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Wow. The man is unhinged.

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“Mitt Romney is a sad case. He choked,” Trump said. “You know what a choke artist is? You know a guy who missed a kick, you get rid of him, right? He choked like a dog.”

What Donald J. Trump missed?

Mitt Romney is an Elder in the Church of Latter Day Saints, better known a Mormons. Whatever anyone may think of any religion, Trump's attack on the former Governor of Massachusetts and a highly respected Mormon is just another example of prejudice.

Donald J. Trump is relentless in his self glorification and contempt for everyone who refuses to carry his baggage of hate. Again, simple solution, Boycott Cleveland. The empty city, awash in racists, will show who and what Donald J. Trump is. Insulting Mitt Romney just proves Trump's delusion hatred for everything not "Trump".

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“I feel like I’m 35.

I'd always thought his silver-foot-in-mouth disease could be attributed to his spoiled class upbringing and the various narcissistic impairments that go along with being from the financial ruling class, but it sounds like dementia has set in. Having witnessed those with dementia and the struggles they and those around them must endure, I pity him but especially pity his true believers who think he'll lift a single diamond ring encircled finger to help them in any way.

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Donald J. Trump: “I feel like I’m 35.”

. . . with the mind of a adolescent trying to convince Americans my hatred for color, creed, faith and gender is what they should bow down before and worship because I'm so rich and they're so stupid.

Interesting sales pitch.

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I said yes, I will apologize: to Pocahontas,” he said in Tampa. “To Pocahontas I will apologize, because Pocahontas is insulted.”

He really needs to stop going after people's ethnicity. It seems to be the first card he plays and that concerns me.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren — calling her “Pocahontas,” a reference to her Native American ancestry. “I said yes, I will apologize: to Pocahontas,” he said in Tampa. “To Pocahontas I will apologize, because Pocahontas is insulted.”

The Senator needs to come clean about being a Native American or not. = Do the DNA test.

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Trump — who says he is expanding his campaign slogan to be “Make America Great For Everyone” — hugged an American flag to demonstrate his love for his country

Funny, listening to Donald J. Trump it seems the new slogan is: "Make America Hate Everyone Because Trump Says So".

Its so hard to tell what this milkshake of racism is saying. Trump never tires of insulting Native Americans.

Boycott Cleveland?

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Trump all the way,,,Jail time for crooked Hillary

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"I’m gonna win but a lot of other people are not,” Trump said

The list starts with the American People, The Republican Party and Women.

Trump's 'a lot of other people' seems to included everyone who despises Holocaust Denier David Duke. (Trump refused to condemn the Grand Wizard of the KKK.)

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The Senator needs to come clean about being a Native American or not. = Do the DNA test.

It is about time. She has spent 25 years taking pride in a "Native American" ancestry, repeatedly claiming minority status at Harvard and allowing schools to tout her as a minority hire without a shred of credible evidence. If the tests all come back negative the lineage is too distant to qualify for membership in any of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes.

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The Senator needs to come clean about being a Native American or not. = Do the DNA test.

See, this is how it goes. Trump attacks personally (not on policy) in the most insulting way he can imagine, and the fools fall for it. "Look - (dumb/crooked/add insulting adjective here) squirrel!"

Okay, badsey, apparently several generations ago in the Warren family had a female ancestor who may or may not have been Native American. The fact that she existed can be verified by geneological records; her ancestry is lost to time. What does it matter? Do the Repubs intend to set up a Congressional committee or three?

The way Trump speaks would be puerile for a 3rd grader.He makes Dubbya look eloquent. What is clear is that Warren is getting under his (very thin) skin. The GOP is betting a lot on the idea that Trump will be able to exert a modicum of control over himself at least until November. So far, this looks like a bad bet.

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Trump — hugged an American flag to demonstrate his love for his country

Then he chased Disabled American Veterans from Trump Towers.

Trump, who ran from the Vietnam draft, began a campaign to ban Veterans from his New York property in 1991.

Trump's love for his country had another expression.

Running a five year fraud "Trump University" and a five year campaign of 'birther' racism.

One word: creepy.

