2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I put Trump's IQ at around 86 to 90. He is definitley not smart. However, he is a genius in one area only. As a con man and a huckster. 

What is that based on?

 

90% is in the bottom 20%, and Trump got a BS from the University of Pennsylvania.

23 hours ago, charleskerins said:

I smell desperation  " ‘Idiot,’ ‘Dope,’ ‘Moron’: How Trump’s aides have insulted the boss"  author Rebecca Morin

She may be just a bad judge of character....a great asset for a President.

39 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

he did have a plan to debate with Biden, Biden was the presidential candidate

 

and the current president and de facto official nominee. No change anticipated.

 

39 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

it makes total sense that the debate commitment would continue, with the current dem candidate. 

 

No, makes no sense until she's official, in her case. Otherwise just appearing on the same stage elevates her politically. DNC still has time for a primary or to change their minds.

 

Moreover the conditions of the debate were decided for Biden. He was accorded every handicap possible and concession to lure him out of his basement. Why should the same handicapping be extended to Harris? She really needs to debate. New conditions need to be negotiated.

 

39 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

However he is simply showing us how much of a coward he is, and we all know how poorly he does against intelligent women. He would have been humiliated badly. 

 

A laughable delusion you continue to repeat.

 

Trump says Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden

 

Trump says he's willing to debate Harris more than once: 'You really have an obligation'

 

Kamala's quite a far-left bimbo and has a record of failure as Biden's VP. Here's why she'll be shredded by Trump.

 

Hillary was far smarter and not as radical. She lost the election, however.

 

10 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

Where's the written statement? The non-cancellation of a non-event is currently being used by Kamala and the fake news to support the lie and fantasy of a "running scared" Trump for the gullible such as yourself. In fact he's said he's already suggested 2 debates with Kamala. But they can't happen until she's an official candidate.

 

What he cancelled was the second debate with Biden. He's not running now.

Just because you don't know where the written statement is, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Do your own research, I have already done mine! And for information only - Trump is "running scared"

10 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

Where's the written statement? The non-cancellation of a non-event is currently being used by Kamala and the fake news to support the lie and fantasy of a "running scared" Trump for the gullible such as yourself. In fact he's said he's already suggested 2 debates with Kamala. But they can't happen until she's an official candidate.

 

What he cancelled was the second debate with Biden. He's not running now.

 

10 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

Where's the written statement? The non-cancellation of a non-event is currently being used by Kamala and the fake news to support the lie and fantasy of a "running scared" Trump for the gullible such as yourself. In fact he's said he's already suggested 2 debates with Kamala. But they can't happen until she's an official candidate.

 

What he cancelled was the second debate with Biden. He's not running now.

 

1 minute ago, ChrisKC said:

Just because you don't know where the written statement is, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

 

Its existence isn't the question. Try to think.

 

2 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

I have already done mine!

 

Yep, you sure did. 🙂 

8 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

What is that based on?

 

90% is in the bottom 20%, and Trump got a BS from the University of Pennsylvania.

And continued with the BS ever since.

4 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

there is every likelihood that Kamala with be the official nominee 100% at their Convention.

Likelihood and 100% don’t mix. Hold your horses and wait and see. The left are now just putting on an emotional show, btw did you see chuck schumer make the announcement about Harris? Good grief, that guy was a complete wreck, couldn’t contain himself, which is indicative of the political left.

10 minutes ago, novacova said:

Shouldn’t the “democrats” make it official that Harris is formally confirmed as the nominee first? Why is it that the lefties are always salivating and jumping before the gun?

You mean and cancel the convention?

Why would they do that?

Have you heard of a thing called a "Post convention bump" ? Why would they do this and also give up the option to go a different way if situations warranted? Why?

Kamala Harris secured pledges from enough delegates to secure the nomination, but those are pledges , Until a vote is taken they have the right to change their minds.

Not that they will, but it is always nice to have options. 

2 minutes ago, sirineou said:

You mean and cancel the convention?

Why would they do that?

Have you heard of a thing called a "Post convention bump" ? Why would they do this and also give up the option to go a different way if situations warranted? Why?

