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Trump: "You’ve gotta get everybody to go out & watch... when I say watch, you know what I’m talking (Original Post) kpete Aug 2016 OP
this is one dangerous s.o.b. spanone Aug 2016 #1
He's becoming more terrifying every day. sarae Aug 2016 #4
don trump, the dog whistler..... spanone Aug 2016 #8
I guess I don't speak Trump... Cracklin Charlie Aug 2016 #16
People. BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #17
They're supposed to watch for "voter fraud"... sarae Aug 2016 #22
So...intimidation. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2016 #23
I'm sure they're not threatening unarmed... sarae Aug 2016 #25
Yes he is Liberal_in_LA Aug 2016 #13
As much as he's a detriment to himself True Dough Aug 2016 #2
Yep, everybody better keep an eye on everybody else!!! 63splitwindow Aug 2016 #3
Here's my theory on Trump's strategy major debacle Aug 2016 #5
Watch what? This is an outrageous. The_Casual_Observer Aug 2016 #6
Yikes! nt ZombieHorde Aug 2016 #7
So what exactly are they supposed to be watching for? Grammy23 Aug 2016 #9
I'm pretty sure it has someting to do with melanin levels in the voters major debacle Aug 2016 #11
Boy, Am I In Trouble ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #29
Has he ever voted? He sounds so pathetically stupid amuse bouche Aug 2016 #10
I like to watch ryan_cats Aug 2016 #12
K&R Is he selling Trump time-pieces or promoting violence at polling places? Jeffersons Ghost Aug 2016 #14
I work the polls in a Thug area but if they come into our poll, they will have to follow our rules. appleannie1 Aug 2016 #15
Workers can't wear anything like that. Watchers in the polls can't. Any voter who comes in can. Mc Mike Aug 2016 #28
Brannon (Breitbart) is egging him on to say (more) shit like this. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #18
I am waitinng for him to say. humbled_opinion Aug 2016 #19
I don't suppose anyone will ever ask him what he meant by "you know what I'm talking about" world wide wally Aug 2016 #20
Or if he was addressing the Second Amendment people gratuitous Aug 2016 #30
Wonder how many rednecks are gonna see this as a green light. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2016 #21
Good one Trump! Let's create a 24/7 surveillance state where everyone is afraid of everyone! Initech Aug 2016 #24
He is inciting election day violence liberal N proud Aug 2016 #26
I will be voting absentee as I have since 2004. Grammy23 Aug 2016 #31
A winks as good as a nod to a blind man, eh? Say no more, say no more. Mc Mike Aug 2016 #27
Maybe we should pick one night, find businesses owned by Hispanics or Muslims ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2016 #32

sarae

(3,284 posts)
4. He's becoming more terrifying every day.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:10 PM
Aug 2016

He wants to have it both ways; he wants people to think he's doing "outreach" to minorities and then he's turning around and dog whistling white nationalists to intimidate minorities at voting locations. He's such a POS.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
16. I guess I don't speak Trump...
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 12:41 AM
Aug 2016

Can you tell me exactly what he means? Is this just about intimidation? What are they supposed to watch for?

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
17. People.
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 01:00 AM
Aug 2016

People they "don't like". You know what I'm sayin? People we...cain't trust. Those people who shouldn't oughta be votin? You get my drift? Know what I'm sayin?
You know what I'm sayin.....watch. Like good ol' hunters do....

sarae

(3,284 posts)
22. They're supposed to watch for "voter fraud"...
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 10:59 AM
Aug 2016

which really means "try to intimidate as many minorities into not voting as you can".

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
23. So...intimidation.
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 11:05 AM
Aug 2016

They think people won't go vote, for fear of intimidation. Might work.

But I think everyone is on to Don the Con. I doubt anyone is afraid of his poll "watchers".

