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March 22, 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/03/21/a-transcript-of-donald-trumps-meeting-with-the-washington-post-editorial-board/
Trump: Bananas For Sale.....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/03/21/a-transcript-of-donald-trumps-meeting-with-the-washington-post-editorial-board/
March 22, 2016
http://thechronicleherald.ca/editorial-cartoon/2016-03-17-editorial-cartoon
Trump 2016 - What could go wrong?
http://thechronicleherald.ca/editorial-cartoon/2016-03-17-editorial-cartoon
March 22, 2016
As the meeting ended and we were walking out of the room, I thanked Trump for taking my question. He turned to me and said, I really hope I answered your question, and added casually with a smile, Beautiful. I was stunned. I didnt say thank you, and I dont think I smiled. He then walked out to meet with my Post colleagues briefly before heading to the elevator. I stayed in the conference room for a few minutes as it sunk in that the potential GOP nominee for president thought it was okay to comment on my appearance. Did he just say that?
Planning out how to question Trump in a way that was illuminating was like planning for asymmetrical warfare against an opponent who doesnt follow the same rules as you do. Who doesnt believe in rules. Who thinks that rules wont help make America great again. In Trumps world, commenting on a womans appearance in a professional setting is fair game, as is predicting riots if he doesnt get the nomination, threatening the speaker of the House, vowing to open up libel laws to go after unfair media, and helping to stoke the flames of violence at his rallies.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/03/21/i-asked-trump-a-policy-question-then-he-called-me-beautiful/
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/03/21/reporter-how-creepy-donald-trump-hit-on-me-today-tweet/
Reporter: How Creepy Donald Trump ‘Hit On’ Me Today
Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner for the presidential nomination, met with The Washington Posts editorial board Monday to answer questions ranging from his views on NATO and the American criminal justice system to the violence that has been plaguing his rallies. We hoped that we would get to peel back some of the layers of Trump. In our meeting, when asked whether he thought there were racial disparities in how laws are enforced, Trump said he had no opinion. As time was running out, I wanted to press him a little more on if he plans to run on and/or govern on a message of racial inclusion.
TRUMP: Well, first of all, if you look at some polls that have come out, Im doing very well with African Americans. Im doing, actually if you look at the polls, a lot of the polls that came out, in the, um, what do they call it? Exit polls, like from Nevada and other places, Im doing very well with Hispanics.
ATTIAH: I think the some of the polls are saying youre doing([in the] negatives.
TRUMP: We do, if its illegals, in other words, if its everybody, but people that are legally living here, Im doing very well. In other words, people that are here, like Hispanics that are in the country, Im doing very well. People that vote. Like people leaving voting booths and all, Im doing very well with them. I want to be inclusive, but at the same time, people should come here legally, they should be here legally. And I think the reason Im doing, that I will do well, especially once I get started, dont forget I havent even focused on Hillary yet. And, and as you know, you know Ive had polls that are against me, but Ive had many polls that say Id beat Hillary, but theyre not that, that, they dont mean anything now because its too early. Because I havent hit her. Ive only hit her once, and that was eight weeks ago, but, I havent started on Hillary yet, and when I do I think Ill be able to make my points. I mean, you know, but, but I think that just to try and answer your question: Uh, I am the least racist person that you will ever meet. Okay. That I can tell you.
ATTIAH: But do you feel that your messages, your rhetoric, are dangerous and divisive for this country? How do you feel theyre . . .
TRUMP: I dont think so. No, I dont think so. With the Muslim thing I think its a serious problem. Ive had Muslims call and tell me youre right with the Muslim thing, I think its a serious problem. And its a problem that has to be addressed. I mean, theres tremendous hatred. Even the, even the guy they caught in Paris. He was being hid out by other Muslims, and everybody is after him, and hes living right next to where he grew up. Theres a serious, serious problem with the Muslims and its got to be addressed. Its temporary, and its got to be addressed. And you know you may think of it as negative, many people think its very positive.
ATTIAH: I think the some of the polls are saying youre doing([in the] negatives.
