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Stuart G

(38,436 posts)
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:24 AM Nov 2016

I believe Trump will give a kind ,respectful, and honorable concession speech..Why?

for one reason only......because whatever is left of his so called "brand" , he will try to save it..

Also, a kind, respectful and honorable concession speech, will be his most watched speech ever. Even though he is having major issues, if he keeps it short and to the point, it could offer him some peace as he tries to recover from this loss.

Perhaps this is wishful thinking, but it makes sense for Trump and his family. In trying to save his name for his family, there might be enough motivation to make this speech an important and remembered one . And if he goes out with "class," it will help everyone to heal. It could be the one time that he did not think totally about himself. (even in the process of saving his name for his children) That would be good for all.

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I know this one is kind of odd, but if enough people see this, it could get back to Trump. Perhaps if someone in his staff/or family.. sees something like the above, and talks to him,,,,, it could help us all to heal..,,,

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I believe Trump will give a kind ,respectful, and honorable concession speech..Why? (Original Post) Stuart G Nov 2016 OP
Despite all evidence to the contrary, I agree. Curtland1015 Nov 2016 #1
One can hope vlyons Nov 2016 #3
I agree. Chemisse Nov 2016 #28
Some of us won't heal JustAnotherGen Nov 2016 #4
Not hating is not the same as not forgiving vlyons Nov 2016 #50
This is worse than hate JustAnotherGen Nov 2016 #64
To the contrary, this is my vision of Trump dealing with losing: no_hypocrisy Nov 2016 #5
possibly... vormgieter Nov 2016 #6
You make a good point. Chemisse Nov 2016 #29
He would... vormgieter Nov 2016 #31
Very good points wonderfully stated. Imo, Trump will Hortensis Nov 2016 #35
All will be fine, as predicted in this old children's song... vormgieter Nov 2016 #11
One can hope, but here's what I'll be singing (among other things) DFW Nov 2016 #26
Don Altrumpo... vormgieter Nov 2016 #27
Oh, yes. That he is DFW Nov 2016 #30
LOL==nice one DFW... panader0 Nov 2016 #46
He doesn't have it in him.. he'd rather ruin his brand and Cha Nov 2016 #17
I have mixed feelings about what he'll do... manicraven Nov 2016 #20
I think minorities in white Trumpland will be a lot safer if you are correct. femmedem Nov 2016 #21
Wish I shared your optimism... VOX Nov 2016 #22
I'm of your opinion! Eom BlueMTexpat Nov 2016 #25
Almost nothing BlueMTexpat Nov 2016 #24
I agree, however, the next day will be something else. Jeroen Nov 2016 #32
It will be really quick C_U_L8R Nov 2016 #33
I spent all my money and you losers didn't show up Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2016 #38
"I want to thank myself, John Barron, Meredith McIver, John Miller..." randome Nov 2016 #61
I think he will too - just because people expect him to be an asshole sore loser Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2016 #37
So you think he will continue his fraudulent ways ??? SamKnause Nov 2016 #40
He will not contest but will continue to speak out for his cult dalton99 Nov 2016 #41
That's operating under the very false assumption that PeaceNikki Nov 2016 #42
I guess that would be the ultimate flip-flop by a professional flip-flopper, so...maybe? Orsino Nov 2016 #44
Damn I guess I am in the minority here who thinks he will be a sore loser m-lekktor Nov 2016 #45
I agree with you...he is the poster boy for sore loser. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #57
With all the lawsuits and investigations he's facing in the coming months Mr. Ected Nov 2016 #47
I would agree if I thought he has any solid business sense. He doesn't. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2016 #48
I predict that the odds are better then 50-50 that he will have a small fit of narcissistic-rage CentralMass Nov 2016 #53
I don't. nt redwitch Nov 2016 #58
Disagree matt819 Nov 2016 #59
No he won't - his brand is being a prick. Lil Missy Nov 2016 #60
I don't see why today would be different. I say no he will not be gracious. He may start off that TrekLuver Nov 2016 #62
No way IMHO. senseandsensibility Nov 2016 #66
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Curtland1015

(4,404 posts)
1. Despite all evidence to the contrary, I agree.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:36 AM
Nov 2016

I see him coming out, giving a very short thanks to all his staff and supporters and that's it.

This assumes, of course, that nothing crazy happens tomorrow in any of the swing states that allow the Repubs to flip out. But if Hillary wins decisively, and I think she will, I don't think you'll see any of his trademark stupid bluster.