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Is 70 years old. Feels 35. Acts 12.

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Donald Trump is calling on Hillary Clinton “to replace her support for increased refugee admissions… with a new job program for our inner cities." Trump said on Friday that rather than using taxpayer funds to import foreign migrants from terror-prone regions, Clinton should instead use the funds to help struggling Americans.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/06/10/trump-hits-clinton-on-economic-policy-says-refugee-aid-should-be-redirected-to-inner-city-jobs-program/

Agree 1000%.

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The Trump campaign dismissed concerns about crowd size on Trump’s first general election campaign swing

What that may mean is Trump has exhausted the novelty market for prejudice and ignorance while abandoning any hope of appealing to Americans.

Trump's strange willingness to destroy his own brand name with criminal charges and the racism of the primaries isn't the indicator of a business genius Trump calls himself.

Trump's strange willingness to appeal to criminality and racism is a measure of who Trump is as a human being.

Many contest his membership in that group.

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Trump's attack on Mitt Romney?

Why not attack Millard Fillmore?

More pointless hate cast as rhetoric.

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“I said yes, I will apologize: to Pocahontas,” he said in Tampa. “To Pocahontas I will apologize, because Pocahontas is insulted.”

Donald Trump is pure trash.

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Trump, "saying that Republicans risked losing seats in the House and Senate" had no one to blame except Donald J. Trump.

Trump's effect is placing the KKK hood on the GOP-tea.

Too bad Trump's too busy looking in the mirror, mirror on the wall.

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Trashy and illogical because the real Pocahontas lived centuries ago and of course can't accept or reject an apology.

The main beneficiary of all this is Gary 'Jaguar' Johnson, head of the Libertarians who could see a record setting double digit share of the vote this time around.

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Republicans are so accustomed to duplicitous and ulterior behavior that they cannot bring themselves to face down their number one enemy, Donald Trump. We have to suppose that they would rather risk the security of our nation and of our world rather than renounce this Wizard of Oz character in the wacky red hat. And that is about as scary as our world has ever seen since the Brown Shirts showed up in Germany's streets just before our civilized world's existence was threatened by a charismatic lunatic. GOP, why can't you people do the decent thing even if you find it distasteful. Renounce this fool while you still have the chance. Keep dragging your feet and you will lose whatever soul you still have left. It's your call; it's our world! Think about it

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The Pocahontas/Fauxcahontas moniker originated and gained wide currency on Boston talk radio when she was running for the Senate against Scott Walker -- it did not start with Trump. She is obviously an opportunistic fraud who came up with this idea to game the affirmative action system in her 30's to give herself a leg up (tenure and elected office) piggybacking off the REAL struggles of Native Americans ON TOP of playing the female card. A fraud. A hoax. A shameful individual.

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"The Pocahontas/Fauxcahontas moniker originated and gained wide currency on Boston talk radio when she was running for the Senate against Scott Walker -- it did not start with Trump."

Oh, that's all right then. A presidential candidate is simply copying the classy language of talk radio.

What are you saying here? Monkey see, monkey do?

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Trump's need to insult Native Americans to draw attention away from his criminal designs at "Trump University" is not just insulting and racist.

It epitomizes Trump's use of prejudice and racism to appeal to a tiny group of bigots who populate his hate loyalty rallies and continue to dismantle the Republican Party.

Well done Mr. Trump.

Trump has made Hate his brand.

That will last far longer than a failed campaign to "Make America Hate Everyone Because Trump Says So".

What a buffoon.

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Yeah Donald, 'Make America grate.......its teeth' !!

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"I’d like to see Republican leadership be very strong, very smart and you got to be cool... If not, I’m gonna win but a lot of other people are not,” Trump said. “We are going to win either way.”

He just can't help himself, can he? It's either pathological or a complete disregard for anyone and anything other than himself. Or both, from the look of his entire campaign. The man is a vulgar wart on the backside of America society and culture.

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Point of Order: Scott Walker is the Governor of Wisconsin. His job was to destroy Unions.

Trump's job is to destroy the Republican Party and replace it with Hate.

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He really needs to stop going after people's ethnicity. It seems to be the first card he plays and that concerns me.

