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Oops, Trump attacks Morning Joe. (Original Post) Kingofalldems Aug 2016 OP
oops sarae Aug 2016 #1
How you short-circuit someone like Trump... Get him on something and hit him 3 times with it. TheBlackAdder Aug 2016 #47
hah! sarae Aug 2016 #51
This is what people want for a President? National Enquirer meets Hedda Hopper. livetohike Aug 2016 #2
You're not going to let another Republican blowhard talk about you like that, are you Joe? RapSoDee Aug 2016 #3
That's long overdue Renew Deal Aug 2016 #4
As a writer Coolest Ranger Aug 2016 #5
It would be ludicrous. Chemisse Aug 2016 #11
Any pitch to any publisher would be rejected as unbelievable. No doubt. lindysalsagal Aug 2016 #54
Like the producers gwheezie Aug 2016 #58
You mean the Morning Joe NewJeffCT Aug 2016 #6
That was his second tweet of the morning oberliner Aug 2016 #7
Looks like that pivot was a full 360 degree turn. Indpndnt Aug 2016 #42
I had to check a couple of times to make sure DesertRat Aug 2016 #50
Yep, he loves the wimmens. nolabear Aug 2016 #63
Someday, when you are a pimple on Island Deac Aug 2016 #8
This morning Joe slammed Trump this morning. alfredo Aug 2016 #9
Joe's been saying that for months lindysalsagal Aug 2016 #55
Joe can afford to stray from the orthodox. alfredo Aug 2016 #62
Ooooh! Ooooh! Slap Fight! Slap Fight! Stinky The Clown Aug 2016 #10
Nice graphic! kentuck Aug 2016 #14
Another fake outrage central scrutinizer Aug 2016 #66
I'm embarrassed Cary Aug 2016 #12
collectively... we all... handmade34 Aug 2016 #35
I hope to go to Europe next year wryter2000 Aug 2016 #64
Wear one of these. yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2016 #65
Awww did Joe and Mika take his Play-Doh? underpants Aug 2016 #13
Unbelievable Johnny2X2X Aug 2016 #15
Actually, I think the bar was lying on the ground. Stonepounder Aug 2016 #44
He's just bitchslapped his only MSM supporter (outside of FN) in Scarborough ! Scars just spent the OnDoutside Aug 2016 #16
Don't feed the hand that bites you, Joe. n/t eShirl Aug 2016 #17
Something happened between Morning Joe and Trump in May wheniwasincongress Aug 2016 #18
Maybe Trump was investigating Joe's dead intern...? First Speaker Aug 2016 #43
Maybe someone should suggest this to Trump. murielm99 Aug 2016 #61
Maybe that when they realized that their quest for ratings Ruby the Liberal Aug 2016 #56
Trump's psychological self projection is not only legendary Snake Plissken Aug 2016 #19
I am loving this! lillypaddle Aug 2016 #20
I'll join you. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #22
A day after campaign manager Kellyanne Conway insisted that he "doesn't hurl personal insults." Tempest Aug 2016 #21
Good insight, thanks, Temp. nt. Mc Mike Aug 2016 #31
It's time to bring out the popcorns! Mozzonozzo Aug 2016 #23
Trump's four point pivot, front and center. nt Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2016 #24
Donnie Deutch hits back at Trump ! OnDoutside Aug 2016 #25
in trumps mind ALL press/media coverage on HIM is good....it feeds his ego....he doesn't get it beachbum bob Aug 2016 #26
If recorded today's morning Joe, he was in no small way leaving the door open for Trump when he OnDoutside Aug 2016 #28
Remember when George HW Bush got in trouble for looking at his watch? Saviolo Aug 2016 #27
It could be that the Republicans have put themselves into such a horrible position, that if they now OnDoutside Aug 2016 #29
I liked Dean a lot, but... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #37
I remember saying something similar Saviolo Aug 2016 #40
I love Samantha Bee! I saw the episode when she made that comment! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #41
Actually good discipline by Trump on this one Cosmocat Aug 2016 #30
Was Mika involved in the murder of his intern? Capt. Obvious Aug 2016 #32
I wonder what the real story is? yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2016 #33
Mika must have turned down the great Cheeto. JoePhilly Aug 2016 #34
Didn't Morning Schmo support Trump at one point? Dopers_Greed Aug 2016 #36
13 hours ago uppityperson Aug 2016 #38
Couldn't figure out who Donny D is. Kingofalldems Aug 2016 #59
Trump's Xanax needs a refill. sarcasmo Aug 2016 #39
Trump is regular Dear Scabby, isn't he? TheCowsCameHome Aug 2016 #45
Yes, once you're elected President you'll have plenty of time to engage in petty gossip..... Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2016 #46
LOL, Trumpy thinks the Commander-in-Chief is in charge of dispensing celebrity gossip. FSogol Aug 2016 #48
Situations like this piss me off because I now have to side with Joe Scumborough. LonePirate Aug 2016 #49
And the Sarborough licked his boots liberal N proud Aug 2016 #52
licked? Demonaut Aug 2016 #53
I am sure he did that too. liberal N proud Aug 2016 #57
Time for more provoking... Satch59 Aug 2016 #60
Lol, although Trump is the definition of clown. ecstatic Aug 2016 #67

TheBlackAdder

(28,190 posts)
47. How you short-circuit someone like Trump... Get him on something and hit him 3 times with it.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:37 AM
Aug 2016

.


