Posted on 01/28/2016 4:13:23 AM PST by nikos1121
Iâm not really sure what will happen tonight. I truly hope that Donald Trump will keep his word and follow through on his decision to not attend the debate and hold a separate forum in Des Moines, but who knows. For now, C-Span says they will cover it.
Sometimes itâs best to walk away from a bad deal and not look back. Itâs another opportunity for Trump to âteach us.â I guess weâll see. Hopefully we wonât get whipsawed all day long and that the Des Moines rally is on and FR people here will participate.
It seems pretty clear to me that Trump was tipped off about an unformatted ambush with other activist questioners, (who may not even be Americans), with their own agendas. Did they intend to pull a Jorge Ramos on him to disruptâmaybe to get him to walk off the stage or say something regrettable?
Whose idea was it in the first place to have these people ask questions? This is the kind of maneuver weâd expect from a more left wing station, not Fox, but weâve sure learned something this past year, havenât we about this network, and the people weâve allowed in our homes day in and day out?
And who wrote that chicken bleep press release that mocked Trump with references to our enemies? Was it Ailes himself? I sense the good people like Jeanine Pirro and Brett Bair are pretty embarrassed this morning. They should all be.
The Fox network intent, as I see it, is more ominous and thinly cloaked and perhaps about other things. Megyn Kellyâs objective was to make her the center of attention over the candidates and her colleagues, but already Rupert Murdoch voices his desire to have Michael Bloomberg enter the race, and weâre hearing of some backdoor dealings of his, and Fox, that favors illegal immigration. I guess we will see what is fact and what is fiction eventually.
Make no mistake, immigration, legal and illegal over the past 25 years, has altered the cultural and political trajectory of our country. Who can say if this is good or bad? It really depends on who you are. I worry that ultimately it will affect our freedoms.
Ted Kennedy and other passive politicians from both sides, and presidents have got the politics wrong about immigration. It used to be that immigrants coming here from wherever, and their offspring proudly said they were âAmericansâ first. Now, Iâm not so sure.
Was that the political intent? To ultimately change the complexion of our nation and endanger our freedoms by pitting us against one another, and to have people coming here not to assimilate with us, but to defy us?
This will all pass, just like it did in 1980 when Ronald Reagan chose not to debate George Bush before the Iowa caucus, and maybe, before it does, it will turn the Iowa caucus on its ear with a surprise winner. I think all of us have seen through the rallies that Iowans are a special brand of people.
Those Iowans, that âusually get out and voteâ, are a microcosm of the people we used to be, before John Kennedy was killed. They usually vote in the end for âthe person who appears to have the best heart.â I think itâs Trump, they might think itâs Carson. I only hope that they do not take his refusal to debate as a personal affront to them.
All of our candidates are true patriots. Any one of them could lead our country better than the people who have led us these past eight, maybe 24 years. Whomever wins the nomination should have our support.
I pray that God gives each of these people the wisdom to do what is best for the people of our country. Can Fox say that the organization and spirit of their debate had that same intent? I truly doubt it.
Get wild tonight.
It will be one for the history books. For Trump, some Vet groups
and for this thread.
Already made my Vet donation earlier.
Donald Trump Campaign Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Program ID:403832-1
Category: Public Affairs Event
Format: Speech
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Will Air: Jan 28, 2016
Airing Details
Jan 28, 2016 | 9:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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Is this still the correct channel for viewing?
Megs little stunt is going to cost FOX over $50 million. They should never be allowed to do another debate as long as she is in it.
Pray America wakes
Put on CNN so they get the ratings.
Switched to CNN now on.
Kimberley’s som is about the age of Barron. She has mentioned she is friends with Malania. Maybe sons are in same school.
Peter Johnson Jr is a lawyer that appears on very shows. NYC Native he said the other day he was a conservative democrat. Hannity said he didn’t realize that. He often gives legal opinions. Nice guy. Big Trump supporter Has known him forever
Call in on CNN today. Said he still had friends there and went into some details without mentioning names. Two camps Pro and anti MK. Not always what said on air. Resentment was one word i remember
Boy the quote: One picture is worth a thousand words comes to my mind!
Thank for the thread, Nikos!
Glad you had a good flight!
Just wanted to let folks know that One America News will be covering this event tonight!
It’s gonna be a interesting evening!
I just contributed to Trumpâs Veterans event scheduled for tonight. Ahhhh... I feel much better now.
John is very much alive. He had heart surgery this year and many supported her through it on Gretawire. She was so appreciative and open through it.
I read CSPAN=1
700+ seat capacity inside, it has been significantly oversold, not everyone will get in, there will be jumbotrons for the overflow crowd outside.....CNN reports.
Megyn Kelly would be the smirking schoolteacher welcoming a tardy student. "Well Mr. Trump ... I'm glad you could join us."
Friend stopped by this evening. He has electronic background. Said that they cannot count you if you listen to the debate on the radio. Just a thought.
CNN positively fanboy and fangirl over this. “Nothing hurts Donald Trump. Line stretching for blocks in Iowa cold. Smart move to let Huck and Santorum in. Dog whistle to evangelicals. “
Where are all the old white guys in the line? Oh yeah, they are all at the debate.
Did you hear the CNN reporter say there were people waiting in line who liked Trump’s decision to not do the debate and were swayed to vote for Trump. They like that he is bold!
I’m excited. I tried to vote in the Grassely poll but couldn’t get on it....
CNN is showing the Trump event—the lines, etc. Reporting on it. VETS going to front of line :)
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