Trump: No White House? Then a 'very nice long vacation'

[Rob L 3,811]

reality sinking in

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/11/politics/donald-trump-lose-take-long-vacation/index.html

(CNN)Donald Trump offered a fatalistic assessment of his personal and political future on Thursday, saying he will not abandon the controversial style that fueled his ascent despite lagging poll numbers and a string of damaging controversies.

And if that means losing to Hillary Clinton in November, Trump told CNBC: "I'm going to have a very, very nice long vacation."

Doubling down on his assertion Wednesday that President Barack Obama is "the founder of ISIS" and Clinton its "co-founder," Trump rejected any suggestion he might tamp down his rhetoric as Election Day closes in.

"Look, all I do is tell the truth," he said. "I'm a truth-teller. All I do is tell the truth, and if at the end of 90 days I've fallen short because I'm somewhat [not] politically correct even though I'm supposed to be the smart one and even though I'm supposed to have a lot of good ideas, it's OK. I go back to a very good way of life. It's not what I'm looking to do. I think we're going to have a victory. But we'll see."

Presented with a series of bad swing state poll numbers and asked how he would "close that gap," Trump cut off any talk of changing course.

His plan: "Just keep doing the same thing I'm doing right now and at the end, it's either going to work or I'm going to, you know -- I'm going to have a very, very nice, long vacation."

The comments represent shift in tone from earlier this month, when Trump repeatedly warned supporters that the election could be stolen from them by a "rigged" vote.

"I'm afraid the election's going to be rigged. I have to be honest," Trump said during an August 1 rally in Ohio. The next day, he told Fox News: "We'd better be careful, because that election is going to be rigged."

"I hope the Republicans are watching closely," he said. "Or it's going to be taken away from us."

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Some people say performance art is for the elite, and inaccessible to the common man.

Trump has proven that wrong, with what may be the most searing and brilliant piece contemplating the state of modern American political discourse ever, unwittingly roping in his "supporters" to become part of the artwork. He is the NASCAR Vito Acconci, the Hometown Buffet Chris Burden.

Bravissimo, Signor Trump!

[Jacque67 7,328]

Some people say performance art is for the elite, and inaccessible to the common man.

Trump has proven that wrong, with what may be the most searing and brilliant piece contemplating the state of modern American political discourse ever, unwittingly roping in his "supporters" to become part of the artwork. He is the NASCAR Vito Acconci, the Hometown Buffet Chris Burden.

Bravissimo, Signor Trump!

Greatest living performance artist, EVEeeeeeeeeeRrrrrrrr!

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Some people say performance art is for the elite, and inaccessible to the common man.

Trump has proven that wrong, with what may be the most searing and brilliant piece contemplating the state of modern American political discourse ever, unwittingly roping in his "supporters" to become part of the artwork. He is the NASCAR Vito Acconci, the Hometown Buffet Chris Burden.

Bravissimo, Signor Trump!

I'd agree, but Trump isn't the common man.

He's rich(not wealthy, but you get my point), part of the elite class, and just as dirty as any politician out here or even been. The only reason it's crazy is because he's got his supporters dispelling all reality to follow him. Which would be an astonishing feat, if his followers were educated. But there's no magic here or any kind of sleight of hand. This is nothing more than a bunch of people who are seething with rage since seeing the White House be defiled by that Muslim dictator. And now they beloved WH is about to have a woman in charge.

Trump is the gentlemen's C of his class. He's mediocrity in the flesh. But he's all they got...

[Jacque67 7,328]

I'd agree, but Trump isn't the common man.

He's rich(not wealthy, but you get my point), part of the elite class, and just as dirty as any politician out here or even been. The only reason it's crazy is because he's got his supporters dispelling all reality to follow him. Which would be an astonishing feat, if his followers were educated. But there's no magic here or any kind of sleight of hand. This is nothing more than a bunch of people who are seething with rage since seeing the White House be defiled by that Muslim dictator. And now they beloved WH is about to have a woman in charge.

Trump is the gentlemen's C of his class. He's mediocrity in the flesh. But he's all they got...

But that's he genius. He came from an elite background, but his art is understandable to the common man. (sob)

[Rob L 3,811]

But that's he genius. He came from an elite background, but his art is understandable to the common man. (sob)

He is Huey Long, Richard Nixon, Andrew Dice Clay, Svengali, Burlusconi, Ron Burgandy and Iceberg Lettuce with Buttermilk Ranch all wrapped up in a Oompa Loompa package

[John Miller 761]

"Look, all I do is tell the truth," he said. "I'm a truth-teller.

That's rich. That from a guy who wouldn't know the truth if it bit him in the #######. About three out of four statements he makes are lies and he wants to portrait himself as the truth teller? LOL. And there are people that take him seriously still? That's unbelievable.

Edited August 12, 2016 by John Miller

[eieio 1,594]

You people sound scared. Trying to bluff confidence?

I suspect the email leaks are causing some tension? Crooked Hilary's health? Will she have seizures during the debates?

Only low information voters would even consider voting for her. Or criminals.

Make America great again.

Lock her up! Lol

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

You people sound scared. Trying to bluff confidence?

I suspect the email leaks are causing some tension? Crooked Hilary's health? Will she have seizures during the debates?

Only low information voters would even consider voting for her. Or criminals.

Make America great again.

Lock her up! Lol

I also find it odd they are talking about the education level of Trump supporters. If you took away from the democrat party the voting bloc that is uneducated and govt dependant, they would be out of business.

[John Miller 761]

The education level of Trump supporters is established by polling. He scores with the lower educated voters. He fails with the better educated ones. That's just fact. But then, Trump and his following doesn't do facts. Hard to have a meaningful conversation that way.

[TBoneTX 46,261]

How is "education" defined, and who defines it, and why?

[Jacque67 7,328]

How is "education" defined, and who defines it, and why?

Skoolz out, it's the vacation man. No more homework!!!!!!!

[TBoneTX 46,261]

'Twas, and is, a serious question.

[Jacque67 7,328]

'Twas, and is, a serious question.

Agree, but on VJ? You want sound bites? Such a question can't be answered appropriately on such a forum. There are plenty of books out there with lots of footnotes.

Well perhaps someone better than me can provide the answers you seek.

Summmmmmeeer!

[OriZ 3,157]

'Twas, and is, a serious question.

What they really meant is indoctrination by extreme left teachers, professors and other groups.