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bigtree

(86,005 posts)
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 02:55 PM Jan 2018

Trump calling for Dems to primary Dianne Feinstein in his defense

...has to be the tweet of the day.

Does Trump know what party he's in?

Donald J. Trump? @realDonaldTrump
The fact that Sneaky Dianne Feinstein, who has on numerous occasions stated that collusion between Trump/Russia has not been found, would release testimony in such an underhanded and possibly illegal way, totally without authorization, is a disgrace. Must have tough Primary!

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Trump calling for Dems to primary Dianne Feinstein in his defense (Original Post) bigtree Jan 2018 OP
I've always been proud to vote for Dianne Feinstein as my Senator; I will continue to vote for her. NBachers Jan 2018 #1
I dont live in California so I cant vote for her YessirAtsaFact Jan 2018 #3
Applaud the sentiment, but she has something like Hortensis Jan 2018 #12
She is very well-funded. Please donate your money to MineralMan Jan 2018 #13
Does he think he'll get better treatment from Kevin DeLeon? Tiggeroshii Jan 2018 #2
If any Democrat is swayed by Trump to run, I'm guessing he or she wouldn't be a huge threat to DiFi. Bleacher Creature Jan 2018 #4
Wow, he's a comedian too? HAB911 Jan 2018 #5
He hasn't a clue how this works. Dave Starsky Jan 2018 #6
Yes. Hortensis Jan 2018 #14
Wow. Dave Starsky Jan 2018 #15
His life right now might just be a version of it. Hortensis Jan 2018 #17
Actually, I don't think he experiences bewilderment hvn_nbr_2 Jan 2018 #20
Sort of like an Endorsement California_Republic Jan 2018 #7
yup Kathy M Jan 2018 #10
And more motivation for Democrats to vote YessirAtsaFact Jan 2018 #18
A number of soi-disant "progressives" have also called MineralMan Jan 2018 #8
Maybe she'll send him a courteous thank-you note. Hortensis Jan 2018 #9
Poor dem who does try. NCTraveler Jan 2018 #11
Damn. I want Feinstein out but I may now support her cally Jan 2018 #16
Well, that will work getting a primary opponent for her. irisblue Jan 2018 #19
He is actually right.. Cali has open primaries. denbot Jan 2018 #21

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
12. Applaud the sentiment, but she has something like
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:16 PM
Jan 2018

$50-plus millions of her own. Not to mention that modern productivity means her wealth would be growing faster than she could spend it even if she were 50 years younger instead of 84.

She won't be needing donations to "survive" Trump's assistance. But there are plenty of others who do.

MineralMan

(146,325 posts)
13. She is very well-funded. Please donate your money to
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:19 PM
Jan 2018

a closer race, where it might help elect a Democrat. Feinstein will win handily in California.

Bleacher Creature

(11,257 posts)
4. If any Democrat is swayed by Trump to run, I'm guessing he or she wouldn't be a huge threat to DiFi.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:06 PM
Jan 2018

Just a hunch.

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
6. He hasn't a clue how this works.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:10 PM
Jan 2018

I honestly don't think he knows how anything works. He must walk around in a state of complete bewilderment.

I have never seen a more incurious person in my whole life. Even Dubya was known to have read a book every now and then.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
14. Yes.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:31 PM
Jan 2018

He's not clinically confirmed to have narcissistic traits, but this reminds me of something I read about how full-blown narcissists tend to fantasize.

They imagine a particularly pleasing image of themselves and look at and admire it. That's it. The pleasure's in admiring their own appearance or some, or whatever. Hard to imagine.

But the fantasized person doesn't need to do anything, isn't imagined heroically rescuing a child or dazzling a crowd with brilliance, the self image is already glorified and ready for intense admiration.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
17. His life right now might just be a version of it.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:44 PM
Jan 2018

He's looking very unhappy a lot of the time. His self image is constantly under attack, people don't love him, incoming from almost all sides all the time. And he really doesn't understand why or how to get control.



hvn_nbr_2

(6,488 posts)
20. Actually, I don't think he experiences bewilderment
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 04:36 PM
Jan 2018

Bewilderment requires a capacity for cognitive dissonance, and cognitive dissonance requires a capacity for cognitive function. In a situation where you or I would would feel bewilderment, he just makes up a lie and thinks he knows everything about everything.

MineralMan

(146,325 posts)
8. A number of soi-disant "progressives" have also called
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:13 PM
Jan 2018

for her to be primaried. It has even been suggested here on DU. So what does that tell us, I wonder?

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
9. Maybe she'll send him a courteous thank-you note.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 03:14 PM
Jan 2018

After all, maintaining good relations with others is important in politics.

denbot

(9,901 posts)
21. He is actually right.. Cali has open primaries.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 04:52 PM
Jan 2018

The top two senate candidates go head to head regardless of party..

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