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
3. One can hope
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:41 AM
Nov 2016

I appreciated Lady Gaga's comment and admonition last night for us to not hate the Trump supporters. So as we hope that Trump shows grace in defeat, I hope to have a generous heart towards his supporters.

Chemisse

(30,813 posts)
28. I agree.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:51 AM
Nov 2016

They will be devastated, just as we would if Hillary lost. Kindness goes a long way.

I am hoping many Trump supporters will have a 'come to Jesus' moment after they recover from Trump fever. Continuing the hatred toward them only helps to maintain the division among us.

JustAnotherGen

(31,828 posts)
4. Some of us won't heal
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:44 AM
Nov 2016

There's nothing he can say or do to gain my forgiveness. His supporters will never be forgiven by me either.

I am not obligated to make nicey nice with people who hate me.

I will not watch his concession speech. He needs to shut up and never speak in public again. He represents pickup trucks with confederate flags, make America Great Again/Trump Pence decals in NJ. I know what these people are and they are not forgiven.

Watch them riot and protest when his sorry ass loses tonight. They ain't shit, never have been, never will be.

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
50. Not hating is not the same as not forgiving
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 10:08 AM
Nov 2016

Two different things. Hate is poison that makes people stupid. Hating back holds their hatred in place. I don't hate the Trumpsters, because I see that they are truly ignorant and selfish. It's one thing to deplore their stupidity, quite another to hate them personally.

vormgieter

(31 posts)
6. possibly...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:49 AM
Nov 2016

But that would be his old brand.
The one that is polished and shiny and expensive.
Designed for his old customers, rich people looking for ways to shine.
People that of late seem to be avoiding the old Trump brand.

His new customers are less affluent and more angry.
They follow him and worship at his rallying sermons.
They chant the sacred Wall and Lock hymns and
buy the relics to express their opinions to the world.
People that cannot afford his old brand products.
People that watch tv.

Trumpty DumpTV does not necessarily need
a kind, respectful, and honorable concession speech.



vormgieter

(31 posts)
31. He would...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 07:02 AM
Nov 2016

They are eternally sad, forgotten, and ridiculed.
Desperately in need of attention, preferably in the shape of a goat to scape.

He cannot allow the flow of goat to stop!

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
35. Very good points wonderfully stated. Imo, Trump will
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 07:57 AM
Nov 2016

be himself. I.e., he will go with his mood of the moment, which is totally unpredictable as the Kremlin belatedly worried--and deny the consequences later.

A third option, both fanning the go-low anger and belatedly posturing on the high road, would be to pose as a dignified statesman victimized by a crooked system. If he's in control of himself, this potentially very profitable one's my best guess.

vormgieter

(31 posts)
11. All will be fine, as predicted in this old children's song...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:58 AM
Nov 2016

Trumpty Dumpty, built a big wall,
Trumpty Dumpty, will show them all!
And neither endorsers nor congressmen,
know they'd better get behind him just as fast as they can!

Trumpty Dumpty, high on his wall,
Trumpty Dumpty, will make the call!
And all his enforcers, Open Carrying Men,
know it’s their turn to make America Great Again!

Trumpty Dumpty, behind his wall,
Trumpty Dumpty's lies spin out of control!
And all for the worse his past just caught up again:
accusers lie big league believe me, we all know i'm innocent!

Trumpty Dumpty, jumps the crumblin’ wall,
Trumpty DumpTV will start come this fall!
And all the remorsers, they know by then,
that America was great before their shit hit the fan!

DFW

(54,410 posts)
26. One can hope, but here's what I'll be singing (among other things)
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:46 AM
Nov 2016

Hey Mister Tangerine Man, you are wrong for me
I’m not stupid and you just are not worth listening to
Hey Mister Tangerine Man, you are wrong for me
And when this election’s over, who’s remembering you?

Though Priebus and the right wing empire told you to pound sand
Vlad Putin held your hand
Left Ted Cruz to cry with Rand, both softly weeping
Your ignorance amazes me, it caught me off my feet
And it knocks me from my seat
Like an animal in heat, you still come creeping

Hey Mister Tangerine Man, you are wrong for me
I’m not stupid and you just are not worth listening to
Hey Mister Tangerine Man, you are wrong for me
And when this election’s over, who’s remembering you?

