2016 Postmortem

The Velveteen Ocelot

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9. Game show host.

Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:19 PM

Sep 2016

Use this descriptor when referring to him. "Game show host Donald Trump proposes eliminating the estate tax." "Game show host Donald Trump admires Vladimir Putin." "Game show host Donald Trump wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act." It pegs him as the political amateur he is.

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Give me a three-four word pithy, catchy but very humiliating phrase to describe DT or [View all] bettyellen Sep 2016 OP

Vulgar talking yam. KamaAina Sep 2016 #1

Love but not debate friendly- name calling is what THEY do. bettyellen Sep 2016 #3

"ignorant, lying, thieving perv" niyad Sep 2016 #2

Good start- but would like it to be debate and "delicate flower" friendly bettyellen Sep 2016 #7

Tiny-fingered arriviste. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2016 #4

Love but am looking for a word the pundits would recognize, lol. And not so much with the name bettyellen Sep 2016 #8

thank you for teaching me a new word. KittyWampus Sep 2016 #168

former presidential candidate unblock Sep 2016 #5

Nice! CrispyQ Sep 2016 #57

Worst. Presidential. Candidate. Ever! MineralMan Sep 2016 #6

Game show host. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2016 #9

Like this- stunning but true! bettyellen Sep 2016 #18

"Mr. Trump, do you think you'd be a better president The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2016 #32

Prefect!!!!!. Nt WiffenPoof Sep 2016 #99

Apricot hellbeast underpants Sep 2016 #10

His business ethics would disqualify him for a shift supervisor at McDonald's bigbrother05 Sep 2016 #11

Low IQ Racist MoonRiver Sep 2016 #12

Cowardly lie-in. JoePhilly Sep 2016 #13

Thief n' Chief get the red out Sep 2016 #14

Just add egocentric to the front of your pandering quote Vilis Veritas Sep 2016 #15

MAGGOT MFM008 Sep 2016 #16

Whiny Sniveling Coward meow2u3 Sep 2016 #17

He is either cowering or pandering.... Good stuff. bettyellen Sep 2016 #20

Afraid to show his bald-spot Madam45for2923 Sep 2016 #54

Did you see how pink and shiny his scalp is from that stupid TV clip? bettyellen Sep 2016 #62

No wonder he wears that cap! ~for those really horrendous hair days! Madam45for2923 Sep 2016 #68

His almost sociopathic bluster... Vilis Veritas Sep 2016 #19

I like where you are going with this... bettyellen Sep 2016 #21

It is a great opener...with the potential to be used multiple times. Vilis Veritas Sep 2016 #23

Moscow's favorite candidate. nt tblue37 Sep 2016 #146

Poop-Throwing Orange Orangutan maxrandb Sep 2016 #22

LIAR WITH CHINESE PANTS ON FIRE TexasProgresive Sep 2016 #24

Alleged millionaire, hiding his obligations to China and Russia.... bettyellen Sep 2016 #25

Showing your cowardice again ? Kathy M Sep 2016 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Skoods Sep 2016 #27

I like the idea of how he either cowers or panders - there is no in between or "negotiation" at all. bettyellen Sep 2016 #33

Cookie cutter conservative crackpot Skoods Sep 2016 #28

Violence-inciting mean-spirited liar nt Fresh_Start Sep 2016 #29

Champion of the wealthy: abuser of those who are not nt Fresh_Start Sep 2016 #30

Unbalanced Loudmouth Lost in His own fantasies Fresh_Start Sep 2016 #31

"The Art of HIS Deal is.......?" bettyellen Sep 2016 #34

Ponzi scheme Kathy M Sep 2016 #115

"Mr. Trump, would you call yourself a psychopath or a sociopath?" The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2016 #35

Unaccomplished, unaware and unwise. n/t Orsino Sep 2016 #36

"Bankrupted multiple businesses." randome Sep 2016 #37

Chris Hardwick and @Midnight have you covered. (Super cut!) BobbyDrake Sep 2016 #38

Was actually looking for things she could say at the debate, lol. But it's not entirely bettyellen Sep 2016 #43

HC: "Thank you Mr. T, that was very revealing" Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #83

