Posted by Tina
Donald Trump dumped on Ben Carson yesterday accusing him of having a pathological personality or temperament creating the illusion with some that Carson was like a child molester.
The main stream media is calling Trumps 90 minute screed a “tirade.” I’m hearing sound bites on the radio but don’t have a full transcript. What I’ve heard so far mirrors what I heard on stage during the debate when Trump dismissed Kasich saying he didn’t need to hear from him. The remark was a rude insertion of himself into the debate forum. It’s the voters who need to “hear from” Kasich and all of the candidates…what an ego!
Trump finally managed to dump himself off my list.
I’ve been glad to see Trump gobble up media attention, running interference for the other candidates but if this incident ends his bid that will be fine with me.
As for Ben Carson, when told of the accusations by his campaign manager, he responded, “Pray for him.” Ben Carson is a class act.
The story will probably grab some headlines for awhile. Some in the media originally thought Trump was calling Carson a child molester which is not the case. Trump had other outrageous things to say:
He scoffed at those who have accused him of not understanding foreign policy, saying he knows more about Islamic State terrorists “than the generals do.” … being right on the “anchor baby situation,” a position he says “these great geniuses from Harvard Law School” now back. He uttered the word “crap” at least three times, and promised to “bomb the s—” out of oil fields benefiting terrorists. … called Republican rival Carly Fiorina “Carly whatever-the-hell-her-name-is,” accused Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton of playing the “woman’s card” and said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is “weak like a baby.” He then devoted more than 10 minutes angrily attacking his chief rival, Ben Carson, saying the retired doctor has a “pathological disease” with no cure, similar to being a child molester.
The man apparently can’t stand a little competition. Ben Carson has been beating him in some of the polling in Iowa. Perhaps one of the stupidest things he said of Carson’s life story, “How stupid are the people of Iowa? How stupid are the people of the country to believe this crap?”
Stay tuned Pilgrims…it’s gonna be a long year.
It’s still pretty early yet, and the GOP has a long way to go before Convention and before many voters have made up their minds.
ALL the GOP candidates should quit targeting each other and direct their criticisms toward the Demwits and $hrilLIARy. They’ve EARNED it!
If TheDonald does not win the nomination, it will probably be mainly due to his wildly weird comments about other candidates. Gotta give him credit for bringing the illegal alien question right up front though, but the name-calling and wild accusations is gonna turn many voters off.
Well, it’s about time. Trump has always been this ugly and hateful.
I’ll give him credit for bringing up front the illegal immigrant issue, but the rest of what he says is a disaster. He’s dropped off of my list of potentials. At this point I won’t vote for him. Cruz is still in my #1 position.
I dumped Trump long before he even opened his big fat mouth.
One has to wonder if Trump was starting to feel desperate. It’s always easy to play nice when you’re in the lead, but often a candidate’s true colors come out when they believe they’re losing. He didn’t just attack Carson, he attacked Iowa voters. That’s never smart for a Republican. Only democrats can get away with insulting the intelligence of their base and still get elected.
I agree with J though, Trump made the strongest stand against illegal immigration and I’m concerned that there aren’t that many GOP candidates who will be as strong. The events in Paris today are yet another reminder of why we need to secure our borders.
When did Trump ever “play nice?” He literally opened his campaign with “Mexico primarily sends over criminals, rapists and murderers.” He’s openly insulted every other candidate since the beginning.
Mexico does encourage illegal immigration of the poor and criminal elements to the US. The poor work here and send money back to Mexico (spending side of economics) while we provide them with services Mexico should be providing. Mexico is an open borders country when it comes to the US…not so much on it’s own southern border. Trump’s ability to communicate may be flawed diplomatically his showmanship cuts through liberal media horse hockey to deliver truths about the illegal immigration situation. Mexico doesn’t overtly promote illegal entry by criminals and the poor it does promote it covertly.
NY Daily News – 2013:
This has been going on for a long time (Clinton Bush) as has promotion of illegal immigration by the Mexican government. Discover the Networks:
City Journal:
Mexico also encourages it’s citizens both seeking legal and illegal entry to maintain ties and loyalties to Mexico rather than assimilation.
It’s time for America to stop being chumps.
Do you know what the word “primarily” means?
You needn’t be so snarky. The word “primarily” in the Trump quote has nothing to do with my comment.
I wasn’t defending Trump.
I was making sure that in this space, where you defend an administration that is not applying our immigration laws, that acts like this is not a serious problem, and that sues a state that is trying to apply immigration law, the point is still made: Mexico DOES encourage illegal immigration into the U.S.
It should also be noted that their policy on immigration and defense of their borders is harsh if not inhumane.
It also must be said again that the drug problem in America is the source of much of the misery in Mexico and nations in Central and South America. We can thank non-serious, perpetually infantile users for that unhappy mess.
Tina, Chris is only doing what Chris does best, being a snooty and snotty ass.
The purpose of a party primary is to speak on issues and policy. Not to bash. The media runs the show now laundering billions of donor money.
How much responsibility do the people have? All of it! The ratings go up when these guys bash each other and groups of people.
Just theater same as last election.
