The Art of the Donald Trumpocalypse

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:13 am

tgb wrote:There are rumors of another team shake-up based on Drumpf's poor performance Monday, so I suspect she's not going to last much longer. (Of course, none of it was his fault. The mess boys ate all the strawberries).

Since he obviously didn't take anyone's advice the first time around, I can only assume the shake-up is to bring in people who agree with him. Which means he'll completely bomb in the second debate as well. If I was in the Hillary camp, there would be high fives all around.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:18 am

tgb wrote:Also, allegedly, the kids are getting nervous that he's ruining the brand (and their legacy).

I'd think that that ship has sailed. The people that love him are unlikely to be the ones that would be likely to do business with him. And now that his "payment" policies have been pretty thoroughly documented, I suspect that a lot of businesses, at least smaller ones, are going to think twice about doing any kind of business with any aspect of the Trump empire.

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:21 am

He's just sharing some of the wealth he accumulated from all of the suckers who donated to his campaign. He doesn't really care one way or another how well he's doing. He's a con man, nothing more.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:29 am

tgb wrote:(Of course, none of it was his fault. The mess boys ate all the strawberries).

Had to look that one up.

infinitelurker · Post by **infinitelurker** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:30 am

Interesting little story in a comment on Reddit, with relevant links - I'm surprised I haven't heard this one yet, and still cannot fathom how he has anywhere near the level of support he does:

https://np.reddit.com/r/politics/commen ... he/d8611tv

I guess his retort would be that this is good business, or that it makes him smart?

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:46 am

Evidently Trump's main attack post-debate is going to be follow the money. Which on the one hand makes sense given the media coverage of Clinton this election cycle, and yet at the same time is hilarious given Trump's refusal to release his tax returns and comical levels of corruption.

Also means that Clinton needs to hit him hard at the next debate on financial regulation, in addition to the Trump Foundation and other issues.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:51 am

Isgrimnur wrote:
tgb wrote:(Of course, none of it was his fault. The mess boys ate all the strawberries).
Had to look that one up.

You should keep the rest of us in the dark.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:55 am

I totally should. But I won't.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:04 pm

Trump picked up $18 million in donations after the debate. Dude is unstoppable and when you see stuff like this, it's no wonder he keeps on Trumpin' -- it's working.

About one third of the money, or roughly $6 million, was donated online, the majority of which will go directly to Trump's campaign. The rest of the funds were secured over the phone through an effort to reel in major contributions for a joint fundraising committee with the national party, which can accept as much as $549,400 per individual donor. Details of the fundraising totals were first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Defiant · Post by **Defiant** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:08 pm

Donald Trump Tells Non-Christians At Rally To Identify Themselves

“Raise your hand if you’re not a Christian conservative. I want to see this, right? Oh there’s a a couple people, that’s all right,” Trump said as he dismissively waved a hand. “I think we’ll keep them, right? Should we keep them in the room, yes? I think so.”

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:11 pm

P.T. Barnum was right. Or would have been, had he actually said it.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:11 pm

Is it possible he was hoping to finally reveal this whole thing has been a way for him to announce he's joined a Pink Floyd cover band?

Are there any queers in the theater tonight?
Get them up against the wall!
There's one in the spotlight, he don't look right to me,
Get him up against the wall!
That one looks Jewish!
And that one's a coon!
Who let all of this riff-raff into the room?
There's one smoking a joint,
And another with spots!
If I had my way,
I'd have all of you shot!

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:12 pm

Defiant wrote:Donald Trump Tells Non-Christians At Rally To Identify Themselves

“Raise your hand if you’re not a Christian conservative. I want to see this, right? Oh there’s a a couple people, that’s all right,” Trump said as he dismissively waved a hand. “I think we’ll keep them, right? Should we keep them in the room, yes? I think so.”

I know he's just pandering to his base, but still...ew.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:21 pm

Skinypupy wrote:
Defiant wrote:Donald Trump Tells Non-Christians At Rally To Identify Themselves

“Raise your hand if you’re not a Christian conservative. I want to see this, right? Oh there’s a a couple people, that’s all right,” Trump said as he dismissively waved a hand. “I think we’ll keep them, right? Should we keep them in the room, yes? I think so.”
I know he's just pandering to his base, but still...ew.

This is Drumpf's idea of inclusiveness.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:51 pm

“I think we’ll keep them, right? Should we keep them in the room, yes? I think so.”

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In other words, he can't figure out where to build a wall to keep them out.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:05 pm

I just can't believe any Christian conservatives actually believe that Trump is a Christian conservative.

infinitelurker · Post by **infinitelurker** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:09 pm

YellowKing wrote:I just can't believe any Christian conservatives actually believe that Trump is a Christian conservative.

