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somaticexperiencing

(573 posts)
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 12:39 AM Jul 2024

the hidden smackdown in "Believe me, I know Donald Trump's type!"

I don't know who is writing speeches for Kamala Harris or whether she is doing this largely herself, but the smackdown punchline of "Believe me, I know Donald Trump's type." is very strong. Coupled with a look that is priceless and the roar of the crowd.

Behind the straight ahead Perpetrator - Prosecutor metaphor that is played so well, doesn't this do one other thing?



In the world of sexual predation that Donald Trump is so familiar with, "she's not my type" is a line he often uses to try to disassociate from women he had been involved with. Or just to categorize them in general.

With this line, Kamala Harris basically alters the roles of predation. She is predator and he is prey.
She "knows his type".
That is the twist that is really extra delicious.

This is one savvy candidate and long may she show this to the world.
And kick ass.
And win with us this election and our freedom from Trump and our liberties and our rights and a much better life and world for all of us.




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the hidden smackdown in "Believe me, I know Donald Trump's type!" (Original Post) somaticexperiencing Jul 2024 OP
I donated as soon as I saw she went into immediate attack mode Skittles Jul 2024 #1
Oh yea. Every woman I know understood that sentence ms liberty Jul 2024 #2
She delivered that line while letting her face say she enjoys being the 'bully'. rubbersole Jul 2024 #3
I hadn't put it together -- Moosepoop Jul 2024 #4
Oooh, Nice! FirstLight Jul 2024 #5
Great analysis. Yes, you're right, it's a billiant play on his "my type" crap. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #6
Must admit a week ago I was a little apprehensive because B.See Jul 2024 #7
What I liked the most NJCher Jul 2024 #8
I like this part too. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #9
You can see she is twisting that knife ever so slowly. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #14
Most excellent malaise Jul 2024 #10
In his footsteps, repube TYPES have surrendered their honor BoRaGard Jul 2024 #11
Youthful energy and humor- returnee Jul 2024 #12
If CF#45 attacks her with nasty names and subliminal messages, she will clean his clock.. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #13
She is on fire! mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #15
I think it means something else, also cally Jul 2024 #16

Skittles

(168,092 posts)
1. I donated as soon as I saw she went into immediate attack mode
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 12:41 AM
Jul 2024

KICKING ASS is the only way to deal with these fucking traitors

ms liberty

(10,704 posts)
2. Oh yea. Every woman I know understood that sentence
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 12:43 AM
Jul 2024

And her points preceeding it were really direct. She needs to keep that bit in her speeches for a qhile!

rubbersole

(10,726 posts)
3. She delivered that line while letting her face say she enjoys being the 'bully'.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 12:46 AM
Jul 2024

She's very impressive. Dems have every reason to be excited. I love her.

Moosepoop

(2,072 posts)
4. I hadn't put it together --
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 12:48 AM
Jul 2024

But I think you're right!! Hence the priceless look on her face when she said it -- she was doing EXACTLY what you said! Flipping his own script on him, and making him the prey.

I thank you so much for fleshing that out!

FirstLight

(15,747 posts)
5. Oooh, Nice!
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 01:12 AM
Jul 2024

Good catch! I totally get it and I love the effect, it's like a twist of the knife. Mwahhahahah...😈

B.See

(7,004 posts)
7. Must admit a week ago I was a little apprehensive because
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 02:57 AM
Jul 2024

she always seemed a bit sublime (if that's the right word?) in her role as vp, but I've since come to the realization that she was just holding back. DAMN this woman is fierce.

"Impressive.. most impressive."

NJCher

(41,728 posts)
8. What I liked the most
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:31 AM
Jul 2024

Is she was having fun doing it. Her eyes sparkled and she smiled. Her speech slowed a bit so she could enjoy it even more.

I was so glad we got at least one jury conviction so we can call this the prosecutor and the FELON race.

And he can’t do a damn thing about it.

It really is a pity his party is such a collection of scumbags because it would be great to enjoy them squirming over the mismatch. At least a few of them are fretting over the stupidity of choosing Vance.

Irish_Dem

(76,224 posts)
9. I like this part too.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 05:41 AM
Jul 2024

She tears him a new one, smiling the whole time.

Trump is squirming, that is for sure.

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,323 posts)
14. You can see she is twisting that knife ever so slowly.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 07:42 AM
Jul 2024

Deeper into his belly where the center of his bloated ego is.

Keep the heat on, Kamala.

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,323 posts)
13. If CF#45 attacks her with nasty names and subliminal messages, she will clean his clock..
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 07:40 AM
Jul 2024

as she is doing now by saying "I know his type." She is a LIONESS who will do whatever it takes to protect here cubs with smarts and an intelligence he will not be able to counter.

Kamala Harris IS defining CF#45 so beautifully and right out of the gate. Bravo future Madame President.

mucholderthandirt

(1,690 posts)
15. She is on fire!
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 07:54 AM
Jul 2024

It was, in my opinion, a masterfully planned speech, done to perfection. She smiles. She laughs. She is solemn. She is vibrant and smooth, louder and softer. All just at the right points.

I know one thing for sure, and that's all women know Trump's type. Some of us have learned from hard experience, some have observed and learned, some are learning now as they become adults, but we surely do know. As a man, as a politician, we know him and what happens when men like him have power.

Carry on, Madam Vice President and future Madam President. You got this, and we've got you.

cally

(21,798 posts)
16. I think it means something else, also
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 08:11 AM
Jul 2024

Women tell their friends all the time, “You know the type!” Translated, it means stay away from that jerk.

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