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Bachmann to Trump: You’re fired
Hotair ^ | 12/09/2011 | Ed Morrissey

Posted on 12/09/2011 7:32:01 AM PST by SeekAndFind

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To: ScottinVA

It’s not even so much the debate as it is to the damned fealty to Trump! What part of that isn’t being understood here???

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The Trump defenders, at least on this thread, appear to love him for one reason. The BC issue.

Some of us apparently remember Trump stating categorically about his investigators in Hawaii, and “you won’t believe what they found.” Apparently what they found was crickets that don’t even chirp, cuz we’ve heard spit since then.


61 posted on 12/09/2011 9:22:10 AM PST by dmz
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To: dmz
The Trump defenders, at least on this thread, appear to love him for one reason. The BC issue.

I wouldn't vote for him, but I see no problem with him asking the questions during a News Max debate. He's smart enough to understand world events.
Just because he's wealthy doesn't make him "unworthy." That's just an Obomas Alinski tactic. I don't hold his wealth against him.

62 posted on 12/09/2011 9:31:47 AM PST by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: wardaddy

Charisma. You are right. The frustrating thing about Bachmann is that as a legislator and Tea Party speaker she -did- have it! It evaporated as soon as she ran for POTUS. I hope she can find it again.

Listen to her here:
http://conservativedailynews.com/2011/10/michele-bachmann-999-is-the-devil/

Why did she just not STOP at 38 seconds? The gratuitous add at the end made her finish up as inane and absurd, when her previous points were valid and her demeanor serious and compelling. A friend of mine is of the opinion that she is being sabotaged from within, but she is an attorney and -knows- she is responsible for her words.

I just don’t get it. I hope the old Michele comes back someday.


63 posted on 12/09/2011 9:40:47 AM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: concerned about politics

Just because he’s wealthy doesn’t make him “unworthy.” That’s just an Obomas Alinski tactic. I don’t hold his wealth against him.

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I mentioned nothing about his wealth, perhaps your response was intended for another?

I’m sorry, and I mean no disrespect, but I think Trump is a joke. All the gravitas and sincerity of another reality star ... Snookie.


64 posted on 12/09/2011 9:41:18 AM PST by dmz
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To: SeekAndFind

When Bachmann had her surge, most who would have been her supporters were quietly waiting for Sarah Palin. Now that Palin and Cain appear to be out, Bachmann ought to be the one re-capturing the social conservative vote, not Newt.

So, she could be a surprise the night of the Iowa caucuses. I can’t imagine evangelicals getting fired up for Newt or Mitt.


65 posted on 12/09/2011 9:45:31 AM PST by OrangeHoof (Obama: The Dr. Kevorkian of the American economy.)
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To: lexington minuteman 1775

I agree. Newsmax is a legitimate conservative news outlet.


66 posted on 12/09/2011 9:56:47 AM PST by nikos1121
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

Trump will enter the race now as an independent to siphon off votes solely for the purpose of seeing Republicans lose.


67 posted on 12/09/2011 10:12:52 AM PST by Wiggins
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To: SeekAndFind

Now she doesn’t have to worry about Trump introducing her to the tune of “Lioness Bits.”


68 posted on 12/09/2011 10:21:56 AM PST by Lady Lucky ( Merry Christmas to all)
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To: altura
I don’t agree. This debate is looking gimmicky and more and more like reality tv. Santorum is in because, well, because he’s out and has nothing to lose. Gingrich is in because he’s Gingrich and no chance to talk can be ignored. I think the decliners did the right thing and it will end up making Trump look foolish, which he dearly deserves. The other moderators someone spoke of are, yes, many of them worse than trump, but they were affiliated with some group or network ... they didn’t summon everyone to appear.

It IS Reality TV and that's how it was described from the beginning. Trump would interview the candidates, ultimately decide who he's would give his endorsement to, and if he didn't think that any of theme deserved his endorsement, he would run 3rd Party himself. This isn't some hypothetical; it's Trump's own words.

So a potential leader of the Free World is suppose to prostrate himself before the Donald and submit to the Donald's will? If they do, they aren't worthy of consideration for the office -- a US President bows before no one except God and submits to no one except the will of the American people.

In an article I read a few days ago, it said Newt Gingrich and Rick "I will show up in a Chicken Suit to Get Free Airtime" Santorum -- were going to be there. So the Donald has already succeeded in setting at least one Republican candidate up for humiliation.

Earlier this year, Trump stiffed the Iowa Republican Party for their biggest fundraiser of the year by being a last minute pullout when he dropped out of the presidential race --they had to cancel the event -- their biggest fundraiser of the year. So what is the Donald doing as a moderator for an Iowa Republican debate?

The Donald has also been a generous Democratic donor, giving $50K to Rahm Emanuel's Mayoral Campaign.