Seriously, right?! I'm about to go on a self-imposed social media blackout until after the election. I'm just continually dumbfounded and it's starting to affect my blood pressure. I work with some quite-intelligent (in their fields) people, but then I see their 'likes' popping up on facebook, and I keep thinking they got hacked, until I see their comments.

Here is one that just, ug, I don't even know what to say:

http://www.charismanews.com/politics/op ... s-at-stake

tgb · Post by **tgb** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:10 pm

hepcat wrote:
tgb wrote: What's the over/under that Drumpf's personal email ends in .aol.com?
Not with Barron in charge! That kid cam spell "cat" with his blocks.

He's so old he doesn't know a period from a ampersand.

Waddaya mean it didn't go well. I won Yuge!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:19 pm

infinitelurker wrote:
YellowKing wrote:I just can't believe any Christian conservatives actually believe that Trump is a Christian conservative.
Seriously, right?! I'm about to go on a self-imposed social media blackout until after the election. I'm just continually dumbfounded and it's starting to affect my blood pressure. I work with some quite-intelligent (in their fields) people, but then I see their 'likes' popping up on facebook, and I keep thinking they got hacked, until I see their comments.

Here is one that just, ug, I don't even know what to say:

http://www.charismanews.com/politics/op ... s-at-stake

7. This next issue might be one of the most important, but I suspect few will understand its significance. Trump opposes globalism. Hillary thrives on it. Globalism is far more than "geographical" or "eliminating national borders and boundaries." It is spiritual and demonic at its core. Few—very few—understand this. This is quite likely one of the main reasons why Trump is hated. Do your homework on this one. Think "principalities and powers." Serious. Extremely serious.

That's Ephesians 6:12:

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Just three verses down from this gem (5-9):

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:22 pm

And then there's this gem:

Trump will expose—and I pray, bring down—"the systemic evil" (crony, deceitful, misuse of capitalism) that reigns among many high-dollar lobbyists.

tgb · Post by **tgb** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:26 pm

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:58 pm

His hands are way too big.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:38 pm

Seems like this (with a quick line of text at the top) would make for a great print ad.

tgb · Post by **tgb** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:47 pm

I guess his personal email isn't @aol.com after all.

Does he still have his Compuserve account?

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:22 pm

tgb wrote:I guess his personal email isn't @aol.com after all.

Does he still have his Compuserve account?

I thought Compuserve was assimilated by AOL long ago (and, btw, Case has nothing to do with AOL right now AFAIK).

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:01 pm

Smoove_B wrote:Is it possible he was hoping to finally reveal this whole thing has been a way for him to announce he's joined a Pink Floyd cover band?

Are there any queers in the theater tonight?
Get them up against the wall!
There's one in the spotlight, he don't look right to me,
Get him up against the wall!
That one looks Jewish!
And that one's a coon!
Who let all of this riff-raff into the room?
There's one smoking a joint,
And another with spots!
If I had my way,
I'd have all of you shot!

hitbyambulance wrote:
Would you like to [make America
Great] again, my friend?
All you have to do is follow the worms.
Would you like to send our colored cousins
Home again, my friend?

All you need to do is follow the worms.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:12 pm

I am thinking this story of Trump doing business with Cuba during the embargo is a mini-October surprise. If there is one state Trump almost MUST win to be POTUS that would be Florida. And now Rubio is saying Trump should answer questions on breaking the embargo. This could really sting Drumpf in Florida...

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:18 pm

hitbyambulance wrote:
Smoove_B wrote:Is it possible he was hoping to finally reveal this whole thing has been a way for him to announce he's joined a Pink Floyd cover band?

Are there any queers in the theater tonight?
Get them up against the wall!
There's one in the spotlight, he don't look right to me,
Get him up against the wall!
That one looks Jewish!
And that one's a coon!
Who let all of this riff-raff into the room?
There's one smoking a joint,
And another with spots!
If I had my way,
I'd have all of you shot!

hitbyambulance wrote:
Would you like to [make America
Great] again, my friend?
All you have to do is follow the worms.
Would you like to send our colored cousins
Home again, my friend?

All you need to do is follow the worms.

Did they expect us to treat them with any respect?

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entert ... in-mexico/

During "Pigs," a song about corrupt oligarchs, an image of Trump appeared on the screen along with the word "charade."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUIOV7NaYjE

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 5:14 pm

Enough wrote:I am thinking this story of Trump doing business with Cuba during the embargo is a mini-October surprise. If there is one state Trump almost MUST win to be POTUS that would be Florida. And now Rubio is saying Trump should answer questions on breaking the embargo. This could really sting Drumpf in Florida...