I wish liberals would heed their own words from time to time.

What gets me is that Obamabots and Hilary loyalists are completely content with the crappy social economic situations that have been crippling the nation for over.7 years and actually want more of it! Astounding! At least Trump is doing something the people wanted years ago, dismantling the Corrupt Washington elite political system on both sides and he should, even if the looney left thinks he's unhinged, Trump probably takes it as a compliment and I'm very pleased that there is someone will to kick some serious ass to let these minions know, the country is not going to be taken hostage by the hippie progressive open borders, apologetic left.

If the Hillary supporters are content with have a crook as a president that's on them and yes, Trump is a loudmouth, but at least he gets it and if I were him, I'd turn it up a few notches.

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Laguna: The GOP is betting a lot on the idea that Trump will be able to exert a modicum of control over himself at least until November. So far, this looks like a bad bet.

If JT is an indication of the type of supporters Trump has, then I'm not so sure he should change much of anything. So far we haven't seen a single Republican call out Trump for his racist remarks against the judge, and now they're side-stepping the Pocahontas issue. My guess is that his supporters will defend him against racist remarks, even textbook ones, so there's really no incentive for Trump to let up.

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fyi: "Now he is hiding behind the tax audit excuse." - comments

The audit of Trump's enterprises places no limit on releasing his returns.

Trump believes he is above the law and pretending the IRS audit prevents the evidence of his enterprises is pure fabrication. The IRS has already released that Trump is under no constraint.

amplification: "For a guy that so many say is not racist, he sure seems to have a need to point out people's race in order to back up his points." - comments

Correct analysis.

Trump is still one page one of Mein Kampf. Tactic: Build belief in assumed persecution of the messenger. Trump's racist supporters know this well. As anyone would after obsessive readings of the racists' owner's manual.

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"Trump is a loudmouth, but at least he gets it and if I were him, I'd turn it up a few notches." - comments

Wow! Really? Turn it up a few notches? To where? Arm bands and lynching?

As other comments have already noted, Trump has reached a tiny slice of bigots and racists and the whole world is watching.

Good night sweet Prince.

Trump is entering his seventh decade no wiser, no better and no more respected since his parents sent him away to military discipline school for behavioral problems as a child.

That $200 million Trump inherited proves one thing. Rich don't make ya smart, or any less a bigot.

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If JT is an indication of the type of supporters Trump has, then I'm not so sure he should change much of anything. So far we haven't seen a single Republican call out Trump for his racist remarks against the judge,

Probably because many don't view it as a racist comment, but Trump has a right to question the integrity of the judge, considering that he is a staunch Hillary supporter and belongs to La Raza wing that represents Hispanic lawyers, should he have made the comments public, you be the judge, but question the actions and intent, absolutely. And since Liberals are the biggest race hypocrites, this shouldn't bother them.

and now they're side-stepping the Pocahontas issue. My guess is that his supporters will defend him against racist remarks, even textbook ones, so there's really no incentive for Trump to let up.

Not defending him, don't think anyone really is, but Trump has more than enough reason to be skeptical and given the history of how liberals treat race issues, can't really fault the man for being too suspicious.

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What nonsensical trash! Yet that's Trump for you! I don't see how he'll win in November, if there is anyone that's going to unite its the Democrats.

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What nonsensical trash! Yet that's Trump for you! I don't see how he'll win in November, if there is anyone that's going to unite its the Democrats.

That depends on who you're asking. Some on the right feel the same about Hillary. I guess we just won't know until November.

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I guess Trump feels he doesn't need Utah in the election (55% of population is Mormon and so Romney took it comfortably last election). Given Romney's status in the Mormon community Trump might be laughing on the other side of his face come the election.

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When your only tool is a hammer, all problems start to look like nails. Trump is a one-trick pony. The only thing he's got going for him is his talent for the off-the-cuff insult. This is why people think he "tells it like it is", because he's not the slightest bit choosy or careful about who he insults or how. But you can't run a country by insulting people. A president has got to have more tools in his kit.

