Donald Trump for president?

[rkim291968]

There should  be  The Simpsons 101 class in every college program.

[RandallT]

A couple clips:

[rkim291968]

Bump.

I expect Trump's poll number to go even higher after insulting Fiorina's face (and then saying he was referring to her persona).   He attacked Carson, too, after his perceived attack from Carson.   These should be worth another 2 - 3 point boost for Trump's popularity.

http://news.yahoo.com/insulting-fiorina-trump-tested-wave-criticism-181943609--election.html#

[Gunther]

Bump. I expect Trump's poll number to go even higher after insulting Fiorina's face (and then saying he was referring to her persona).   He attacked Carson, too, after his perceived attack from Carson.   These should be worth another 2 - 3 point boost for Trump's popularity.  [URL=http://news.yahoo.com/insulting-fiorina-trump-tested-wave-criticism-181943609--election.html#]http://news.yahoo.com/insulting-fiorina-trump-tested-wave-criticism-181943609--election.html#[/URL]

You are obsessed. At least you fulfilled that obsession in the proper thread this time although a little surprised you didn't use the word narcissist here. ;-)

[Strandly]

You're not supposed to stare at it directly...

It's a gravity defying comb-over.

I can't believe it used to be on his ass.

[newtogolf]

Bump.

I expect Trump's poll number to go even higher after insulting Fiorina's face (and then saying he was referring to her persona).   He attacked Carson, too, after his perceived attack from Carson.   These should be worth another 2 - 3 point boost for Trump's popularity.

http://news.yahoo.com/insulting-fiorina-trump-tested-wave-criticism-181943609--election.html#

For all the hype you're generating for Trump, one might think you're a closet fan of his.  Don't take it personal, if I was a democrat I wouldn't want to talk about Hillary either.

[acerimusdux]

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Originally Posted by Gunther


You are obsessed. At least you fulfilled that obsession in the proper thread this time although a little surprised you didn't use the word narcissist here.

Because I can't resist:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/09/10/bobby-jindal-donald-trump-is-an-unstable-narcissist/

Quote:

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal tore into Republican presidential rival Donald Trump Thursday, calling him an “unstable narcissist” and warning that he would ruin the GOP’s chance of winning the general election of he wins the Republican nomination.

“We can 'make America great again,'” Jindal said, cribbing Trump’s campaign slogan. “But we will not do that by putting an unserious and unstable narcissist in the White House.”

Jindal added that Trump “is shallow. Has no understanding of policy. He’s full of bluster but has no substance. He lacks the intellectual curiosity to even learn.”

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“Like all narcissists, Donald Trump is insecure and weak, and afraid of being exposed. And that’s why he is constantly telling us how big and how rich and how great he is, and how insignificant everyone else is,” Jindal said. “We’ve all met people like Trump, and we know that only a very weak and small person needs to constantly tell us how strong and powerful he is. Donald Trump believes that he is the answer to every question.”

All of which apparently touched off an epic twitter war .

[RandallT]

Early on, I thought Trump running was stunt-like, and that he was not really in it seriously. That he would launch something else out of it, after he shook things up.  As time goes by, I'm thinking he's got a real shot at this.

My take from young people I interact with is that they actually LIKE him. My sense is that what he says is not as important as the confidence he exudes to quite a few people.  He's making the rest of the Republican field seem a bit defensive and out of their element. It's hard to generate momentum, when you're on defense.

He's likable in the way he is so arrogant. There's a light-heartedness to him. That's either really scary/unsettling if he's as Machiavellian as some fear, or it's disarming if you're willing to believe he's not the Devil incarnate. Maybe his bold, bluster is not as reckless as it seems to be. I have no clue, but I'm generally distrustful of anyone at that level.

[rkim291968]

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Originally Posted by rkim291968

Bump.

I expect Trump's poll number to go even higher after insulting Fiorina's face (and then saying he was referring to her persona).   He attacked Carson, too, after his perceived attack from Carson.   These should be worth another 2 - 3 point boost for Trump's popularity.

http://news.yahoo.com/insulting-fiorina-trump-tested-wave-criticism-181943609--election.html#

For all the hype you're generating for Trump, one might think you're a closet fan of his.  Don't take it personal, if I was a democrat I wouldn't want to talk about Hillary either.

I am no democrat but hate Ms Hillary nonetheless.  Let's face it.  She and other politicians like her is a reason why Trump is enjoying his moment in the sun.   But if it is down to Hillary vs Trump and I have the deciding vote, I'd vote for Hillary.   She can spell Kurds.  Trump is a disaster .

[snackdaddy]

I'm on the fence with Trump.  In the beginning I thought he had no chance.  That people wouldn't take him seriously enough to vote for him.  And he says some outlandish things.  But I guess to some thats a refreshing change from the politically correct rhetoric out of the other candidates.  His popularity rating is much higher than I ever thought it would be.

He does have some good points that I'm in favor of.  He just needs to use a better method of delivery and quit insulting people.  But I'll bet he says some things the other candidates wish they could say.

[Kenny Lee]

I'm on the fence with Trump.  In the beginning I thought he had no chance.  That people wouldn't take him seriously enough to vote for him.  And he says some outlandish things.  But I guess to some thats a refreshing change from the politically correct rhetoric out of the other candidates.  His popularity rating is much higher than I ever thought it would be.

He does have some good points that I'm in favor of.  He just needs to use a better method of delivery and quit insulting people.  But I'll bet he says some things the other candidates wish they could say.

