Why Trump can't be president

[GandD 5,966]

According to my t-shirt, I work for bacon.

Who doesn't?

[ExPatty 502]

Actually, your statement is quite false. Tell me, what establishment is he giving the middle finger to?

All of the people at the head of the republican party who can't stand the thought of him winning. Which at this point is virtually all of them.

He hasn't went against police brutality. He hasn't talked about gun deaths, or any real issue that's a problem in this country.

Those are problems YOU are concerned about. Most of the country is actually less interested in these than you may think. They are covered in the media because they are easy to attract attention to. They are an issue more relevant to blacks, which is why hillary no doubt harks on them endlessly (not really sure, I ignore most of what she says).

He's done nothing but target minority groups(Hispanics, Muslims, Black people) and THAT'S why he's popular. PERIOD.

And Hillary has done nothing but pander to them, which is also why she is popular, period.

You need to let the kkk thing go. He disavowed him last week before it even hit the news. I know you want it to be a huge story but it's not. It will be gone shortly. I can find many people saying obscene things who support hillary, is she supposed to disavow them all as well?

Three glasses of Silver Oak 2007 Cab and I am starting understand your thinking...not agree just buzzed enough to not be offended. Fancy words , did you get a dictionary? I am glad using those expand your vocabulary sections of readers digest are paying off. Aplomb are self-absurdness are the same thing however

Also whenever you think its not about Trump, its about Trump.

And..what does this even mean?

"much as it is about not being everyone else. "

Aww, did I make you feel a little insecure about your own vocabulary, little rob? I'm just a stranger online. Don't get so defensive and blue--we don't even know each other.

[ExPatty 502]

"So I am glad we are gathered hear from the 6 corners of Mexico at the Mexico City Hilton. First order of business, how can we export more sociopaths and asshats to our friends in EL Norte. We are currently exporting 60% criminals , what can we do to get that number above 80%"

You lost me at "I".

[smilesammich 10,727]

Those are problems YOU are concerned about. Most of the country is actually less interested in these than you may think. They are covered in the media because they are easy to attract attention to. They are an issue more relevant to blacks, which is why hillary no doubt harks on them endlessly (not really sure, I ignore most of what she says).

anyone who thinks police brutality is a 'black' problem is in for a rude awakening.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

All of the people at the head of the republican party who can't stand the thought of him winning. Which at this point is virtually all of them.

Those are problems YOU are concerned about. Most of the country is actually less interested in these than you may think. They are covered in the media because they are easy to attract attention to. They are an issue more relevant to blacks, which is why hillary no doubt harks on them endlessly (not really sure, I ignore most of what she says).

And Hillary has done nothing but pander to them, which is also why she is popular, period.

You need to let the kkk thing go. He disavowed him last week before it even hit the news. I know you want it to be a huge story but it's not. It will be gone shortly. I can find many people saying obscene things who support hillary, is she supposed to disavow them all as well?

Aww, did I make you feel a little insecure about your own vocabulary, little rob? I'm just a stranger online. Don't get so defensive and blue--we don't even know each other.

So, he's giving the finger by attacking the minorities of this country in a party that doesn't care about those minorities in the first place? How does that make sense? The GOP doesn't want the minority vote, it's after the white person vote. Your statement is a contradiction. He's doing EXACTLY what the establishment wants to do, they just lacked the balls to do it. But since he has absolutely nothing to lose, it's no skin off his back either way.

So you're saying that the country is less interested in its citizens getting killed by the police. You do realize how that sounds, right? Or are you trying out for the republican party? I'm sure there's always room for one more person to "disagree" with the ideals of minorities. Your stance on Islam would be a bonus. The fact that you've actually said that because the most of the victims are black the country cares less about them, I'm pretty sure that's racist.

And we're not talking about Hillary, we're talking about Trump. When someone asked her about a Muslim running for President she said yes without being prodded. Might not like her but she panders to her base like Trump panders to his. But if you want, go find some links of white power groups rallying behind her then come back.

Finally, you didn't answer my question. Where is that soundbite? What does Trump ACTUALLY stand for besides going after minorites?

Edited March 3, 2016 by Stay Woke

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

anyone who thinks police brutality is a 'black' problem is in for a rude awakening.