Kamala Harris secured pledges from enough delegates to secure the nomination, but those are pledges , Until a vote is taken they have the right to change their minds.

Not that they will, but it is always nice to have options. 

 

I think you misunderstood about "cancel the convention." But you're right otherwise.

28 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Yeah? Which people said that? Oh, I forgot, you're just regurgitating something Whoppi said 

Who's Whoppi?

Just to mention a few of them:

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to be president.” And former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse him, citing “profound differences.”

As Donald Trump seeks the presidency for a third time, he is being vigorously opposed by a vocal contingent of former officials who are stridently warning against his return to power and offering dire predictions for the country and the rule of law if his campaign succeeds.

It’s a striking chorus of detractors, one without precedent in the modern era, coming from those who witnessed first-hand his conduct in office and the turmoil that followed.

Sarah Matthews, a former Trump aide who testified before the House Jan. 6 committee and is among those warning about the threat he poses, said it’s “mind-boggling” how many members of his senior staff have denounced him.

Etc.

https://apnews.com/article/former-trump-officials-criticize-2024-e202861911ab37cadfcf058b5b163fb9

 

19 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Perhaps the 30 lies that he uttered in the last debate, or perhaps the 25 lies that he uttered in his convention speech, or perhaps any of the hundreds of lies that he's told over the last few years? The man has no relationship with truth, even his supporters acknowledge that. 

So, you have no idea, that's what I thought, you're just resuscitating something you hear on "The View" again, huh? 

 

The Debate: 

Kamala: Mr. Trump, you claimed that as Border Czar, allowed ten million illegal aliens to flood across the border, and that that I gave them free medical care, free luxury hotel rooms, free phones, free debit cards. You also said that Venezuela has emptied out it prisons and sent their criminals to the US, is that correct?

 

Trump: Well yes, I said that, but it's up to twelve million now. 

 

Kamala: Mr. Trump, CNN "Fact-Checkers" have defined "Luxury Hotels: as being at least five-stars, and that the free hotels I gave them free were only three and four stars. Also, NBC "Fact-Checkers" have determined that Venezuelan prisons are not empty, and that they only sent 90% of their prisoners to the US. You are a liar, and the American people deserve the truth!

 

1 hour ago, ChrisKC said:

It's official! (26 July)Trump has cancelled the planned debate in September with Kamala Harris. And we all know why - except you probably!

There was never a planned debate with Kamala, and Kamala is not yet the nominee.

23 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

I don't think she would, actually. What is her track record at debates so far? Look no further than the 2020 primaries. She does not do well when questioned directly or when she needs to answer extemporaneously.

 

As for Trump, check his debates with Hillary Clinton. Some say he won and some that he lost, but it cannot be denied that he at least did respectably well. And Hillary is far the intellectual superior to Kamala, as well as a far better debater. So, if Trump could handle Hillary, he won't have trouble with Kamala. Especially if the debate is in a more GOP friendly arena. How about using Fox News? 

Hillary wasn't a former prosecutor facing an idiot with 34 criminal convictions. Harris has a staff. The president has a cabinet.Trump had the highest turnover of cabinet members in the history of the office. But we don't need to talk about that do we?

Just now, Yellowtail said:

There was never a planned debate with Kamala, and Kamala is not yet the nominee.

I have already replied to this point from someone else -please read it!

21 minutes ago, sirineou said:

You mean and cancel the convention?

Why would they do that?

Reading comprehension challenged? Take another read…

50 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

That is a rather enormous bit of deflection and nonsense, he did have a plan to debate with Biden, Biden was the presidential candidate, so it makes total sense that the debate commitment would continue, with the current dem candidate. 

 

However he is simply showing us how much of a coward he is, and we all know how poorly he does against intelligent women. He would have been humiliated badly. 

He agreed to terms proposed by Biden's handlers, why should he agree to the same terms with Kamala?

 

I would bet that if Kamala is the nominee, (I'm still not convinced) they will debate, and if they do not, it will be Kamala that refuses. 

On 7/25/2024 at 12:46 PM, spidermike007 said:

my guess is that he will bow out as she would dissect him like a corner at an autopsy, with her additional 50 IQ points over the man. 

So you really think that Trump would bow out of the race  or will now that Kamala is running against him head on?

