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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:18 PM Jan 2020

Just saw some of the pix of the crowd lined up in Jersey for Trump's rally. As usual,

even sitting in the privacy of my own family room, I can feel my face flushing with shame that, after all that has come out, there are still that many of my countrymen who have apparently decided we need a dictator.

I have dealt with these people face to face as they scream and spit and lie and threaten. I am almost as ashamed that there are those who STILL suggest that we "reach out" to the people who attend these "rallies". Good luck with that.

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Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
3. He's going to have to be careful what he says...he may disqualify so-called client confidentiality
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:28 PM
Jan 2020

or whatever he calls it, these days. Supposedly, if he says something in the presence of another beyond his counsel/advisor, it is no longer confidential. With over 7K in the immediate crowd, that should not be an argument.

As much as I can't stand to look at him, I'm going to have to watch and witness his errors, assuming it is on CSpan. I realize he tells a ton of lies, but his errors are what will be interesting. The more excited the crowd gets, the more he's likely to screw up with his mush mouth madness.

They are saying hotel rooms are sold out? For real?

Vogon_Glory

(9,127 posts)
4. I think we've peeled off most of the 2016 Trump voters
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:29 PM
Jan 2020

that we’re going to get. We can’t get through to the Rally-goers. I’d say that we’d do better to register new voters, then organize and mobilize our people.

3Hotdogs

(12,396 posts)
7. No need for payees in this venue. It is Trump territory. Dozens of billboards over the past years.
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:41 PM
Jan 2020

There was a newspaper report of over 100k requests for tix. Place seats 7k. Idjeits have been lining up since Sunday for admission.

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,845 posts)
12. What's the source of the newspaper report?
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 07:50 PM
Jan 2020

Considering how often Trump doesn't fill an arena yet claims people are lined up outside trying to get in, 100,000 is highly questionable.

3Hotdogs

(12,396 posts)
13. Newark Star Ledger. Some on site reporting, and press release from the Van Drew campaign.
Wed Jan 29, 2020, 12:26 AM
Jan 2020

The dolts lining up since Sunday is from direct reporting.

Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)
6. I'm not quite getting your embarrassment. i *deal* with these ppl every day. Nobody
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:34 PM
Jan 2020

is screaming or spitting or threatening me. lying yes. i live in central Missouri so maybe us democrats here earn their respect as we challenge their ideals? besides...propaganda works!

leftyladyfrommo

(18,869 posts)
9. I am in KCMO and I haven't had any problems.
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:48 PM
Jan 2020

What I have noticed is that the racial separation has gotten a lot worse. People are afraid. No one wants trouble. Everyone is polite but people of different races are sticking with each other. Tribalism.



It's different than racism. Everyone is walking on eggshells. I can't believe how polite everyone are.

Botany

(70,552 posts)
8. Many are the same people from other Trump "Bund Rallies"
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:45 PM
Jan 2020

I wonder if any of them will ever feel shame?

maryellen99

(3,789 posts)
10. These are the ones who think trump is winning every state except California nt
Tue Jan 28, 2020, 06:57 PM
Jan 2020

These people are trashy period.

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