Trump rally cancelled in Chicago due to safety concerns

[homersapien 11,382]

I'm torn . Is it your reading comprehension that's weak or your ability to understand sarcasm?

Throughout history Anerica has seen times of greatness, no doubt. But it hasn't always been great for everyone. Based on Trump's rhetoric, who do you think he wants to make America great for?

When America was great, it wasn't because of the inequities and denial of freedoms upon others. It was STILL great, despite those shortcomings. And much progress has been made, so when I see folks mock and ridicule desires to " go back ", I have to shake my head in disbelief that anyone actually believes Trump , or any Republican / Conservative in any way wants to reinstate Jim Crow laws, segregation, and hell, even repeal Woman's suffrage. It's a gross display of the worst sort of propaganda , and yet that is what seems to motivate those who " protest " violently, at things like Trump rallies or TEA party town hall meetings.

What I honestly think is really going on is that there are unions and degenerates who simply don't want their free ride to come to an end, and instead of dealing with having to face working for a living, they fabricate these false fears. Like how Joe Biden claimed the GOP wants to " put y'all back in chains ". Outright rubbish.

I love it when someone holds up Detroit in the 50's and 60's as an example of American greatness, then turns around and demonizes unions.

Talk about your cognitive dissonance!

[homersapien 11,382]

Yep. It's your reading compression giving you trouble. Did you see the part where people who were peaceful protestors, not saying anything, were escorted out then demeaned by Trump?

I read all too well. And I get this guy, who is obviously biased in his view points and descriptions, can't possibly comprehend why anyone at a TRUMP rally would see those holding up signs as being disruptive. What exactly is a " peaceful " anti- Trump sign, anyway ? Is that like a 'peaceful ' bama sign, in the middle of a Auburn football pep rally?

Please.

Stop weaseling. You described Trump protesters as "brown shirted thugs" (a rather ironic reference under the circumstances) while many were simply holding signs.

Now you talk as if that alone is "disruptive" which is disingenuous at best.

[homersapien 11,382]

In the year or so after the election, I listened to a lot of Palin interviews, and although her range of knowledge is certainly quite limited, she spoke very confidently and enthusiastically about some Alaska-specific issues, one being the oil industry in the state. Another was less important but still fascinating—the myriad complexities of voting and getting votes counted in Alaska. She took obvious pleasure in her mastery of these subjects and pleasure in explaining them to people who didn't know much about them.

I have now been through dozens of interviews with Trump with a variety of interviewers, and I have never once—not once—heard him discuss anything, any subject of any kind, with any evidence of knowledge, never mind thought. None. Zero. He's like a skipping stone over a pond. He doesn't even come close to the level of dilettante.

http://www.theatlant...n-trump/473547/

But, but Hillary lied about Benghazi!!!!

[AURaptor 1,125]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

[AURaptor 1,125]

I love it when someone holds up Detroit in the 50's and 60's as an example of American greatness, then turns around and demonizes unions.

Talk about your cognitive dissonance!

I'll demonize Unions any day of the week. They are the main reason Detroit is in this mess.

[AURaptor 1,125]

Stop weaseling. You described Trump protesters as "brown shirted thugs" (a rather ironic reference under the circumstances) while many were simply holding signs.

Now you talk as if that alone is "disruptive" which is disingenuous at best.

Again, your ignorance is at play here, so stop this bull**** about 'weaseling ' already. The paid goons, the " protesters " , are reminiscent of the NAZI brown shirts, who Hitler used, then discarded, when they had served their purpose.

[homersapien 11,382]

Stop weaseling. You described Trump protesters as "brown shirted thugs" (a rather ironic reference under the circumstances) while many were simply holding signs.

Now you talk as if that alone is "disruptive" which is disingenuous at best.

Again, your ignorance is at play here, so stop this bull**** about 'weaseling ' already. The paid goons, the " protesters " , are reminiscent of the NAZI brown shirts, who Hitler used, then discarded, when they had served their purpose.

Gee, I didn't realize that Brown shirts showed up at opposition parties and stood there just holding signs. Thanks for educating me raptor. :-\

[homersapien 11,382]

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is looking into paying the legal fees for a man who sucker-punched a protester at his campaign rally on Wednesday.

“I’ve instructed my people to look into it,” Trump told host Chuck Todd during an appearance on NBC's “Meet the Press.”

John McGraw, 78, was charged with assault after he was shown in multiple videos sucker-punching an African-American protester who was being led out of a Trump campaign rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Instead of arresting McGraw, the authorities on site detained Rakeem Jones, the protester. McGraw, meanwhile, told “Inside Edition” after the event that the next time he saw Jones, “we might have to kill him.”

