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FarPoint

(14,765 posts)
2. By Trump confronting, engaging Democratic Candidates...
Tue Dec 29, 2015, 08:50 AM
Dec 2015

He raised himself above the other GOP candidates.... Trump anoints himself this way....he's using our Democratic Candidates to self promote....Difficult, but I suggest we not take the bait.

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This is probably Bernie's best chance at actually getting some media coverage... Human101948 Dec 2015 #1
Thankfully, Bernie won't stoop to Trump's level. Chemisse Dec 2015 #18
Pointing Out Trump and Republicans Psycho Economics Is A Good Strategy Yallow Dec 2015 #37
No, he shouldn't lower himself to the pettiness of Trump. He should do exactly what he is doing - trillion Dec 2015 #38
This needs to be done by anyone involved in American politics. daleanime Dec 2015 #42
I'm hoping Pataki decides to throw caution to the winds and unloads KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #64
By Trump confronting, engaging Democratic Candidates... FarPoint Dec 2015 #2
I think it's pretty normal for this time in the election cycle. It helps Bernie more than trump mucifer Dec 2015 #3
I think Trump gains much more out of the scheme.... FarPoint Dec 2015 #4
He has the media 24/7. He usually doesn't mention Bernie. Any mention of Bernie is helpful. mucifer Dec 2015 #5
Okay.... FarPoint Dec 2015 #6
And he usually only mentions ones who he thinks threaten him 7962 Dec 2015 #11
^^^ yes ^^^ Hiraeth Dec 2015 #31
yes! this is great news! restorefreedom Dec 2015 #69
It's very entertaining Paulie Dec 2015 #7
Until some asshat like trump is elected wordpix Dec 2015 #50
The news is Trump being called out on his crap Paulie Dec 2015 #52
Bernie and Hillary always come off as the smart ones when they engage Trump. trillion Dec 2015 #40
Screw the DNC. Sanders should challenge Trump to a nationally televised 1:1. Smarmie Doofus Dec 2015 #8
Oh I'd pay cash money JackInGreen Dec 2015 #10
So would I. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #17
THAT would be awsome nt 7962 Dec 2015 #12
Might go a little something like this... GreatGazoo Dec 2015 #14
great bit! Where did you find it? CTyankee Dec 2015 #20
saw it on FaceBook about two weeks after the "anchor baby" stuff GreatGazoo Dec 2015 #55
This is LOL funny, especially Bernie's question to Trump around 3'30". Tx for posting. Nt JudyM Dec 2015 #54
Yes. He'd get more viewers than from the remaining DNC debates. NT Eric J in MN Dec 2015 #21
give it time. First the primary. Then the general. We will see this debate. omg. did I just say that Hiraeth Dec 2015 #32
yup you did say that restorefreedom Dec 2015 #70
It would be really bad for Trump. Faced with substance he would only result to personal attacks and trillion Dec 2015 #41
K&R for Bernie telling the truth again! Scuba Dec 2015 #9
Trump is a blowhard asshole and liar... no way are any Sanders supporters Fast Walker 52 Dec 2015 #13
The opposite seems just as unlikely ShrimpPoboy Dec 2015 #27
I can see how Sanders ideas would appeal to working class people and Fast Walker 52 Dec 2015 #28
Sure ShrimpPoboy Dec 2015 #29
It's a fascinating dynamic from an academic point of view. Sanders hopes to KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #65
Completely agree ShrimpPoboy Dec 2015 #67
I'm done prognosticating, since I too have been wrong far more often than right. I will KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #68
Blocked from replying to "sea change"... only changes if you block NotHardly Dec 2015 #15
What are you talking about? n/t bvf Dec 2015 #22
? not sure I understand what you are saying. can you expand on this, please Hiraeth Dec 2015 #33
Your blocked from replying to this OP? Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #35
Sounds like you're on the ignore list of the person who posted this thresad. trillion Dec 2015 #43
You are blocked from the Bernie Sanders group. That's this site's policy. cui bono Dec 2015 #61
Kickin' Faux pas Dec 2015 #16
"Never get into a wrestling match with a pig..." brooklynite Dec 2015 #19
You have seen what passes for politics currently..... daleanime Dec 2015 #24
this means the talk radio gods will take more notice of berie certainot Dec 2015 #23
Disgusting beyond words. narnian60 Dec 2015 #25
wtf Hiraeth Dec 2015 #34
Michael Savage only makes one person look like a Schmuck and it's not Bernie. trillion Dec 2015 #44
Who'd want to be on that 4th rate talk show, anyhow? wordpix Dec 2015 #47
that asshole is on about 400 radio stations. and many of them certainot Dec 2015 #56
Trump is learning Waitsman Dec 2015 #26
I guess "El Douche" is impolite for Sanders to use on national TV? or there's "carnival barker," zazen Dec 2015 #30
'Cootie face' is about the right leval of discourse. Shrike47 Dec 2015 #36
Ironically, that Trumpian language is used by posters here, desperate to find equivalency villager Dec 2015 #39
I'm pretty sure the only ones considering them equivalent are the green party propagandists. trillion Dec 2015 #45
That young boy is my hero. jwirr Dec 2015 #46
Yes! narnian60 Dec 2015 #66
INR? good on him for getting into trump's face! nt restorefreedom Dec 2015 #71
Thanks for posting this. GO BERNIE! liberalnarb Dec 2015 #48
Specifics Bernin Dec 2015 #49
geeze, did the Trumpets beat the cap out of the kid like the do black protesters? yurbud Dec 2015 #51
Smart move by Bernie's campaign. pa28 Dec 2015 #53
Good for that kid. Now, where are the rest of us? Eleanors38 Dec 2015 #57
Kicking nt LiberalElite Dec 2015 #58
Being called a wacko by the Donald is like being called ugly by a toad Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #59
Trump is the best thing to happen to Bernie! cui bono Dec 2015 #60
Trump couldn't poach an egg. Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #62
Kicking nt LiberalElite Dec 2015 #63
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