For well over a year now, Trump supporters have been telling us that he's just being crass and obnoxious to appeal to the Republican base (we can leave what that says about the Republican base for another time), that he'll clean up his act and start behaving more Presidential once he gets his party's nomination. Well, for all intents and purposes he has his party's nomination. Where's the Presidential behavior? What does he think he'll achieve by spending his time dishing out pointless insults?

Trump has no hope if he can't appeal to moderates. The swing vote is always what makes a Presidential winner these days. There are a wealth of voters who are frustrated with the system and who want someone who is going to back the people. A savvier politician could try and get Elizabeth Warren on their side to build some real populist chops. Unfortunately though, Trump is Trump and Trump is the worst, so when Warren criticizes Trump as a racist and a bully he responds by spouting attacks at Warren's heritage. He'll never be President.

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@bass Not defending him, don't think anyone really is, but Trump has more than enough reason to be skeptical and given the history of how liberals treat race issues, can't really fault the man for being too suspicious.

Is this an example of your being a 'devil's advocate' as you've previously claimed, or are you flat out defending his racism? As a former journalist, you know that word salads are easy to interpret in many different ways.

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Trump speech Tampa: https://youtu.be/jgmG7FlSxp8

People want to know can Trump steamroll just one more -that filthy criminal Hillary Clinton- So at this point you are either with Trump or against Trump. All those Bernie supporters that were screwed over -will they make that turn and try to unite the parties or succumb to scumbag Hillary's racist and corrupt attacks.

!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!TRUMP!!

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sidebar: "given the history of how liberals" - comments

This odd fascination with a word, "liberal", seems strangely unsophisticated for the American journalist.

No disrespect or confrontation implied, in all candor however, might the respected journalist deign a serious thought?

Liberty is the root of liberal. Freedom is the cause and purpose of Liberty.

How is it then that "liberal" has so fixated the examination of both Donald J. Trump, Secretary Clinton and the intentions of America's political Parties?

Leave it to the esteemed journalist to answer and that none of his description will be used except to better follow these thoughts in regard to America's direction given Donald J. Trump's dubious claims and pronouncements.

Clearly, "liberals" have a distinct meaning for the American journalist, or, it is just a throw away term.

Perhaps that is all it means?

How does Donald J. Trump's appeal run counter to or in support of "Liberty" or "Freedom"?

(note: perhaps JT will allow one post of clarification on the single term "liberal"?)

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Trump all the way,,Jail time for crooked Hillary LOL Trump has bankrupt numerous companies all the while keeping his personal wealth intact. and is currently being investigated for fraud over the now bankrupt Trump University. Crooked!? nobody more morally and financially crooked then Trump.

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"For example: The Black community is full of envy. This is not a racist comment, its the truth. Or the people of India reek of body odor. Not racist comment, its absolutely true.

I can go on and on. Everyone needs to quit being all butt-hurt all the time."

In the same straight-talking, non-PC spirit, I'm sure you wouldn't get butt-hurt if I called Trump supporters low-life, white-trash, mindless bigots and racists.

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Is this an example of your being a 'devil's advocate' as you've previously claimed, or are you flat out defending his racism?

Why is it that when liberals use the race card its not considered racism, but when conservatives do it, it is? So when Obama accused Southern Whites "Clinging to their guns and religion" and Holder's comments "we are a nation of cowards." Were you on JT equally condemning Obama and Holder for their outright and despicable racism rants?

As a journalist, you know that word salads are easy to interpret in many different ways.

Oh, believe me, I do know it. That's why I'm putting it out there for the record. Please marinade awhile.

LOL Trump has bankrupt numerous companies all the while keeping his personal wealth intact. and is currently being investigated for fraud over the now bankrupt Trump University. Crooked!? nobody more morally and financially crooked then Trump.

And Hillary lining her pockets from foreign dictators which is technically illegal and against the constitution and also remember, as Secretary of State, she did absolutely nothing for NYC, Trump despite hits and misses and bankruptcies still has flourishing businesses around the world and there is nothing wrong with Trump keeping his money, he should, otherwise how can he create jobs, Hillary is a Billionaire, do you think she wants to part with her money? Heck, she won't even divulge her emails, talk about Benghazi or her speeches and foundation. She will hold on to her cash like flying eagle holding a fish. they don't come more crooked than her.

