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Donald Trump confronted with past support for Iraq war
The Guardian ^ | February 18, 2016 | Sabrina Siddiqui in Columbia, South Carolina and Ben Jacobs in Charleston

Posted on 02/19/2016 12:16:11 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

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To: patriot08
.. Donald should never have brought up the Iraq war or blamed Bush. That was a mistake ..

Agreed. Dunno why he does that, the audience doesn't like it and neither do the folks watching at home. BUT - given the endless barrage in this campaign the offense given won't last long. In just a few days the subject matter will be largely forgotten but the notion that Trump's a fighter will remain.

And we do need a fighter.

41 posted on 02/19/2016 1:13:00 AM PST by Byron_the_Aussie (Michelle Obama, The Early Years: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBYGxBlFOSU)
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To: Byron_the_Aussie
I've got work to do, Art. Can you keep this bunch occupied for an hour? Waving something shiny around works.

More anecdotal evidence of paid Trump operatives at FR.

42 posted on 02/19/2016 1:13:34 AM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
He is posting right out of the book!!! LOL!!!

Name calling

Method Call them names

Laugh at what targeted others say. Criticize their lack of Values. Denounce their ideals. Turn around their words and actions, taking them out of context and amplifying them to drown out any denial (making denial seem like admission of guilt). Use other double-binds such that whatever they say or do only mires them more deeply.

Find a name that trivializes them and use it at every opportunity, with a smirk on your face and the laughter of your supporters. Show up opponents

Make your opponents appear stupid, immoral or otherwise undesirable. Besmirch their untarnished reputation, holding it down in the mud, rubbing it in with the knowledge that much of the mud will stick. Be careful about the person retaliating. As necessary, ensure they are isolated and disempowered first. Make an example of someone

Take a random person and denigrate them. Show that you can and will do this any opponents.

You can do it to an apparently strong person, to demonstrate that you are not afraid and will take on and defeat even the powerful. You can do it to a weak person, to show that nobody is safe from your ire. You can do it to an ordinary, guy-next-door person, to show that 'people like you' are not safe either.

43 posted on 02/19/2016 1:14:26 AM PST by pilgrim
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To: Byron_the_Aussie

“FR is a safe space from prejudice trolls. Your hate speech is triggering distress and on behalf of the forum I ask you to cease and desist.

Final warning.”

Well, I see we have another Donald Trump wanna be!


44 posted on 02/19/2016 1:14:31 AM PST by longhorn too
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To: Byron_the_Aussie

A tough fighter is the only thing to save America.
Cruz aint it.


45 posted on 02/19/2016 1:14:54 AM PST by patriot08 (5th generation Texan ...(girl type))
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To: gunsequalfreedom

“Trumps positions on present day issues is what attracts me to him. Is there a candidate for president that did not support the Iraq war? Rand Paul is out so he does not count.”

So what he says today about present day issues is what attracts you! And you pay no attention on how is felt on issues say 5 years ago!


46 posted on 02/19/2016 1:17:11 AM PST by longhorn too
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To: SmokingJoe

I guess you’re smarter than Trump. Running in 2020 Joe?


47 posted on 02/19/2016 1:18:02 AM PST by toddausauras (Trump/Cruz 2016)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Failed to mention.

Can’t debate issues; must assassinate character

or try to divert from the information in the article.


48 posted on 02/19/2016 1:18:43 AM PST by pilgrim
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To: elhombrelibre

“Since they believe in the leader principle (the idea that the leader is always right)”

I do not believe a leader is always right. This is a straw man argument that does not describe me nor, I suspect most Trump supporters.


49 posted on 02/19/2016 1:18:46 AM PST by Fai Mao (Just a tropical gardiner chatting with friends)
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To: Byron_the_Aussie

“Mock me if you wish, you big cwuel lib. But once I’ve learnt the code of conduct on these ‘forums’ you can expect a moderately stern rejoinder! “

Uh-oh, we can expect a moderately stern rejoinder! You have absolutely have to be either joking are had one to many Fosters”


50 posted on 02/19/2016 1:20:15 AM PST by longhorn too
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To: longhorn too

When will he threaten to sue????


51 posted on 02/19/2016 1:21:36 AM PST by pilgrim
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To: Artcore

“Glad you went to all the trouble, but I’m still voting for Trump. :-D”

Your call, your privledge!


52 posted on 02/19/2016 1:21:51 AM PST by longhorn too
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To: Byron_the_Aussie

Nice sign.

~~Go Trump Go~~ ~~Go Trump Go~~ ~~Go Trump Go~~


53 posted on 02/19/2016 1:22:07 AM PST by Gator113 (~~Go Trump Go~~ Just livin' life my way. Don't worry, everything is gonna be alright.)
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To: DoughtyOne

Obama won, so he was better right..

That is the logical out come of your comment.


54 posted on 02/19/2016 1:22:08 AM PST by Bidimus1
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To: Byron_the_Aussie

“I’ve got work to do, Art. Can you keep this bunch occupied for an hour? Waving something shiny around works.”

What run out of Fosters?


55 posted on 02/19/2016 1:24:04 AM PST by longhorn too
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To: gunsequalfreedom

His position on the war is of less import NOW than the fact that to use his word he LIED about it.


56 posted on 02/19/2016 1:24:53 AM PST by Bidimus1
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To: Fai Mao

So when Trump contradicts himself, when he says he never said the opposite, and when the evidence that he did say the opposite is presented, do you still believe him?


57 posted on 02/19/2016 1:25:59 AM PST by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution. Go Cruz.)
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To: Byron_the_Aussie

Just because you are willing to fight and pick a fight with every one does not make you a good fighter. Nor more importantly a fighter for good.

djt is or would be a good conservatve democrat, not meaning insult but given his positions till 2015 that is what he is.

Run as one and I would respect him, not vote for him but I would at least respect that he was running as what he was.


58 posted on 02/19/2016 1:29:24 AM PST by Bidimus1
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To: toddausauras

Let me have 220 Million to start life with and yes I might just run for president in the future.


59 posted on 02/19/2016 1:30:56 AM PST by Bidimus1
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To: Gator113

Sorry that is Spurs ;)


60 posted on 02/19/2016 1:32:59 AM PST by Bidimus1
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