Immigrant's husband Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #84

Bonus gender whammy! HA bettyellen Sep 2016 #89

Millionaires Lives Matter Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #85

German-American Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #87

Casino Boss Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #90

...who is not trusted enough to get a gaming license. Failed boss bettyellen Sep 2016 #93

casino boss sounds sinister and crooked Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #94

True! bettyellen Sep 2016 #96

Broken Promises Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #92

"Let me help you understand, Mr. Trump...." lastlib Sep 2016 #104

Or "Let me help you answer this, Donald". LoL. If people are going to call her Tracey Flek she bettyellen Sep 2016 #112

Walking Ponzi Scheme Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #109

HC: "I pay my taxes" Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #110

Grandpa Trump Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #113

The Chaos Candidate Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #124

Solutions not spin Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #139

Just thought of "needs to be graded on a curve" ... Because I noticed this week bettyellen Sep 2016 #140

OT may I ask what you plan to be doing while debate is on ? Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #147

I am watching with a good friend who is very intelligent and liberal whose husband was bettyellen Sep 2016 #154

OT here's a fun idea then Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #155

You know what? Me and her were patient enough up till the convention and then I had to interrupt his bettyellen Sep 2016 #156

OT is that what 'entitlement' is Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #157

The most pushback he got for many months was "stop buttonholing and boring my guests" bettyellen Sep 2016 #158

Monster Truck Rally Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #163

unfit. lives in his own reality. mopinko Sep 2016 #39

No chance in hell. Rex Sep 2016 #40

Arrogant death cult leader Runningdawg Sep 2016 #41

Beauty Pageant Owner Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #42

Bankruptcy Businessman Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #44

Notorious smooth talking swindler. oasis Sep 2016 #45

You've no emails, health records or tax returns you'd question Trump about - and that's bettyellen Sep 2016 #46

Washed-up, spray-painted, weave-wearing birther. Coyotl Sep 2016 #47

i say, just close your eyes & listen to the old man on the porch crazy that comes out of his pansypoo53219 Sep 2016 #48

Only one word comes to mind ailsagirl Sep 2016 #49

"unanimously backed by dictators, terrorists and racists" Divine Discontent Sep 2016 #50

The truth is powerful! bettyellen Sep 2016 #51

Word! ;) Divine Discontent Sep 2016 #59

Actually, what you just said here: susanna Sep 2016 #132

That is true! Facts are powerful things! bettyellen Sep 2016 #134

...and could be used a couple of times susanna Sep 2016 #136

"short-fingered vulgarian" - Graydon Carter hopeforchange2008 Sep 2016 #52

That's always been my favorite. Frank Cannon Sep 2016 #117

Batshit Crazy Madam45for2923 Sep 2016 #53

At your feet and at your throat BSdetect Sep 2016 #55

Not A Real Billionaire CrispyQ Sep 2016 #56

I know! It's psy-ops! bettyellen Sep 2016 #66

How about 2 words? Con man. Vinca Sep 2016 #58

Spawn of Satan mrsv Sep 2016 #60

Pseudologist radical noodle Sep 2016 #61

A candidacy inspired by revenge for being roasted .... bettyellen Sep 2016 #63

one of his ex-wives Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #64

Don the Con??? LeftInTX Sep 2016 #65

untested, unreliable, and untrustworthy. Period. Skidmore Sep 2016 #67

One word: phony. July Sep 2016 #69

The 'D' trifecta Aviation Pro Sep 2016 #70

"Sound and rury, signifying nothing" n/t Cerridwen Sep 2016 #71

I always use "Rude, crude, and lewd." Old Terp Sep 2016 #72

Glorified salesman for the banks ..... Are you still selling for the banks to pay off your debt Kathy M Sep 2016 #73

Indebted to foreign nations... bettyellen Sep 2016 #74

The 70 Year Old Political Virgin Rocknrule Sep 2016 #75

He's not right in the head, a Sugarcoated Sep 2016 #76

hair worse than orangatan Motley13 Sep 2016 #77

Russian Errand Boy Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #78

Slum Landlord Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #79

"There you go again Donnie" guillaumeb Sep 2016 #80

I know the OP wants classy ideas... susanna Sep 2016 #133

And also wondering why the moderator is so spineless. guillaumeb Sep 2016 #162

In total agreement... susanna Sep 2016 #164

An excellent idea. Plus there should be no audience. A debate is not a show that needs guillaumeb Sep 2016 #166

