News Donald Trump's Popularity To Date

[lostforgottensoul]

Just 2-3 years ago, talking about blood coming out of a female presidential debate moderators "wherever" would have DESTROYED a campaign instantly.

Nor would be allow someone that has done what Hillary has even run for President.

There are great arguements on both sides and I'm leaning more towards Trump, though I am on the fense still, not because I partcularly like him all that much. Im not like carrying Trump signs or putting on bumper stickers or even defending him. But I can see why people are for Trump.

 

[Crow]

Don't forget Stein on the new thread. She's only pulling 6% but still...

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am going to vote for Trump. I really do not want to see Clinton elected at all.

 

[Justmehere]

I respect your right to vote your conscience @gizmo.

 

[Justmehere]

Trump and Russia.

I haven't seen enough evidence to prove to me that Trump is in cahoots with Russia... I actually don't think Trump understands Russia at all, and if anything, Russia is playing Trump. If anyone has evidence to the contrary, please let me know.

But if anyone is wondering why some people are freaking out about Trump praising Putin, here are two articles that help explain the dangers of Putin, and especially his advisors:
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/380614/dugins-evil-theology-robert-zubrin
http://www.nationalreview.com/corne...ublishes-plan-domination-europe-robert-zubrin

In a nutshell, the people who advise a world leader are important, especially when they have a close relationship and publish open plans for world domination, violence, intent to cause chaos in nations, and say they are actively seeking the return of the antichrist. (Side note: this post is not an invite to debate religion. It's not about the antichrist or the ordinary people of Russia - but how Trump is praising Putin, a man who picks Dugin for an advisor.)

It's not just the DNC being hacked right now. It's not about Wikileaks trying to vindicate Bernie. Maybe that's a small part of it.... But NeverTrump GOP delegates and political groups are dealing with an influx of spam, trolls, security breaches from what appears to be Russian sources and proven Russian IPs and etc.

What is the attraction to someone who admires Putin, who does not have peace in the world on his mind? There are millions still supporting Trump. This is an honest question I have.

I know of many (not all) Bernie supporters in my town, in my neighborhood, who want "revolution" and for them, that's a bog reason why they are considering voting for Trump.

Do some Americans support Trump because they want revolution? Putin does.

 

[hodge]

On the homefront . . . "find a new career"? Not only can most people not just up and find a new career, but there is a law in the U.S. against sexual harassment! No one probably knows better than many of us here that abusers who sexually harass others should be brought to justice, not just ignored to go do it to the next person. Do we really want a president who believes sexual harassers should just be let off the hook?

 

[Justmehere]

Hodge - You mean what Trump said about how he hoped his daughter would find a new career if sexually harassed? http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/01/media/trump-ivanka-harassment/index.html I really have a hard time believing most of his supporters actually agree with that, but that they want something else even more. Even more than as strong stance against sexual harassment...?

How much longer until this election is over?

 

[hodge]

Yes, that's exactly what I meant.

My hero Katy Tur today said she talked to Trump supporters in D.C. and they said there was literally nothing Trump could say or do that would change their minds. God please, just don't let him kill anyone.

98 days and counting. Lordy, lordy.

 

[hodge]

If people remember, one of many notable things Trump has said in the past year is that he could shoot people on Fifth Avenue and still be supported as the nominee.

Edited to make location accurate to what he said.

 

[Crow]

@Justmehere did you see that one of Trump's senior advisors is a political pro putin consultant in the Ukraine? One degree of separation.

 

[scout86]

I voted for Bernie Sanders. At the moment, I'm helping gather signatures to get the Green Party on the ballot in this state in the fall. If there are Sanders supporters who think Trump sees "revolution" the same way Sanders does, they're wrong.

What is the attraction to someone who admires Putin, who does not have peace in the world on his mind? There are millions still supporting Trump. This is an honest question I have.

I suppose it's different things for different people. I've been discussing this some with my T, because of the similarities between Trump and my brother. T says there are a lot of people who feel safe when they have someone they see as a big strong leader to take over and run things, so they don't have to worry themselves. They see Trump as that and don't look to deeply at anything else. To me, it seems like there's a lot of people trying to sell themselves on the idea that he's it. How else do you explain that good, decent, kind people can over look his meanness? It's ok if he's a bully, as long as he's bullying someone else????? Not going to get started on this! LOL

 

[hodge]

Americans have never gone for a strongman who will just take care of everything (including his critics, and not in a good way).

We're not children. We have a long tradition of social activism on many fronts, beginning with the American Revolution. Ordinary Americans have moved this country forward to fulfilling the dreams of our founding documents at every step, not just our leaders -- from the 8-hour workday and five-day workweek to voting rights for all. Many, many Americans gave their lives for these steps forward. That's why it's called "home of the brave."

This country was founded to be for the people, by the people, and of the people. That means we all take responsibility in our government and for our society and not just leave things up to one "strongman" to "fix" everything, which no one person can do, anyway.