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Title: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: neutral on January 27, 2016, 09:18:53 AM
... by dropping out of the Thu.1/28 IA Debate.

I think so ... and hope he is.   
Why give you opponents an opportunity on a national stage to go after you ... without a chance to rebut them.
He could either kill Megan Kelly with kindness - or state ahead of time that he will dismiss her questions ... and then do so.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: MarkK on January 27, 2016, 09:58:11 AM
I thought you were going to say by having Iowa Hawkeye wrestlers appear on stage with him.  He says he wrestled once.  I think I saw him at wrestlemania.  No wait that was Bobby the Brain Heenan.  Anyways what was that Hawkeye wrestler doing on the platform wearing a Bernie with a propellar on tip.  Made wrestlers from Iowa look not so smart.   
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: Grapl on January 27, 2016, 11:12:44 AM
I don't think it matters.  Trump has found a way to get his name in the media daily.  Some common folks don't even know the other candidates and aren't going to watch the debate anyway.    They (common folk) do however hear Trumps name regularly and if they vote they aren't going to vote on issues but name recognition.  IMO
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: bigG on January 27, 2016, 11:17:44 AM
Quote from: neutral on January 27, 2016, 09:18:53 AM
... by dropping out of the Thu.1/28 IA Debate.

I think so ... and hope he is.   
Why give you opponents an opportunity on a national stage to go after you ... without a chance to rebut them.
He could either kill Megan Kelly with kindness - or state ahead of time that he will dismiss her questions ... and then do so.

If his opponents were smart they would agree to not even mention his name, nor comment on it if the mediator asks about DT.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: Dale Einerson on January 27, 2016, 02:34:25 PM
No. Not a mistake.

No upside to going; he gets all this free publicity again.

To the comments he can't take the heat, he is taking just as many interviews and debates with Fox and Kelly as the current POTUS and those on the other side of the ticket running for POTUS.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: ramjet on January 28, 2016, 08:07:07 AM
he he he You guys testing the waters here?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: littleguy301 on January 28, 2016, 11:02:40 PM
Quote from: bigG on January 27, 2016, 11:17:44 AM
Quote from: neutral on January 27, 2016, 09:18:53 AM
... by dropping out of the Thu.1/28 IA Debate.

I think so ... and hope he is.   
Why give you opponents an opportunity on a national stage to go after you ... without a chance to rebut them.
He could either kill Megan Kelly with kindness - or state ahead of time that he will dismiss her questions ... and then do so.

If his opponents were smart they would agree to not even mention his name, nor comment on it if the mediator asks about DT.

I agree

Quote from: Dale Einerson on January 27, 2016, 02:34:25 PM
No. Not a mistake.

No upside to going; he gets all this free publicity again.

To the comments he can't take the heat, he is taking just as many interviews and debates with Fox and Kelly as the current POTUS and those on the other side of the ticket running for POTUS.

He is a media treasure. He always has been able to make the news without trying.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: neutral on January 29, 2016, 10:12:32 AM
I think Executive powers need to be reined in ... no matter who the PODUS is.  If so - beyond political course - his biggest asset is veto power ... not imposition of will.

My biggest concern is not that he speaks his mind ... but that there's no filter between his mind and his mouth - which is good for knowing the real Donald ... but bad from a world politics perspective.  I'd hate for other world leaders to be trying to figure him out.

Also - he may be a fiscal conservative conservative ... but he is not a social conservative (except, possibly, his stance on immigration ... as a sub-sect).

The only thing to like about him is that He can probably beat Hillary - fortunately for him ... that's a pretty thing.

BTW - I don't think missing the debate ended up hurting him - mostly because Cruz missed a golden opportunity to step up ... and stepped back (IMO).

IMO - Christie & Rubio gained.  Bush did okay ... but still feels like luke-warm water.  Kasich is the same old thing.  Carson & Paul aren't practical (but, then again, neither is Trump ... except that he's leading).
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: dman on January 30, 2016, 07:35:40 AM
Quote from: The Angry Fish on January 29, 2016, 06:00:44 PM
I truly will consider taking an overseas job opportunity if either Trump or Hillary become President of the United States. I will grieve for my country. Seriously.  

