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The Republican race is just so much more damn interesting than the Democratic snore fest. You just never know what the next day will bring.
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Trump says he will 'most likely' not take part in Fox debate
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RPGCrazied
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This is all a game to him. He will be there. He is toying with Fox News.
How dare you his word is his bond telling it like it is.
I say this a lot, but I'm still not sure if he actually believes in any of the ridiculous policies or views he spouts. If he actually believes he can help the country then he's an idiot, but there's a big chance that he's just saying whatever will get him the most publicity, and maybe even get him elected president. I want to hate him because of his views, but part of me respects him because he's a masterfully calculated asshole.
This could be a very smart move politically. In this election cycle the electorate - especially republican voters - hate the mainstream media.
Hell, if he gets the nomination he might just inform everyone that he will not participate in the presidential debates but instead makes his own competitive show or some such.
Hell, if he gets the nomination he might just inform everyone that he will not participate in the presidential debates but instead makes his own competitive show or some such.
You guys must see this...
https://youtu.be/3mq5hrUDoYo
It's just amazing. Just watch the questions, how they are asked, everything.
https://youtu.be/3mq5hrUDoYo
It's just amazing. Just watch the questions, how they are asked, everything.
Sectorseven
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Does this mean Rand Paul is back in?
Ether_Snake
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He can make this big if he makes it a really big event and catch a lot of attention. For example, he could say he'll announce his VP pick at that event. Usually you wait to win the candidacy, but depending on who it might be he could do it ahead of time, unless someone can tell me why that would be impossible.
Or he just announces it's going to be a big show, with singers and whatever. He'd make it sound like it's going to be a circus and people will tune in just to see what happens.
Whatever the case, all he has to do is make people think something will happen during his event that would be broadcast at the same time.
Or he just announces it's going to be a big show, with singers and whatever. He'd make it sound like it's going to be a circus and people will tune in just to see what happens.
Whatever the case, all he has to do is make people think something will happen during his event that would be broadcast at the same time.
A big name endorsement could do it also.
OuterLimits
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Fox had the upper hand until their press release(it was funny though) which kind of proved his point that they can't be trusted to run a fair debate. Well and Megyn usually devotes her show to bashing Trump. He was going to do the debate until Fox did the press release.
Even some commentators on rival news channels are questioning what the hell Fox was thinking when they did that.
Even some commentators on rival news channels are questioning what the hell Fox was thinking when they did that.
hes a entertainer man. He knows full well what hes doing. I doubt hes as much of a nutter as he portrays, I mean hes worked with a lot of people. Before TrumpTopia 2016, he had a pretty low profile for being a bigot/racist/sexist/etc..etc..
He could do a good job as president, as I believe he is sane. Good job defined by -- being lobbied/doing whatever for the wealthy and ignoring the poor while thorwing us into mindless wars, and bailing out bankers -- Which is status quo here. On those terms, I don't see how trump could be worse than any other candidate. He will have advisers.. and congress/house of reps to wade though. The man isn't going to build a wall, or ban muslims, or women, or whatever else. Just all talk, but its being digested very well by the GOP.
Masterfully calculated asshole, 100%. Definitely saying whatever to win, but its fucking working. The GOP created this problem. They stirred up the crazy pulse of america, but they couldn't out crazy trump as they have to pretend theyre something else. Trump doesn't have to pretend jack shit. Which is why hes the Teflon man. He has nothing to loose, as he is setting the rules for his followers.
He better get the middle podium.
Pamplemousse
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Damn it. Not watching now
The response doesn't even make sense unless Putin is planning on moderating next year's mock UN debate.
Can you post what the Fox Statement was?
OuterLimits
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Jeb is probably thrilled he won't be a punching bag for Trump again.
Templar Wizard
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I didn't think it was possible for Donald Trump to get even more exposure! what an operator!
He is generating a media storm by not attending the debate. The FRONTRUNNER is not going to attend, but hold his own event.
Where he will have 100% talktime and will likely be dropping bombs on the others.
The people who don't watch his event will more than likely have to listen to questions about him at the Fox debate.
Cruz and Jeb and Rubio will have their best people creating anti-Trump messages that they will try to land, since there will be a lot more oxygen in the room.
But they may not have the viewers
He is generating a media storm by not attending the debate. The FRONTRUNNER is not going to attend, but hold his own event.
Where he will have 100% talktime and will likely be dropping bombs on the others.
The people who don't watch his event will more than likely have to listen to questions about him at the Fox debate.
Cruz and Jeb and Rubio will have their best people creating anti-Trump messages that they will try to land, since there will be a lot more oxygen in the room.
But they may not have the viewers
OuterLimits
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Exactly. Not sure how Fox can defend that. I did think it was funny, but it proved his Damn point.
Triplicates
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Makes perfect sense. He has the endorsement of Palin and Falwell, and things are clearly going his way in Iowa. Another crowded debate governed by a hostile new organization would be a pointless exercise. An individual event that speaks to the sensibilities of Iowa caucus-goers would better solidify his gains.
OuterLimits
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It could hurt him or help him. I thought it would definitely hurt him until I read the Fox press release. Kind of hard to argue you will hold a "fair and balanced debate" after you openly attack a candidate.
Mr. Trump. You are awesome. Can you explain to us how awesome you are?
Yep...
We learned from a secret back channel that the Ayatollah and Putin both intend to treat Donald Trump unfairly when they meet with him if he becomes president a nefarious source tells us that Trump has his own secret plan to replace the Cabinet with his Twitter followers to see if he should even go to those meetings, a Fox News spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday.
BreezyLimbo
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And it fuels Trumps 'anti-establishment' position. Gives him easy ammunition to use against Fox and to bolster himself.
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Endorsed by the sheriff no less.
I like that Trump called Glenn Beck "a total nutjob" though. I guess Beck attacked Trump.
BreezyLimbo
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Probably a mix of both. By saying he won't participate, he might be hoping Fox dumps Megyn Kelly in which case he'll participate. But it seems to be him flexing his muscles, so to speak, to show Fox and people that he has influence.
BreezyLimbo
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:/ man.
I know
My two favorite artists(Mercury and Bowie) are singing beautiful duets in Heaven now.Netherscourge
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6_H8brHbTs
Man I have to love his confidence, Trump is a fucking loon.
Man I have to love his confidence, Trump is a fucking loon.
Templar Wizard
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He is bending Fox over his knee, I'm sure he is going to mention how they sold expensive advertising because of potential high ratings... now.. possible lower ratings.
The next few days are going to be incredible.
Can you imagine living in Trump's world where everybody has guns on them at all times, even while at work having a Christmas party? Trump really is Biff Tannen.
Netherscourge
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Trump's mind: "I could shoot Megan Kelly and not lose any voters."
I originally would have gone for the former, but the press release and Trump's anger have me thinking now that it is the latter.
I see that woman holding up the Anti-Racism Sign.
Gabriel_Logan
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this is actually a brilliant idea.
biggersmaller
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I would never vote Trump, but I don't blame him. Not one bit. The questions Fox "moderators" asked before were just hit jobs aimed at Trump. Debates are meant to challenge candidates, but not be an all-on-one beatdown.
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