Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Blue_Roses

(12,894 posts)
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 11:41 PM Oct 2016

Trump did not win a damn thing and those who are saying he did

were not actually listening to the "debate", but watching his domineering body language. To those of us who actually listened, he came across angry, stupid, and petty. The constant stalking and the attempt at bullying of Hilary's "space" was so obvious and much MORE of a turnoff. He couldn't even answer the questions.

His base ate it up, because that's what they expect a "man" to do, dominate. But, with women it backfired. It was repulsive to watch.

18 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

MFM008

(19,814 posts)
1. oonly because he didnt rip his cloths off
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 11:42 PM
Oct 2016

and smear feces on himself................
or maybe he did, I did go to the bathroom...........

ailsagirl

(22,897 posts)
4. He rambled, he accused, he threatened, he was all over the map
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 11:45 PM
Oct 2016

Last edited Mon Oct 10, 2016, 05:03 PM - Edit history (1)

and, typically, rarely answered straightforward questions in a straightforward way

When asked something about his disgusting tape, he pivoted to Isis. Isis? WTF???

He's still nowhere near qualified to govern our country, and never will be.

He's like a roaring drunk who thinks he's "OK to drive"-- would any sane person get into that car?

athena

(4,187 posts)
6. If the positions had been reversed,
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:36 AM
Oct 2016

Hillary would have been declared the loser. If she so much as rolled her eyes, that's all the media would be talking about. I admire her level of self-control.

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
8. Yes, it was bullying, creeping, stalking.
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:40 AM
Oct 2016

Constant interruptions of both Secretary Clinton and the moderator. He didn't answer a single question about proposed policy. Only the one about lowering the highest tax rate from 35% to 15%, which would blow up the deficit. He kept going off on crazy tangents that are just fox 'news' bullshit.

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
7. Fact-checkers will destroy him.
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:37 AM
Oct 2016

He lied about Hillary Clinton's record and either lied about or refused to state his own policy proposals.

Beartracks

(12,814 posts)
11. And his base won't care.
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:44 AM
Oct 2016

The only fact they care about is that he is, without a doubt, not Hillary.

I cannot believe he is still polling over 40%.

==================

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
12. Yeah. I've decided I don't care much for his base.
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:46 AM
Oct 2016

As long as they aren't enough to vote him into office.

I think they're ignorant and hate-filled and brainwashed by fox 'news.'

Beartracks

(12,814 posts)
13. They are like football fans.
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:53 AM
Oct 2016

Don't care about the stats, don't care about the antics, don't care about anything except winning, and "Our team is the greatest!!! You suck!!!"

Our local RW news/talk radio "reports" on the election like Trump's campaign is the hometeam of the local highschool.

=======================

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
14. The deplorables are just fine with sexual assault, probably adhering to that
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 01:49 AM
Oct 2016

tired-out shit that the victims "asked for it."

Silent3

(15,212 posts)
10. One thing I think he won, but only temporarily: a slow-down of defections from prominent Republicans
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:43 AM
Oct 2016

What to normal people comes across as "angry, stupid, and petty" fires up Trump's base. Having fired up his base, other Republicans are going to find it harder to take the risk of alienating those voters in order to improve their support from independents.

I think this is only a temporary gain, however, because there's almost certainly more damaging Trump disclosures on the way to give these calculating Republicans another opportunity to denounce Trump, like they should have already done long ago if they had any decency.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
16. All except the far right wing outlets beleive Clinton won
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 05:55 AM
Oct 2016

They both held on to their base ... not a hard task.

I was worried that the short fingered vulgarian would be apologetic and contrite ... which unfortunately, may have tipped the scales. His performance and pre-debate spectacle hurt him (vs a neutral response) with the few undecided voters (especially women).

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Trump did not win a damn ...