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DetlefK

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2. WRONG. In the GOP, his sensitive behaviour is perceived as strength and courage.

Reply to phantom power (Original post)

Thu Jan 28, 2016, 11:55 AM

Jan 2016

How do we find out which GOP-candidate has the most courage in dealing with terrorists?
Clearly the one who panicks and freaks out the most.

Trump delivers drama. Drama is strength. Delivering a freak-out in polite society is strength.

And that's why GOP-voters see his refusal to face criticism as strength.

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If the other GOP candidates are smart, they'll call Trump out as a coward [View all] phantom power Jan 2016 OP

I'm not convinced it will work Renew Deal Jan 2016 #1

I'm really not convinced anybody will try. phantom power Jan 2016 #3

They have less than a week leftynyc Jan 2016 #10

WRONG. In the GOP, his sensitive behaviour is perceived as strength and courage. DetlefK Jan 2016 #2

Trump will get more mention at this debate and wont even be there. It's a win win for him NightWatcher Jan 2016 #4

If they focus on him too much, and fail to convey proper contempt, then yes he'll win. phantom power Jan 2016 #5

Won't work. Agschmid Jan 2016 #6

Pretty sure none of that bunch has a clue... Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #7

Megyn Kelly is vile CommonSenseDemocrat Jan 2016 #8

That attack would fail. No believes he is afraid of Megyn Kelly or FAUX. BillZBubb Jan 2016 #9