Trump is running for president again

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In reply to Unit2Sucks • 2:11p, 2/14/24
Unit2Sucks said:
One of the few times Trump was telling the truth was when he said he loved the poorly educated. And they love him back.

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Attitudes Toward Presidential Candidates in the 2012 and 2016 American Elections: Cognitive Ability and Support for Trump

Using data from the American National Election Studies, we investigated the relationship between cognitive ability and attitudes toward and actual voting for presidential candidates in the 2012 and 2016 U.S. presidential elections (i.e., Romney, Obama, Trump, and Clinton). Isolating this relationship from competing relationships, results showed that verbal ability was a significant negative predictor of support and voting for Trump (but not Romney) and a positive predictor of support and voting for Obama and Clinton. By comparing within and across the election years, our analyses revealed the nature of support for Trump, including that support for Trump was better predicted by lower verbal ability than education or income. In general, these results suggest that the 2016 U.S. presidential election had less to do with party affiliation, income, or education and more to do with basic cognitive ability.
I guess we are back to where we started.


Mean of you to take these gratuitous shots at movielover and bearforce
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In reply to oski003 • 2:16p, 2/14/24
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^^^ This latest from Trump (NATO/Russia) would normally be enough to destroy anybody's candidacy any time over the last 75 years. But he has lowered the bar so far that it's just another thing he says. It's time the GOP stops claiming they're the party of Ronald Reagan, because he'd turn over in his grave if he heard this.


But that's not really what he said. He said the U.S. shouldn't be obligated to defend those in NATO who don't meet their agreed upon defense spending. The quote is taken out of context and misleading. Folks here should feel free to debate the harm from what he actually said, not the partial quote taken out of context.
What is the acceptable context for "tell Russia to do whatever the hell they want"?


The quote is hopefully an exaggeration by Trump but the point is acceptable when you are trying to get freeloaders to stop freeloading because they have been freeloading for years.
So you're saying that it's OK to encourage Russia to invade neighboring countries like Poland or Finland because Spain, Greece and some other countries need to spend more on their defense budgets? Hopefully you didn't mean that.


The point is that these freeloaders need to stop freeloading. Let's just send another 75 billion to Ukraine. 1.5 Trillion is nothing these days, right?
I see. Just ignore the dangerous and embarrassingly ignorant part of that statement.


All I asked is that the quote be debated within the actual context. I too would prefer a president who discussed these things with allies behind closed doors instead of making it a campaign point that emboldens Russia. Thanks.
Very well. Having nearly every country in Europe expand and better equip their military has always lead to peace and prosperity, except for all of history through World War II.


There are military obligations to be in NATO. Look them up if you'd like further information. Nobody is arguing for some Nazi like militarization.

Ok. Clearly you only think you know what you're talking about. Or you are using the wrong words. There is no obligation. There is a 2% of GDP to military spending pledge. Many of the members meet or exceed that pledge. Others do not, for whatever reasons, manage to budget more than 2% of their GDP for military spending.


There is no obligation to pay anyone. Not NATO, not the USA. Just a pledge to spend a certain amount on defense spending.

You and Trump seem to think that this money owed to the USA for protection. Basically, Trump is telling allies "It's a beautiful country you have here! It would be a shame if something happened to it. Pay up so we can see that nothing does!" Yet there are no payments to anyone.


I have just made one of those substantive posts that you righteous righties whine about. Do you have a cogent reply to this ass whipping I just gave you?


Yes, we are saying virtually the same thing, except you are spinning what I said into something stupid you can argue against. Actually, I was pretty excited and thought you were able to overcome your painful past and become a decent human being for a second.

Yes, there is a 2% of GDP to military spending pledge. Trump is saying the USA shouldn't be obligated to defend those who don't meet it. Find some love in your heart and have a wonderful Valentine's Day.


At least 18 out of 31 now are meeting their target. Previously, there were 20 freeloaders relying on the US to protect them. Now, there are only 13. Interesting what a war near your border can do.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68295380
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In reply to bearister • 2:23p, 2/14/24
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Did Putin ever mention Trump is a wonderful bottom?
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2:55p, 2/14/24


Both Zelensky and Paul Pelosi love Nancy.
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In reply to oski003 • 9:52p, 2/14/24
Freeloaders implies that somebody is getting something for free. Again, do you not understand how this works?


Are you this stupid by nature, or do you have to work at it to maintain such limited intelligence?

"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." -- (maybe) Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain
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1:37a, 2/15/24
Trump has all the best words.



Interpose, transpose, what's the difference?
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In reply to concordtom • 6:40a, 2/15/24
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Trump has all the best words.



Interpose, transpose, what's the difference?
Trump thinks transpose is when Sports Illustrated puts one of those cross dressing swimsuit models on the cover of their magazine.
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In reply to concordtom • 7:34a, 2/15/24
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Trump has all the best words.



Interpose, transpose, what's the difference?
You just don't get it - Trump is only pretending to have eleventh stage dementia. We have a few of those here on BI as well.


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In reply to Unit2Sucks • 7:45a, 2/15/24
Kneepads003 needs to jump in and explain Trump's 4D chess game, cuz we're all playing checkers.

Or maybe he'll tell us, as he wipes off his chin, that we are clearly taking these comments out of context.
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." -- (maybe) Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain
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In reply to AunBear89 • 8:24a, 2/15/24
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Kneepads003 needs to jump in and explain Trump's 4D chess game, cuz we're all playing checkers.

Or maybe he'll tell us, as he wipes off his chin, that we are clearly taking these comments out of context.


