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PCIntern

(25,554 posts)
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 09:52 AM Jul 2015

It happened again!!

MSNBC just did a piece on Trump from Scotland. The reporter on site had a smile plastered across her face from start to finish. The body language is uncanny: whenever Trump is a subject it's as though they're talking about Chris Rock or Louis C.K. This is all a joke. We shall see how funny this is a year from now.

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PatrickforO

(14,576 posts)
1. The question, of course, is
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 09:58 AM
Jul 2015

whether we Americans are stupid enough as a people to elect someone like Trump...



Oh oh...



whathehell

(29,067 posts)
4. or smart enough to elect democratic socialist Bernie Sanders
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 10:05 AM
Jul 2015

His candidacy being reflective of America as well.

Hayduke Bomgarte

(1,965 posts)
5. whether we Americans are stupid enough as a people to elect someone like Trump
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 10:05 AM
Jul 2015

Of course, as a whole, we are well beyond stupid enough. No doubt whatever.

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tabasco

(22,974 posts)
10. The Alaska Permanent Fund was established in 1976 by Governor Jay Hammond
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 11:12 AM
Jul 2015

Palin had nothing to do with it.

Your post indicates your lack of critical thinking ability.

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Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
8. Americans have already elected an Actor once.
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 10:47 AM
Jul 2015

One would think they were smarter at that time, and more in the know in politics.

Honestly, I can't laugh at Trump because if he by chance actually wins the primaries, he would have a close race for the General Election no matter what.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
2. Go to Scotland and yammer about a clown, or go to Geneva and wade through an international
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 10:00 AM
Jul 2015

peace agreement, what would a lazy and not too bright reporter want to do? Or more precisely, what is that that Americans really want in their "news"?

"Idiot America, one nation under Media."

whathehell

(29,067 posts)
6. I've been to the UK, and I'm afraid their media isn't much better
Thu Jul 30, 2015, 10:18 AM
Jul 2015

Last time I was there I saw a few failed imitation

American style "morning shows".

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