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Oh, and that's not even mentioning the most important metric here.

El Guapo wrote:Oh, and that's not even mentioning the most important metric here.

You are quite correct. In fact, all signs point to Saban being around for another 4 years at Alabama before retiring. After his retirement I fully expect clown-show city at Bama for a number of years, but I might be wrong.

msduncan wrote:
Unless Trump quickly catches up,

In all fairness, Trump has succeeded this far because the republican base is pissed off and willing to burn everything to the ground to "teach a lesson" (although to who, we're not sure).

Trump's preparedness to even run for president, let alone *be* president, goes no farther than talking about his hands, insulting his competitors, and addressing fear and popular sentiment with more fear mongering and platitudes.

He's a shameless self promoter and the republican base has made it easy for him to get where he is.

I disliked him greatly before this political cycle, and he has done everything possible to increase that dislike. I don't hate him because he's a Republican (he's clearly not), I hate him because he espouses a large number of qualities I dislike in mankind. The guy wouldn't know a principle if it kicked him in the crotch. It's hard to imagine a worse choice for expressing displeasure with the current political party/system, unless your goal was to make a mockery of it, and if that's the case, what's the plan to return it from that state? Once something is an embarrassment, it's hard to bring it back to a position of respect and authority.

msduncan wrote:

Max Peck wrote:

GreenGoo wrote:I wish his lack of popularity had been evident during the nomination race. He destroyed his competition. Presumably, because he was popular.

If it helps, keep in mind that the total number of people who have voted for Trump in the primaries (~11M) represents only about 5% of the overall electorate (~220M).

True, but he also broke the record on the number of primary votes.

GG was worried that Trump is actually popular, and he is popular -- within a relatively small, self-selected portion of the overall population. We'll see just how popular he is with the general electorate come the end of the year. Between then and now anything can happen, with the only guarantee being that it will likely be an entertaining time.

A humor site I peruse from time to time has dubbed the Donald the DayGlo Mussolini. I'm anxiously awaiting even more imaginative names as the election heats up.

Point of order: at this point, hasn't the Trump campaign moved well beyond the status of mere 'sideshow'?

Every time I see this thread pop up, I can't help thinking Holman ought to rename it 'The Art of the Donald Trump 3-Ring Circus', because if this isn't the political equivalent of a 3-Ring Circus, then what the chuff is?

Anonymous Bosch wrote:Point of order: at this point, hasn't the Trump campaign moved well beyond the status of mere 'sideshow'?

No, he's still a clown, although it's a matter of debate whether he a Krusty or a Sideshow Bob.

Anonymous Bosch wrote:Point of order: at this point, hasn't the Trump campaign moved well beyond the status of mere 'sideshow'?

Every time I see this thread pop up, I can't help thinking Holman ought to rename it 'The Art of the Donald Trump 3-Ring Circus', because if this isn't the political equivalent of a 3-Ring Circus, then what the chuff is?

Art of the Punch Rally?
Art of the Putsch?
Art of the Death of the Republican Party?

EDIT: Thread title changed.

Jeff V wrote:

Anonymous Bosch wrote:Point of order: at this point, hasn't the Trump campaign moved well beyond the status of mere 'sideshow'?

No, he's still a clown, although it's a matter of debate whether he a Krusty or a Sideshow Bob.

But Krusty *isn't* a side show. That's what makes Sideshow Bob a sideshow - he's a side show *to Krusty*.

Holman wrote:

Anonymous Bosch wrote:Point of order: at this point, hasn't the Trump campaign moved well beyond the status of mere 'sideshow'?

Every time I see this thread pop up, I can't help thinking Holman ought to rename it 'The Art of the Donald Trump 3-Ring Circus', because if this isn't the political equivalent of a 3-Ring Circus, then what the chuff is?

Art of the Punch Rally?
Art of the Putsch?
Art of the Death of the Republican Party?

The Decline and Fall of the American Republic: Volume the First -- The Trump of Doom.

Edit: Too slow. I like the new title.

I'm curious as to how many sitting and hopeful GOP senators will try to distance themselves from Trump in the months to come?

hepcat wrote:I'm curious as to how many sitting and hopeful GOP senators will try to distance themselves from Trump in the months to come?

If they haven't already, they won't unless there's a significant shift in public opinion [polls] on Trump. There's reason they haven't already distanced themselves: coattails. They're ready to ride 'em into office.

All Hail Julius Trump!

You know what they say, never burn your britches. The one time you do will be the one time you're supposed to wear pants.

Wait a second here....

Isn't it foretold in the bible that End Times will include TRUMPets?

msduncan wrote:Wait a second here....

Isn't it foretold in the bible that End Times will include TRUMPets?

We've been misreading the prophecy the whole time! It was that the End Times will include Trumpettes!

msduncan wrote:Wait a second here....

Isn't it foretold in the bible that End Times will include TRUMPets?

Max Peck wrote: GG was worried that Trump is actually popular, and he is popular -- within a relatively small, self-selected portion of the overall population. We'll see just how popular he is with the general electorate come the end of the year. Between then and now anything can happen, with the only guarantee being that it will likely be an entertaining time.

