Trump Alone at the Top

[Magox]

 

Must've been awfully lonely back there.

 

It's always been in the forefront of my mind. Trump's a brand, he's not a real person.

 

It is truly unbelievable that he has been able to dupe as many people as he has, a once-in-a-life-time chameleon. Trump will be studied as a subject matter for political science majors over the next century.

 

The art of the political con

 

Chapter one

 

The manipulation of media and its impact on voters minds

Edited April 15, 2016 by Magox

[Tiberius]

 

It is truly unbelievable that he has been able to dupe as many people as he has, a once-in-a-life-time chameleon. Trump will be studied as a subject matter for political science majors over the next century.

 

The art of the political con

 

Chapter one

 

The manipulation of media and its impact on voters minds

How about his manipulation of voters, instead? After he won support the media had to cover him

[DC Tom]

 

It is truly unbelievable that he has been able to dupe as many people as he has, a once-in-a-life-time chameleon. Trump will be studied as a subject matter for political science majors over the next century.

 

The art of the political con

 

Chapter one

 

The manipulation of media and its impact on voters minds

 

It's the intersection of great marketing and a social environment that's evolved to stress shallow histrionics.

 

Basically, this is all AOL Instant Messaging's fault.

How about his manipulation of voters, instead? After he won support the media had to cover him

 

Is he really manipulating voters, or just pandering to them?

 

My impression has always been that he's just playing to the crowd and telling them what they want to hear. Not manipulating them into believing what he says is what they want to hear.

[Magox]

My impression has always been that he's just playing to the crowd and telling them what they want to hear. Not manipulating them into believing what he says is what they want to hear.

 

 

That is exactly what it is. He has said as much, but his cult-like followers either don't care or somehow just choose not to hear it. For crying out loud, he criticized Mitt Romney for being "too harsh" on Latino's, he was for the Dream Act, he literally said one month before the Syrian issue that we "Have to" allow Syrian refugees into the country.

[IDBillzFan]

Trump will be studied as a subject matter for political science majors over the next century.

 

It likely will also be studied in broadcast journalism ethics classes: How To Stay Relevant In The Age of the 24/7 News Cycle.

 

1. Point camera at complete idiots.

 

2. Turn on camera.

 

3. Turn on microphone.

 

4. Wait.

 

This started the moment the SAG strike took place in 2000. In lieu of actors, TV producers turned the cameras to Joe Average Nutbag, and the concept became unexpectedly, wildly successful. Turns out America loves to watch people who are more stupid than them.

 

In fact, that's why I'm against banning gatorman. He's like the Donald Trump of this board; stupid beyond belief, but sadly fun to watch chew on his foot all the time.

[Dante]

So try to join them?

I would but I'm not willing to become a degenerate, lawyer or some sort of sexual deviant. I'd like to stay somewhat useful to society and not try to destroy it. But that's just me. I'm silly that way.

[Tiberius]

 

Is he really manipulating voters, or just pandering to them?

 

My impression has always been that he's just playing to the crowd and telling them what they want to hear. Not manipulating them into believing what he says is what they want to hear.

Sure, all I'm saying you can't blame the Trump phenomenon on the media. It's his crazy followers that made him and then the second place people have to attack the leader

[Tiberius]

I would but I'm not willing to become a degenerate, lawyer or some sort of sexual deviant. I'd like to stay somewhat useful to society and not try to destroy it. But that's just me. I'm silly that way.

Sharks got game one! That's a series I wish was on earlier. Too late for me

[Deranged Rhino]

Sure, all I'm saying you can't blame the Trump phenomenon on the media.

 

Sure you can. If you're looking at the phenomenon honestly that is. Which isn't your strong suit.

[Dante]

Sharks got game one! That's a series I wish was on earlier. Too late for me

Do a 5 Hour Energy® and you can! The Sharks are certainly worth it. And just so I don't get banned for going off topic. Trump is the man! Cruz and Hillary are nothing but scoundrels.

Edited April 15, 2016 by Dante

[B-Man]

Sure you can. If you're looking at the phenomenon honestly that is. Which isn't your strong suit.

 

 

Nor is logic.

 

"Followers" create something..........................

