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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsthe 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.

Skittles
(168,092 posts)KICKING ASS is the only way to deal with these fucking traitors
ms liberty
(10,704 posts)And her points preceeding it were really direct. She needs to keep that bit in her speeches for a qhile!
rubbersole
(10,726 posts)She's very impressive. Dems have every reason to be excited. I love her.
Moosepoop
(2,072 posts)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)Good catch! I totally get it and I love the effect, it's like a twist of the knife. Mwahhahahah...😈
SunSeeker
(56,933 posts)I love Kamala!
B.See
(7,004 posts)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)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 cant 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)She tears him a new one, smiling the whole time.
Trump is squirming, that is for sure.
ProudMNDemocrat
(20,323 posts)Deeper into his belly where the center of his bloated ego is.
Keep the heat on, Kamala.
malaise
(290,118 posts)Rec
BoRaGard
(7,591 posts)sad
returnee
(697 posts)Kryptonite for TSFConvict.
ProudMNDemocrat
(20,323 posts)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)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)Women tell their friends all the time, You know the type! Translated, it means stay away from that jerk.