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MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:19 AM Sep 2016

Yelling and threatening, do NOT work in a debate against Hillary.

If you doubt that, just watch her debate with Rick Lazio, circa around 2000. Obama has also called her a formidable debater, who totally exhausted him in 2008. That said, how likely is it that intellectually limited, compared with Hillary, Rump can actually manage a two hour debate with her? I think we all know the answer.

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Yelling and threatening, do NOT work in a debate against Hillary. (Original Post) MoonRiver Sep 2016 OP
id be surprise he goes through with the debate beachbum bob Sep 2016 #1
Same here, but right now it is on. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #2
i have a feeling that he will be exactly like Sarah Palin helpisontheway Sep 2016 #3
As I have said on another thread, this will be one of the most watched events in t.v. recent history MoonRiver Sep 2016 #4
About your statement..... LenaBaby61 Sep 2016 #32
The problem with you argument is, MoonRiver Sep 2016 #33
Oh, I know there will be a number of people watching because tRump is a rolling train-wreck... LenaBaby61 Sep 2016 #34
"Beat expectations" was just a polite way to slightly diminish her colossal LOSS. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #36
Trump really struggled against Carly Fiorina bmstee01 Sep 2016 #5
Maybe that's what's freaking him out. Plus, he knows Hillary's history in debates. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #6
If Hillary had to debate issues no one ever heard of before, she would win. anamandujano Sep 2016 #35
I don't underestimate the M$M SHRED Sep 2016 #7
Maybe, but I still think Rump's ignorance and meanness will come shining through. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #9
It does every day SHRED Sep 2016 #10
He will just add more fuel to the fire. Yes, MSM is all in for the Repuke, but they lose anyway. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #12
I think this is a spot on take SHRED Sep 2016 #14
She needs to give that same look she used on the Benghazi hearings LynneSin Sep 2016 #8
that is a good look. barbtries Sep 2016 #11
Great look but tavernier Sep 2016 #13
Really? You're going to judge a 68 year old woman about eye lines? LynneSin Sep 2016 #15
Judge? tavernier Sep 2016 #17
Please allow me to thank you for that advice leftynyc Sep 2016 #20
Just be forwarned, if you ever have estrogen positive breast cancer, MoonRiver Sep 2016 #21
Nope - thankfully I'm good on that front leftynyc Sep 2016 #22
Thank you, but you never know. I was diagnosed at 60. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #23
Oh - I know leftynyc Sep 2016 #24
Thanks leftnyc! I do celebrate! MoonRiver Sep 2016 #25
I bought it for itchy skin tavernier Sep 2016 #28
You folks are awesome leftynyc Sep 2016 #30
Frankly, it's refreshing to see a beautiful 68-year-old woman athena Sep 2016 #16
See above for my reply n/t tavernier Sep 2016 #18
I don't see how that reply is a response to my post athena Sep 2016 #19
Oh for Pete's sakes... tavernier Sep 2016 #29
He just might eat the skittle C_U_L8R Sep 2016 #26
And that will be the end of him, politically speaking. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #27
She needs to get to his ego. Avalux Sep 2016 #31

helpisontheway

(5,008 posts)
3. i have a feeling that he will be exactly like Sarah Palin
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:25 AM
Sep 2016

If she did not know the answer she just reverted back to sound bites that she memorized. Then the media will allow him to get away with it. They will say Trump won on style. Or it was a tie...If they try to do that we need to hit back HARD! We can't allow the Trump campaign to spin a tie or win for Trump.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
4. As I have said on another thread, this will be one of the most watched events in t.v. recent history
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:28 AM
Sep 2016

Whatever MSM says won't override what our lying eyes and ears experience, lol.

LenaBaby61

(6,977 posts)
32. About your statement.....
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 12:09 PM
Sep 2016
"Whatever MSM says won't override what our lying eyes and ears experience, lol."

It won't be that way although it should be, because the so-called "Liberal Media" HAS been doing just that---shaping this presidential race via what how they've not been HOLDING tRump's feet to the fire when he's caught massively lying or advocating for gun violence vs Hillary. IF Hillary misspeaks, my goodness she's taken to task almost immediately IE: Her "Basket full of deplorables" comment, when you've had that piece of filth tRump hinting that he thinks it's "okey-dokey" to advocate gun violence vs Hillary, because she is against the 2nd amendment which is not only a lie but a DAMN lie. Or, if tRump gets caught in a bold faced lie, you have the likes of a Chuck Todd Clinton-haters Maureen Dowd, Mrs. Greenspan, Mark Halperin and even Matthews do this false equivalence thing where they say "Hillary was caught in a lie too." OF course, we as people who will be watching a debate can see with our own eyes and hear with our own ears what will REALLY happen between the two during their upcoming debate, but if tRump gets caught in some massive lies, the press will once again more than likely say "Well you know, Hillary's "Basket full of deplobarlbe's comment was a bit over the line TOO" when we've seen with our own eyes and heard with our own ears that MANY of tRumps supporters are racist, vile mean and violent--who now via selling tee shirts admit that they're PROUD to be part of tRump's deplorable army.

