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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: One thing is for sure, Trump is afraid of Bernie, not so much of Hillary. [View all]Orrex
(66,708 posts)64. Because Trump sees Sanders as insignificant.
Trump is an shithead full of bluster, but if I can make one claim about him with confidence, it's that he has given no sign that he's afraid of Sanders.
Why did Schultz break her own written notice and ten day waiting period clauses of her contract and arbitrarily cripple Bernie's campaign?
Most likely because she prefers one candidate over another, for any of a great many reasons. She might even believe that she was acting out of the party's best interest, to favor the stronger candidate for the general election. Short of wishful thinking, there is no basis for concluding that she acted out of "fear." Also, she's an asshole, as I noted already.
Perhaps the questions regarding corporate media fear mongering aren't new or oddly enough controversial but how can that not be related to modern day politics?
You are certainly welcome to do so, but it is intellectually dishonest to conflate the media's fear-based strategy and a perceived fear that all of Sanders' opponents are "afraid" of him.
Do you honestly believe that the mega-corporations, corporate media and 1% aren't afraid of Bernie's message,
I do not believe that they are "afraid of" his message, and beyond the assertions of Sanders' supporters, I have seen nothing to suggest otherwise.
and do they have power to pull strings, cover a candidate 24/7 keeping their name front and center or blacking them out, no matter the historical ramifications of said candidate's campaign?
Of course they do, and that's frankly a silly question. And the media could also be "blacking him out" because they don't identify him as the viable "horse race" candidate to generate ratings and revenue in the general election. That seems much more likely to me, and honestly it's consistent with their behavior over the past few elections.
If you would claim that the media is driven by fear, then you need to support this claim; to date it's simply been asserted.
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One thing is for sure, Trump is afraid of Bernie, not so much of Hillary. [View all]
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
OP
By Trump's response he has the same motivation, that's why he called her out on a bathroom break,
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#4
If Bernie starts winning the primaries, Trump will have little choice but he's not going to do
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#29
That's totally subjective and the on line polls along with the focus groups in the first debate
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#31
Lots of Republicans donated to Nader's campaigns in 2000 and 2004. Republican strategists are
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2015
#57
Nader ran outside the Democratic Party, his poll numbers never approached Bernie's and yet
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#60
Oh it's fucking hilarious, isn't it? You don't find it a little odd that EVERY online poll
Ed Suspicious
Dec 2015
#73
P.S. Did you notice that Trump isn't calling on Bernie to apologize for calling him
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#45
"On the other hand Bernie can call Trump a "Pathological Liar" and from Trump all
sufrommich
Dec 2015
#2
Trump only insures that by not mentioning Bernie's name it's the name that shall not be spoken
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#14
That's irrelevant, Trump never had to worry about running against President Obama n/t
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#21
Trump; wants Bernie to be a non-factor because he knows his major trust issues become moot
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#16
That's right. Trump is not afraid of Sanders. All indications are that HRC will be the nominee. And,
Lil Missy
Dec 2015
#105
The online polls, record breaking number of contributions and Trump's fear of attacking Bernie
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#55
Trump is attacking Hillary because he has no fear of her, but he's afraid to raise
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#68
That's not how it works. Candidates don't waste money going after those who aren't a threat.
grossproffit
Dec 2015
#80
Trump has unlimited free air, the corporate media keeps him front and center night and day,
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#81
Trump is afraid of Bernie's poll numbers rising, that's why he doesn't bring attention.
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#90
He does and he's already said he wants Hillary to win the primary because 'she will be easier
sabrina 1
Dec 2015
#102
Precisely, such a race would have all the integrity of professional wrestling, and the paying fans
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#18
Exactly and the corporate media are deathly afraid of having Citizens United overturned
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#34
That's precisely what Trump; is most afraid of and he knows Bernie's message can erode
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#40
The corporate media keeps fear front and center, it's the meme of the day, but it's all about
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#58
Why hasn't Trump demanded that Bernie apologize for calling him a pathological liar?
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#62
If Trumps sees Sanders as "insignificant," he would work to raise his profile
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#67
It all depends on the spin that the corporate media puts on those dynamics, Obama would be
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#112
Good grief! I can't believe some of the nonsensical wishful thinking I've read here!
Orrex
Dec 2015
#84
Actually it does make a sound but Trump is too afraid to venture into the woods. n/t
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#69
The corporate media have certainly done their best to make that a reality, but
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#71
Precisely, sadoldgirl as for the trust issue, they balance each other out and Trump can
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#79
We have asked the question "why do Republicans vote against their own best interests?" over and over
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#96
That's for sure Uncle Joe. They want Hillary, Trump has said so as 'she will be easier to beat'.
sabrina 1
Dec 2015
#101
Would you like a quote? Or some polls which clearly Trump is looking at? I think it's funny too
sabrina 1
Dec 2015
#110
Trump doesn't bother with Sanders because he thinks of him as a gnat to brush off his shoulder. n/t
Lil Missy
Dec 2015
#106
Trump helps Hillary in the Primary when he attacks her, he won't mention Bernie's name even
Uncle Joe
Dec 2015
#130