Can I use the race card now, or do I need to wait for the N-word to come flying out of his mouth first?

[Teddy B 17,252]

So, he's giving the finger by attacking the minorities of this country in a party that doesn't care about those minorities in the first place? How does that make sense? The GOP doesn't want the minority vote, it's after the white person vote.

That sure seems to be the way they approach things. Oddly enough they can't win a nationwide election without the minority support. You'd think the republican party would learn from their past mistakes, but stupid is as stupid does.

[smilesammich 10,727]

Can I use the race card now, or do I need to wait for the N-word to come flying out of his mouth first?

you know, this week has opened my eyes to the reality of race relations in this country. don't know if you've heard about the 20 year old who 'committed suicide' as police were chasing him this past sunday but, that occurred here in lovely little winchester. watching the whole thing, protests and the protesting of the protests, unravel on social media..reading people i'd never assume racist say completely hateful things (especially hateful considering the family of the deceased was the recipient of the hate) and then watching the TROLLS come out of the woodwork with a full on racist agenda - down to watching the local paper allow these comments and hate (even when they were from obvious trolls) i don't think the race card exists to be pulled anymore. i mean i guess you can pull it, but the people that really need to get served never do. they just don't get it. they can't grasp the basic premise of perception, of life experience. these are the same people who feel very comfortable dismissing all experience that isn't theirs and assuming their experience is the same as everyone elses or they must be lying.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

That sure seems to be the way they approach things. Oddly enough they can't win a nationwide election without the minority support. You'd think the republican party would learn from their past mistakes, but stupid is as stupid does.

I'm not so sure Teddy. As Janelle so eloquently put it, there have been pockets of conservative groups all over the US that have been dormant for a while since this country has become more progressive over the years. They're been waiting patiently for someone to come along and "take the country back"(code for make the white race great again since they think the minority has taken over). Now that the Donald has arrived, they're coming out of the woodworks to give their support. That's just one part of the equation.

The other part is the folks who have ALWAYS felt this way but were too ashamed to say it out loud. Since Trump looks like he's going to win, people aren't so scared to say what they really are thinking. Since the running candidate for president is saying it, and getting away with it, folks are embolden to follow suit.

You're old enough to know what this is. It's George Wallace all over again...

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

you know, this week has opened my eyes to the reality of race relations in this country. don't know if you've heard about the 20 year old who 'committed suicide' as police were chasing him this past sunday but, that occurred here in lovely little winchester. watching the whole thing, protests and the protesting of the protests, unravel on social media..reading people i'd never assume racist say completely hateful things (especially hateful considering the family of the deceased was the recipient of the hate) and then watching the TROLLS come out of the woodwork with a full on racist agenda - down to watching the local paper allow these comments and hate (even when they were from obvious trolls) i don't think the race card exists to be pulled anymore. i mean i guess you can pull it, but the people that really need to get served never do. they just don't get it. they can't grasp the basic premise of perception, of life experience. these are the same people who feel very comfortable dismissing all experience that isn't theirs and assuming their experience is the same as everyone elses or they must be lying.

Post the link here or in a thread. I'd like to read about it.

I'm not surprised at all. The comments here alone let me know where we stand when it comes to our own country. The fact that a 12 year old deserved to be killed for playing with a toy gun in the park(as said here) but white mass shooters are handled with the utmost of care because you know, they didn't resist arrest(killing scores of people seems to weigh a hell of a lot less when compared to a black person asking questions or running) puts it in perspective.

[smilesammich 10,727]

Post the link here or in a thread. I'd like to read about it.

I'm not surprised at all. The comments here alone let me know where we stand when it comes to our own country. The fact that a 12 year old deserved to be killed for playing with a toy gun in the park(as said here) but white mass shooters are handled with the utmost of care because you know, they didn't resist arrest(killing scores of people seems to weigh a hell of a lot less when compared to a black person asking questions or running) puts it in perspective.

http://wjla.com/news/local/hundreds-protest-over-winchester-man-who-fled-from-police-shot-and-killed-himself

keep in mind, wjla is out of dc. the differences between dc and winchester are like night and day..this article mentions the differing witness accounts. if you didn't have to pay for our local paper to view online, i'd give you their version so you can see the differences.