SMDH.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
33. The problem with you argument is,
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 12:13 PM
Sep 2016

that it will have a record number of people watching. Random news cycles can't compete. If Rump melts down with this amount of viewers, it WILL resonate in terms of his support among reasonable voters. His racist base is fixed but small.

LenaBaby61

(6,977 posts)
34. Oh, I know there will be a number of people watching because tRump is a rolling train-wreck...
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 12:48 PM
Sep 2016

Who draws ratings, and who the MSM would love to see going off on Hillary Clinton or moderator Lester Holt or maybe even the audience.

Remember the Palin vs Joe Biden vice-presidential debates of 2008? We know how dumb, vapid and clueless Palin IS and we know how smart Joe Biden beat her into the ground. Yet, there were GOP flak and some CNN analysts proclaiming that the bobble-head from Alaska "Beat expectations."

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
6. Maybe that's what's freaking him out. Plus, he knows Hillary's history in debates.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:43 AM
Sep 2016

She is masterful!

anamandujano

(7,004 posts)
35. If Hillary had to debate issues no one ever heard of before, she would win.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 01:20 PM
Sep 2016

She thinks on her feet faster than lightening. You all know it's true.

 

SHRED

(28,136 posts)
7. I don't underestimate the M$M
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:56 AM
Sep 2016

They are shaping this election and I have no doubt they will manipulate these debates.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
9. Maybe, but I still think Rump's ignorance and meanness will come shining through.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:59 AM
Sep 2016

How could it be otherwise?

 

SHRED

(28,136 posts)
10. It does every day
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:06 AM
Sep 2016

It's just that the bar is set so low for him by the M$M or he wouldn't be where he is now.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
12. He will just add more fuel to the fire. Yes, MSM is all in for the Repuke, but they lose anyway.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:14 AM
Sep 2016

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
15. Really? You're going to judge a 68 year old woman about eye lines?
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:17 AM
Sep 2016

I hope that I can still look that good and been that active when I reach 68

tavernier

(12,401 posts)
17. Judge?
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:24 AM
Sep 2016

I'm a 70 year old woman and milk thistle fixed my eye lines, dry skin and much more. It's a natural liver detox and good for you.

I'm just giving this young lady some good advice from the wisdom of my greater age.
How old are you?? :p

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
20. Please allow me to thank you for that advice
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:31 AM
Sep 2016

I'm 55 and have always had dark circles and lines under my eyes (inherited from my mom who inherited from her dad). I'm going to buy some milk thistle today - it sure couldn't hurt.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
21. Just be forwarned, if you ever have estrogen positive breast cancer,
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:35 AM
Sep 2016

milk thistle is contra indicated. I am a breast cancer survivor, almost five years out.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
22. Nope - thankfully I'm good on that front
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:38 AM
Sep 2016

Almost a 5 year survivor!!! That's something to celebrate. May your good fortune continue.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
24. Oh - I know
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:42 AM
Sep 2016

I've had two cousins (thankfully both 20+ years clean) who were both diagnosed in their 20s. That's why you must celebrate ALL good news.....like being able to vote for the first woman President!!!

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
30. You folks are awesome
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:55 AM
Sep 2016

I get the best tips from DU!!! I don't do emoticons (no idea how) but hugs right back atcha!!!

athena

(4,187 posts)
16. Frankly, it's refreshing to see a beautiful 68-year-old woman
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:23 AM
Sep 2016

who is confident enough and comfortable enough in her own skin that she does not feel the need to use Botox, get plastic surgery, or otherwise attempt to hide her age. She is a great role model for all women. By refusing to give in to the culture of beauty, she is making life better for all of us.

athena

(4,187 posts)
19. I don't see how that reply is a response to my post
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:28 AM
Sep 2016

in any way whatsoever.

Hillary is an inspiration to all of us. You being 70 and using milk thistle does not change that fact one bit. I am glad Hillary Clinton looks her age. I am proud of her for looking her age. I plan to look my age when I am 68, as well. Already, I am doing my bit by refusing to color my graying hair.

Furthermore, you should be careful. Your post was alerted on. I voted not to hide it because I guessed where you were coming from, but clearly, to some people, it looks like an attack against Hillary. You need to be clearer in your posts about exactly what you're saying, so it cannot be misinterpreted as a sexist attack.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
31. She needs to get to his ego.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:55 AM
Sep 2016

Once she does he won't be able to keep his cool or remember anything he was coached to say. I am looking forward to Trump being his most extreme yet, while Hillary smiles and stays calm.

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