True Dough

(17,331 posts)
2. As much as he's a detriment to himself
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:07 PM
Aug 2016

with all the preposterous lies he tells, he is smart enough to be cryptic at times. It's obvious to anyone with common sense what hes talking about here, but, as in other instances, he leaves himself wiggle room so when he's challenged on it he can deny it.

major debacle

(508 posts)
5. Here's my theory on Trump's strategy
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:17 PM
Aug 2016

He is promising more, much more, than he could ever possibly deliver, and declaring that if he loses, it's because the election was rigged. His speech today in Dayton is an example: promises of high paying jobs for everyone, but only if HE is elected... and then that line at the end, "You’ve gotta get everybody to go out & watch... when I say watch, you know what I’m talking about." Obviously he is talking about the inevitable cheating that will cause him to lose the election.

And let's face it, he is on track to lose the election, but not because of cheating, but because he is appealing to a minority of the electorate. But don't try to convince his followers of that. They honestly believe that the mythical Great Silent Majority will vote for Trump, and if he doesn't win, the Democrats cheated.

This will set up an unprecedented level of discontent on the right, with Trump as their leader and champion. He will become one of the most powerful voices in the country, without all the bothersome responsibilities of the highest office in the country.

My theory is that this is what Trump is aiming for, not the White House.

Grammy23

(5,813 posts)
9. So what exactly are they supposed to be watching for?
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:43 PM
Aug 2016

One voter entering the booth, voting, then circling back around to get in line to vote again???
One voter grabbing 5 ballots and marking all 5 ??

Just what are these "watchers" supposed to be watching? Do tell, Donald. Do tell....

major debacle

(508 posts)
11. I'm pretty sure it has someting to do with melanin levels in the voters
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 12:11 AM
Aug 2016

... anyone darker than Stacey Dash is suspect.

ProfessorGAC

(65,191 posts)
29. Boy, Am I In Trouble
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 12:24 PM
Aug 2016

At least now in the summer, i'm way darker than Dash. Maybe i'll be "cured" by November.

ryan_cats

(2,061 posts)
12. I like to watch
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 12:20 AM
Aug 2016

I like to watch. I do not think we are talking about the same thing here...

I normally think the dog whistle thing is B.S. but he is making sounds all the hillbillies can hear for miles around.

appleannie1

(5,070 posts)
15. I work the polls in a Thug area but if they come into our poll, they will have to follow our rules.
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 12:39 AM
Aug 2016

They will have to sit at the table designated for watchers and will have to keep their mouths shut. If they start something, the authorities will be called to remove them. I live in Pennsylvania, one of the states he claims is rigged. Sorry Donald, we will not allow your bullshit to interfere with an election. And in Pennslyvania, it is against the law to wear anything on your person designating a certain candidate. So they will have to leave their T shirts and silly looking hats at home.

Mc Mike

(9,115 posts)
28. Workers can't wear anything like that. Watchers in the polls can't. Any voter who comes in can.
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 12:15 PM
Aug 2016

As long as they don't engage in electioneering inside the precinct.

humbled_opinion

(4,423 posts)
19. I am waitinng for him to say.
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 01:29 AM
Aug 2016

Hey those Democrats don't like voter ID laws well then just show up without your ID demand a ballot and vote, vote, vote, to your hearts content.....you know what I mean... right....

Initech

(100,104 posts)
24. Good one Trump! Let's create a 24/7 surveillance state where everyone is afraid of everyone!
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 11:12 AM
Aug 2016

Bravo! Well done!

Grammy23

(5,813 posts)
31. I will be voting absentee as I have since 2004.
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 01:07 PM
Aug 2016

My mother had come to live with us due to advanced age and Alzheimer's. Someone had to be with her at all times so for convenience we asked for and received absentee ballots well in advance of Election Day. Since then, they just send us our ballots. So if someone wants to "watch me vote" they can bug off. My husband and I each have one vote and we intend to cast it for the candidate of our choice. One person, one vote. And no we won't be going to our precinct that is about 6 blocks away and vote again. I think (but don't know for sure) that they PROBABLY have a list of voters who received absentee ballots so I couldn't vote that way if I wanted to. So much for the rampant cheating tRump thinks is going on.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,367 posts)
32. Maybe we should pick one night, find businesses owned by Hispanics or Muslims ...
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 01:18 PM
Aug 2016

... and break all their windows.

Would that be a powerful message, or what?

Maybe Nov 9 & 10?

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