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2016-03-18 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-03-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 When you take a step back and look at it on face value, it is just breath-taking, worthy of Pakistani politics

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2016-03-18 00:36|| 2016-03-18 00:36|| Front Page Top

#2 And how will she counter being indicted?

Posted by Gresh Dribble8243 2016-03-18 00:59|| 2016-03-18 00:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Classless.

Posted by gorb 2016-03-18 01:09|| 2016-03-18 01:09|| Front Page Top

#4 Given that Trump is not a hand wringing whining apologist that so many GOPe are, I expect something on the level of Mutual Assured Destruction. Pass the popcorn.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-03-18 07:34|| 2016-03-18 07:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Maybe Slick has it right - Days after the Nevada Republican caucuses, Bill reportedly shot down the belief that Hillary could easily beat Trump in a general election, arguing that the reality-TV star had a keen understanding of the electorate’s mood, coupled with a rhetorical style best suited for what Bill has allegedly called an “Instagram election.” Hillary, on the other hand, is the exact opposite: policy-oriented, pragmatic, and slightly too detailed on the stump.

I hope Willie is the consummate politician everyone says he is!

Posted by Bobby 2016-03-18 07:57|| 2016-03-18 07:57|| Front Page Top

#6 What ya wanna bet Hillary won't take any advice from Bill?

Posted by Deacon Blues 2016-03-18 10:34|| 2016-03-18 10:34|| Front Page Top

#7 Media is pushing Trump right now. Once he has the nomination they will burn him alive. Hillary won't have to do or say a damn thing.

Posted by Iblis 2016-03-18 10:41|| 2016-03-18 10:41|| Front Page Top

#8 She will destroy Trump?? I wouldn't bet on that. As Trump says he is a counter-puncher. That doesn't mean he can't lead with a good punch. She is ripe and has much baggage. If you remember, Trump sent a team of investigators to Hawaii to check into Obama's birth certificate. I don't know that he ever revealed what he found.

Posted by JohnQC 2016-03-18 11:36|| 2016-03-18 11:36|| Front Page Top

#9 Even Hollyweird couldn't make up this $hit.

Posted by JohnQC 2016-03-18 11:39|| 2016-03-18 11:39|| Front Page Top

#10 Hildebeest will not be indicted. Baraq is all in for her. He probably needs her pardon as much as she needs his.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2016-03-18 12:16|| 2016-03-18 12:16|| Front Page Top

#11 Mediais pushing Trump right now.

How much is 'pushing' and how much is really 'yanking'? His recent decision not to debate was as much a notice that he knows he draws the ratings that the media lives and dies for. They can't help themselves. They can't afford to ignore it.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-03-18 12:24|| 2016-03-18 12:24|| Front Page Top

#12 He draws the ratings? Tell me then, Proctopius, why was the debate WITHOUT him rated higher than the one before? You are delusional.

Posted by Spunter de Medici5622 2016-03-18 12:52|| 2016-03-18 12:52|| Front Page Top

#13 His decision to dodge (just like he dodged Vietnam) was a tacit admission that Cruz would probably beat him rather convincingly, and without having to go with the Rubio insult style of things. Not that it would matter - the media that is carrying him now with billions in free publicity will turn on him. And he will fail based off all those polls Trumpbots like to cite that show him favorably in the GOP but losing in the general, giving us President Hillary, unless she gets indicted.

Either way its going to get very ugly.

Posted by Spunter de Medici5622 2016-03-18 12:56|| 2016-03-18 12:56|| Front Page Top

#14 Maybe he can threaten Hillary and the press with riots?

Posted by Shesh Flineting8066 2016-03-18 12:58|| 2016-03-18 12:58|| Front Page Top

#15 The Dems will vote loyal, evan against their own interests, and in a bloc, they have proven that time and again. Thats the main thing Hillary has going for her - the Dem machine keeps their herd in line and moving.

The problem isn't the press, that doesn't affect Trumps followers as can be seen by posters here - they are True Believers. Thats pretty much proven by his numbers not going down in spite of gaffes and walkbacks that would have cratered any other candidate except perhaps Obama.

The problem is how is Trump going to get beyond 40% or so (he has yet to top 50% in any major state) of less than 40% the voters (registered GOP). Thats 16% of the general electorate as a core. Pretty weak as a starting point.

Now add to that, there are 1/4 to 1/3 or so of the GOP that simply will not vote for the guy. And large numbers as well of independents as well driven off by his liberal background, and the high negatives and abrasiveness not only of Trump but his acolytes as well.

