IMHO Hillary should say nothing about that speech. Just let the surrogates do it.

[nolabear]

It was really typical Trump dressed up in a measured tone. Accusations out of a book, lots of "she probably did this, she'll probably do that" and a ton of general, unfulfillable promises.

If this is what he's got, no problem.

I do think the debates will be wild though. If she pokes at him just right he may go berserk.

[BootinUp]

1. They should ridicule it when asked.

[glennward]

2. I believe that is her plan. nt

[rjsquirrel]

3. IMHO Bernie could usefully respond

Trump just appealed to his disaffected remaining supporters. Bernie needs to slap that shit right down publicly.

[nolabear]

9. Absolutely right. This is a real opportunity for him.

I hope he steps up for us.

[Fla Dem]

12. Yes, time to step up to the plate. I think he will.

[LenaBaby61]

4. I try to limit my hate speech spewing from Don The Con whenever possible....

But I had to listen to his little 'speech' today and it was HORRIBLE as per.

Nothing new, just spewing lies, and looking at hims struggling with the teleprompter was hilarious

But, I won't be listening to another one of his 'crazy & rambling' speeches again though. I don't need to kill off anymore brain cells listening to Don The Con Trump.

Life is too short

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[wiggs]

5. I offer this response. Also posted elsewhere. Let others refute each line item, but

the bigger picture deserves a response:

' For 40 years, the GOP and corporate media have been selling the American people lies, deception, fact-free memes, and misinformation. They have used low tactics, polarization, hate, fear, and citizens united to dupe all of us, most especially their own base. Of course, through GOP natural selection processes they have ended up with a representative who has evolved perfectly to continue those strategies and repellant tactics: a selfish, incompetent, mindless, dysfunctional shark hopped up on the PCP and steroids of public attention, who will indiscriminately eat whatever it wants regardless of truth, fairness, or morality. I call on fairminded journalists and pundits to not only help the American people effectively discuss and process this dangerous candidate but also to shed light on the sad state of our public discourse that helped bring us to this point. It's an issue issue than one used-car salesman. For my part, I will continue to focus on issues, policy, history, facts, fairness, reality, and problem solving as essential aspects of governing and trust that, moving forward, we can talk about the future with at least two political parties and the fourth estate acting responsibly, productively, and in the best interests of the American people.'

Get off Trump alone...at best he's a decoy, at worst he's merely the result of a broken political, economic, and social system that will produce more of him unless addressed. I guess that should be part of the statement too.

[nolabear]

10. Well put. I like the call-out to journalists.

They seem ready to confront the carnival barker for what he is these days, and reminding them that they're journalists is a fine idea.

[wiggs]

6. the lies will be endless and continuous. Have to talk about how we ended up with

a joke of a nominee and how it would be better to have two responsible, productive political parties instead of just one.

Respond with ridicule of the party.

[AgingAmerican]

7. I agree completely

She needs to stop reacting to his crazy nonsense and start talking about policy, IMHO.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

8. i think she has been doing that. letting her surrogates take on the fake scandals.

[nolabear]

11. I think so too. She's handling it well. I hope that continues.

[Sheepshank]

13. At her next speech, she should mention it, laugh hysterically and then move on. n/t

[Orsino]

14. A certain amount of contempt (such as silence) is warranted.

Trump is currently floundering, and denying him opportunities to engage with a real candidate sounds like a good plan.

[wiggs]

15. I like it. Deserves contempt and ridicule. nt