Rubio saying that strikes me as a big f'ing deal, because if nothing else it suggests that Rubio thinks the Cuban community / Florida voters will lose their shit over it.

Also - is this something where if it's true and Trump knew about it, he could have criminal liability, at least in theory?

em2nought · Post by **em2nought** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:13 pm

I'm still a bit upset that the Trump campaign hasn't sent me my signed copy of "Art of the Deal", all I've gotten so far is a lousy #trumptrain sticker that I obviously can't place on my vehicle due to how many hoodlums make up the democratic party. I'm taking a chance with the "Deplorable" decal as it is.

I'm starting to wonder about my mail persons, as there are other things I believe I'm missing in the mail lately.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 7:02 pm

Was that an attempt at humor?

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:04 pm

em2nought wrote:I'm still a bit upset that the Trump campaign hasn't sent me my signed copy of "Art of the Deal"

SUCKER

But Trump, none the less, thanks you for your hard earned $$

Defiant · Post by **Defiant** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:36 pm

For the first time in it's history, USA Today weighs in on the election.

In the 34-year history of USA TODAY, the Editorial Board has never taken sides in the presidential race. Instead, we’ve expressed opinions about the major issues and haven’t presumed to tell our readers, who have a variety of priorities and values, which choice is best for them. Because every presidential race is different, we revisit our no-endorsement policy every four years. We’ve never seen reason to alter our approach. Until now.

This year, the choice isn’t between two capable major party nominees who happen to have significant ideological differences. This year, one of the candidates — Republican nominee Donald Trump — is, by unanimous consensus of the Editorial Board, unfit for the presidency.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:51 pm

em2nought wrote: I'm starting to wonder about my mail persons, as there are other things I believe I'm missing in the mail lately.

You don't have to order those, just cut some eyeholes in a white sheet. Crisis averted.

Default · Post by **Default** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:52 pm

em2nought wrote:I'm still a bit upset that the Trump campaign hasn't sent me my signed copy of "Art of the Deal",

I'm starting to wonder about my mail persons, as there are other things I believe I'm missing in the mail lately.

I left that "Mitch does Hillary" Blu-ray right in your mailbox. Thank God it was in a plain, brown wrapper.

tgb · Post by **tgb** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:54 pm

Probably a rhetorical question, but has there ever been a time when a presidential candidate from a major party hasn't picked up a single endorsement from acceptable media?

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:59 pm

Acceptable media?

Newspapers? LOL.

Maybe you meant receptacle media?

Dogstar · Post by **Dogstar** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:07 pm

em2nought wrote:I'm still a bit upset that the Trump campaign hasn't sent me my signed copy of "Art of the Deal", all I've gotten so far is a lousy #trumptrain sticker that I obviously can't place on my vehicle due to how many hoodlums make up the democratic party. I'm taking a chance with the "Deplorable" decal as it is.

I'm starting to wonder about my mail persons, as there are other things I believe I'm missing in the mail lately.

When the term deplorable was specifically associated with being "racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamaphobic ," why would someone go out of their way to identify themselves with a sticker or shirt? I'm seriously asking, because aside from em2nought's decal, I've seen stuff on t-shirts, signs, cars, and Facebook tags. I can understand promoting one's support of Trump, but the deplorable thing -- my brain hits reset. Any help?

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:10 pm

to Rip:
Enjoy your tiny little place on the wrong side of history, cause that's what you are carving out for yourself here.
Honestly Rip, you hitching yourself to this candidate has really been an eye opener for the true person behind all your posts, over the years.
I don't think you could have found a better match in a candidate than Trump.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:13 pm

Dogstar wrote:
em2nought wrote:I'm still a bit upset that the Trump campaign hasn't sent me my signed copy of "Art of the Deal", all I've gotten so far is a lousy #trumptrain sticker that I obviously can't place on my vehicle due to how many hoodlums make up the democratic party. I'm taking a chance with the "Deplorable" decal as it is.

I'm starting to wonder about my mail persons, as there are other things I believe I'm missing in the mail lately.
When the term deplorable was specifically associated with being "racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamaphobic ," why would someone go out of their way to identify themselves with a sticker or shirt? I'm seriously asking, because aside from em2nought's decal, I've seen stuff on t-shirts, signs, cars, and Facebook tags. I can understand promoting one's support of Trump, but the deplorable thing -- my brain hits reset. Any help?

Makes sense.... their 'enemy' called them all deplorable, so they wear it with pride.
I think what's confusing you here is you would think they may care about it, but they don't.