31 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

I think you misunderstood about "cancel the convention." But you're right otherwise.

A Convention is  where the delegates convene  (hence the term convention) and nominate a candidate. Otherwise it is simply a big show.

To your defence the DNC might be doing exactly what you propose.

and convene a virtual convention,IMO  for the purpose of  releasing DNC funds to the candidate  and insuring that the candidate is in the Ohio ballot.State law previously required this step be completed by Aug. 7. but the Ohio legislature had issued a one time exemption for Biden so that they can have the convention the 19th , The fear i think is that the Republicans will try to say that this exemption was only for biden and since biden dropped out it would not apply , of course this is absurd .  But they DNC  might want to close that road. 

39 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

Just because you don't know where the written statement is, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Do your own research, I have already done mine! And for information only - Trump is "running scared"

 

 

You claim there is a "written statement" you are (apparently) 

 

30 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Who's Whoppi?

Just to mention a few of them:

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to be president.” And former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse him, citing “profound differences.”

As Donald Trump seeks the presidency for a third time, he is being vigorously opposed by a vocal contingent of former officials who are stridently warning against his return to power and offering dire predictions for the country and the rule of law if his campaign succeeds.

It’s a striking chorus of detractors, one without precedent in the modern era, coming from those who witnessed first-hand his conduct in office and the turmoil that followed.

Sarah Matthews, a former Trump aide who testified before the House Jan. 6 committee and is among those warning about the threat he poses, said it’s “mind-boggling” how many members of his senior staff have denounced him.

Etc.

https://apnews.com/article/former-trump-officials-criticize-2024-e202861911ab37cadfcf058b5b163fb9

 

So, 4 out of over 600, got it. 

12 minutes ago, novacova said:

Reading comprehension challenged? Take another read…

I think they will convene a virtual convention to circumvent to Ohio state ballot issue, But what is a convention? If not function where the delegates convene to nominate a candidate, and if a candidate is nominated  beforehand, what then is the purpose of a convention? A place to make speeches? 

19 minutes ago, bhatmasterson said:

Hillary wasn't a former prosecutor facing an idiot with 34 criminal convictions. Harris has a staff. The president has a cabinet.Trump had the highest turnover of cabinet members in the history of the office. But we don't need to talk about that do we?

You're right. Hillary was a very smart and seasoned politician with a wealth of experience on the world stage. IMHO far smarter and verbally adept than Kamala.  Your continuing to use ad hom attacks on Trump is rich.  A man does not run a billion dollar company, produce a decade long hit TV show, or upend the political establishment and win the Presidency by being an idiot. 

49 minutes ago, novacova said:

Likelihood and 100% don’t mix. Hold your horses and wait and see. The left are now just putting on an emotional show, btw did you see chuck schumer make the announcement about Harris? Good grief, that guy was a complete wreck, couldn’t contain himself, which is indicative of the political left.

Yeah, Chuck was in 'tortured prisoner' mode with his over-wrought gestures and speech pattern.  According to him, Kamala was able to rally support from the 'grassroots', from the 'ground up' within 15 minutes of Biden stepping down, so it is a done deal.  If I were a Democrat, I'd be a little p1ssed off by now.  Only a week ago they were talking about having an "open convention", and now it is becoming a coronation.  

2 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

Yeah, Chuck was in 'tortured prisoner' mode with his over-wrought gestures and speech pattern.  According to him, Kamala was able to rally support from the 'grassroots', from the 'ground up' within 15 minutes of Biden stepping down, so it is a done deal.  If I were a Democrat, I'd be a little p1ssed off by now.  Only a week ago they were talking about having an "open convention", and now it is becoming a coronation.  

You have yet to tell all why your hero Trump slags off, The President, a Presidential contender, Judges, Judges families, jurors, witnesses etc, with only the BS regarding him being a President one day.

 

Why is it you people never mention he's got nothing, only car salesman waffle. ?

 

Strange that...🤔

23 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Who will listen and how will they judge the situation?

Trump will lie and lie and lie, and if he has the chance, he will talk over her.

For his usual MAGA fans this might look like he wins, like: Look at this strong man, he just talks, and he talks louder than her.

