Trump in the news

[JBen]

Whether one agree's with the specifics of Joe PAs thoughts (its the illegals). I wonder if in fact it isn't more than that. The US is a powder keg on a slow burn and has been for years. Biggest difference I can see between today and say Ross Perot (1992)? Doesn't Trump seem more reminiscent of him than Palin?

Different times and the burn was just starting back then, more Americans today are just as unenamored/disenfranchised with the pendulum swinging too far left, and they are more "receptive" to him. Aka it wasn't the right time for Perot…Today, obviously many are listening to Trump.

Not so different than it took them many years to be ready or receptive of a black very liberal statesman/peace maker that many think makes for a good leader. And I admit, when elected I thought he might be good for the US in so much, that he might address some things. In hindsight, he has made things worse and there are 2 radical camps all over now be it racial tensions, or have/have nots, or Muslims and religion, or immigration or……

Blow back swings both ways.
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An yep Rick that catch phrase usually applies to economics but does apply to more, and while we typically follow the US by a generation. Kind of comical people can't see the parallels here.

Think Mike Harris
or the reform/Alliance party and subsequently Harper and the cons.
Or Rob Ford and the backlash that saw him become very popular.

And the backlash thats building right here in Ontario, and even Patrick Brown.

funny that.
And isn't funny how in each case following years of Liberal rule (one exception was Harris following Rae and the damage he did).

In plain English Trump wouldn't exist, wouldn't have the steam he has if it wasn't the right time and there weren't reasons for it. Do note Im not suggesting I think it's time for him and do think it would be disastrous. But lets call spades spades. He's gaining steam because…..

Cause and effect


and if people can't see it coming in Ontario.
Not sure what to say, other than no one to blame but….

[dutchhunter]

every government needs a good shake up now and then ,just makes you wonder what trumps end game is Dutch

[JBen]

He probably doesn't have one or know yet and is simply capitalizing on a ground swell of sentiment to feed his ego.

[flowerjohn]

As always. Actually the Shiny Pony took another body blow on Sunday when his star candidate ( Eve turncoat Adams) got whipped in the nomination vote. Again, Trudough shows poor judgement and a disconnect with his own party let alone the Canadian voters. Nice to see her crash & burn and Trudough getting some on him ..again.

That was good huh? I'm in that riding and even mike colle called Justin out on that one. She didn't even leave the conservatives for any ideological reasons. She was barred from running for the conservatives in the next election because of misconduct on her part.

[flowerjohn]

He probably doesn't have one or know yet and is simply capitalizing on a ground swell of sentiment to feed his ego.

I couldn't agree more!!

[trimmer21]

I've read "The Art of the Deal" cover to cover. I don't think I've ever seen someone as "business-astute" as Trump. He's an incredibly skilled negotiator,better than most and extremely intelligent. If he has one fatal downfall,it's that he doesn't seem to grasp the concept of "Tread lightly,but,carry a big stick",although,he has the Big Stick part down pat. Now,if he could just tone down the rhetoric and quiet down his stupid mouth......

[dutchhunter]

one thing is for sure it is going to be a fun debate to watch ...wonder how long it will take him to get in trouble ,,,once on the stage ..lol ..thy will be watching every word that comes out of his yap that's for sure ,,,lolDutch

[JoePa]

Don't write off Trump - it is going to depend a lot on what the other leading candidates do over the next several months - people in general are fed up with the same old politics - republicans were big winners in the last congressional elections but then what have they done so far - nothing - Trump is breaking away from that crowd and the people like it - but yes he will make things interesting -

But in general the US is dying from within and I wonder if it is too late already -

[JBen]

But in general the US is dying from within and I wonder if it is too late already -

powder keg on a slow burn Joe.
If I had to bet, it will blow somehow. Question of when, not if.

[trimmer21]

powder keg on a slow burn Joe.
If I had to bet, it will blow somehow. Question of when, not if.

....and in what form and how bad can it get?