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Trump is a one-trick pony. The only thing he's got going for him is his talent for the off-the-cuff insult. This is why people think he "tells it like it is" - comments

Excellent analysis. As the comment suggests, Donald J. Trump has one mode of thought and expression.

Condescension and Contempt.

The 'tells it like it is' and abhorrence for what Americans call "politically correct" or PC, seems more like defense of insult, distain and prejudice dressed as integrity.

Thanks to the source of the quote presented.

That Donald J. Trump is 'dressed up' by supporters, and FOXNews for ratings, only shows the 'cash for racism' ethic both Trump and his fan club yearn for.

At the cost of a continued assault on Native Americans, it seems particularly cruel and worst, why would Trump draw such hate on those who refused his plan to use Native Americans to create Casino gambling in Florida?

Now, the analysis turns to Donald J. Trump's use of Florida's Native Tribal Citizens to create a Trump Casino.

Clearly Trump is still using their rejection of his prejudice to attack all Native Americans in his contempt of Elizabeth Warren. That is, as Trump would say, and has, dirty, dirty and disgusting. But that is all Trump has to offer Americans.

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Trump calling out Warren on the uncertainty of her roots considering he was born Donald Drumpf. He is Scottish on his mother's side and likes to play that up, going so far as to have created a Scottish coat-o-arms with his Anglicized Germanic name to advertise his golf courses and generally play pompous. A store behind that is here. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087966/Donald-Trump-wins-right-use-family-crest-Scottish-heralds-advertise-golf-course.html

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Violence at Richmond, VA rally:

https://youtu.be/9T4J1EQ-Js8

Can't really blame Bernie anymore for the "protester" violence.

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bass: Probably because many don't view it as a racist comment

See? There it is again. Why would Trump let up on the racist comments when his supporters will line up to post stuff like this?

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"Why is it that when liberals use the race card its not considered racism, but when conservatives do it, it is? So when Obama accused Southern Whites "Clinging to their guns and religion....."

Let's get something clear here. Are you saying that statement is racist and Trump's statements are not?

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@bass Were you on JT equally condemning Obama and Holder for their outright and despicable racism rants?

As a former journalist, you must be able to understand that people can interpret what's been written and spoken in ways that support their beliefs. Having heard Obama speak for almost 8 years, I've never heard either Obama or Holder make a comment that I as a white male interpreted as racist.

But it sounds like you have. That surprises me just a bit that what you heard as racist offended you because right wing reactionaries tend to think and even defend their right to go on racist rants (which you accuse Obama of having done), saying it's 'PC', therefore wrong, to question their 'right' to make racist taunts. Are you suggesting you feel victimized by people who think your white nationalism is wrong? If so, thanks for sharing your sensitive side.

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Donald J. Trump is again loading the cannon to take a face blast.

Trump battled in Florida to bring Casino gambling to the peninsula. (Note how close to Trump's Southern fortress.)

When Trump cry babied his failed attempt for a Florida Casino empire, saying he didn't want it anyhow, (sour grapes) the result could never be imagined Trump would turn his personal failure into a public disparagement of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.

What it does show is, again, a disturbed wealthy bigot set on grudges and prejudice relying on bigots and racists to carry his water to Cleveland , Ohio.

The international reader may research, "Florida Trump Casino", and discover the roots of Trump hatred for the American Native population that told Trump to take a hike. Governor Jeb Bush had and hand in Trump's failure so that part of Trump's contempt will become crystal as a bonus "a-ha" moment.

Trump-aholics here will find many more spooky tales of Donald J. Trump's weird obsessions, so stay tuned little buddies the weird has not yet begun. And, not to spoil your glee, it ends badly.

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Pocahontas, really? Is this another example of choice words that will make America great again?

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From pictures it is clear that world leaders will find it relatively easy to deal with USA if Trump wins the race.

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Trump never grows fatigued of hate for "others". Imagine that ethic appointing some thirty major Agencies of Government. Those spooky tales mentioned earlier? Trump has not yet begun to hate.