Intellectuals will likely know that he lies, and that shouting won't make it better.

But the problem is obviously that intellectuals don't have to be convinced that Trump is not suitable for that job.

And I don't have any hope that the usual MAGA crowd will even try to check the facts. 

 

What facts? The only fact here is that you are obsessed with Trump, rather than the topic.

18 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

You claim there is a "written statement" you are (apparently) 

 

So, 4 out of over 600, got it. 

You claim there is a "written statement" you are (apparently) 

 

I am only the Messenger - don't shoot me!

 

Go to this video on YouTube  (there are others) "Very Scared Trump officially cancels debate with Kamala"  

 

It must be obvious that the contents of the written statement show the truth of the title.

 

Given that, technically, Kamala hasn't become the nominee, all the signs are very much in her favour, except of course to Trump Supporters.

23 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

In terms of opinions of associated parties pretty much every smart person in the room with Trump during his presidency said he was a tool. 

 

Another linkless attack.

3 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

Another linkless attack.

Here's a few. Surprised you hadn't been made aware on Fox news. Or not. 

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/04/politics/officials-who-criticized-donald-trump/index.html

https://apnews.com/article/former-trump-officials-criticize-2024-e202861911ab37cadfcf058b5b163fb9

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/former-trump-officials-are-among-the-most-vocal-opponents-of-returning-him-to-the-white-house

7 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Never let the facts get in the way of a good spin:

 

 

39.2 %  +   58%  =  48.5% of dems voted for it

 

(source)

I never claimed that no Democrat supported the resolution. It was a Republican administration, Republicans massively voted the resolution, and Republican voters massively supported it.

Nice to see that you complain about what is mainly a Republican story.

6 minutes ago, nauseus said:

Another linkless attack.

Honestly, and I am no Kamala fan as one can see from my posts, it IS true, or at least a huge proportion of them.

3 hours ago, BigStar said:

 

We see a lot of imaginary agendas and lies here on the forum.

 

The Republican Party platform has the real agenda, which Trump helped write and he approved. This is what he's obligated to try to do. Presidents do traditionally follow the party agenda once they're in office.

 

A past era doesn't have to be, and isn't necessarily, great in every aspect. Oversimplified absolutism is a leftist straw man used as needed.

 

The point, according to Repubs, is that achieving this agenda (unlikely, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp) will return to America these important characteristics in particular that made it greater than it is now.

1.    Seal the border, and stop the migrant invasion
2.    Carry out the largest deportation operation in American history
3.    End inflation, and make America affordable again
4.    Make America the dominant energy producer in the world, by far!
5.    Stop outsourcing, and turn the United States into a manufacturing superpower
6.    Large tax cuts for workers, and no tax on tips!
7.    Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to keep and bear arms
8.    Prevent World War Three, restore peace in Europe and in the Middle East, and build a great iron dome missile defense shield over our entire country -- all made in America
9.    End the weaponization of government against the American people
10.    Stop the migrant crime epidemic, demolish the foreign drug cartels, crush gang violence, and lock up violent offenders
11.    Rebuild our cities, including Washington DC, making them safe, clean, and beautiful again.
12.    Strengthen and modernize our military, making it, without question, the strongest and most powerful in the world
13.    Keep the US dollar as the world's reserve currency
14.    Fight for and protect Social Security and Medicare with no cuts, including no changes to the retirement age
15.    Cancel the electric vehicle mandate and cut costly and burdensome regulations
16.    Cut federal funding for any school pushing critical race theory, radical gender ideology, and other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content on our children
17.    Keep men out of women's sports
18.    Deport pro-Hamas radicals and make our college campuses safe and patriotic again
19.    Secure our elections, including same day voting, voter identification, paper ballots, and proof of citizenship
20.    Unite our country by bringing it to new and record levels of success

     --2024 Republican Party Platform

 

You'll note it omits anything about abortion, no "ban" constantly lied about on the left. SCOTUS settled that matter. And it specifically supports Social Security and Medicare, refuting leftist nonsense about "throwing grandma over a cliff."

 

Good luck with any one of those. Seems making it great again could be extremely bad news for everyone else on this planet.