Agree 100%. n/t susanna Sep 2016 #169

Rude, crude, common, and vulgar. apcalc Sep 2016 #81

Sensitive Feelings Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #82

Oh, you are good! blue neen Sep 2016 #107

thank you Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #111

Epitomizes White Privilege forjusticethunders Sep 2016 #86

Trump is all about the Trump, nothing else. JHB Sep 2016 #88

Financially and morally bankrupt TexasBushwhacker Sep 2016 #91

Morally and probably literally bankrupt- unless we see the taxes how do we know? bettyellen Sep 2016 #98

Self-puffed Salesman LeftRant Sep 2016 #95

"son of a millionaire" nt geek tragedy Sep 2016 #97

Perverted approach to politics bigmonkey Sep 2016 #100

Poopy poopy poopyface jberryhill Sep 2016 #101

lol LeftRant Sep 2016 #144

I hear "short-fingered vulgarian" really sets him off. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #102

Trump is just a thug with good lawyers. nt TeamPooka Sep 2016 #103

He needs to be graded on a curve. bettyellen Sep 2016 #105

Refer to him as a millionaire. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2016 #106

empty downstairs and upstairs tribe-time Sep 2016 #108

Woefully misinformed lovemydog Sep 2016 #114

a rambling self-seeker Onlooker Sep 2016 #116

World-class scam artist. Blue-ribbon bloviator. Unsurpassed fraudster. Outstanding confidence man. pnwmom Sep 2016 #118

Bovine Cud Spittle. peacefreak Sep 2016 #119

Used car salesman whistler162 Sep 2016 #120

Lester Holt: "Mr. Trump - what are the names of your grandkids?" Stardust Mirror Sep 2016 #121

Lol, probably not! bettyellen Sep 2016 #122

Cross between a carnival grifter and a clown from a horror story. Hortensis Sep 2016 #123

Small hands Man Child Dem2 Sep 2016 #125

Racist Puerile Con Man KeepItReal Sep 2016 #126

Unqualified to be Commander-in-Chief DeadLetterOffice Sep 2016 #127

Short fingered vulgarian. Roadkill sporting baldy. elehhhhna Sep 2016 #128

Putins suck up. elehhhhna Sep 2016 #129

Hmm... Farmgirl1961 Sep 2016 #130

Amateur leader, professional conman. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2016 #131

Crooked Twisted Liar (nt) CJohnson_LS Sep 2016 #135

trust fund baby... tribe-time Sep 2016 #137

200 megaton stupidity bomb ChicagoRonin Sep 2016 #138

intellectually independent from reason... BlueCollar Sep 2016 #141

not exactly intellectually agile/lacking in intellectual agility BlueCollar Sep 2016 #142

keep tilting at windmills....Don.... BlueCollar Sep 2016 #143

Self-dealing cheater and fraud. nt tblue37 Sep 2016 #145

You don't like "Self-dealing cheater and fraud"? nte tblue37 Sep 2016 #148

Cruel, base, lying bully remaineruk Sep 2016 #149

As I said in my first post about this when he backed out of a debate with Sanders Paula Sims Sep 2016 #150

Highfalutin' humbug. Pampered playboy. raging moderate Sep 2016 #151

Wow- very powerful, that last paragraph. Should share that widely. An OP maybe? bettyellen Sep 2016 #160

Self-inflating punching clown William Seger Sep 2016 #167

Bingo! raging moderate Sep 2016 #172

In hock to Russian oligarchs. DinahMoeHum Sep 2016 #152

morally and intellectually bankrupt....n/t BlueCollar Sep 2016 #153

Limbaugh / Moe love child wiggs Sep 2016 #159

He's a millionaire? Show me! bettyellen Sep 2016 #161

Horror shitshow. nt msanthrope Sep 2016 #165

what a superb performance!! Rezzi1945 Sep 2016 #170

"thinks cyber is a noun" 0rganism Sep 2016 #171

WaPo said it for you canetoad Sep 2016 #173