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An older, exhaustive article on the issue from when she was running for the Senate in 2012 - good read. Two points: Her family has very deep roots in Oklahoma, the state with the highest Native American population, so despite lack of documentation, the lore her family passed down over generations is not far-fetched; and, more importantly, her possible Cherokee never played any role either in her educational admissions or her later hiring; as Law School Professor Laurence H. Tribe, who voted to tenure Warren and was also involved in recruiting her, said back in 2012,

Elizabeth Warren's heritage had absolutely no role in the decision to recruit her to Harvard Law School. Our decision was entirely based on her extraordinary expertise and legendary teaching ability. This whole dispute is fabricated out of whole cloth and has no connection to reality.

Thus, it all makes no difference whatsoever, except to display once again Trump's absolute unsuitability for public office.

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Hey Kcjapan-

Mittromney attacked trump first and then a second time publicly. Trump is simply responding to his attacks.

Trump mentioned nothing of him being a Mormon nor did he make fun of his religion.

Romney had a great chance to get rid of Obama but couldn't get the support to do so.

I think Romney is a sour grape and really irrelevant at this point. And you don't sound like a republican so if you boycott Cleveland it wouldn't make a difference. No one is buying your disinformative comments on every trump article posted by Japan today; you seem to be the first commenter to spead false accusation of racism each time.

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Sorry - I'd forgotten to post the link. It is rather a rather thorough report.http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/05/is-elizabeth-warren-native-american-or-what/257415/

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"May you live in interesting times." Safe to say, we do. A little boredom might be welcome.

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What nonsensical trash! Yet that's Trump for you! I don't see how he'll win in November, if there is anyone that's going to unite its the Democrats.

I am more or less neutral on the nicknames but Trump exploits them masterfully in a way that both forces a directly negative association with the opponent and requires the media to cover a story they would rather not every time it is mentioned.... "Why Pocahontas" has generated a ton more publicity than if he stood up and read a lengthy excerpt from her bio or read selections out of "Clinton Cash" at campaign rallies, which they have also done.

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Jesus, this man looks more and more like Jabba as each day passes.

There's a reason why North Korea supports this guy. And it isn't out of the goodness of their heart.

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"I am more or less neutral on the nicknames"

Oh, just call it what it is. It's low-life, trash talk. Just say it and say you'll accept Trump in spite of it ( I'll pay you the compliment of not saying because of it ).

Be honest and have the courage of your convictions rather than the disingenuous wishy-washy talk. It's trash. It really is.

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So far we haven't seen a single Republican call out Trump for his racist remarks against the judge

Because the DNC-ISIS has brainwashed members of Genration Snowflake into thinking that Mexican is a "race".

She is obviously an opportunistic fraud who came up with this idea to game the affirmative action system. . . . piggybacking off the REAL struggles of Native Americans

I remember watching the last DNC-ISIS convention -- it was broadcast on CNN (the Clinton News Network) -- when Fauxcahontas Warren walked right past a group representing the Cherokee Nation like they weren't there. She is a lying, nasty piece of work (aka, a card carrying liberal). . . .

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The only thing he's got going for him is his talent for the off-the-cuff insult.

Rep and Dem voters and elected officials need to be insulted and castigated for how they've sold out the country. Trump is going to go down in history as the greatest president that saved our country from the corrupt party idiots, the brainless transgender crowd, the hegomonic warmongers, the banksters, etc. Inner cities will begin to thrive again. We all want that right? WTF has Obama done about this? Nothing but increase government hand outs.

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Lizz, I'm all for Trumps nicknaming pathology - his quotes are so obviously him they don't even require attribution. He's at it again, having just tweeted this:

Goofy Elizabeth Warren, sometimes referred to as Pocahontas, pretended to be a Native American in order to advance her career. Very racist!

This may excite knuckle-draggers, but it will alienate those in the middle, encourage Republicans in the #NeverTrump camp, and energize those on the left. Trump obviously hasn't grasped the difference between a primary and the general election - but then, he's never been particularly sharp.

So, yes, please: more juvenile insults!