[Tiberius]

Do a 5 Hour Energy® and you can! The Sharks are certainly worth it. And just so I don't get banned for going off topic. Trump is the man! Cruz and Hillary are nothing but scoundrels.

Maybe Saturday. I'm enjoying the Black Hawks Blues

 

And Trump is an interest fellow

[Tiberius]

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/politics/colorado-gop-chairman-steve-house-is-getting-threats-from-donald-trump-supporters

 

Trump supporters are pretty pissed about Colorado

 

 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/let-me-ask-america-a-question-1460675882

 

And so is Donald!

 

 

Some are concerned about a national trend of violent threats against delegates and party leaders who don't support Trump.

Several delegates in Indiana said they have also been threatened.

"Very spooky, very personal, referencing things about my family," said Tom John, the Indians GOP's 7th District Committee Chairman.

Meanwhile, Trump's ally, Roger Stone, has encouraged people to vent anger at the Republican Convention.

"We will disclose the hotels and the room numbers of those delegates who are directly involved in the steal," said Johns. "We urge you to visit their hotels and find them."

 

Edited April 15, 2016 by gatorman

[IDBillzFan]

Now available from the Cruz camp...some damn funny trolling of the Trumpster:

 

 

 

[B-Man]

Trump's "big" protest in Colorado draws dozens: http://hill.cm/IsJqu8k

 

 

[unbillievable]

 

Trump's "big" protest in Colorado draws dozens: http://hill.cm/IsJqu8k

 

 

 

 

Police threw chalk on the sidewalk to disperse the crowd. Many are now seeking PTSD counseling from the hate crime: excessive use of whiteness.

[Tiberius]

Trump in Buffalo tonight!!

[B-Man]

Not Even Record Turnout Can Dispel the Whiny ‘Voterless Elections’ Spin

 

“Voterless elections” is the new favorite rallying cry of the Trump campaign, repeated by the Drudge Report:

 

CRUZ CELEBRATES ANOTHER VOTERLESS VICTORY: NO ELECTION IN WY…https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ted-cruz-poised-win-wyoming-republican-presidential-primary-180512831.html

 

It’s absolute horse-puckey.

 

There was a vote, at precinct caucuses March 1, and turnout was higher than anyone can remember. From the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, March 2, 2016:

 

Laramie County Republican Party Chairman Jared Olsen said he never has seen a turnout like Tuesday night.

Hundreds of people packed the College Community Center at Laramie County Community College to take part in the county precinct caucus.

All the parking lots around the building were full, and cars were parked on the shoulder of College Drive.

A line stretched out the door well past the original starting time of 6 p.m., pushing the beginning of the caucus about a half-hour late.

In an average presidential primary election, somewhere between 170 and 250 people show up, Olsen said.

This year the party checked in 778 voters.

 

 

And in the Casper Star-Tribune:

 

Hundreds of people filled a room and spilled out the door Tuesday night in Natrona County to voice their opinions on who should be the next president.

Natrona County Republican Party Chairman Bonnie Foster said she had never seen a crowd like this at the party’s precinct caucus…

Before the tally was taken, Foster asked for those who had never attended a Natrona County Republican Party event like Tuesday night’s to raise their hands.

Most of the hands in the crowd went up, all the way out the door.

 

 

 

The Wyoming model was similar to Colorado’s – precinct caucuses held March 1; then county conventions, and a state convention. Once again, this is all very clear if you bother to read the rules, posted online. The Trump campaign appears to have not bothered.

 

We know from recorded tallies that at the county conventions, there were 618 votes for Cruz delegates, 189 votes for Rubio delegates; 70 votes for Trump delegates, and 68 votes for undeclared delegates. That amounts to 65 percent for Cruz, 20 percent for Rubio, and 7 percent for Trump and undeclared.

 

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner

[GG]

Once again, this is all very clear if you bother to read the rules, posted online. The Trump campaign appears to have not bothered.

 

 

If you also don't even bother to read the voting registration requirements in your own home state, maybe you're not qualified to lead the nation?

[DC Tom]

 

If you also don't even bother to read the voting registration requirements in your own home state, maybe you're not qualified to lead the nation?

 

Disagree. Where in the past 8 years has the president had to know anything about legal or regulatory requirements, when he can just make **** up as he goes along?