Posted on 07/19/2024 4:42:38 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
MILWAUKEE - For four nights at Donald Trump's nominating convention in Milwaukee, a roster of speakers attempted to give one of the most divisive politicians in recent U.S. history a makeover, describing him as a loving and caring family man whose near-assassination at a rally on Saturday had changed him.
That new version of Trump lasted barely half an hour.
Then the Trump more familiar to Americans - the bombastic thrower of insults who revels in demonizing his opponents - re-emerged, trampling over the message of unity so painstakingly choreographed by the Republican National Committee this week.
In a rambling 92-minute address that broke the record for the longest convention speech in history, Trump called Democratic President Joe Biden the worst president in U.S. history and the former Democratic House Speaker "crazy Nancy Pelosi," and accused Democrats of launching judicial witch hunts against him and creating a "planet of war."
Using familiar hyperbolic and divisive language, he said illegal immigration to the United States was "the greatest invasion in history" and was leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, though neither claim is supported by any data.
He painted a dark picture of a crumbling America, a nation in decline, its cities crime-ridden and economically depressed, a staple image of his stump speech in which he presents himself as the country's savior.
To be sure, Trump avoided some of the harshest language often deployed at his rallies. He usually relishes mocking Biden as an enfeebled president, but only mentioned him by name twice.
Trump returns to the campaign trail on Saturday.
Diehard supporters typically flock to his rallies to see Trump 1.0 - the man who mixes conspiracy theories with inflammatory rhetoric and threats of retribution against those he perceives to have wronged him.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
And another observation. The DNC is playing this situation with FJB being removed off the ticket to high heaven to remove President Trump speech , convention and the shooting off the front pages. Remember they’re masters at manuring disasters that don’t favor them off the headlines..
“reuters” - there used to be a news organization by that name, but that was long ago.
President Trump is the Republican Party now. Whatever he says is the message. And he seems to be doing a dang good job of it.
The more the liberals whine and moan means one thing things are heading in the right direction for America.
But we still have pigs and armadillos that like to root.
Hahahaa. This is top notch comedy from Reuters. I am sure they will give Chomo Joe’s speech such praise as to rival the “Sermon on the Mount”
DARK. Just like in 2016. Hellbound reprobates.
You could definitely tell where he veered away from his prepared speech. He wasn’t going to mention the other side by name, but just couldn’t help himself. Although he only did it twice when he mentioned Pelosi and Biden. There isn’t a soul left who doesn’t know how he feels about the stolen election, Biden, Pelosi, the lawfare and the swamp. He could have left that out and the speech would have been a reasonable length. I watched every minute, but got tired about three quarters in. I keep waiting for him to finish. Can’t wait for November.
I listened to his speech. Trump didn’t miss a beat. He was on top of every second. It was like a fireside chat with friends. He spoke for roughly 1.5 hours and was calm, gracious, humorous, very thankful to God, and absolutely flawless.
His ability to flawless for such a long time was intentional. It shows sparkly the difference between him and Biden who slurs every sentence, mangles others, and at times becomes incoherent.
It was 3D chess. Brilliant.
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