Asked whether he accepted any responsibility for contributing to the violence by repeatedly urging his supporters to use force against protesters, Trump defended McGraw’s actions.

[cole256 17,084]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

Yeah that old man that sucker punched that guy is a victim...Gtfoh

[homersapien 11,382]

NPI supports Trump: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-white-nationalists_us_56dd99c2e4b0ffe6f8e9ee7c

As does the "American Freedom Party": http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/white-supremacists-trump_us_56d9fb11e4b0000de404a652

Hmmm, guess they see something in Trump that raptor doesn't.

[AFTiger 282]

The hate charge as is with the racism charge is a slippery definition. The "protesters" use brown shirt tactics to shut down anything they don't like. They use "hate" or "racism" or "micro aggression" to stop any dissenting thought or speech.

Socialism is a form of hatred. Socialism hates success. Bernie supports a form of anarchy and make the despicable Hillary Rodham seem rational.

Socialism is an enemy of freedom and liberty. It "hates" individual liberty.

[homersapien 11,382]

The hate charge as is with the racism charge is a slippery definition. The "protesters" use brown shirt tactics to shut down anything they don't like. They use "hate" or "racism" or "micro aggression" to stop any dissenting thought or speech.

Socialism is a form of hatred. Socialism hates success. Bernie supports a form of anarchy and make the despicable Hillary Rodham seem rational.

Socialism is an enemy of freedom and liberty. It "hates" individual liberty.

Man that is some delusional thinking right there: The hate emanating from the Trump campaign is due to socialists.

[GiveEmElle 1,559]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

[Proud Tiger 4,261]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

Nope he is a very successful businessman, getting out way more voters than in a long time, defying almost 100% of the so-called political pundits and sending a message to the good ole boys GOP club. Plus he got the endorsement of Ben Carson, the least insulting of them all and the one I voted for in the Alabama primary. He for sure smarter than the others in one way......spending less money (his own) and getting more free TV time. If elected POTUS he won't have all the IOUs Hillary would bring to the table.

[Texan4Auburn 1,626]

Lol at the innocent Trump people.

Some guys doing nothing but sitting with signs:

Hispanic doing nothing but standing with a sign:

This type of stuff has been going on long before Chicago and has been supported and encouraged by Trump. Even the other Republican candidates are laying the blame on him for the violence.

[Auburnfan91 1,407]

If Trump's support is so violent, why aren't they out going to other candidates campaigns/rallies and causing problems and disrupting other events?

It's more like Trump's support that is violent is isolated to wherever a Trump event is, not spilling over to other events.

LOL at the peaceful protest narrative. Just because they're not physically assaulting people, that makes them peaceful.... I guess yelling and trying to take over an event by rushing the stage or arguing with Trump supporters are really constructive and create a peaceful atmosphere.

No one should have to face assault or violence but don't go provoking it or trying to incite chaos by being hostile to views that are different from the "peaceful" protesters.

[AFTiger 282]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

Your definition is PC based. He wanted to ban Muslim refugees until we could determine who we were bringing into the country. He wants to stop illegal migration from Mexico and return the lawbreakers to their countries. Not hate but common sense.

[GiveEmElle 1,559]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

Nope he is a very successful businessman, getting out way more voters than in a long time, defying almost 100% of the so-called political pundits and sending a message to the good ole boys GOP club. Plus he got the endorsement of Ben Carson, the least insulting of them all and the one I voted for in the Alabama primary. He for sure smarter than the others in one way......spending less money (his own) and getting more free TV time. If elected POTUS he won't have all the IOUs Hillary would bring to the table.

You do know that he inherited a collosal fortune from his father? Fortune magazine doesn't consider Trump a successful business man.

As for the Carson endorsement, he's just supporting the party. Trump is a talker. Not once has he laid out any kind of plans. He just says he's going to do things but doesn't say how those things will be done. He is all show and no substance.

[AFTiger 282]

I am not a Trump fan, but most of the hate is coming from the left. Rules for radicals in action.

[AURaptor 1,125]

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

1. Yeah, because unless you've been living under a rock, Muslims are causing all manner of death and chaos, around the globe.

2. Mexicans who have no business in this country ? Who came here illegally ? Yeah, deport them. If he said it nicer, but still as serious, would you care ? I highly doubt it.

3. He's done that, but I doubt very much that's what has the leftist goons waving hammer and sickle flags and starting fights at HIS rallies are overly upset.

[GiveEmElle 1,559]

If Trump's support is so violent, why aren't they out going to other candidates campaigns/rallies and causing problems and disrupting other events?

