Posted on 09/16/2015 12:54:33 PM PDT by DanMiller
This is a sequel to To bring America back we need to break some stuff. The mainstream media -- particularly CNN this evening -- as well as most of the Republican candidates, are out to eliminate Trump as a viable candidate. How can he turn their own long knives against them?
It's reasonable to anticipate that Trump has a pretty good idea of what's likely to happen tonight and that he and his team have been making plans to win despite, or perhaps even because, of it. It is also reasonable to anticipate that the media and Republican establishment think they know how Trump will behave and are planning accordingly. Trump needs to fool them by demonstrating those aspects of his persona which resonate favorably with his current and possible future supporters, while minimizing those which could turn them against him.
Here are a few suggestions
Don't even appear to attack anyone on the basis of physical appearance, gender or race.
Do attack other candidates based on their recent policy statements by showing that what they said was fallacious and contrary to what should be, but have ceased to be, Republican principles. Strong opposition to illegal immigration is such a principle. Are Republican principles consistent with massive immigration by those who would change America into the corrupt social, economic and criminal cesspools from which they come?
I refer not only to Hispanics but also to the Islamist immigrants Obama is already bringing in by the thousands and of whom He plans to bring more. References to the Islamic invasion of Europe and to the rabidly pro-immigration policies of the European Union would be appropriate. Is the U.S. Congress coming increasingly to resemble the impotent European Parliament? Is the United States coming increasingly to resemble Europe?
References to the United Nations -- its anti-Israel, anti-freedom, pro-Islamic track record -- and Obama's use of the UN to usurp the function of the U.S. Senate under the Constitution in approving or rejecting the nuke deal treaty with Iran would also be useful. Pointing out the dangerous fallacies on which Obama's nuke arrangement with Iran is based, more vigorously -- and far more successfully -- than the RINOs have, is a must.
Some kudos from Trump to Ted Cruz would be appropriate.
Trump should emphasize that Islam promotes death, not life and not peace. The economically disastrous Church of Climatology, currently headed by the Cardinal Obama, is another spurious religion for Trump to attack.
Attack the Republican establishment as it has shown itself to be ever since attaining majorities in both houses of Congress. Here's a link to a good article at American Thinker titled The GOP Leadership’s Dubious Achievement: Donald Trump. Perhaps Trump should make some of the points suggested there and, with appropriately Trumpian sarcasm, graciously thank the RINOs for giving him a grand opportunity to run a successful campaign for President.
Dr. Benjamin Carson
Dr. Carson has been set up by the Republican establishment to displace Trump as a candidate and then to be thrown over in favor of Bush.
Now that Donald Trump has thrown a monkey wrench into the GOPe Splitter Strategy, we are able to look at their modified objectives. Keeping in mind the overall Road Map, and the commitment of all the interested parties therein, we can now see the goal:
…If you remove Donald Trump from the current equation – Ben Carson becomes Herman Cain 2012, Ted Cruz becomes Newt Gingrich and Jeb Bush slips right back into the role of Mitt Romney, exactly as planned..
The immediately linked article is an important and frightening one, which I encourage everyone here to read in its entirety.
I don't know whether Carson understands how he is being used or, if so, whether he is a willing pawn. I doubt that he understands how badly he is being used, perhaps because he refuses to think ill of those he considers his friends. Regardless, Trump should be courteous when dealing with Carson. Like him or not -- and I do but not necessarily for President -- Carson is a highly intelligent and kindly gentleman. He is also a rare example of tremendous success from the black ghetto where he lived as a child. He and his mother deserve great respect for that. Anything that Trump might say that is capable of being construed or even twisted otherwise will hurt Trump and help Carson -- until Carson has finished the job set for him by the Republican establishment and has become an also ran displaced by Bush.
Carly Fiorina
Carly Fiorina is no Ben Carson, but she is an intelligent and articulate woman with substantial business acumen. She may also be more a part of the Republican establishment than Carson. In any event, Trump should behave toward her as a gentleman should -- not like a loudmouthed misogynist -- and show her the respect her supporters believe she warrants. That does not mean that he should go easy on any of her recently stated policies which he deems mistaken or inconsistent with what should be Republican policies.
Conclusion
Trump has an opportunity tonight to accelerate or to reverse his rise in the polls of likely Republican voters. He also has a great opportunity to enhance his chances of success in the poll that matters, the one to be taken on election day in 2016. It's pretty much up to him.
“He should act Presidential.”
Romney bought that advice for his last debate. He took it to mean roll over.
“He could invite everyone to please tune to another news network to watch a press conference he would immediately convene once he is outside.”
Would laugh my arse off!
That is Trump.
On another topic- Fiorina is like that nagging soon-to-be ex-wife of your best buddy. Just too much to take. You keep saying “Move on buddy, just move on . . .”
He should be his usual, charming, honest self.
Quit worrying about Trump. He is over 21 and knows that 1 and 1 makes 2 and not 3 like many others in this sorry group. Most members of this sorry group got us into the current mess. Why would anyone in his or her right mind elect or re-elect any of them.
My entire basement bench is all HP (pre-Agilent); signal generators, spectrum analyzer, voltmeter, oscilloscope, power supplies, and more. HP used to stand for High Price :-)
The debate would effectively be finished, the majority of viewers would tune away and the remaining participants would be so flummoxed [so would the moderators] that it would be nearly impossible to continue on. Trump would have all the attention squarely on himself... the ‘impromptu’ press conference would draw all eyes to it."
THAT is brilliant! He's probably the one candidate that could pull it off. It would strengthen his position as a non-politico and a no-nonsense candidate.
He could simply say, "This is not a debate, it is Gotcha Games Part II. I'm don't play against a stacked deck. That's why I'm so successful. I will hold an immediate press conference and the media can ask me about my policies there. My best to the other candidates. Good night".
Exist stage left. Wow! What a huge statement that would make. But then, it could backfire, although I doubt it. The Nation would be waiting for his "impromtu" press conference.
He should tell Carly, if she can’t take the heat stay in the kitchen.
That could work either way. It could make Trump look more gracious, but if Fiorina accepts his apology without rancor, it gives major points to her. It's a toss up unless one of the biased moderators brings it up. Then, he should apologize and state what I said above about him walking off the stage regarding another poster's suggestion.
Trump: "This is not a debate, it is Gotcha Games Part II. I'm don't play against a stacked deck. That's why I'm so successful. I will hold an immediate press conference and the media can ask me about my policies there. My best to the other candidates. Good night".
Since I don't Twitter, someone should him Bobalu's and my quote suggestion to him ASAP. The guy would win the debate by default of his own making.
So did Lindey's boyfriend, McCain, when he said "we have nothing to fear from an Obama presidency". I knew all was lost then. So much for looking "presidential" and fair.
LOl.I still remember it like yesterday when RR said that.The look on mondulls face said he knew he had just lost.
I’d like to see Trump, Fiorina, Cruz & Carson go after the little fish in the pond and get them to drop out.
Graet rant!
That would be my advice. Ignore them and push making America great again.
Candidates change the subject all the time. If baited he should immediately switch to a subject he likes to talk about.
Why is Condi Rice and Sara Palin in that choir?
Yeah, like asking her if she can make a good sandwich! That should do it! LOL
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