TRUMP: We do, if its illegals, in other words, if its everybody, but people that are legally living here, Im doing very well. In other words, people that are here, like Hispanics that are in the country, Im doing very well. People that vote. Like people leaving voting booths and all, Im doing very well with them. I want to be inclusive, but at the same time, people should come here legally, they should be here legally. And I think the reason Im doing, that I will do well, especially once I get started, dont forget I havent even focused on Hillary yet. And, and as you know, you know Ive had polls that are against me, but Ive had many polls that say Id beat Hillary, but theyre not that, that, they dont mean anything now because its too early. Because I havent hit her. Ive only hit her once, and that was eight weeks ago, but, I havent started on Hillary yet, and when I do I think Ill be able to make my points. I mean, you know, but, but I think that just to try and answer your question: Uh, I am the least racist person that you will ever meet. Okay. That I can tell you.
ATTIAH: But do you feel that your messages, your rhetoric, are dangerous and divisive for this country? How do you feel theyre . . .
TRUMP: I dont think so. No, I dont think so. With the Muslim thing I think its a serious problem. Ive had Muslims call and tell me youre right with the Muslim thing, I think its a serious problem. And its a problem that has to be addressed. I mean, theres tremendous hatred. Even the, even the guy they caught in Paris. He was being hid out by other Muslims, and everybody is after him, and hes living right next to where he grew up. Theres a serious, serious problem with the Muslims and its got to be addressed. Its temporary, and its got to be addressed. And you know you may think of it as negative, many people think its very positive.
As the meeting ended and we were walking out of the room, I thanked Trump for taking my question. He turned to me and said, I really hope I answered your question, and added casually with a smile, Beautiful. I was stunned. I didnt say thank you, and I dont think I smiled. He then walked out to meet with my Post colleagues briefly before heading to the elevator. I stayed in the conference room for a few minutes as it sunk in that the potential GOP nominee for president thought it was okay to comment on my appearance. Did he just say that?
Planning out how to question Trump in a way that was illuminating was like planning for asymmetrical warfare against an opponent who doesnt follow the same rules as you do. Who doesnt believe in rules. Who thinks that rules wont help make America great again. In Trumps world, commenting on a womans appearance in a professional setting is fair game, as is predicting riots if he doesnt get the nomination, threatening the speaker of the House, vowing to open up libel laws to go after unfair media, and helping to stoke the flames of violence at his rallies.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/03/21/i-asked-trump-a-policy-question-then-he-called-me-beautiful/
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/03/21/reporter-how-creepy-donald-trump-hit-on-me-today-tweet/
March 22, 2016
http://www.vox.com/2016/3/21/11277528/trump-grand-junction-colorado-landlord
Colorado landlord's ad: "If voting for Donald Trump, do not call"
:largehttp://www.vox.com/2016/3/21/11277528/trump-grand-junction-colorado-landlord
March 22, 2016
State Dinner, Cuba-style.
Bread rolls and cigars.
https://twitter.com/jpaceDC/status/712060876325433345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
March 21, 2016
Look at THIS:
:large
I've ALWAYS suspected Reagan was actually a Soviet plant.
https://twitter.com/billmon1/status/711991934601007104
To The Wingers Freaking Out Over This:
Look at THIS:
:large
I've ALWAYS suspected Reagan was actually a Soviet plant.
https://twitter.com/billmon1/status/711991934601007104
March 21, 2016
Channel 4 sports anchor Chuck Howard interviews Marla Maples and Donald Trump at Jim Kellys Carnival of Stars in Downtown Buffalo in 1992. (Buffalo News archives)
http://history.buffalonews.com/2016/03/21/buffalo-in-the-90s-donald-trump-jim-kelly-and-zubaz/
presidential?
Channel 4 sports anchor Chuck Howard interviews Marla Maples and Donald Trump at Jim Kellys Carnival of Stars in Downtown Buffalo in 1992. (Buffalo News archives)
http://history.buffalonews.com/2016/03/21/buffalo-in-the-90s-donald-trump-jim-kelly-and-zubaz/
March 21, 2016
Shark Tank
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