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Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 06:06 PM Oct 2016

I keep hearing the same false narrative of discussing Trump's behavior is a means of issue avoidance

I keep hearing the same false right wing narrative that discussing Trump's sleazy behavior is only a deflection for having to discuss the "real" issues.

When in reality the single biggest issue in this election is he have a candidate who is running that is so weak of character, so insecure, and so easily played that even Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are begging us to election him.

As Hillary Clinton demonstrated in both debates the man can be led around on a leash and be forced to have a complete meltdown at the drop of a hat.

It's not a means of avoiding issues, it is the single biggest issue.

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I keep hearing the same false narrative of discussing Trump's behavior is a means of issue avoidance (Original Post) Snake Plissken Oct 2016 OP
Wait a minute Jarqui Oct 2016 #1
That's the problem,everything about the right wing is faith based,logic and reality are not required Snake Plissken Oct 2016 #2
Oh really so now they want to talk about the issues huh?? Does that mean they won't mention emails, Cakes488 Oct 2016 #3
That's the joke about it, 8 solid years of manufactured fake scandals by the GOP Snake Plissken Oct 2016 #4
His behavior is the issue now. He has made it the issue. anamandujano Oct 2016 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author kestrel91316 Oct 2016 #6

Jarqui

(10,128 posts)
1. Wait a minute
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 06:10 PM
Oct 2016

"discussing Trump's sleazy behavior is only a deflection for having to discuss the "real" issues. "

How do they reconcile that with Trump inviting Bill Clinton's accusers to the debate and Trump spokesperson's attempts to get the media to publicize comments made by Bill Clinton's accusers ? Are those "real issues"?

The hypocrisy is way too thick there, isn't it?

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
2. That's the problem,everything about the right wing is faith based,logic and reality are not required
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 06:16 PM
Oct 2016

Their arguments never have to make any sense they just have to keep being repeated, until the media starts allowing them to use it as a legitimate position.

 

Cakes488

(874 posts)
3. Oh really so now they want to talk about the issues huh?? Does that mean they won't mention emails,
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 06:19 PM
Oct 2016

Benghazi and Bill's indiscretions?

They were perfectly happy to focus on Bill's philandering but now that the heat is on Trumphole they want to get back to the issues huh? I just better stay of FB tonight I already feel my blood boiling.

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
4. That's the joke about it, 8 solid years of manufactured fake scandals by the GOP
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 06:26 PM
Oct 2016

now that real scandals are surfacing and they involve a Republican suddenly scandals are no longer worthy of discussion.

anamandujano

(7,004 posts)
5. His behavior is the issue now. He has made it the issue.
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 06:27 PM
Oct 2016

His disrespect of women has been exposed in such an incendiary fashion that no amount of spin can get around it. Women are going to vote against him. The new business on the 19th amendment proves they know it while adding another thick layer of disrespect.

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