Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Chemisse

(31,301 posts)
34. People thought it was a style, cleverly designed to appeal to masses of people.
Thu Aug 18, 2016, 05:22 PM
Aug 2016

They assumed it was a planned political game, that Trump had control over it, and that he would 'pivot' to become serious when the time came.

And that was their great folly. Like Hillary has quoted, “When people show you who they are, believe them.”

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

So, were these people that "believed in him from day one" not paying attention at the time? Grown2Hate Aug 2016 #1
I know PatSeg Aug 2016 #23
Exactly sheldon Aug 2016 #40
Maybe he, like so many PatSeg Aug 2016 #42
This ... + a million or more! BlueMTexpat Aug 2016 #26
No, they THOUGHT they were getting the smart tough businessman, 7962 Aug 2016 #29
No, I think they knew exactly what they were doing and by that I dont think they cared for cstanleytech Aug 2016 #31
People thought it was a style, cleverly designed to appeal to masses of people. Chemisse Aug 2016 #34
I guess someone never paid attention BeyondGeography Aug 2016 #2
Yep. They like to call /other people/ "low information voters"... JHB Aug 2016 #13
Difficult to have sympathy for the asshole. We all knew Trump was a pile of shit from the beginning Rabrrrrrr Aug 2016 #3
He's just reading the writing on the wall, that Rump is toast Wednesdays Aug 2016 #9
I thought that was "may live to RUN another day ... " nt eppur_se_muova Aug 2016 #25
That reminds me of brave Sir Robin awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #30
EXACTLY. Couldn't have said it better. eom rivegauche Aug 2016 #19
IF Trump were winning he wouldn't say a word bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #4
that's just awesome Fast Walker 52 Aug 2016 #5
I just wish he'd open up more and let us know how he really feels underpants Aug 2016 #6
Guess what, Bob... Raster Aug 2016 #7
Yup. rivegauche Aug 2016 #20
Like Dr. Frankenstein, what did they expect... Beartracks Aug 2016 #22
How did they NOT see it? How? AllyCat Aug 2016 #8
"It's not the media, not the establishment, not political correctness--it's you".... BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #10
Credo quia impossibile est, Mr Lonsberry? malthaussen Aug 2016 #11
So did this guy also support Sarah Palin? thucythucy Aug 2016 #12
When you look back at this train wreck ... Snake Plissken Aug 2016 #14
No, we LEFTIES KNEW all a;ong! It's just you STUPID AS FUCK WINGNUTS vkkv Aug 2016 #15
hey, lonny boy--YOU helped create this monster. hope you are satisfied. niyad Aug 2016 #16
This rant could be much more succinct. stage left Aug 2016 #17
How sweet it is! NastyRiffraff Aug 2016 #18
Oh Eric Cartman was right.. the tears.. they do taste yummy! Amimnoch Aug 2016 #21
More than a day late and... 3catwoman3 Aug 2016 #24
As entertaining as this is, TNNurse Aug 2016 #27
The comments are MOST illuminating. The VAST majority are either calimary Aug 2016 #28
Boo F*cking Hoo montex Aug 2016 #32
I have no sympathy. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #33
Bet he's still on the air spewing anti-Clinton propaganda..... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2016 #35
OUCH! yuiyoshida Aug 2016 #36
Friggin' idiot calls a friggin' idiot a friggin' idiot. Hissyspit Aug 2016 #37
I've been saying cilla4progress Aug 2016 #38
Yeah Trump! They were doing such a great job of hiding all that from the public. C Moon Aug 2016 #39
"A thuggish stereotype from a 70s movie"... Orsino Aug 2016 #41
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Video & Multimedia»Pic Of The Moment: I Thin...»Reply #34