DFW

(54,410 posts)
30. Oh, yes. That he is
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:59 AM
Nov 2016

I made a music video which should be up tonight. It wasn't very flattering to Mr. Tangerine Man, even though it wasn't principally about him.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
17. He doesn't have it in him.. he'd rather ruin his brand and
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:13 AM
Nov 2016

have it go deeper into the latrine than concede to Madam President.

But, that's a good point you have on why he should.

manicraven

(901 posts)
20. I have mixed feelings about what he'll do...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:27 AM
Nov 2016

Maybe it will be like the debates and Trump will start out pretty steady and seem slightly stable and then lose it as he seems unable to hold things together for very long. Or, maybe he's exhausted and wants to get his life back and start repairing his "brand." Plus, just maybe, deep down, he actually likes Hillary as he was at least friendly with the Clintons in the past, so maybe he's ready to end this weird campaign on a slightly higher note? But I could be way too hopeful as time and time again he's been shockingly abrasive and aggressive and has no concern whatsoever about tradition or dignity, etc.

I guess only time will tell!

femmedem

(8,203 posts)
21. I think minorities in white Trumpland will be a lot safer if you are correct.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:30 AM
Nov 2016

I fear an awful, angry backlash from his supporters if he says it was rigged.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
22. Wish I shared your optimism...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:35 AM
Nov 2016

My best guess is that Trump's toxic ego will not allow him to agree to play (and graciously lose) by any traditional rules or just plain doing what's right for the greater good. Time and again he has pushed fair play aside, like not submitting IRS returns (which has been done for 40 years!).

Betting that he's not going to easily concede, if at all; it's "all rigged" in his mind. A spotlight-hogging, bloviating, trash-entertainment, narcissistic bully can't pass up all the media attention he's gotten. Look for him (and his brainwashed devotees) to be the country's major headache for a long time to come.

Note: I'd love to be proven wrong, though.

BlueMTexpat

(15,370 posts)
24. Almost nothing
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:39 AM
Nov 2016

In his behavior during this election cycle leads me to believe that he will. I would love to be proven wrong.

Jeroen

(1,061 posts)
32. I agree, however, the next day will be something else.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 07:26 AM
Nov 2016

He will go in a Twitter rage about the election being stolen from him.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
61. "I want to thank myself, John Barron, Meredith McIver, John Miller..."
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 10:42 AM
Nov 2016

[hr][font color="blue"][center]Treat your body like a machine. Your mind like a castle.[/center][/font][hr]

SamKnause

(13,108 posts)
40. So you think he will continue his fraudulent ways ???
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 08:11 AM
Nov 2016

Everything out of his mouth is a lie.

I don't care what he has to say about anything.

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
42. That's operating under the very false assumption that
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 08:19 AM
Nov 2016

he's a good businessman.

He's not. His ego far exceeds his business acumen.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
44. I guess that would be the ultimate flip-flop by a professional flip-flopper, so...maybe?
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 09:02 AM
Nov 2016

But it's hard to imagine him wanting a room full of people booing him.

m-lekktor

(3,675 posts)
45. Damn I guess I am in the minority here who thinks he will be a sore loser
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 09:02 AM
Nov 2016

and claim it was rigged etc. and lash out to the cheers of his crowd of deplorables. He never admits to defeat or that he is wrong, Perhaps his handlers will be able to convince him to adhere to concession protocol and I will be proven wrong!

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
47. With all the lawsuits and investigations he's facing in the coming months
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 09:11 AM
Nov 2016

I just look forward to seeing him squirm and eventually do the perp walk.

CentralMass

(15,265 posts)
53. I predict that the odds are better then 50-50 that he will have a small fit of narcissistic-rage
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 10:23 AM
Nov 2016

and give at least a somewhat bitter concession speech. However, you would hope that they have a good speech writer that helped draft A great one and that he sticks to it.

matt819

(10,749 posts)
59. Disagree
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 10:39 AM
Nov 2016

I'm not sure he will give a concession speech per se. He will lose, and he will give a speech, but he is unable to concede anything.

He will dogwhistle his supporters.

Rigged
2nd amendment
Crooked Hillary
Corrupt media
2nd amendment
Sue everyone
VengeancePAC

 

TrekLuver

(2,573 posts)
62. I don't see why today would be different. I say no he will not be gracious. He may start off that
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 10:44 AM
Nov 2016

way or sprinkle a few sane comments in but it will devolve. We heard him this a.m. again saying how all this will be a yuuggee waste of time and money if he loses. What a dick!

I was certain he would be "normal" in that first debate...we all see how that went.

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