7 of the Most Ridiculous Things Donald Trump Said During the GOP Debate

[Teddy B 17,251]

What's even funnier is that I know there are some folks here that truly believe that...

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Edited August 7, 2015 by Teddy B

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

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[Jacque67 7,328]

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Awesome!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

This should take care of anyone Trump hasn't offended yet!

I think we can all agree he is not Presidential material, but the brutal honesty , is refreshing in a sea of BS

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Three Things I am tired of hearing about from Pubs

Border fences

Abortion

Gay people and marriage

repealing Obumer care

Rape

Edited August 7, 2015 by The Nature Boy

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Got to love his comment on political correctness. People who complain about PC are just mad because they can't call people out of their names and they have to be respectful instead of speaking with no filter.

[TBoneTX 43,042]

I think we can all agree he is not Presidential material, but the brutal honesty , is refreshing in a sea of BS

This, I think, is the precise heart of the matter. A poll-measurable portion of the electorate has been hungry for a politician who will speak out like a man (agree with his views or not) rather than like a pusillanimous* milquetoast.

*English-only outside the regional forums! Reported!!!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Three Things I am tired of hearing about from Pubs

Border fences

Abortion

Gay people and marriage

repealing Obumer care

Rape

How about abortion? That's brought up as if it is somehow relevant to the needs of voters and we all know it's just to pander to religious nutjobs Edited August 8, 2015 by Venkman

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

How about abortion? That's brought up as if it is somehow relevant to the needs of voters and we all know it's just to pander to religious nutjobs

That was number two on my list. Read and think

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

So Trump has apparently suggested that Megyn Kelly was hormonal when questioning him in the debate.

A delightful man this is. The USAs answer to Silvio Berlusconi. One can only hope he gets smacked in his fat mouth. Like Berli did.

That was number two on my list. Read and think

Well it wasn't before you edited the post, but I'm glad I could help you out ;-)

[Ban Hammer 12,835]

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

This, I think, is the precise heart of the matter. A poll-measurable portion of the electorate has been hungry for a politician who will speak out like a man (agree with his views or not) rather than like a pusillanimous* milquetoast.

*English-only outside the regional forums! Reported!!!

Problem is, he isn't speaking out on like a man. He's just calling people names. That's the extent of his views. And because he's a billionaire, he's not even remotely worried about who it hurts since he's going to walk away with more publicity either way it goes and he's only targeting a select minority.

A man or woman can speak out without reducing an entire country to nothing more than a cesspool of murderers and rapists. But that's the benefit of being rich and part of the majority, as long as he keeps aiming at those who can't defend themselves he will be avoid any repercussions, for now...

[TBoneTX 43,042]

Respectfully noted, Marvin, but his popularity can't entirely be explained by only part of the phenomenon.

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I found a couple of analyses that have put into words some of what I was mentally processing. The first is by a freelance writer, and the second is by a libertarian:

http://www.wnd.com/2015/08/gop-dont-dump-trump-learn-from-him/

http://www.wnd.com/2015/08/trump-vs-political-media-hookworms/

It would be interesting to hear what folks here think of the points made in each of these.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Ok hypothetical situation.

pres Obama wasn't really born here. This is documented in the secret docs that the incoming president has access to read. What does Trump do if he won?

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Respectfully noted, Marvin, but his popularity can't entirely be explained by only part of the phenomenon.

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I found a couple of analyses that have put into words some of what I was mentally processing. The first is by a freelance writer, and the second is by a libertarian:

http://www.wnd.com/2015/08/gop-dont-dump-trump-learn-from-him/

http://www.wnd.com/2015/08/trump-vs-political-media-hookworms/

It would be interesting to hear what folks here think of the points made in each of these.

Allow me to elaborate Si Man,

In the first article, it was noted that he has more to lose than the politicians. This couldn't be the further from the truth. Think about it. He's already a billionaire. Not like this campaign is hurting his pockets or his image at all. Why do you think everyone else is playing is somewhat safe? No one is trying to sink to his level because instinctively they know it will hurt them in the long run. But Trump could care less, because he's known for this type of behavior. That's why it was funny when he attacked Kelly for asking him harder questions than the rest of the folks. It's as if he really thinks he can win based on some empty comments and nothing more. His highlight was insulting Rosie O'donnell, for no other reason than he felt like it.

At the end of the day folks can vote for whoever they like. That's the beauty of being in this country, we have the option to choose.