It's more like Trump's support that is violent is isolated to wherever a Trump event is, not spilling over to other events.

LOL at the peaceful protest narrative. Just because they're not physically assaulting people, that makes them peaceful.... :rolleyes:/> I guess yelling and trying to take over an event by rushing the stage or arguing with Trump supporters are really constructive and create a peaceful atmosphere.

No one should have to face assault or violence but don't go provoking it or trying to incite chaos by being hostile to views that are different from the "peaceful" protesters.

Because they are bullies in front of their own kind. They wouldn't get the attention they seek by doing those things at their oppositions rally.

[Auburnfan91 1,407]

If Trump's support is so violent, why aren't they out going to other candidates campaigns/rallies and causing problems and disrupting other events?

It's more like Trump's support that is violent is isolated to wherever a Trump event is, not spilling over to other events.

LOL at the peaceful protest narrative. Just because they're not physically assaulting people, that makes them peaceful.... :rolleyes:/> I guess yelling and trying to take over an event by rushing the stage or arguing with Trump supporters are really constructive and create a peaceful atmosphere.

No one should have to face assault or violence but don't go provoking it or trying to incite chaos by being hostile to views that are different from the "peaceful" protesters.

Because they are bullies in front of their own kind. They wouldn't get the attention they seek by doing those things at their oppositions rally.

But again, if you're willing to go and start something where you're not among peers, then you're not exactly peaceful either. If your intention is not just to protest, but to try and shut down an event then you're not being peaceful. You're trying to suppress free speech and are also being a bully.

[AUUSN 823]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

Nope he is a very successful businessman, getting out way more voters than in a long time, defying almost 100% of the so-called political pundits and sending a message to the good ole boys GOP club. Plus he got the endorsement of Ben Carson, the least insulting of them all and the one I voted for in the Alabama primary. He for sure smarter than the others in one way......spending less money (his own) and getting more free TV time. If elected POTUS he won't have all the IOUs Hillary would bring to the table.

And so the rationalization begins. Trump's not so bad chants getting louder.

[Proud Tiger 4,261]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

Nope he is a very successful businessman, getting out way more voters than in a long time, defying almost 100% of the so-called political pundits and sending a message to the good ole boys GOP club. Plus he got the endorsement of Ben Carson, the least insulting of them all and the one I voted for in the Alabama primary. He for sure smarter than the others in one way......spending less money (his own) and getting more free TV time. If elected POTUS he won't have all the IOUs Hillary would bring to the table.

You do know that he inherited a collosal fortune from his father? Fortune magazine doesn't consider Trump a successful business man.

As for the Carson endorsement, he's just supporting the party. Trump is a talker. Not once has he laid out any kind of plans. He just says he's going to do things but doesn't say how those things will be done. He is all show and no substance.

How much did trump inherit? If Fortune doesn't consider Trump a successful business tell me one who is. As far as plans, you are right in a way. But he says he will surround himself with competent people in every area. That's what Reagan did. Better than Hillary blowing smoke up your skirt.

[Proud Tiger 4,261]

The reason there are no protestors at a Hillary or Bernie rally is simple. NEITHER OF THEM ENGAGE IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims.

Neither does Trump.

But Hillary does engage in hateful rhetoric against everyone else.

Have you HEARD Trump speak? Almost everything that comes out of his mouth is a hateful insult.

http://www.nytimes.c...sults.html?_r=0

See what you just did there ? You moved the goal posts. You went from Trump engaging IN HATEFUL RHETORIC towards Hispanics, blacks, or Muslims, and now expanded it to his tweets and over all demeanor, against EVERYONE !

I'm not fan of Trump. But even so, I won't stand by and blindly allow him to be blamed for things of which he's not guilty. And I sure as hell am not buying that he and his followers are the only ones at fault here when it comes to violence. If ANYTHING , they indeed are the victims.

So he is not quilty of hateful rhetoric? My definition of hateful must be different from yours. He has threatened to ban Muslims from this country, he has threatened to deport Mexicans, and he has insulted every GOP candidate. Trump is only good at insults, that's it,

Nope he is a very successful businessman, getting out way more voters than in a long time, defying almost 100% of the so-called political pundits and sending a message to the good ole boys GOP club. Plus he got the endorsement of Ben Carson, the least insulting of them all and the one I voted for in the Alabama primary. He for sure smarter than the others in one way......spending less money (his own) and getting more free TV time. If elected POTUS he won't have all the IOUs Hillary would bring to the table.

And so the rationalization begins. Trump's not so bad chants getting louder.

Not rationalization just reality. What did I say that is not true? I was simply responding to Elle's post if that's OK.