Trump isn't preparing for the debates - WHY?

[240 is Back]

frankly, i'd rather foreign govts don't interfere with our elections.

Russia times contributor Assange, hiding in russia, has promised 2 more big items, the first one 3 days before the debate, and the other an october surprise right before the elections.

he's a russian national now, already telling us he plans to time his espionage releases so that he can help influence the outcome of a US election.  And, the man he's helping happens to be the one who just changed GOP policy to let Russia invade Ukraine.  That's quid pro quo, stocked with espionage from our biggest global threat.

[Las Vegas]

Frankly, I'd rather not owe Putin a favor.

That's because you want Hillary at any cost.

[Primemuscle]

That's because you want Hillary at any cost.

You a getting silly now. What's voting for HRC got to do with not wanting to owe Putin favors?

[Las Vegas]

You a getting silly now. What's voting for HRC got to do with not wanting to owe Putin favors?

Seems there's nothing imaginable that could stop you from backing Hillary, that's all.  Sounds like a dangerous stand.

[240 is Back]

You a getting silly now. What's voting for HRC got to do with not wanting to owe Putin favors?

hilary/obama are very much anti-Putin.  They cawk block him expanding russian power.

Trump is the opposite.  They praise each other.  Trump pretended to know him, even though they hadn't met.  "We did 60 minutes together, I know him well" was the quote, and they were just on the same show, never met, never filmed together. 

trump forced the RNC to change ONE policy position before the convention - let russia move into ukraine.  That's HUGE.  Complete OPPOSITE of what reagan or any other president has done.



On the favor thing - trump asked Russia to release hilary's emails, said they'd get favorable coverage if they did.  That's a quid pro quo public offer/request.

[Primemuscle]

Seems there's nothing imaginable that could stop you from backing Hillary, that's all.  Sounds like a dangerous stand.

Realistically, we the voters are left with only two candidates to pick from. As I see it, if I must choose between HRC or Trump, it is going to be HRC that gets my vote. No matter how corrupt she might be, she's not as insane as Trump. We can survive Clinton. I seriously doubt the same is true for Trump. He is a totally scary dude. Ultimately, you are right except the real danger is with Trump and not HRC.

[Las Vegas]

Realistically, we the voters are left with only two candidates to pick from. As I see it, if I must choose between HRC or Trump, it is going to be HRC that get my vote. No matter how corrupt she might be, she's not as insane as Trump. We can survive Clinton. I seriously doubt the same is true for Trump. He is a totally scary dude. Ultimately, you are right except the real danger is with Trump and not HRC.

It's a longshot either way imo.

You made a very good point a few days back, when you mentioned the possibilty of a threat being used as an excuse for someone -- anyone, possibly even Americans -- to act on it in a way that's not good. 

And with the way the media portrays Trump as someone NOT to be taken seriously, it would make it very easy for members of government to treat him as though he's not "really" a figure of authority.  To think Harry Reid had the nerve to advise against providing Trump with factual information in intel briefings, is a sign.

But I would still take Trump over Hillary, because at least with him there's a glimmer of hope.  Last 16 years we have had W and Obama, and we simply can't take any more of the same.  Something must break that grip.

[Primemuscle]

Obviously a fake, but it's funny anyway....unless of course your name happens to be Donald Trump.

[240 is Back]

Once he has to fumble his way thru lessons we've learned from WWII or three specific ways he will maintain trade while initiating sanctions upon RUS or CHI, his simple talk just ain't gonna cut it anymore.

"Sir, please elaborate..."
"I'm tired of the media and their tricks..."

"Sir, what lessons did we learn"
"the world learned you can't mess with us..."

"Sir, what about china"
"China knows not to mess with me..."

At some point, people will realize, um, he doesn't actually know any specifics or have a grasp on history, does he?   Reminds me of Tim Tebow... great leader, amazing willpower, terrific gifts... but just didn't have the acumen or manning-esque mental horsepower to read defenses.  

Tonight we saw it.   Trump doesn't have answers to complex questions.  That's what it all comes down to.

"Yes Donald, I spend time preparing. I prepare to be the PRESIDENT!"   

[Soul Crusher]

Tonight we saw it.   Trump doesn't have answers to complex questions.  That's what it all comes down to.

"Yes Donald, I spend time preparing. I prepare to be the PRESIDENT!"   

Hilary's answers were all canned political pap. 

[Yamcha]

If you want to focus on substance (from just last night), Hillary is spewing the same nonsense that has been in place for the past 8 years. If you want to keep going down the path we are headed, by all means, vote for her. If you want to pay more in taxes, vote for her. If you want this PC culture to keep being shoved down your throat, then vote for her. If you want the TPP to pass, vote for her. If you want more businesses to leave the country, vote for her. If you want higher energy costs and the elimination of fossil fuels (which could make the U.S. a lot of money), then vote for her. If you want more racial tension/crime in this country, vote for her.

Liberals love to say how sophisticated their candidate seems to be compared to the dumb republican. This is nothing new. Could Trump have done better, HELL YES! Did he do terrible, and make a huge mistake? Not at all, and that's what Hillary needed to happen to make a momentum shift.

[Yamcha]