That's a pretty good assessment of Trump.

Here's what I can't figure out:

Is he really running? Or is he just having fun toying with people? Does he even want the job?

[Elmer]

Because I can't resist:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/09/10/bobby-jindal-donald-trump-is-an-unstable-narcissist/

All of which apparently touched off an epic twitter war.

" It’s time to tell Donald Trump – no, we will not put an egomaniacal unserious person in the White House -- “you’re fired.”

Did Bobby really use the word "unserious"???? Because that is how you win a presidency, but using such words as unserious and getting into a twitter feud with DT!
BTW Bobby's real name is Piyush Jindal, So if there are people who are not crazy about Barrack Hussien Obama, Jindhal might not be the guy for you either!

[newtogolf]

"It’s time to tell Donald Trump – no, we will not put an egomaniacal unserious person in the White House -- “you’re fired.”

Did Bobby really use the word "unserious"???? Because that is how you win a presidency, but using such words as unserious and getting into a twitter feud with DT!

BTW Bobby's real name is Piyush Jindal, So if there are people who are not crazy about Barrack Huessian Obama, Jindhal might not be the guy for you either!

Jindal was doing a Chamblee and went after Trump to get his name in the news.  Jindal has no chance of getting the nomination, right now it's between Trump, Carson, Cruz and Fiorina.

[rkim291968]

But I guess to some thats a refreshing change from the politically correct rhetoric out of the other candidates.

He does have some good points that I'm in favor of.

IMO, political incorrectness does not make him qualified for the POTUS, or should people nominate him for that reason.

He made broad brush statements that pleases a segment of voters but very few of those are realistic, and most of them are pretty ridiculous.

But the most dangerous thing about Trump is, IMO, his personality - a narcissistic personality disorder with egomaniac tendencies.   History is a full of these people in power who led nations into ruins.   Luckily, the USA political system has a lot of checks and balances but are we willing to take a chance on someone who should be sitting in a psychiatrist's office once a week?

[rehmwa]

IMO, political incorrectness does not make him qualified for the POTUS,

Qualifications for US President -

Citizen

over 35 years of age

that's all

(He's qualified - I think he'll stink at foreign policy (and I agree with your personality assessment - he's also a bit hyper-sensitive and vindictive) and I don't want to have him as a choice (especially considering the old, entrenched, white candidates the Dems have so far) - but he's qualified)

[newtogolf]

IMO, political incorrectness does not make him qualified for the POTUS, or should people nominate him for that reason.

He made broad brush statements that pleases a segment of voters but very few of those are realistic, and most of them are pretty ridiculous.

But the most dangerous thing about Trump is, IMO, his personality - a narcissistic personality disorder with egomaniac tendencies.   History is a full of these people in power who led nations into ruins.   Luckily, the USA political system has a lot of checks and balances but are we willing to take a chance on someone who should be sitting in a psychiatrist's office once a week?

Again, he's not my choice, but are Trumps statements any broader than Bernie Sanders?  C'mon does he really think we're going to vote for a socialist?

[rkim291968]

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Originally Posted by rkim291968

IMO, political incorrectness does not make him qualified for the POTUS, or should people nominate him for that reason.

He made broad brush statements that pleases a segment of voters but very few of those are realistic, and most of them are pretty ridiculous.

But the most dangerous thing about Trump is, IMO, his personality - a narcissistic personality disorder with egomaniac tendencies.   History is a full of these people in power who led nations into ruins.   Luckily, the USA political system has a lot of checks and balances but are we willing to take a chance on someone who should be sitting in a psychiatrist's office once a week?

Again, he's not my choice, but are Trumps statements any broader than Bernie Sanders?  C'mon does he really think we're going to vote for a socialist?

Yes (although I would not use the word "broader"), Trump's statements trump everyone by far, e.g, deport 11 million illegals, build a wall between US and Mexico border and have Mexico pay for it, will clean up ISIS problem in Iraq,  women & Hispanic love him (polls say decidedly otherwise), on and on.    Bernie or other candidates don't point to another candidate and say "just look at that face" and then say he was referring to her persona.    What is to like about that kind of behavior?   That's not honesty.  That's being conceited and crude.  Speaking of being conceited, a narcissist puts a lot of value on how they look to others.   Trump needs to realize that 98 percent of us do not have narcissistic personality disorder.   I.e, we don't care about Fiorina looks as proven by her jump in the poll when she did well at the kiddie table debate.

[newtogolf]

Yes (although I would not use the word "broader"), Trump's statements trump everyone by far, e.g, deport 11 million illegals, build a wall between US and Mexico border and have Mexico pay for it, will clean up ISIS problem in Iraq,  women & Hispanic love him (polls say decidedly otherwise), on and on.    Bernie or other candidates don't point to another candidate and say "just look at that face" and then say he was referring to her persona.    What is to like about that kind of behavior?   That's not honesty.  That's being conceited and crude.  Speaking of being conceited, a narcissist puts a lot of value on how they look to others.   Trump needs to realize that 98 percent of us do not have narcissistic personality disorder.   I.e, we don't care about Fiorina looks as proven by her jump in the poll when she did well at the kiddie table debate.

Actually 92% of the population doesn't have NPD,

You take Trump too seriously and way too literal.  His fame is an offshoot of being a reality television star.  He became popular by saying outrageous things to people on national television.  So far it's working for his presidential campaign so why would you expect him to change?  At some point I think there will be a backlash over something specific he says, or the culmination of everything he's said.