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74. I don't think that Trump is cognitively competent enough, to repeat

Sun Jun 16, 2024, 05:27 PM

Jun 2024

whatever any earpiece may tell him to say, in the middle of his first debate in four years....

If they do that, I think it is more likely to confuse him.

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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