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"Donald Trump bashed Democrats and Republicans alike"

Heh he he ya gotta give Trump this one - he doesn't give a whit about political correctness, in line with an ever-increasing number of Americans.

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Trump supporters are out in full force. Frightening that so many of them live in Japan.

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Trump supporters are out in full force. Frightening that so many of them live in Japan.

Nothing frightening about people understanding the corrupt warmongering globalist one party system. Try it Micky, you might like it.

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As time goes on and things get crazier it appears Trump (once a Clinton supporter) has been inserted into the race to ensure a Clinton presidency. Whether this is true or not Instill hold to my belief we have reached a new low in American in politics. In the end the American middle and lower class loses, as has always been the case regardless of which party comes to power for the past several decades.

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"Nothing frightening about people understanding the corrupt warmongering globalist one party system. Try it Micky, you might like it."

You keep posting this idea that Trump isn't like the warmongers. Starting stupid wars of choice and piling up the corpses is something I've always despised along with the patriotic chest-thumpers who get excited by these wars. Trump certainly talks an aggressive game and sounds like he wants to kick arse in foreign policy.

Where are you getting this idea from? I know you get your information from truthful non-MSN sources. Is it from there?

I just don't see Donald the dove.

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Fizzbit. I see your post as spot on. The 2 party system breeds the cognitive dissonance we see today and only works to keep the political class in power. Jamizo. I don't know if Trump is a dove either. I think not actually. However in this case I think Fizzbit has hit the nail on the head

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So, yes, please: more juvenile insults!

Well, they are controversial. McConnell and others don't appreciate the value added nature of the nicknames either. But Hillary is running third among independents in the latest poll I've seen so good luck to her getting swing voters that refuse to be a member of a party because of the manipulation and sleaze that goes on.

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Lizz, again, they might appeal to a certain demographic, but that would already be in Trump's corner anyway. It seems that the Clinton/Warren team has found a sweet spot: Continue emphasizing liberal concepts to unite the party by bringing in Sanders supporters and continue hitting Trump both where he's most vulnerable and where it angers him so greatly (especially coming from a female - the nerve!) that he can't control himself: his supposed record as a brilliant businessman, when in fact he's always been more of a grifter.

Expect Clinton to take the high road, spelling out policy, while Warren continues to taunt Trump on his failures - turns out she's quite good at it. Predictably, Trump will over-react continuously and repeatedly. He can't help himself. We'll see how the swing voters deal with how increasingly unhinged he undoubtedly will become.

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Here's a snapshot of some Trump-haters.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-06-11/rapper-who-threatened-kill-trump-if-mommas-food-stamps-are-taken-away-arrested-steal

I personally don't want Trump to be president, but Hillary would be even worse.

What I think may happen is that a third-party candidate (LP?) will get enough support to win a few states and thereby deny both Clinton and Trump from reaching 270 electors. Then, the House of Representatives will select the next president.

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Predictably, Trump will over-react continuously and repeatedly.

It is becoming obvious to practically everyone that he has two aspects, or now public personas, a thoughtful, charming private demeanor (Teleprompter Trump who attacks Hillary on ethics and policy) and an impulsive, inflammatory free-wheeling headliner at rallies. The overriding challenge is creating a balance that keeps supporters energized while being careful that he is always right when he does he pop off....which was the attacks on the judge were starting to impact his polls, and why he ultimately made the decision to not go there anymore.

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Jean, that is very unlikely to happen. Idaho and Utah, for example, are regularly in the Repub column anyway; also, there is very little chance that the LP could manage a victory in any state with a significant number of electors.

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SerranoJUN. 12, 2016 - 03:49PM JST

Heh he he ya gotta give Trump this one - he doesn't give a whit about political correctness, in line with an ever-increasing number of Americans.

I bet you're all for "political correctness" when it means that we shouldn't be rude about people with attitudes like yours.

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Looking at the picture of the fat carrot holding the cloth and the thoughts running through my mind. Is this grown man really hugging an inanimate object? In public? Does the grown, flag hugging man actually have a shot at winning the oval office? My god, my fellow countrymen are a bunch drooling morons.

he doesn't give a whit about political correctness, in line with an ever-increasing number of Americans.