Their minds can only be asked or confronted with something 3 times before the blow a fuse.


1) If you catch them on something, directly confront them.

2) When they try to change the topic... redirect back to the same question/topic.

3) They will try to redirect again, hold their toes to the fire and don't let it happen.



After this third time, they will completely lose their shit.

It's so fun to watch. It's the only way to get back at these types.



The problem is, the MSM and most people, are easily distracted and follow the change of topic.
Most people will allow the topic to change, which gives the person an escape from answering the first question.


That must not happen! It's very hard to stay focused, but when you do, their heads will start smoking.


.

livetohike

(22,142 posts)
2. This is what people want for a President? National Enquirer meets Hedda Hopper.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 07:40 AM
Aug 2016

Such a gossip and bitter, immature man.

RapSoDee

(421 posts)
3. You're not going to let another Republican blowhard talk about you like that, are you Joe?
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 07:40 AM
Aug 2016

Better do the GOP THANG, Joe, and hit back hard now, before #ComradeTrump gets his tiny Republican hands around your flabby Republican throat.

lindysalsagal

(20,682 posts)
54. Any pitch to any publisher would be rejected as unbelievable. No doubt.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:14 AM
Aug 2016

But that's what "reality TV" is for.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
7. That was his second tweet of the morning
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 08:17 AM
Aug 2016

First was:

Tried watching low-rated @Morning_Joe this morning, unwatchable! @morningmika is off the wall, a neurotic and not very bright mess!


To which Joe responded:

Neurotic and not very bright?
Look in the mirror.


It's hard to believe that this is all for real.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
50. I had to check a couple of times to make sure
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:59 AM
Aug 2016

that was from his real account. Talk about neurotic!

Donald J. Trump ?@realDonaldTrump 4h4 hours ago
Tried watching low-rated @Morning_Joe this morning, unwatchable! @morningmika is off the wall, a neurotic and not very bright mess!

alfredo

(60,071 posts)
9. This morning Joe slammed Trump this morning.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 08:20 AM
Aug 2016

He charged that Trump doesn't want to be president. He cited Trump's recent hires of Roger Ailes and Brietbart's Stephen Bannon as proof that Trump wants to build a media empire.

Johnny2X2X

(19,066 posts)
15. Unbelievable
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 08:44 AM
Aug 2016

Can you imagine any other candidate in history attacking a media member this way? By going after his girlfriend. Trump has lowered the bar so far that this is barely a blip now. This would have been a huge story 4 years ago.

Stonepounder

(4,033 posts)
44. Actually, I think the bar was lying on the ground.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:32 AM
Aug 2016

Now they are digging a nice trench to lower it into.

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
16. He's just bitchslapped his only MSM supporter (outside of FN) in Scarborough ! Scars just spent the
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 08:44 AM
Aug 2016

last 20 mins laying into him after trying to help him earlier !!! #lovinit

wheniwasincongress

(1,307 posts)
18. Something happened between Morning Joe and Trump in May
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:03 AM
Aug 2016

in early May they were still being extremely accommodating to Trump and criticized him only lightly and kindly. They let him skate by in their sweet call-in interviews. Then a week into May, it all changed and Joe and Mika became vicious and remain so to this day. What happened?

First Speaker

(4,858 posts)
43. Maybe Trump was investigating Joe's dead intern...?
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:32 AM
Aug 2016

...I'm *not* suggesting there's anything there. But if Joe learned that Donald was looking into the matter, maybe as blackmail insurance against a prominent member of the media...? I wouldn't put it past Trump...

murielm99

(30,738 posts)
61. Maybe someone should suggest this to Trump.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 02:00 PM
Aug 2016

If he can shout about "Crooked Hillary," he can shout about a dead intern. Too many people have forgotten this death.

Ruby the Liberal

(26,219 posts)
56. Maybe that when they realized that their quest for ratings
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:18 AM
Aug 2016

just made the man the standard bearer and leader of the party. Now, they are trying to backtrack, but its too late. They (the media as a whole) own this.

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
19. Trump's psychological self projection is not only legendary
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:07 AM
Aug 2016

it makes for some of the best comedy on the internet, yes Little Donald you are very insecure, neurotic, and a not very bright mess!

Tempest

(14,591 posts)
21. A day after campaign manager Kellyanne Conway insisted that he "doesn't hurl personal insults."
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:18 AM
Aug 2016

It doesn't get any better than this.

