tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post3401352826475050832..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and the Humiliation of Chris ChristieSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-74415770563936606522016-07-19T11:48:05.616-04:002016-07-19T11:48:05.616-04:00Interesting fact, Bush was forced on Reagan and in...Interesting fact, Bush was forced on Reagan and in 8 years they never broke bread together.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-82815803810067284732016-07-18T09:30:47.698-04:002016-07-18T09:30:47.698-04:00Yes its hard to believe that the makers and destro...Yes its hard to believe that the makers and destroyers of countries/continents would let one isolated character derail their plans.As Putin has demonstrated there are so many options.<br />RTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-6129133810994005702016-07-18T09:14:14.517-04:002016-07-18T09:14:14.517-04:00hi David...thanks for the link. I'll check it ...hi David...thanks for the link. I'll check it out when I get the time....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-63222826264861019122016-07-18T09:13:38.350-04:002016-07-18T09:13:38.350-04:00hi e.a.f...yes I was hoping that Trump would choos...hi e.a.f...yes I was hoping that Trump would choose Christie for the comic potential, and because of his ghastly record which could only drag them both down. But Pence can only alienate even more women, and they outnumber male voters. So I think he'll also do Trump more harm than good....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-31794319629645710502016-07-18T09:10:30.687-04:002016-07-18T09:10:30.687-04:00hi RT... it's possible that Pence will only be...hi RT... it's possible that Pence will only be used to patrol the Bible Belt, but Trump is strong there, and it seems to me that what he really needs is a VP who can win him more votes in the north. But as you say in this campaign emotion is trumping reason so I guess anything can happen...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-85008481340466369562016-07-18T09:07:30.394-04:002016-07-18T09:07:30.394-04:00hi Steve...well Pence was forced upon Trump, and I...hi Steve...well Pence was forced upon Trump, and I think he sees it like an arranged marriage to try to keep the Republican establishment happy. But judging from their appearance together on 60 Minutes, Pence could be the one that ensures that Trump never becomes President...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-11210106929292542052016-07-18T09:04:12.397-04:002016-07-18T09:04:12.397-04:00hi MC...although the racist violence in the U.S. m...hi MC...although the racist violence in the U.S. may play into Trump's hands as the Republican convention begins, in the long run I believe all this upheaval will end up favouring Clinton. When most American realize that despite her many flaws she can provide more stability than Trump, who could only make the situation worse...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-30462307632678969692016-07-18T06:38:36.583-04:002016-07-18T06:38:36.583-04:00And I'm betting you're just peachy keen wi...And I'm betting you're just peachy keen with that, Montreal Con(man).Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-74686607683635208232016-07-18T03:40:14.828-04:002016-07-18T03:40:14.828-04:00Pence's beliefs do defy rationale thinking, bu...Pence's beliefs do defy rationale thinking, but hey, he is a Republican and it is the U.S.A. Pence was most likely foisted upon Trump by what is left of the mainstream Republican Party. <br /><br />The announcement was weird in that there just wasn't much fan fair and there wasn't much glad handing or even Trump making a great long speech about Pence. It is doubtful the two will be in the same room for much of the campaign. <br /><br />'its really too bad Chris Christy didn't get the nod, it could have been just so much funnier on the comedy specials. e.a.f.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-56972104025375916552016-07-18T01:48:42.854-04:002016-07-18T01:48:42.854-04:00President Trump: Can He Really Win?
WATCH ON CBC N...President Trump: Can He Really Win?<br />WATCH ON CBC NEWS NETWORK, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 10 PM ET/PT<br />http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes/president-trump-can-he-really-win<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630890163958807048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-16000480101995010892016-07-17T23:11:50.425-04:002016-07-17T23:11:50.425-04:00Although Cristie and Trump are kindred spirits by ...Although Cristie and Trump are kindred spirits by appointing Pence the Trump campaign has locked in the bible belt consisting of some 14 or 15 states.It could come at a price if people start to notice what this man actually stands for but Trump will likely keep him in the South and only let him out on a tight leash when absolutely necessary.<br />Trump supporters have rejected the status quo and therefore want to believe whatever off the top of his head dribble he conjures up.Any good scam artist knows that under these conditions that the "need to believe followed by commitment to believe" can far out pace facts and logic if properly played.Why else would society fail to address known problems and instead accelerate them into a full blown crisis?<br />RTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-27994083340488101442016-07-17T22:42:46.798-04:002016-07-17T22:42:46.798-04:00I choose to believe the Pence was forced upon him ...I choose to believe the Pence was forced upon him by the MIB. Trump if he wins will only be President long enough to be sworn in.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-81491499495586978302016-07-17T20:18:55.663-04:002016-07-17T20:18:55.663-04:00Donald Trump will win this election mark my words....Donald Trump will win this election mark my words.<br /><br />-MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com