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EarlG

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13. Indeed, I don't deny that

Sun Mar 17, 2024, 08:25 PM

Mar 17

Trump is constantly inserting violent rhetoric into his speeches and then claiming innocence when called out. But I'm suggesting that whether he meant it or not isn't the most important thing now -- what's important is that it becomes a big story and gets people talking about his crazy speeches.

The Biden campaign has recognized this and gone directly at Trump over the comments, context be damned, and I think that's the right move because it puts the GOP on the defensive, where we want them. For an example of how this might break through to people, after I posted the OP I scrolled down the Latest page a bit and caught this:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218786744

Trump did this to himself, and allowed the Biden campaign to capitalize on it. And I'm glad they did -- it shows that they're ready to fight going forward.

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Bloodbath redux [View all] EarlG Mar 17 OP

It's of fucking critical importance to push this message forward. Orange Bastard fucked up, stepped on his own ass, and SoFlaBro Mar 17 #1

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! Bookmarking!!! niyad Mar 17 #2

Well stated. Thank you EarlG. Think. Again. Mar 17 #3

"That'll be the least of it" repeated twice referring to what problems there might be in the auto industry. The least of brewens Mar 17 #4

Indeed, I don't deny that EarlG Mar 17 #13

Agree 100%. Trump makes noises with his face Ocelot II Mar 17 #5

That was just gas. Remember Dr Spock was arrested for a lot less Oppaloopa Mar 18 #53

Excellent.. I like your Analysis.. Cha Mar 17 #6

THANK YOU EarlG Hekate Mar 17 #7

TFG wants violence and these comments were not taken out of context LetMyPeopleVote Mar 17 #8

👍🏼..K&R...👍🏼 spanone Mar 17 #9

And, Here It IS.. ".. Trump on the Defensive"..! Cha Mar 17 #10

THIS malaise Mar 17 #11

"He's just a tired, angry old man ranting and raving about nonsense." sheshe2 Mar 17 #16

He's what Hitler would have been if he'd lived long enough to become senile. Ocelot II Mar 17 #24

Good observation, Ocelot. sheshe2 Mar 17 #33

Drug use, and food, would've been just like Trump. betsuni Mar 18 #61

Hitler used a lot of opiates and amphetamines. Ocelot II Mar 18 #62

Love it! SalviaBlue Mar 17 #12

I hope we get the opportunity to take advantage of many more "teachable moments". Nt Fiendish Thingy Mar 17 #14

He is Also ConstanceCee Mar 17 #15

The act is tired and old Roy Rolling Mar 17 #17

'The "bloodbath" comment was the perfect opportunity to take a swing at him, elleng Mar 17 #18

Very astute RussBLib Mar 17 #19

Kick dalton99a Mar 17 #20

Constant pinpricks. Isolating pinpricks. That's the ticket. cachukis Mar 17 #21

Pinpricks HuskyOffset Mar 18 #49

Good one. cachukis Mar 18 #50

Agreed vadermike Mar 17 #22

this . AllaN01Bear Mar 17 #23

I could not agree more! llmart Mar 17 #25

"With the Biden campaign fully pushing the comments, the GOP is now on the defensive". - BINGO. BumRushDaShow Mar 17 #26

It doesn't matter what he meant by "bloodbath." We use it against him, primarily to mock him. Earth-shine Mar 17 #27

Trump using his 'plausible denial' skills. Aussie105 Mar 17 #28

Mob boss skills orthoclad Mar 17 #41

Well said. limbicnuminousity Mar 17 #29

Pet psychic needed Dear_Prudence Mar 17 #30

Thank you, EarlG. Pathwalker Mar 17 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Aussie105 Mar 17 #32

Excellent redux. Recommended! dchill Mar 17 #34

Well, I'm just hoping the strategy works and Trump loses but... Septua Mar 17 #35

It's always been on us peggysue2 Mar 17 #38

I love how Whoopi Goldberg on "The View" often speaks directly to the camera to remind everyone it's up to them, betsuni Mar 18 #52

Famous Quote Hieronymus Phact Mar 18 #58

Well said. Liberal In Texas Mar 17 #36

Absolutely and on point! peggysue2 Mar 17 #37

What a dog hears: orthoclad Mar 17 #39

Thank you, EarlG. democrank Mar 17 #40

Totally agree. Great post! Silver Gaia Mar 18 #42

Most excellent! Goddessartist Mar 18 #43

The Biden campaign just released this devastating ad putting into perspective Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comment. LetMyPeopleVote Mar 18 #44

My biggest fear is by the time of the RNC convention Mr.Bill Mar 18 #45

I hope he croaks after most of the ballots are printed. CrispyQ Mar 18 #51

I agree, but DT often pivots, and I think that is what he did. 58Sunliner Mar 18 #46

Democrats' comments are routinely actually taken out of context and never go away, ever, betsuni Mar 18 #47

Orange Fuckstain meant what he said. Bloodbath for all Americans especially immigrants. SoFlaBro Mar 18 #48

When your opponent says something off putting, put a megaphone in front of his face. JohnnyRingo Mar 18 #54

He explicitly said "it would be a bloodbath for the whole country," not just the auto industry. SunSeeker Mar 18 #55

"Bloodbath" ??? I thought Dumpster Fire was gonna be sitting in a tubful 4lbs Mar 18 #56

Done stollen Mar 18 #57

K & R Emile Mar 18 #59

K&R B.See Mar 18 #60