Choosing one's word wisely is not being politically correct, its called being a decent person. Conversely, uttering whatever nonsensical garbage that enters one's mind doesn't make you strong- it makes you a belligerent ass. Learn the difference.

and an impulsive, inflammatory free-wheeling headliner at rallies. The overriding challenge is creating a balance that keeps supporters energized while being careful that he is always right when he does he pop off.

So, in other words, Lizz, being insincere?

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"Mitt Romney"

Mitt "47%" Romney, lol.

"Crooked Hillary"

Hillary "Glass Ceiling Breaker / Under Criminal Investigation By The FBI" Clinton, lol

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@Laguna

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/05/is-elizabeth-warren-native-american-or-what/257415/

This article is from 2012 and is their number 2 or 3 most popular article right now. -So many people are looking at it and it is a good article.

As the article says "Pocahontas" needs to get that DNA test to set the record straight on this and prove Elizabeth Warren's Native American heritage. So far (4 years) she has politically refused to do so. The question is "Why do you Elizabeth Warren (Pocahontas) refuse to get the DNA test that will prove you are Native American to substantiate your claims?"

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@At last election, Trump spent money on Romney. Mr.Adelson was spending for Gingrich. Romney won and Gingrich lost. Then Romney dropped Trump. Romney approached Mr. Adelson to support him and he got new money supporter. I am sure Trump hasn't forgot Romney's using his money and dropped him. So much stories about Romney that Romney lost miserably. Trump is not smart but he is not that much dumb to support Romney's who supports Never Trump movement.

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Trump Calls For GOP Unity But Continues Intraparty Attacks

Trump has nothing to offer.

His campaign of hate has immobilized the GOP-tea and Trump repeats his personal grudges and an immaturity that guarantees his ultimate failure.

The good news? 142 days left. The bad news? 142 days left.

Trump cannot change his sales pitch for hate and no one will drink from the poisoned chalice Trump has handed the GOP-tea. Some will pamper their emotions, cry their victimhood and some may, as Trump told them to, riot at Cleveland.

That risk is the most dangerous part of the end game.

Trump clearly cannot change and Cleveland shouldn't be Trump's next victim.

The possibility of Trump changing, 0. The fraud would be called immediately on his forgery of character. He has none.

So, wither Cleveland?

Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Governor Kasich of Ohio may well combine to advise the GOP-tea curtail their Convention for Public Safety. The Public Safety must be insured over Trump paranoia.

That would be the only responsible decision the GOP-tea has left to them in a campaign that has done nothing but inspire hate from Trump.

Trump's newest fraud: "Make America Hate Everyone Because Trump Says So," hasn't changed Trump or his pitch for violence.

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Trump is not the one who is obstructing unification of GOP. He was ready to behave but Romney wanted to get rod of Trump who might nevable to compete against Hillary. If Sanders supporters who dislike Hillary vote for , be has chance.

Dem Sri are trying to putsuade SNxdfs to join Hillary to defeat Ttump.

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Trump — who says he is expanding his campaign slogan to be “Make America Great For Everyone” — hugged an American flag

Trump's freakish insult to all Americans is now wrapped in the flag. "Make America Hate Everyone Because Trump Says So," hasn't changed Trump or his pitch for violence.

With recent events, it is now clear Cleveland, Ohio is faced with the threat to Public Safety the Mayor of Cleveland and Governor of Ohio can no longer tolerate.

It is time to close Cleveland to the racists and religious prejudice Donald J. Trump has come to represent. Pray for Orlando, pray for Cleveland.

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Question: Is Hillary Clinton still being investigated by the FBI?

Checking... yeah, she is! Dang!

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@Serrano. It prob has no merit though. The FBI has been dropping the ball. They overlooked The Pulse Nightclub shooter.

The renowned US intel agencies (cia, dhs, etc. etc) are not cutting the mustard they way taxpayers expect them to. Why is that? Does their motivation and morale reflect the incumbent administration's shortfalls?

Trump is right. The US is getting weaker & weaker and "losing."

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