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Bonhomme Richard

(9,548 posts)
9. I agree. I am not sure what his game is but....
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 09:57 AM
Aug 2015

I see no upside for him to actually be President.
He would have to distance himself from his businesses.
He would lose the intimidation (power) factor because he can't go around suing people.
He would actually have to govern which is much more difficult than one sentence sound bites.
He loathes losing.
He cannot take any criticism at all. Look at the twitter responses (and if you think he actually takes the time to twitter I have a bridge to sell you). He responds to criticism by name calling or lawsuits. Even he knows that wouldn't work in DC.
I think the only reason he is running as a republican is because he knows that their base eats up bullshit, bigotry and fear which is all he is selling. There are not any buyers for that kind of idiocy in the democratic party. He is a marketing guy and he is going after the low hanging fruit.
His end game? I don't have a clue yet. Maybe it is exactly what it looks like...narcissism.

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The evening of November 8th, 2016 TheCowsCameHome Aug 2015 #1
I voted fudge because someone gave me a pound of great fudge this week. merrily Aug 2015 #2
what is 6 times 9? n/t lapfog_1 Aug 2015 #3
As soon as folks start fredamae Aug 2015 #4
A decent interval after winning the Iowa primary. Nitram Aug 2015 #5
When he gets bored with it. CTyankee Aug 2015 #6
that's what his wendylaroux Aug 2015 #7
truimp gnfnzn19 Aug 2015 #8
I agree. I am not sure what his game is but.... Bonhomme Richard Aug 2015 #9
yes good analysis nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #10
What says he won't try doing those things anyways? Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2015 #18
I don't see it happening. Bonhomme Richard Aug 2015 #22
Great post. I don't get him giving up his business either underpants Aug 2015 #28
I have said from day one he's a tool to make the other GOP candidates look B Calm Aug 2015 #11
when he gets bored nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #12
When he figures he can exploit the most profit from the stunt Lee-Lee Aug 2015 #13
that does make a lot of sense! nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #14
You need to define your terms... brooklynite Aug 2015 #15
hm...that would still be in the race, just not as GOP nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #17
He's going to be the Republican candidate.why not just accept it? Kablooie Aug 2015 #16
if he is, I don't know whether to be delighted or horrified nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #19
Just wait until he's president. Then you can decide. Kablooie Aug 2015 #20
ugh nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #21
Newsman, why did you vote for Trump? Voter says, he gave my grandson a ride in his helicopter! B Calm Aug 2015 #23
Trump really knows how to go for the vote! Kablooie Aug 2015 #24
Shortly before the convention when Bush (or possibly Rubio or Walker) mathematically locks up the Attorney in Texas Aug 2015 #25
Trump will buy the presidency and then sell it to the Koch Brothers for a tidy profit! RKP5637 Aug 2015 #26
Trump has to decide sometime before early December if he wants to do third party run Gothmog Aug 2015 #27
It can seem easy to rule him out in the long run. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2015 #29
When the number of clowns in the car..... daleanime Aug 2015 #30
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