Did you see the globe and mail bit about one of the cons of a Trump presidency would be the increase in Canadian smugness to the level of insufferable?

I'm also a lover of minorities. I ate at a Taco Bell today, and a black woman took my money. I even told her to have a nice day!

YellowKing wrote:I'm also a lover of minorities. I ate at a Taco Bell today, and a black woman took my money. I even told her to have a nice day!

Minorities are the best when they are doing my bidding.

Now if someone could find me proof that the taco bowl he's eating was not made by a Hispanic, my day would be complete.

That is just....mind boggling.

Taco bowl...cinco de mayo...I love Hispanics! The tone deafness is deafening.

Isgrimnur wrote:

Man, it's really hard to identify Trump parodies these days.

The smell of fear around all the gravy trains is almost palatable. The Trump Train carries no gravy or pork!

em2nought wrote:The smell of fear around all the gravy trains is almost palatable. The Trump Train carries no gravy or pork!

FWIW a train conductor who took the position "get on board or get run over!" would be put in jail.

em2nought wrote:The smell of fear around all the gravy trains is almost palatable. The Trump Train carries no gravy or pork!

While the flop sweat of science hating bigots is pooling around gun stores across the nation!

El Guapo wrote:

em2nought wrote:The smell of fear around all the gravy trains is almost palatable. The Trump Train carries no gravy or pork!

FWIW a train conductor who took the position "get on board or get run over!" would be put in jail.

Sorry, I took the image out because it wasn't displaying.

hepcat wrote:

em2nought wrote:The smell of fear around all the gravy trains is almost palatable. The Trump Train carries no gravy or pork!

While the flop sweat of science hating bigots is pooling around gun stores across the nation!

The lines abated long ago, you can pretty much walk right in and pick up your online order now.

Sshhh! If Trump supporters know that, they'll lose their only form of outside contact!

Isgrimnur wrote:

1. What is that creepy photo on the floor behind his left hand?
2. I'd bet that nary a bite oo that taco bowl passed his lips. Like he really eats on a pile of newspapers and magazines.
3. His drawer is loaded with drugs.

LawBeefaroni wrote:2. I'd bet that nary a bite oo that taco bowl passed his lips. Like he really eats on a pile of newspapers and magazines.

It actually looks pretty good. Of course, it would look a whole lot better if it were served in Styrofoam.

I used to love the "Taco Salad" from Taco Bell when it was cheap.

I love that he can't turn off the salesman. I can see him in at a state dinner with the Prime Minister of England, pumping his hand vigorously and telling him that his Limo only has 40,000 miles on it and that the Prime Minister is getting a great deal. After which, the Prime Minister turns to another guest and simply says, "Did...did I just buy a car?".

hepcat wrote:I love that he can't turn off the salesman. I can see him in at a state dinner with the Prime Minister of England, pumping his hand vigorously and telling him that his Limo only has 40,000 miles on it and that the Prime Minister is getting a great deal. After which, the Prime Minister turns to another guest and simply says, "Did...did I just buy a car?".

I can totally see that happening.

LordMortis wrote:

hepcat wrote:I love that he can't turn off the salesman. I can see him in at a state dinner with the Prime Minister of England, pumping his hand vigorously and telling him that his Limo only has 40,000 miles on it and that the Prime Minister is getting a great deal. After which, the Prime Minister turns to another guest and simply says, "Did...did I just buy a car?".

I can totally see that happening.

With a warranty backed by sovereign territory in Guam.

Nothing about Paul Ryan saying that he cannot support the presumptive nominee of his own party (at least not at this time yet)?

RunningMn9 wrote:Nothing about Paul Ryan saying that he cannot support the presumptive nominee of his own party (at least not at this time yet)?

Watching Republicans choose sides is going to be interesting. The (R) gov. of MA declared that he will not be voting for Trump or Clinton. Kelly Ayotte, running for reelection in NH, said that she will support her party's nominee but she's not endorsing anyone. Nice try, Kelly.

I'm sitting here in my car while my daughter is in her dance class and I'm listening to CNN and Wolf Blitzer is grilling some Republican talking head. At one point, the talking head said that they started this process with 17 "supremely qualified" candidates. My question is this.

Does this guy actually believe that statement? The presumptive nominee is grossly unfit to be President. Ted Cruz was unqualified to be President. Marco Rubio was unqualified to be President. Ben Carson was grossly unqualified to be President. Carly was grossly unqualified to be President. I can accept the argument that Christie, Bush, Pataki and Kasich have some qualifications. I cannot accept that anyone would genuinely believe that all 17 of these people were supremely qualified to hold the most powerful political office in the world.

And so if he doesn't believe it, why do we all sit around and tolerate these assholes lying through their teeth constantly? If you are conservative, pretend I'm talking about Paul Begala talking about how awesome all Democrats are.

Not fan of Bean but funny is funny

The best taco bowls are made by hardworking immigrants who don't like being called rapists by a rich prick. I love inauthentic Mexican food!

RunningMn9 wrote:Nothing about Paul Ryan saying that he cannot support the presumptive nominee of his own party (at least not at this time yet)?

Ryan knows that Trump will lose and that the party will be re-branding (once again) come 2017. He expects to be the re-brander.