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Anyone who thinks that the Big Con is in trouble because of the n word is delusional... (Original Post) pbmus Aug 2018 OP
t-rump's cult loves it! Iliyah Aug 2018 #1
It will matter. greyl Aug 2018 #2
Well, Trump is obviously concerned about there being tapes. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #3
It is not about the "N" word" Iliyah Aug 2018 #8
I'm sure there's a lot that he doesn't want to be made public. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #12
Probably true - overt racism is a feature and not a bug for Trump's base. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #4
It Adds Fuel To The Whitey Alt Righty's.. Grassy Knoll Aug 2018 #5
yeah this is def a dead end bdtrppr6 Aug 2018 #6
it does matter if he can be heard on tape... irresistable Aug 2018 #7
Exactly Awsi Dooger Aug 2018 #11
they'll be chanting it at his next rally spanone Aug 2018 #9
AMEN!! uponit7771 Aug 2018 #16
I think this is one of the few things that could bring him down Poiuyt Aug 2018 #10
Oh, it SHOULD be as you say ... mr_lebowski Aug 2018 #13
He ran against "political correctness (PC)." moondust Aug 2018 #14
Count me in as delusional. Doodley Aug 2018 #15
His drooling racist base of deplorables... 3catwoman3 Aug 2018 #17

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
3. Well, Trump is obviously concerned about there being tapes.
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:22 PM
Aug 2018

It probably wouldn't hurt his approval rating, though it might dampen Republican enthusiasm somewhat. More importantly, it would probably boost anti-Republican turnout in November. So, in that respect, it would hurt him.

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
12. I'm sure there's a lot that he doesn't want to be made public.
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:42 PM
Aug 2018

But Trump on tape using racial slurs would hurt him by helping Democrats.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,693 posts)
4. Probably true - overt racism is a feature and not a bug for Trump's base.
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:23 PM
Aug 2018

However, it might motivate more Dems.

 

bdtrppr6

(796 posts)
6. yeah this is def a dead end
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:24 PM
Aug 2018

seriously means absolutely nothing and will make no difference at all. at this point, if that's all you got, forget it. my grandpa used the word. i've used the word. it's a word.

money laundering, obstruction, destroying the greatest country in the world. that's unacceptable.

all with no chance of any repercussions. the entire trump family will skate out of this and haunt our politics for decades, just watch. already started for Don Jr and Ivanka is more than ready to jump into the fray.

if mueller and blue wave fail, it's our collective future. get ready.

 

irresistable

(989 posts)
7. it does matter if he can be heard on tape...
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:29 PM
Aug 2018

it can't be dismissed as locker room talk.

we are nearing a tipping point, and his approval rating will fall.

 

Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
11. Exactly
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:41 PM
Aug 2018

We need a tape with unmistakeable use of that word. His approval rating would be injured, which impacts the midterm vote.

If it's merely a claim in a book...big nothing.

Poiuyt

(18,123 posts)
10. I think this is one of the few things that could bring him down
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:36 PM
Aug 2018

If it's on tape and the public gets to hear it. I think this is a line that would effectively end his presidency. His core base wouldn't care, but politicians would stop bowing down before him and moderates would shun him.

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
13. Oh, it SHOULD be as you say ...
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 11:51 PM
Aug 2018

0% chance it will be.

We have 1 chance ... show up in massive numbers in November ... that's it.

GOP and Trump Cultists are grifters and traitors, they don't care WHAT he does.

I mean ... MAYBE if there was clear-cut and undeniable video of him violating an infant or toddler ... of course, as long as it's a white one that's US Citizen ... or maybe if he were caught on tape laughing at "how stupid US Soldiers are for Dying for and Defending this Country, given what a shithole it really is ..."

But short of something like that? Nothing is bringing him down other than Dems getting back at least one House of Congress in 2018. No way rampant use of N-word touches him. Everyone already knows he's a racist.

moondust

(19,981 posts)
14. He ran against "political correctness (PC)."
Tue Aug 14, 2018, 12:53 AM
Aug 2018

His crowds ate it up and he got elected (on a technicality).

Much of his ugly fucking base of racists will applaud and follow his lead, but anyone reasonably civilized will be further repulsed.

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