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CajunBlazer

(5,648 posts)
Wed Jul 22, 2015, 08:36 AM Jul 2015

Is everyone enjoying Donald Trump as much as I am? [View all]

The morning news on my favorite cable network has become real entertainment. I don't ever remember enjoying the antics of someone with an ego the size of Manhattan. It's amazing to watch the other 15 Republicans candidates squirm as he dominates the airways, stealing supporters from just about everyone and causing "establishment" candidates to fret about the damage Trump is doing to their party. The very thought of Trump as a possible third party candidate causes their blood to freeze. My only concern is that Trump will say something that will turn off his most ardent supporters.

However, the Donald, who is not only leading in the polls, but almost doubling Jeb Bush in support, is simply exposing the ugly underbelly of the GOP - its radical far right base. The tea party zealots, religious fundamentalists, and racists are sick and tired of "moderate" Republicans who pander to them with slick rhetoric in the primaries than pivot to the center in order to broaden their appeal for the general election.

The Republican Party’s problem is not Donald Trump, it is the people who make up the beating heart of that party.

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Yes I am. tazkcmo Jul 2015 #1
This is going to be the bestest GOP fight ever gwheezie Jul 2015 #2
No ann--- Jul 2015 #3
Im actually having nightmares flobee1 Jul 2015 #11
I know what you mean. redwitch Jul 2015 #14
I'm with you. MoonchildCA Jul 2015 #28
I agree completely MissDeeds Jul 2015 #31
Don't sound so shocked CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #34
I'm not sure what the ann--- Jul 2015 #39
"The right wing radicals ... have always been there". So true. The modern GOP is merely pampango Jul 2015 #50
yup Skittles Jul 2015 #63
A guilty pleasure. leveymg Jul 2015 #4
No question about it. Chiyo-chichi Jul 2015 #5
Oh yes. My new favorite pastime Capt. Obvious Jul 2015 #6
Donald is the best thing.... Joe Nation Jul 2015 #7
Where have I heard that sentiment in the past? FrodosPet Jul 2015 #66
Yes, I most certainly am! ellie Jul 2015 #8
He's a pisser all right. brush Jul 2015 #9
I can't wait for the debates. truebluegreen Jul 2015 #10
I see them both as Hayduke Bomgarte Jul 2015 #13
The media is the master. It is the propaganda organ of Wall Street and the big capitalists PatrickforO Jul 2015 #30
The performance art is unmatched... Whiskeytide Jul 2015 #12
I may actually watch a Faux Nooze produced program in order to see the debate spectacle corkhead Jul 2015 #15
if only Obama could run a third term. . . Yes, I'm enjoying their clown show. B Calm Jul 2015 #16
I will enjoy it much much more if he 3rd Party's it. . . .n/t annabanana Jul 2015 #17
I get a real kick out of Donald fadedrose Jul 2015 #18
Both highly amused and scared as hell. Lancero Jul 2015 #19
Oh yeah. FUCKED. Absolutely no doubt there. PatrickforO Jul 2015 #29
Yes, I'm enjoying the hell out of it ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2015 #20
He's basically a pro-wrestling heel. A lame immitation of Ric Flair. Trump used to be involved with Erose999 Jul 2015 #21
"The Stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' son of a Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2015 #24
Learn to love it because its the best thing going today! Woooooo! Erose999 Jul 2015 #45
Am I a terrible role model by playing my phone's Ric Flair Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2015 #46
Tony Schiavone does the post-game show after UGA football games now. I'm gonna make a customized Erose999 Jul 2015 #48
I am enjoying watching Trump drive everyone mad Gothmog Jul 2015 #22
All Drumpf is doing ann--- Jul 2015 #44
I'm not. Because this is one more sign that Idiocracy is actually a documentary. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2015 #23
No, you don't understand CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #49
Sure, but at the cost of taking the already moronic political discourse we have in this Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2015 #53
Have you ever heard of a guy named Reagan? FrodosPet Jul 2015 #67
Everyone should encourage Trumpy to not let the GOP push him around! FSogol Jul 2015 #25
oh my yes 0rganism Jul 2015 #26
I'm TOTALLY enjoying the Donald! PatrickforO Jul 2015 #27
he is actually really funny wilt the stilt Jul 2015 #32
I wouldn't put Bernie in the same category as Trump CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #33
I never said Bernie and Trump are equals wilt the stilt Jul 2015 #35
I'm sure they both put on their pants one leg at a time as well, but CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #36
It certainly is and ann--- Jul 2015 #43
Is this a school yard brawl or a ann--- Jul 2015 #42
I would have loved to have seen the look on Lindsey Graham's face when Trump called him aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2015 #37
I think Lindsey might have said wilt the stilt Jul 2015 #38
Summer Entertainment 2015 kentuck Jul 2015 #40
Ah, someone else who remembers the term 'silly season' ? Maeve Jul 2015 #72
All puffed up and full of himself... Blue Owl Jul 2015 #41
I'm actually hoping a sink-hole opens up under his feet Mike Daniels Jul 2015 #47
Yes, cann't wait to see what happens next: He is still rising in the polls: Who would quess that! lewebley3 Jul 2015 #51
Let's say some of us use the energy to support the Iran nuclear deal????? blm Jul 2015 #52
No zipplewrath Jul 2015 #54
No. onyourleft Jul 2015 #55
I'm actually really enjoying T-Rump! I never thought it could be brewens Jul 2015 #56
No, he makes me sick oberliner Jul 2015 #57
not really..... CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #60
Yes, definitely oberliner Jul 2015 #65
While I enjoy him making the GOP look like fools, the media is failing to cover the real news Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2015 #58
Yep, and they are giving very little coverage to.... CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #59
I was... XRubicon Jul 2015 #61
Be careful what you wish for..... CajunBlazer Jul 2015 #62
Yes! He is ... Adrahil Jul 2015 #64
It's funny to watch a slate of inept lackeys utterly fail to cope... Orsino Jul 2015 #68
Unscripted is key greymattermom Jul 2015 #70
He's terrific . . . absolutely"UGE" and amazing. Vinca Jul 2015 #69
He's a magnificent human wrecking ball GOLGO 13 Jul 2015 #71
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