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Ocelot II

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71. It never was determined what that was, but a difference between W and Trump

Sun Jun 16, 2024, 03:37 PM

Jun 2024

is that W, though not the sharpest knife in the drawer, was less stupid, less crazy, and more self-aware. He knew Kerry was far more knowledgeable about most everything, and since he wasn't a delusional narcissist like Trump who thought he was smarter than anybody else, that he'd need help with debate questions. And he would have accepted it, since he wasn't above dirty tricks. The allegation that he was wired has been mostly debunked, or at least never proven, and IIRC he didn't seem much improved anyhow. But unlike W, Trump would never acknowledge that he needed debate answers or talking points fed to him through an earpiece, and would shoot down the idea if anybody brought it up.

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My bet is that Trump will have a "hidden" earpiece in the debate... [View all] kentuck Jun 2024 OP

My bet, he's a no-show. Meadowoak Jun 2024 #1

You may be right. kentuck Jun 2024 #21

Agree republianmushroom Jun 2024 #25

I've been saying this from the start birdographer Jun 2024 #43

He's a no show IF he doesn't have this earpiece plan ready to go LiberalLovinLug Jun 2024 #65

Or it won't be loud enough for him, and he will rant and rave at the technician and threaten not to pay him Walleye Jun 2024 #89

Thoroughly frisk him on stage at the podium. Arne Jun 2024 #2

My thought as well. Has anyone given thought to when Trump derails? bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #6

He had a shaky podium that almost toppled him in Minnesota. Arne Jun 2024 #13

Not exactly the type of derail I had in mind, but I'll take it! /nt bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #18

Check him for weapons too. Marcuse Jun 2024 #60

At our court house they took away my pocket knife. Arne Jun 2024 #62

I feel sorry for the guy who has to frisk his diaper Tribetime Jun 2024 #77

Brings back memories of Bush debating Kerry PatSeg Jun 2024 #3

and medical professionals said MadameButterfly Jun 2024 #23

It isn't fresh on my mind now, PatSeg Jun 2024 #31

"Let me finish!" Kid Berwyn Jun 2024 #58

Yes, apparently there were a couple of moments like that PatSeg Jun 2024 #87

Also, he shouted, "Let me finish!" to no observable person. John1956PA Jun 2024 #73

Oh, I hadn't thought about his hair PatSeg Jun 2024 #88

I'm putting my two dollar bet on the convict showing his contempt for debates... Hugin Jun 2024 #4

I expect the same meandering Trump but with themes, and a grand jugular move. bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #5

No, he won't for the reasons I outlined in the LAST thread that suggested this. brooklynite Jun 2024 #7

Thank you. I completely missed that entire thread! niyad Jun 2024 #28

Yes, he will. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #29

Well argued Bucky Jun 2024 #80

I try to avoid arguments. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #81

you're right.. agingdem Jun 2024 #30

A very large brrrain... rubbersole Jun 2024 #44

Nailed it Random Boomer Jun 2024 #64

Hack the frequency and feed him even more insane shit. NBachers Jun 2024 #8

You Win. Arne Jun 2024 #14

Keep repeating to him over and over "flap your arms and cluck like a chicken." Uncle Joe Jun 2024 #59

My thought exactly elias7 Jun 2024 #90

Debate team will jam any frequency. no_hypocrisy Jun 2024 #9

I bet they are not stupid but does anyone have information beyond speculation? . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2024 #19

Of course not. We don't live in a world where people need facts before drawing conclusions Bucky Jun 2024 #82

I doubt it, for the simple reason that even his handlers know Ocelot II Jun 2024 #10

And...Biden will still be able to provoke him... The Unmitigated Gall Jun 2024 #53

Nah, he wouldn't listen to it. Even if he did, what he really needs is a hidden mouthpiece. KPN Jun 2024 #11

He'll hide the device in his diaper...we'll find out when... MiHale Jun 2024 #12

George Bush did that Tickle Jun 2024 #15

There was that questionable box-like bulge on his back that no wrinkle in a niyad Jun 2024 #33

They would not feed him full sentences... kentuck Jun 2024 #16

An earpiece in the hairpiece? WheelWalker Jun 2024 #17

I like that the debate will have a mute button. QED Jun 2024 #20

Joe still might need to tell him to shut up nikatnyte Jun 2024 #56

Dubya had the square doohickey under the MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #22

It never was determined what that was, but a difference between W and Trump Ocelot II Jun 2024 #71

Trump will bullshit his way through the entire debate. sop Jun 2024 #24

Joe could have the secret service run a frequency scan and broadcast LuvLoogie Jun 2024 #26

I hope they actually do take that precaution. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #32

Keep saying "you're a fucking idiot" over and over - he'll think Pooty is talking to him. Talitha Jun 2024 #41

Surreptitiously repeating what you hear is probably much more difficult than reading out loud. Towlie Jun 2024 #27

They'll rehearse it. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #34

It would go like this: ZonkerHarris Jun 2024 #35

I can see that happening and Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2024 #50

I was thinking this, too birdographer Jun 2024 #45

It won't help much since his advisors are also imbeciles ThoughtCriminal Jun 2024 #36

Joe Biden should DEMAND that bluestarone Jun 2024 #37

Under oath? It's not a court of law. Who would enforce such a thing? onenote Jun 2024 #66

Maybe just to highlight TFG LIES all the time? bluestarone Jun 2024 #69

It wouldn't matter. He doesn't listen to goddamn thing. Bristlecone Jun 2024 #38

He should be in a cage. twodogsbarking Jun 2024 #39

Trump is looking for excuses to bail. I think he may suddenly call in sick with a horrible, temporary illness. keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #40

Is it too late to request Judge Merchan as another Moderator? Talitha Jun 2024 #42

Even with an earpiece Bettie Jun 2024 #46

I use bone conduction headphones when I swim: Just 2 little speakers that hook onto my goggles strap. AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2024 #47

Doesn't need one. He hears voices all the time. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2024 #48

Why would the "MIT connected" man with a "very good brain" need help answering questions? LudwigPastorius Jun 2024 #49

TSF's standard answer to every question...."Can I phone a friend"? KS Toronado Jun 2024 #51

I doubt Trump would function a whole lot better with an earpiece. He'd have to pay attention and he'd have Martin68 Jun 2024 #52

Thats exactly what they accused both Hillary & Biden of having. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #54

Since the debate is at 9pm, if he is 'sun downing' it will be on full display Siwsan Jun 2024 #55

Hack his frequency... lame54 Jun 2024 #57

When was the last time TSF took questions from the press? Sneederbunk Jun 2024 #61

You may be right... Mike Nelson Jun 2024 #63

It wouldn't matter. Patton French Jun 2024 #67

His handlers could be reciting the Declaration of Independence into his ear Xavier Breath Jun 2024 #68

Could we plant someone in the audience with a jammer? CanonRay Jun 2024 #70

One word: Suppository. A BIG suppository. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2024 #72

I don't think that Trump is cognitively competent enough, to repeat DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #74

What Good Will That Do? ProfessorGAC Jun 2024 #75

This kind of speculation is silly and I wish it would just stop. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #76

hidden earpieces Cathy Bayer Jun 2024 #78

Maybe a robotic clone of Trump that can actually speak and looks 20 years younger? WarGamer Jun 2024 #79

How would that be helpful? He does not listen to others. Lettuce Be Jun 2024 #83

They will both have earpieces. That's how audio is done on live TV. n/t librechik Jun 2024 #84

The signal could be jammed or at least detected. Turbineguy Jun 2024 #85

Let him. There's no way he can pull that off. He'll look like he's listening really hard for several seconds after brewens Jun 2024 #86