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Donald Trump's lies

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varian Fri 16-Aug-24 20:04:24

It is well established that Trump is a habitual liar but the right wing media in the US, especially broadcasters such as Fox News give him unlimited publicity and never challenge or fact check his lies.

Here is what we see when his spurious claims are actually fact checked.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F97AJbmX6NQ

Wyllow3 Sat 17-Aug-24 13:08:05

sorry, couldn't resist the classic "Shark Rant" (short Video)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMNMt5FdVwg

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 17-Aug-24 13:10:15

In lots of American states Gilead is closer than people think. If trump is re-elected it will be appalling. Of course, if he isn’t 🙏 America will have to suffer the same shenanigans of ‘stollen’ election, fake news etc., etc. He is quite mad of course… and a felon.

spabbygirl Sat 17-Aug-24 13:51:51

lots of mental health professionals believe trump has mental health issues and have come together to enlighten the rest of the population.

theconversation.com/thousands-of-mental-health-professionals-agree-with-woodward-and-the-new-york-times-op-ed-author-trump-is-dangerous-102755

Wyllow3 Sat 17-Aug-24 14:05:57

Yes, quite a few points put forward on that for a long time, but it doesn't seem to deter his followers, as yet.

Cadeby Sat 17-Aug-24 14:07:17

Perhaps a couple of his fans on GN could pitch in?

Chocolatelovinggran Sat 17-Aug-24 14:50:09

Golly I'd forgotten the the shark attack and injecting ourselves with disinfectant.
As the banners say, he is weird, isn't he?

varian Sat 17-Aug-24 16:25:38

Going back eight years I was utterly sickened when Hillary Clinton said that the only years Trump had disclosed his tax returns were when he had to to get a casino license. They showed he had paid NO federal tax.

Trump smugly responded "that makes me smart"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKuFixvuVZg

spabbygirl Sat 17-Aug-24 16:27:19

varian

Going back eight years I was utterly sickened when Hillary Clinton said that the only years Trump had disclosed his tax returns were when he had to to get a casino license. They showed he had paid NO federal tax.

Trump smugly responded "that makes me smart"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKuFixvuVZg

I did not know that Varian, now I dislike him even more, except thats not possible

M0nica Sat 17-Aug-24 16:27:21

According to polls, Kamala Harris is doing well in the swing states, that can win or lose the presidency, and, while Trump has a core group of enthusiasts who beleive him right or wrong, there are not as many of them as there was before the last elelction and he is actively replelling many middle of the road and centre right voters.

Siope Sat 17-Aug-24 16:46:36

The polls I’m seeing are all within the margins of error. .Trump’s popularity is hovering around 44% which is a shade higher than it was at this point of the election campaign in both 2016 and 2020, which is concerning. Harris is now at 44.5% popularity and Trump at 42%

That’s an increase for both of them since May, but -and it’s a massive but - the large increase (about 8%) in Harris’s popularity is driven entirely by Democrats. And she is still disapproved of by 15% of Democrats (and that may be impossible to shift much, although she is spinning her prosecutor choices heavily) Eithet way, she needs to be moving swing voters, and if she is, it’s not showing meaningfully yet.

Siope Sat 17-Aug-24 16:48:14

And ignore the typo. Trump is at 44% not 42%

Norah Sat 17-Aug-24 16:52:05

Trump's to lose.

Depending on which polls one reads. I read NYT, CNN, WSJ and Economist -- balanced view, in my opinion.

There are a few states that swing the elections. That has happened before as well, GWBush won stole through Florida.

Trump attempted to upend Georgia. Trump won against Hillary (higher popular vote) but turning the swing states. Inserted candidates siphoning Democrat votes, much as RFKjr is attempting now.

Harris-Walz are appealing to many different groups of people (women, gays, pro-abortion, left of center socialists, footballer fans, "white guys" (that group is oddly amusing), younger than 40s, etc.

The X POTUS appears to appeal to isolationists, anti-socialists, self made upper middle income - people who think they are like him.

Norah Sat 17-Aug-24 16:53:26

stole

Pittcity Sat 17-Aug-24 16:54:10

A compilation that made me giggle and worry in equal amounts.
youtu.be/qv9sH5ptgRA?si=Aw-jrczJTVtEaFme

Norah Sat 17-Aug-24 16:59:10

I think RFKjr is the wild card that will swing democrat votes away, as happened with Stein in 2016 and Perot in 1992.

Babs03 Sat 17-Aug-24 17:06:53

Trump is like a Stephen King baddie made flesh.
I really can’t believe he isn’t a fictional character. Is bizarre, quite bizarre.

Cossy Sat 17-Aug-24 18:56:00

Babs03

Trump is like a Stephen King baddie made flesh.
I really can’t believe he isn’t a fictional character. Is bizarre, quite bizarre.

I agree, and if it wasn’t so utterly terrifying, it would be funny

M0nica Sat 17-Aug-24 20:34:51

Since Biden stepped down and Kamala stepped up, support for RFKjr has dropped considerably, and mostly among Democrats.

RFKjr, political moves to the right including on climate issues has alienated many voters draen to him for his green credentials

Margs Sun 18-Aug-24 05:33:38

The rumour that he is both mentally unstable and physically ill appear to be gaining ground.
Is that really fake tan - or a mask for advanced jaundice?
And as for his very latest screaming accusation that Harris is not only a Communist but has a laugh "like a crazy person"......well, takes one to know one.

Does he know how to formulate either domestic or foreign policy for the good of the US? Or is it going to be invented personal attacks on the opposition every day until Polling day?

Yeah, Trump - your Daddy's money helped you to avoid being drafted for Vietnam but it's a pity he didn't use it to buy you a brain and a moral compass......

MayBee70 Sun 18-Aug-24 07:58:36

Norah

I think RFKjr is the wild card that will swing democrat votes away, as happened with Stein in 2016 and Perot in 1992.

I thought he’d lost any popularity he might have had because of the dead baby bear revelation?

M0nica Sun 18-Aug-24 08:50:22

That as well.

Wyllow3 Sun 18-Aug-24 10:16:40

I had to look it up. US politics are totally bizarre.

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 18-Aug-24 13:35:08

Could we vote on Pittcity's post on the stupidest thing Mr Trump said?
My favourite is the 1780 battles fought at the airports. What's yours

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 18-Aug-24 13:37:03

Although the invisible bombers is a good runner up. I could visualise the servicemen and women visible but suspended on invisible seats , on mid air.

silverlining48 Sun 18-Aug-24 13:39:34

I have just heard Trump on the radio saying he is better looking than Kamala Harris. Repeats this ridiculous nonsense and Audience cheers. Has America come to this?
What an idiot the man is.