So how does Trump sell himself to those people, without whom he will lose the general election in a landslide? How does he build a coalition that will vote for him in sufficient numbers, in enough states to win?

Posted by Woozle Big Foot6804 2016-03-18 13:09|| 2016-03-18 13:09|| Front Page Top

#16 This from Instaprof -

THEY PROBABLY HAD IT COMING: How Donald Trump Bent Television To His Will.

Two network sources also confirmed the unprecedented control the television networks have surrendered to Trump in a series of private negotiations, allowing him to dictate specific details about placement of cameras at his event, to ensure coverage consists primarily of a single shot of his face.

Network officials say the ratings have born out commercial incentives to devote their campaign coverage to largely unfiltered streams of Trump talking. CBS CEO Les Moonves quipped that Trump “may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS, that’s all I got to say.”

But many inside the networks are growing increasingly disturbed with what they’ve helped create.

“As a programmer, it’s an easy decision, people watch it,” said one producer. “As an American, I’m sort of troubled by it, because I feel like we contribute it.”

And this:

According to two sources familiar with the call, the Trump campaign, citing security concerns from Secret Service, dictated to the networks that their camera crews can only shoot Trump head-on from a fenced-in press pen.

Under the Trump campaign’s conditions, camera crews would not be able to leave the press pen during Trump’s rallies to capture video of audience reactions, known in the industry as “cutaway shots” or “cuts.” Networks would also not be able to use a separate riser set up to get cutaway shots.

The terms, which limit the access journalists have to supporters and protesters while Trump is speaking, are unprecedented, and are more restrictive than those put on the networks by the White House or Hillary Clinton’s campaign, which has had Secret Service protection for its duration.

You don’t have to be enthusiastic about Trump to enjoy watching him beat Clinton at her own media game.

Yep, who's delusional.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-03-18 13:20|| 2016-03-18 13:20|| Front Page Top

#17 They can't afford to ignore it.

Ignore it? No, they are not ignoring it. Trump is getting more MSM air time than all the other R candidates combined. The number I saw for CNN was 78% of their coverage.

Two take aways from this.

1. It is incredibly easy to manipulate a sizable number of Republican voters.

2. The MSM does not want Republicans to do well. If they are flogging Trump - and they are - then they are convinced Trump will hurt Republicans.

Posted by Iblis 2016-03-18 13:34|| 2016-03-18 13:34|| Front Page Top

#18 Everything from now until November will be based on scaring the minority factions into showing up and convincing Bernie fans (wealthy whites and college age) she's not the establishment. The Democrat coalition is badly fractured.

All the Republicans have to do to clean their clock is avoid this brokered convention foolishness. Get on the Trump (or Cruz) train and hang on. If the none establishment Republicans play their cards right the union vote might be yanked from the Democrats for good.

Posted by rjschwarz 2016-03-18 15:27|| 2016-03-18 15:27|| Front Page Top

#19 Am I the only one who notices the increase in ad hominem attacks lately on this site? Procopius, a long time poster, is referred to as "Proctopius" as in Proctology. Is it a new group of churlish dolts being attracted to the site? Just trolls trying to take up space and ridicule people who think differently? I hate thinking that this will last through the election.

Posted by Sgt.D.T. 2016-03-18 15:31|| 2016-03-18 15:31|| Front Page Top

#20 It's the election season sarge.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-03-18 16:37|| 2016-03-18 16:37|| Front Page Top

#21 How Hillary Plans to Destroy Trump

Accuse him of viewing her as a sex object?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-03-18 17:02|| 2016-03-18 17:02|| Front Page Top

#22 Is it a new group of churlish dolts being attracted to the site?

Tell 'em all the position's already taken!

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2016-03-18 19:00|| 2016-03-18 19:00|| Front Page Top

#23 Is it a new group of churlish dolts being attracted to the site?

A multiple anonymous-nymed group of one thus far, Sgt D.T., but he was persistant. Some of our regulars also become excitable -- elections have mattered a great deal more since 9/11. It's easier to avoid if you stay away from Page 6: Seedy Politicians, and choose your op-eds carefully.

Posted by trailing wife 2016-03-18 20:47|| 2016-03-18 20:47|| Front Page Top

#24 TW: We prefer the term "serenity-challenged."

Posted by Iblis 2016-03-18 21:56|| 2016-03-18 21:56|| Front Page Top

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