999
Well Dewey if the people are to blame then I’d suggest you start taking the process more seriously. Skimming along at such a shallow, cynical depth will not make a dent in the things you criticize. You’re just another cog in the wheel.
999…what, the band? The game? Emergency calls in England? Biblical imaginings? Crooked letters in your head?
Communicate!
OMG Tina that was a Joke! You have a short memory?
You did not get the political Koch Satire of the Herman Cain Campaign? Political Theater? Herman Cain was Performance Political Satire.
999 Cains tax plan – The operating tax structure in Video Game Sim City.
Herman quoted songs and movies as his thoughts. Took awhile for people to put it together. When he left he repeated the one from the Pokemon Movie and finally admitted it!
‘Life can be a challenge. Life can seem impossible. It’s never easy when there’s so much on the line. But you and I can make a difference. There’s a mission just for you and me.’” – Pokemon the movie 2000
Remember the campaign ad – campaign manager Mark Block smoking a cigarette? That was so weird we started to go Ok what is this? That is not a real serious campaign ad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwawPMSJins
herman is laughing at the end…..funny now
There were several other quotes, including I am a Koch brother from another mother! Too Many not to finally get our leg was being pulled.
Another example:
“A poet once said, ‘Life can be a challenge, life can seem impossible, but it’s never easy when there’s so much on the line.'” – Donna Summers Song The Power of One
“We need a leader, not a reader.” – The Simpsons Movie
He quoted Dora the Explorer and the Band Ratt too!
Come on now that is common knowledge!
“Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan I’m going to say, you know, I don’t know. Do you know? ” Herman Cain Original Quote
Keeping a fresh supply of batteries handy for your TV remote is a necessity for the upcoming prezidential race. Gotta keep that MUTE button working as well as the channel selector!
And that goes for candidates on BOTH sides of the aisle!
Why do people allow the media to control these elections to start with? I would rather see debates on PBS, C-span or ANY neutral commercial free zone.
C-SPAN maybe…but PBS? Surely you’re not supportive of PBS…that network that takes money from big corporate donors!
Dewey I’m shocked!
The following corporations and groups have funded PBS programs: Exxon Mobil, Liberty Mutual, Suburu, Canon Inc., Chevron, Bank of America Corp., Intel, Monsanto, Toyota, Merrill Lynch, General Motors Corporation, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe Railroad, GlaxoSmithKline, BP, Merck, Pfizer Inc., Siemens AG, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s, Columbia Forest Products, Lumber Liquidators Northwestern Mutual Foundation Novo Nordisk Progressive Casualty Insurance Company Prudential Financial State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Cargill, Citibank, Constant Contact, Constellation Energy Group, Focus Features, iShares, LendingTree, Lenovo, Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation, NetApp, Pajamagram Company, Saturn, Sit4Less.com, Subaru, T. Rowe Price, UPS, Vanguard Group, Alliance for Climate Protection, American Public Transportation Association, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CSX Corporation, Feeding America, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Kashi Company, MasterCard, National Association of Realtors, Netflix, Overture Films, Pabst Brewing Company, PBS, Raymond James Financial Services, Travel Guard, Universal Pictures, Visa, Warner Home Video, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, ABC, American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Better World Club, CarFax, Caterpillar, Civic Ventures, Dogpile.com, Economist, Enterprise Florida, FIJI Water Company, FX Networks, Gary Group, HBO, HoMedics, Hyatt Corporation, Institute for Supply Management, Intel Corporation, Johnson Controls, Lindamood-Bell Learning Systems, MGM, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Philips Healthcare, POM Wonderful, REI, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, U.S. Bank, Vestas Wind Systems, Walden University, Yahoo, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Apple, BP, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Clorox Company, CNN, Columbia University, Concord Records, Consumer Reports, Discovery Networks, Disney Channel, Earth Share, Ethanol Promotion and Information Council, FOX Broadcasting Company, Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, New Line Cinema, Random House Audio, Sony Pictures, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Summit Entertainment, Toyota Motor Corporation, Union of Concerned Scientists, Universal Music Group, University of Michigan School of Social Work, University of South Carolina, VH1, VisitBritain, Weight Watchers International, AARP, Air Products, Alaska Airlines, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Wind Energy Association, ATO Records, Bear Mountain Master Partnership, Blue Note Records, Bose Corporation, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, CBS, Charles Schwab & Co., ConocoPhillips Company, CSK Auto Corporation, Dominican University, Elsevier, Epson, FirstLook Studios Home Entertainment, Freestyle Releasing, Global Giving, Harvard University Press, Hatchette Book Group USA, History, History International, Kroger Co., Liberated Arts, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, MassMutual Financial Group, Miramax Films, National Association of Professional Organizers, Nettwerk Music Group, New York Times, Ovation TV, Peace Music, Picturehouse, Plume, Premise Media, RED Music, Roadside Attractions, Showtime Networks, Sony BMG, Strand Releasing, Thomas Nelson, Trend Micro, Unity Productions Foundation, University of Chicago, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Music Group, WaterPartners International, WGBH, Wild Birds Unlimited, Zale Corporation
I’d say PBS profits nicely from their associations with big corporations.