Agreed!!
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: maggie on January 30, 2016, 07:51:21 AM
HRC will not be the peoples choice...the next CAC will be either Joe or The Burn...i have to agree with G, why would they even consider talking about him?
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: neutral on January 30, 2016, 08:44:37 AM
Quote from: maggie on January 30, 2016, 07:51:21 AM
HRC will not be the peoples choice...the next CAC will be either Joe or The Burn...i have to agree with G, why would they even consider talking about him?

I wasn't suggesting they should make him a topic ... or a frequent reference - only that, as they did, take a few digs at him without an immediate response.

Just as his popularity allowed him the luxury of missing the debate ... it's not like a mention of his name was going to make people think "oh yeah ... where is that other guy".

I think others did gain in his absence - although not enough to make a difference.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: ramjet on January 30, 2016, 09:02:25 AM
All Polticians suck.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: Dale Einerson on January 30, 2016, 06:29:44 PM
Quote from: ramjet on January 30, 2016, 09:02:25 AM
All Polticians suck.

= [size=3ALL0pt][/size] voters suck.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: DrSnide on January 30, 2016, 06:53:07 PM
Quote from: The Angry Fish on January 29, 2016, 06:00:44 PM
I truly will consider taking an overseas job opportunity if either Trump or Hillary become President of the United States. I will grieve for my country. Seriously.  

Agreed.  If these two are the best we can do the system is fatally flawed. Both are just awful human beings and frauds to boot.  Wish Canada was warmer but may have to learn to love hockey.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: ramjet on January 30, 2016, 07:58:50 PM
Quote from: Dale Einerson on January 30, 2016, 06:29:44 PM
Quote from: ramjet on January 30, 2016, 09:02:25 AM
All Polticians suck.

= [size=3ALL0pt][/size] voters suck.

What?
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: badgerjohn on January 30, 2016, 08:08:33 PM
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Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...


nope,  has never,  just ask him
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: TomM on January 30, 2016, 08:23:57 PM
reminder....

http://wiwrestling.info/index.php?topic=44805.0

"..go ahead...." 8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ishbTwXf1g


"...may I make a suggestion?..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgaahBvqj-8
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: ramjet on January 30, 2016, 08:45:17 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

He he he he he
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: maggie on January 31, 2016, 07:53:22 AM
Tom, from the Words of the Late Great Glenn Frey.........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ4fD3rJt8E
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: maggie on January 31, 2016, 08:03:41 AM
how can ya argue with Don? even he seen it!........... :).......................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzT10MSgKtU&list=RDSzT10MSgKtU
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: littleguy301 on January 31, 2016, 05:26:57 PM
Quote from: The Angry Fish on January 29, 2016, 02:19:01 PM
What a terrifying thought.....A choice between Trump or Hillary Clinton.

I think South Park did a skit on this and it was something like .....burger and .....sandwhich. I will let you fill in the blanks ;D
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: littleguy301 on January 31, 2016, 05:27:52 PM
Quote from: TomM on January 30, 2016, 08:23:57 PM
reminder....

http://wiwrestling.info/index.php?topic=44805.0

"..go ahead...." 8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ishbTwXf1g


"...may I make a suggestion?..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgaahBvqj-8




;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well do ya ;)
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: maggie on February 01, 2016, 08:43:57 AM
Common!.............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAWosps7dZk
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: neutral on February 01, 2016, 10:06:12 PM
I'm going to say yes ... based on the caucus (at this point)

(something like) ...

Cruz ... 28%
Trump ... 24%
Rubio ... 23%

... a week ago Trump had a descent lead ... and Rubio was third by a mile.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: maggie on February 03, 2016, 10:17:45 AM
word has it, Donny is quite the construction worker... :o
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: imnofish on February 03, 2016, 10:26:30 AM
The more relevant question: Is T. Rump a mistake? Apparently, many Iowans think so.
Title: Re: Is Trump making a mistake ...
Post by: maggie on February 03, 2016, 10:34:37 AM
i think it's kind of neat how all these Iowans get together and have big house party's, where they eat, drink be merry, then vote  :o ...I would have to believe that a lot of them party's  turn into wrestling matches before the voting takes place.. :D.