Hi Aunbear89. I know you have been through a lot, but that is not an excuse for the constant trolling. I hope you have a nice rest of your day.
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In reply to oski003 • 8:52a, 2/15/24
I hope you get a paper cut and then get lemon juice in it. The only stuff I've been through is shoveling this morning's surprise snow storm off the driveway.

So you don't have an excuse for dear leader this time? Or are you waiting for the explanation from the RNC before you come here with your slobbering excuses for conservative bad behavior and stupidity?

You do you, karen003! Live your best know-it-all busybody life!
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." -- (maybe) Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain
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In reply to AunBear89 • 9:23a, 2/15/24
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I hope you get a paper cut and then get lemon juice in it. The only stuff I've been through is shoveling this morning's surprise snow storm off the driveway.

So you don't have an excuse for dear leader this time? Or are you waiting for the explanation from the RNC before you come here with your slobbering excuses for conservative bad behavior and stupidity?

You do you, karen003! Live your best know-it-all busybody life!


I don't need to defend Trump here, and he certainly isn't my dear leader. Please have a nice day and try to focus on all the wonderful things life brings.
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In reply to oski003 • 9:40a, 2/15/24
Hard to focus on nice stuff when I know there are brain dead idiots who are of voting age that believe it is ok to treat our NATO partners like they are "clients" and America is the owner of the protection racket.

Trump never knows what he is talking about, but you will defend him because he's the leader of your tribe. All good little Republicans know how to fall in to goose stepping line and vote a straight MAGA Red ticket.
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." -- (maybe) Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain
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In reply to AunBear89 • 11:20a, 2/15/24
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Hard to focus on nice stuff when I know there are brain dead idiots who are of voting age that believe it is ok to treat our NATO partners like they are "clients" and America is the owner of the protection racket.

Trump never knows what he is talking about, but you will defend him because he's the leader of your tribe. All good little Republicans know how to fall in to goose stepping line and vote a straight MAGA Red ticket.


Keep trying hard to focus on nice stuff. Spend less time getting angry on the Internet and more time living your life.
Stay present and get better Aunbear89.
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In reply to oski003 • 11:37a, 2/15/24
Said the brain dead idiot.
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In reply to Eastern Oregon Bear • 11:37a, 2/15/24
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concordtom said:
Trump has all the best words.



Interpose, transpose, what's the difference?
Trump thinks transpose is when Sports Illustrated puts one of those cross dressing swimsuit models on the cover of their magazine.

And actually, he's into it!
So long as they look the part and he gets to slap them around.
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In reply to Unit2Sucks • 11:41a, 2/15/24
Unit2Sucks said:
concordtom said:
Trump has all the best words.



Interpose, transpose, what's the difference?
You just don't get it - Trump is only pretending to have eleventh stage dementia. We have a few of those here on BI as well.




Trump was trying to Show Off his use of Big Words to make him sound intelligent.

Man
Woman
TV…..
He still feels so STUPID for saying that on camera!
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In reply to Unit2Sucks • 2:01p, 2/15/24
Unit2Sucks said:
concordtom said:
Trump has all the best words.



Interpose, transpose, what's the difference?
You just don't get it - Trump is only pretending to have eleventh stage dementia. We have a few of those here on BI as well.



One day, I will shock the world -- well, maybe the "BI world" -- when I prove to you all that I've only been pretending to have eleventh stage dementia!

Er, who am I kidding? I will probably never remember to do that...
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6:17a, 2/18/24


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8:06p, 2/18/24


Make American Great Again 2024
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In reply to bear2034 • 12:26a, 2/19/24
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Make American Great Again 2024
Trump had a chance to make America great during 2017-2021 and failed miserably. Why give a failure a second chance?
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4:14p, 2/19/24


……5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

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11:59p, 2/19/24


No lies detected.



And of course he is.

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7:15a, 2/20/24
Trump allies prepare to infuse 'Christian nationalism' in second administration - POLITICO


https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/donald-trump-allies-christian-nationalism-00142086



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In reply to bearister • 7:41a, 2/20/24
Yeahbut, Genocide Joe is loopy!
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In reply to bear2034 • 7:54a, 2/20/24
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Make American Great Again 2024

By convicting trump and throwing his fat ass in jail!
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In reply to Eastern Oregon Bear • 7:56a, 2/20/24
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bear2034 said:


Make American Great Again 2024
Trump had a chance to make America great during 2017-2021 and failed miserably. Why give a failure a second chance?


I dunno.
I think he could do wonders in the field of Prison Reform - with a mop and bucket!
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2:37p, 2/20/24


Conspiracy theorists.
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In reply to bear2034 • 6:32p, 2/20/24




*A lot of people have been saying that Putin keeps the full video of this in a locked vault in a bunker under his Italianate palace complex located on the Black Sea coast near Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
*This info came from a newsletter on the Substack platform.
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7:13p, 2/20/24
How would tRump enforce a nationwide ban on abortion in the state of California?

Provide your scenario.
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In reply to bearister • 7:19p, 2/20/24
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How would tRump enforce a nationwide ban on abortion in the state of California?

Provide your scenario.


It was recently posted here that Russia may win in Ukraine if we don't send another 60 billion dollars and, if they win in Ukraine, NATO countries are next. Using this brilliant liberal logic, I have deduced that California is likely next and Russia will enforce an abortion ban with Trump as governor.
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7:33p, 2/20/24
Prosecutorial query:

Which is more money?

A. The amount of cash Trump needs to come up with in order to pay his recent legal penalties, or

B. The amount of cash Fani Willis needed to have on hand to pay back Mr. Wade for dinner?
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In reply to oski003 • 8:07p, 2/20/24
That is one plausible scenario. A dictator could enforce such a ban in California. Any other scenarios?
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