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Imperialism Inc.

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13. Yes. These aren't "blunders" or "meltdowns" they are his marketing strategy.

Reply to Chemisse (Reply #9)

Fri Aug 12, 2016, 09:51 AM

Aug 2016

1) Say something outrageous
2) Send Trump and surrogates on every show out there to put out the real talking point while refusing to back down
3) Soften the outrageous comment a bit generating more interviews and more chances to get the talking point out
4) Possibly issue full retraction to get one last news cycle to spread his message.

Free media 101. Luckily I don't think it will work this time like it did in the primaries.

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t-rump would not know what sarcasm is.... chillfactor Aug 2016 #2

he's fanning the flames... HipChick Aug 2016 #3

His predictable pattern... FarPoint Aug 2016 #5

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Yes Liberal_in_LA Aug 2016 #10

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He has severe psychological issues. madaboutharry Aug 2016 #8

He wanted to change the subject, so said something outrageous. Chemisse Aug 2016 #9

Yes. These aren't "blunders" or "meltdowns" they are his marketing strategy. Imperialism Inc. Aug 2016 #13

I get sarcasm, I just don't want sarcasm that's why I'm voting for Hillary Johonny Aug 2016 #11

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Yeah, I think we all get "sarcasm"... bluesbassman Aug 2016 #14