69 posted on 12/09/2011 10:25:54 AM PST by Bokababe (Save Christian Kosovo! http://www.savekosovo.org)
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To: altura

Democratic leaning, Potential 3rd Party run, humiliating the Republican candidates, humiliating the Iowa Republican Party — Donald Trump is there to blow things up for the Republican Party, not just to “moderate a debate”. I agree this is going to be a disaster.


70 posted on 12/09/2011 10:29:52 AM PST by Bokababe (Save Christian Kosovo! http://www.savekosovo.org)
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To: SeekAndFind

I wish they’d all boycott the rest of the debates; they’re nothing but fodder for Dems at this point.


71 posted on 12/09/2011 10:34:20 AM PST by CincyRichieRich (Keep your head up and keep moving forward!)
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To: FreeReign

How crazy am I? I’m still supporting Sarah Palin. And still worried that Hillary is going to be the nominee and all this craziness is for nothing.


72 posted on 12/09/2011 10:42:40 AM PST by carmody
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To: dmz
The Trump defenders, at least on this thread, appear to love him for one reason. The BC issue.

I like Trump, and not because of the BC issue, although I did like the fact that someone had enough guts to publicly stand up to Obama, something none of our "candidates" would do.

I think Trump is a patriot who loves his Country and is sickened by what politicians, from both parties, have done to it.

I like Trump because he is successful even though he has been knocked down a number of times.

I like Trump because he recognizes how our Country is being totally screwed over by foreign countries with the help of our "leaders".

I like Trump because he is honest, he says what he thinks, unlike most of those running for the presidency.

I like Trump because he does not suffer fools gladly and this is especially true with the media.

I like Trump because he has the guts to call out punks like Karl Rove, unlike our presidential candidates.

Trump does not share all of my political views, but neither does any of the Republicans running for the presidency.

I think those candidates attending the debate will get a huge boost. Bachmanns decision virtually buries her candidacy.

So be it.

73 posted on 12/09/2011 10:44:22 AM PST by Prokopton (.)
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To: OrangeHoof

“I can’t imagine evangelicals getting fired up for Newt or Mitt.”

I’m not an IA evangelical, so can’t really speak to their motivations. I would assume, however that they wouldn’t so much get “fired up” over either Newt or Mitt, but over the prospect of defeating Obama. If either of them can do that, or are perceived as able to do that, he will get their votes. I doubt anyone truly believes MB could beat Obama. She’s neither SP or HC. And, frankly, has done more damage than help to herself in this campaign, at least from my perspective.


74 posted on 12/09/2011 11:00:44 AM PST by EDINVA
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To: Prokopton

You can like trump for any or all reasons. I only mentioned this thread cuz that’s what the frame of reference was.

I do think that you are projecting values on him that I don’t think exist.


75 posted on 12/09/2011 11:34:37 AM PST by dmz
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To: pgkdan
You'd really have to be an idiot to agree to participate in a debate that will be moderated by a potential third party opponent!

Yes - it would truly show their weakness and that would be idiotic to do that. Anyone who wants to lead America should be able and want to debate ANYONE ANYTIME - that's leadership. Cowards aren't leaders.
76 posted on 12/09/2011 12:04:49 PM PST by presently no screen name (If it's not in God's Word, don't pass it off as truth! That's satan's job.)
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To: sickoflibs
Bachmann not getting herself involved with this Jerry Springer like character (Trump) is a HUGE plus in my view.

And she wants to convince us she can debate Barry and win? HUGE PLUS? LOL!
77 posted on 12/09/2011 12:09:34 PM PST by presently no screen name (If it's not in God's Word, don't pass it off as truth! That's satan's job.)
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To: sickoflibs

I’ll reserve comments until after the debate. It could go either way with those that attend and for those that do not attend. I’m not being evasive. What happens if it turns out Trump keeps a very low profile and just asks some pertinent questions and gives each debater full time to go into details with their answers. In short those that watch it find nothing offensive.


78 posted on 12/09/2011 12:20:50 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned.)
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To: Marine_Uncle
RE :"What happens if it turns out Trump keeps a very low profile ...?"

You might want to think about this hypothetical a bit more.

79 posted on 12/09/2011 12:28:32 PM PST by sickoflibs (Cain :"Plan B is to quit, but not call it quitting. Instead call it fighting")
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RE :"Bachmann not getting herself involved with this Jerry Springer like character (Trump) is a HUGE plus in my view.......
And she wants to convince us she can debate Barry and win? HUGE PLUS? LOL!

Maybe Rachael Maddow will welcome Newt on her show after the Newt-Trump love-in.

80 posted on 12/09/2011 12:30:06 PM PST by sickoflibs (Cain :"Plan B is to quit, but not call it quitting. Instead call it fighting")
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