet said. “We won’t take the bait. If you are interested in what The Donald has to say, you’ll find it next to our stories on the Kardashians and The Bachelorette.”

The following day, the reality TV star jumped the shark with another outlandish statement designed to attract media attention — an attack on Sen. John McCain’s war heroism. “He’s not a war hero,” Mr. Trump said. “He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.”

The incident has sparked universal outrage. It shouldn’t. Trump for President is a midsummer special that fills the void while serious presidential contenders are on summer hiatus. The next president is busy raising money and building a grass-roots operation, not seeking another headline.

Mr. Trump’s campaign strategy is built on provoking the next headline by offending. It constantly requires him to outdo himself. Last week, it was immigrants. This week, it’s war heroes. Next week, single mothers. By the fall, babies, puppies and the ghost of Ronald Reagan.

“What Mr. Trump is offering is not conservatism, it is Trump-ism — a toxic mix of demagoguery and nonsense,” Gov. Rick Perry said of the reality TV star masquerading as a GOP candidate.

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


TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ahjeez; donaldtrump; moreoldnews; trump
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To: elhombrelibre

We’ll deal with that if and when it happens. I learned a long time ago to never fall in love with a politician. Right now he’s serving a useful purpose.


101 posted on 07/23/2015 5:52:17 AM PDT by aquila48
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To: WilliamIII; All

I just wonder why so many supposed Conservatives/conservatives are trying to undermine Trump. Ordered to do so by their masters at the RNC?


102 posted on 07/23/2015 6:22:25 AM PDT by HannibalThaddeusBeauregardIV
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To: familyop

When I read post 30 my first thought was exactly what you posted.

Trump is indeed saying the things we want to hear, that we all are wanting to shout, but some little gnome keeps popping up in my head grinning like a cheshired cat.


103 posted on 07/23/2015 6:58:40 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: patriotfury

I like West, hopefully he will be able to make a comeback.


104 posted on 07/23/2015 7:01:53 AM PDT by Smittie (Just like an alien, I'm a stranger in a strange land)
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To: Democrat_media

“Trump is the only one that can save America.”

You really believe that?


105 posted on 07/23/2015 7:02:26 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: WilliamIII

This is so last Monday.


106 posted on 07/23/2015 7:02:59 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Section 20.)
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To: X-spurt

what you believe a politician who is controlled by lobbyists can Save America better than trump? why do you trust politicians? how do you like how all politicians pushed for and voted for Obama’s trade agenda Obamatrade TPA and TPP?
Politicians ruined this country and you still believe them?

Listen to Trump.

Trump schooling Anderson cooper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqe-b4t6yb4


107 posted on 07/23/2015 7:10:55 AM PDT by Democrat_media (Obama will use Obamatrade to import hundreds of millions of 3rd world people into the U.S.)
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To: Democrat_media

TPA will outlive nobama.

If single issue tunnel viewers will give yourselves a chance to see the bigger picture and get behind a good conservative we can have the next POTUS use TPA to OUR advantage.

Trump may be nothing other than the Pied Piper, skipping along playing our song.


108 posted on 07/23/2015 7:11:43 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: WilliamIII

notice how the polling reports have suddenly gone silent.

the dominant media is praying for a sharknado but only receiving cans of whoopass.

This is just fun watching the useless media sobbing like little children.


109 posted on 07/23/2015 7:14:00 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: X-spurt

single issue? TPP is immigration and helps china. how is that good for America. you think Obamatrade Obama’s agenda is good for America. so you support Obama too like your politicans did?

Obama is the most evil marxist anti-Amercican monster as we’ve seen thousands of actions over the years prove that.


110 posted on 07/23/2015 7:14:45 AM PDT by Democrat_media (Obama will use Obamatrade to import hundreds of millions of 3rd world people into the U.S.)
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To: aquila48

Cruz is backing Trump?

Not exactly, he supports what Trump is saying.

Trump is saying what needs to be said. He is taking the flames for saying it. What Trump is saying could, could help by paving the way, shaping the battlefield, for someone like Cruz or Walker.

Then again, Trump could open up one day down the road and make another sharp sudden turn and leave us in a lurch. Its way too early to be counting our chickens.


111 posted on 07/23/2015 7:23:20 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: X-spurt
professional politicians are all liars and controlled by lobbyists.

politicians are controlled by lobbbyists yes or no? Yes

do you all realize politicians are pandering liars who are desperate for money and will say anything they think will get them elected. when do they follow through with their campaign promises?

Why do you trust politicians?

politicians have ruined this country yes or no?

99% of the laws these politician cretins have written in the last 100 years have hurt America, businesses, and individual freedom. agree yes or no?

112 posted on 07/23/2015 7:23:29 AM PDT by Democrat_media (Obama will use Obamatrade to import hundreds of millions of 3rd world people into the U.S.)
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To: HannibalThaddeusBeauregardIV

Not ever conservative is undermining Trump. We are just not caught like deer in his bright headlights. Those who actually give Trump some “thought” know to wait and see just how long this lasts.

Time will be a great filter. We have the time.


113 posted on 07/23/2015 7:30:06 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: Democrat_media

Thank you for proving my point.


114 posted on 07/23/2015 7:32:10 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: Democrat_media

Ding, Ding, Ding...... ring your bell did it?

Even though all of us also wish politics was black or white, it is not.

By your spit spraying posts, I take it you are smitten by the Donald.

My replies are meant to get you to see that not everything you see or read is the gospel.

What if Trump pulls a switcheroo? Which he has a longer history of doing.


115 posted on 07/23/2015 7:40:34 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: Democrat_media

Your keyboard soaked yet?


116 posted on 07/23/2015 7:42:47 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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To: patriotfury

Then there is the whale shark. Hopefully he is spermless.


117 posted on 07/23/2015 12:21:59 PM PDT by justa-hairyape (The use of the name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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