[ExPatty 502]

anyone who thinks police brutality is a 'black' problem is in for a rude awakening.

But BLM keeps telling us it is. Is it not a problem skewered toward blacks after all?

So, he's giving the finger by attacking the minorities of this country in a party that doesn't care about those minorities in the first place?

Trump isn't attacking minorities. This is why the word you want is xenophobia.

How does that make sense? The GOP doesn't want the minority vote, it's after the white person vote. Your statement is a contradiction. He's doing EXACTLY what the establishment wants to do, they just lacked the balls to do it. But since he has absolutely nothing to lose, it's no skin off his back either way.

Maybe

So you're saying that the country is less interested in its citizens getting killed by the police. You do realize how that sounds, right?

I'm saying police brutality is an issue that affects everybody, but it does disproportionately affect blacks, so it is an issue they focus on more.

The fact that you've actually said that because the most of the victims are black the country cares less about them, I'm pretty sure that's racist.

They aren't black. I think the police brutalize more whites, but they brutalize blacks in disproportionate numbers. But in any case, even if I do observe the exact view you've outlined it doesn't make me racist to comment on how I think others view something.

Finally, you didn't answer my question. Where is that soundbite? What does Trump ACTUALLY stand for besides going after minorites?

I don't know what he stands for. He stands for making america great!

I'll be honest. I will never vote for hillary unless the actual literal satan from hell is running against her. Otherwise, I absolutely refuse to. At this point, even though I want trump to beat hillary, I know he's a total loose canon and he could send us down a terrifically bad path. That's why i won't vote for him, either. That could change. He is likely to change during the general. Also, if we find proof that he's been kidnapping homeless people and making them come on hunting trips in which he gives them a head start then goes chasing them down on ATVs I will also vote for Hillary. I think I get why people like Trump. But, the whole thing is a farce and a circus.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Trump Looks At Asian-American Student And Asks If He's From South Korea

Things got awkward on Monday when Donald Trump asked an Asian-American college student if he was from South Korea.

A 20-year-old Harvard economics major identified by NPR as Joseph Choe had launched into a query about South Korea during a question-and-answer session at the No Labels-hosted Problem Solver Convention in New Hampshire.

"I just had a really quick question about something you said earlier this summer," Choe said in video captured by C-SPAN. "Basically, you said that South Korea takes advantage of the United States in terms of the defense spending on the Korean peninsula. You said that they don't have to pay anything. However, I just want to get the facts straight and say that --"

Trump interrupted to ask, "Are you from South Korea?"

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"I'm not. I was born in Texas, raised in Colorado," Choe responded.

The GOP presidential candidate shrugged as awkward laughter from the audience escalated into full-blown cheering for Choe.

"No matter where I'm from, I like to get my facts straight, and I wanted to tell you that that's not true. South Korea paid $861 million," Choe said before Trump cut him off again.

Trump's question represents an all too common experience for Asian-Americans, who researchers say are stereotyped as the "perpetual foreigners."

"[E]thnic minorities, especially Asian Americans and Latino/as, are often asked ... questions like, 'No, where are you really from?' or 'I meant, where are you originally from?'" a San Diego State University study explained. The implicit message, the study said, is that "they do not share the American identity or have in-group status."

Or perhaps in this case, the right to question Donald Trump.

Just for the record, Trump is also wrong about South Korea not paying anything toward the costs of U.S. military support.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/donald-trump-south-korea_us_56201e57e4b08d94253e88a9

Edited March 3, 2016 by Janelle2002

[smilesammich 10,727]

But BLM keeps telling us it is. Is it not a problem skewered toward blacks after all?

police brutality is a relevant issue for all americans. police brutality has more of a definite sense of urgency if you are black or have biracial children, yes. also, i think if you are the parent of a child with any sort of emotional or mental handicap, or low functioning autism etc - i think police tactics and brutality are very much a concern for them.

i don't know why you're bringing up BLM, as BLM is extremely new and police brutality along racial lines is a long long standing issue in this country.

[joevegas 67]

He plans to make America great again. That would be the time before all the pesky immigrants came and messed it up. .... legal immigrants are on the menu boys!

He's got my vote