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pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 10:32 PM Sep 2016

I hope anyone who was afraid Trump could do well in a debate is feeling better now.

He just can't RESIST throwing in boasts about his popularity and his numbers no matter what the topic is.

And his brain is just as empty as ever.

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Greywing

(1,124 posts)
2. One thing that lingers in my mind was his facial expression when he
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 10:39 PM
Sep 2016

said Putin called him brilliant. He was like a little boy who just got praised by his coach or teacher ... that bothered me so much. It's like he'd sell out the country to anyone who stroked his ego enough by giving him personal compliments. That is my takeawy from this forum.

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
3. It's the narcissist in him. These people are easy to manipulate if you understand
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 10:41 PM
Sep 2016

how much they want to be praised.

sarae

(3,284 posts)
4. I will never understand how anyone could be drawn to this man.
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 11:08 PM
Sep 2016

Narcissists are so incredibly repellent and unlikable. Just listening to him, or looking at him, makes me want to punch something. How on earth are there people who actually like him?!!!!! It blows my mind...

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
5. I don't either. And yet narcissists often have a talent for "charming" people with their boasts. n/t
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 11:12 PM
Sep 2016

Johnny2X2X

(19,066 posts)
6. He couldn't keep it together for 30 minutes
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 11:13 PM
Sep 2016

He's going to wilt when he has to talk for over an hour getting hit by Hillary and the moderators.

True Dough

(17,305 posts)
7. No, I'm not feeling better in the least
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 11:52 PM
Sep 2016

Because it doesn't matter how much unbelievable drivel comes out of Trump's mouth, his supporters just don't acknowledge it.

The NBC poll shows 50% of respondents think Trump had the better performance today! HOW THE FUCK CAN ANYONE HONESTLY SAY THAT?

Scary shit. Really scary.

applegrove

(118,682 posts)
8. During the debate Hillary needs to be quiet and let Trump speak at length.
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 11:55 PM
Sep 2016

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Then nail him and repeat back when he says loony things or vague things about policy.

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