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
25. Donnie Deutch hits back at Trump !
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:27 AM
Aug 2016

Donny Deutsch ?@DonnyDeutsch · 2h

Donny Deutsch Retweeted Donald J. Trump

Tune in this November to a Special Election Edition of @biggestlosernbc starring Little Donny T..#mustseetv


Donny Deutsch added,


Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump I heard that @Morning_Joe was very nice on Friday but that little Donny D, a big failure in TV (& someone I helped), was nasty. Irrelevant!


22 retweets 74 likes

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
26. in trumps mind ALL press/media coverage on HIM is good....it feeds his ego....he doesn't get it
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:31 AM
Aug 2016

that this election isn't a reality show


there are no do overs or retakes.......


and he doesn't control who gets the last word

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
28. If recorded today's morning Joe, he was in no small way leaving the door open for Trump when he
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:39 AM
Aug 2016

said that he could support a Republican nominee who left behind the Muslim ban and the Wall iirc. As soon as Trump put up that tweet, about Mika and himself, Scarborough spent the rest of the time laying into Trump. He also mentioned tweets in passing. Scarborough definitely reacted and I can't see how that works for him in any positive way.

Saviolo

(3,282 posts)
27. Remember when George HW Bush got in trouble for looking at his watch?
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:37 AM
Aug 2016

In 1992 it was considered a sign of great impatience and lack of empathy for the story that was being told during a debate:
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2008/01/17/a-damaging-impatience

And Howard Dean's shout of excitement over an incredibly loud and pumped up crowd was enough to shutter an already stumbling campaign:
https://www.quora.com/Was-Howard-Deans-presidential-campaign-really-sunk-by-his-infamous-campaign-speech-scream-or-were-other-factors-to-blame

But Trump gets away with this shit. He's still in the race. He -WON- the GOP nomination, and that was -AFTER- he made fun of a journalist with disabilities, called Mexican immigrants rapists, and, and, and, and...

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
29. It could be that the Republicans have put themselves into such a horrible position, that if they now
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:42 AM
Aug 2016

publicly reject Trump, it will split the vote in November (core Trump supporters will abandon anyone who comes out against him) and lose all the downballot races. They're already in trouble as it is. They're handcuffed to Trump, and the Democrats HAVE TO push that advantage all the way.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
37. I liked Dean a lot, but...
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:10 AM
Aug 2016

... I remember thinking it was over for him after that shriek (which I saw live). I was being superficial, but I knew immediately that it would blow up in the media.

I can't imagine how Trump still has many supporters.

Saviolo

(3,282 posts)
40. I remember saying something similar
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:20 AM
Aug 2016

about George W after the "big time" incident on a live mic:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=122985

I really gleefully said to someone sitting near me that he was done. That it would be enough to end the campaign. How wrong I was, apparently. To GOP voters, that just makes the candidate more "folksy" and "down to earth." I still wish that it had had more of an effect on his campaign (or ended it!!)

But like Sam Bee said on Full Frontal:

That is how good you have to be if you’re a woman running for president — and she still might lose to this,” she said, with an image of Trump behind her. “The least qualified candidate ever to lurch into the public spotlight and shit on Gold Star moms while cradling Putin’s sweaty sack. … Let’s hope Hillary doesn’t get lipstick on her teeth between now and November or it’s all over.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
41. I love Samantha Bee! I saw the episode when she made that comment!
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:26 AM
Aug 2016

It seems true for Democrats in general. They're held to a much higher standard nationally.

I'm not religious, but it reminds me of Jesus dealing with the Pharisees in the Bible.

Cosmocat

(14,564 posts)
30. Actually good discipline by Trump on this one
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:46 AM
Aug 2016

But, if it drags out, how long until he brings up July 20, 2001 ...

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
38. 13 hours ago
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:15 AM
Aug 2016
I heard that @Morning_Joe was very nice on Friday but that little Donny D, a big failure in TV (& someone I helped), was nasty. Irrelevant

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,182 posts)
46. Yes, once you're elected President you'll have plenty of time to engage in petty gossip.....
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:36 AM
Aug 2016

.....about stuff everyone already knows, i.e. that Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are screwing each other.

You're so Presidential, Donald!

LonePirate

(13,420 posts)
49. Situations like this piss me off because I now have to side with Joe Scumborough.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:49 AM
Aug 2016

And he warrants no sympathy from Dems.

Satch59

(1,353 posts)
60. Time for more provoking...
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:52 AM
Aug 2016

Morning Joe gang somehow gets under his skin so would be awesome for them to keep it up...

Need Elizabeth Warren to give a little poke too... If he's not going off script on his rallies then we need some Twitter rants to bring it back to reality.

ecstatic

(32,701 posts)
67. Lol, although Trump is the definition of clown.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:08 PM
Aug 2016

Geez, I've never seen anyone project as much as he does.

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