tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post6309195125633534395..comments2024-03-28T12:20:33.105-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: What to Do with Donald Trump?Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-90037374534238424182016-08-05T12:33:59.182-04:002016-08-05T12:33:59.182-04:00"he's saying things will be "rigged&..."he's saying things will be "rigged" if he doesn't win"<br /><br />Nothing is ever his fault, so of course the election will have to have bee rigged.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-48732241284116170882016-08-05T11:20:02.807-04:002016-08-05T11:20:02.807-04:00Trump is truly a nut-job. No filter from brain to ...Trump is truly a nut-job. No filter from brain to mouth. I have heard nothing worthwhile come out of his mouth on exactly HOW he is going to resolve some of our serious issues in the world. Nothing. We are all in trouble if this goofball wins. I don't think he ever really wanted the job of POTUS, just wanted to be in the spotlight - guy's got a HUGE ego that needs to be continually stroked. No2 he's saying things will be "rigged" if he doesn't win. Gawd, this guy turns my stomach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-15898061759623662962016-08-04T12:25:32.123-04:002016-08-04T12:25:32.123-04:00I initially thought Trump was a shrewd strategist ...I initially thought Trump was a shrewd strategist who knew what he was doing. I've since concluded that he's fragile and psychopathic. Consider the following from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2015/02/12/differences-between-a-psychopath-vs-sociopath/:<br /><br />“The DSM-51 defines antisocial personality as someone have 3 or more of the following traits:<br /><br /> Regularly breaks or flouts the law<br /> Constantly lies and deceives others<br /> Is impulsive and doesn’t plan ahead<br /> Can be prone to fighting and aggressiveness<br /> Has little regard for the safety of others<br /> Irresponsible, can’t meet financial obligations<br /> Doesn’t feel remorse or guilt”<br /><br />I can easily count five of these qualities as belonging to Trump (1,2,3,5,6). When it’s so screamingly obvious that this man is mentally ill, why isn’t he openly identified as such?<br /><br />I found much of the Democratic Convention worthwhile, and I tried mightily to find anything interesting or stimulating about the Republic Convention but failed utterly. I thought that if Trump had anything intelligent to offer, that convention would be his forum for doing so, but I listened for many hours and heard nothing remotely worthwhile. It only confirmed my belief that he’s clueless.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-19131972720382765672016-08-03T14:04:22.330-04:002016-08-03T14:04:22.330-04:00Great post Tom.any thinking USian must vote for de...Great post Tom.any thinking USian must vote for decency a and working brain cells. Drumpf reeks of mental illness. Even today his comment on the NY Times not "writing good" caused massive hilarity out here on the Edge.<br />Send sympathy and fingers crossed.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-24762592209834253512016-08-03T10:53:01.599-04:002016-08-03T10:53:01.599-04:00When I watch Donald on the tv I know something is ...When I watch Donald on the tv I know something is wrong in his mind..He is not at all making any sense, saying to a mother to remove her kid right after saying I love babies all babies, I don't think so..He is just batcrap crazy, no one in their right mind can take him seriously..What a big freaking phony..Hillary R. Clinton has shown she has worked like hell to improve the lives for the better for others, my God she was married to a man who will be remembered as a good president and an excellent politician, it is her time indeed..I just think the election is turning into a farce of a contest at this point, I pray for Hillary day and night and hope the Donald just collapses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-19636023387901954362016-08-02T20:17:00.639-04:002016-08-02T20:17:00.639-04:00Thanks for the sane discussion and helpful links, ...Thanks for the sane discussion and helpful links, Tom. It's hard to know what to make of this election. As a psychotherapist, I really do wonder about Trump's mental health and find myself disgusted over his lack of empathy and decency in his attacks on the Gold Star couple. I really believe he's dangerous, totally unsuited for the presidency and,even though I'm not a Hillary fan, I do plan to vote for her because a vote for any other candidate might just usher Trump into the White House. That said, I'm going on a t.v. news diet for awhile. My blood pressure can't take it!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-68298439915079587462016-08-02T19:19:51.231-04:002016-08-02T19:19:51.231-04:00I enjoy your blog.
I believe Mr. Trump is mental...I enjoy your blog. <br /><br />I believe Mr. Trump is mentally ill and disintegrating before our eyes. I just hope he collapses before the election. The bigger worry, what to do with all those Trump supporters ... what fresh hell will they bring us next election? <br /><br />mary in marylandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-90994929440261208292016-08-02T14:44:24.691-04:002016-08-02T14:44:24.691-04:00Actually, I'm liking Obama more and more. He ...Actually, I'm liking Obama more and more. He has high praise for Hillary and today called Trump unfit and temperamentally unsuited to be President. Don't know how you can call Hillary scripted when she misspeaks so often. Of course compared to Trump she appears to have more self-discipline. Also, I would hardly call Hillary a long-time member of the NY set. She has lived many other places, including Arkansas, Chicago, and here in DC where she maintains a home. Hillary has spent her life working on behalf of others. Trump has spent his life taking care of Trump. His kids were raised by Ivanna and her parents, I think in the Czech Republic. That Chelsea is friends with Ivanka is no surprise. As for education, there are vast differences in their educational background. Check out Rachel's blog today (link on my site). And Hillary did not receive a zillion dollars from a wealthy parent named Fred Trump, longtime New York real estate mogul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-32525546516205121332016-08-02T08:30:06.250-04:002016-08-02T08:30:06.250-04:00Anon., I think you give a good, concise analysis o...Anon., I think you give a good, concise analysis of the differences. I just don't think it serves any purpose for either side to call the other nasty names.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-50454753035994449272016-08-01T21:12:41.656-04:002016-08-01T21:12:41.656-04:00Not a Hilary fan, but Trump scares the bejesus out...Not a Hilary fan, but Trump scares the bejesus out of me.Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-18459092901139981012016-08-01T20:25:08.460-04:002016-08-01T20:25:08.460-04:00Tom, I think we need to avoid the trap of false eq...Tom, I think we need to avoid the trap of false equivalency between these two candidates. One has spent her entire adult life preparing for the highest level of national responsibility, has been in the glare of public focus for four decades, has acknowledged her shortcomings and continues to focus on improving the lives of others. The other, um, not so much. Part of the presidential role is to serve as commander in chief, responsible for our defense. He has never served in public office, demonstrates zero familiarity with the burdens of national service, and responds with near-apoplexy whenever he is criticized: not the leader we need to protect us in a complicated and dangerous world. I see a real hazard in this election and either ignoring it or pretending it's not important is irresponsible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-62794774987083581762016-08-01T19:43:50.320-04:002016-08-01T19:43:50.320-04:00Stephen, If Hillary wins, then consider it my &quo...Stephen, If Hillary wins, then consider it my "Happy Birthday" present to you. If she doesn't win, um, er ... well, don't blame me, I ain't voting for Trump, even if there is some kind of October surprise (DJan, you're makin' me nervous.) Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-69647466629327219772016-08-01T11:04:42.090-04:002016-08-01T11:04:42.090-04:00I was glued to both conventions and enjoyed it lik...I was glued to both conventions and enjoyed it like a sport. I am with Her. Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-31551074832428153792016-08-01T10:48:47.878-04:002016-08-01T10:48:47.878-04:00Trump. I am still reeling from how inappropriate h...Trump. I am still reeling from how inappropriate he is and how many followers buy his hateful rhetoric. Long for it. Applaud it.Carol Cassarahttp://carolcassara.com/gone/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-42498050920028118712016-08-01T10:40:08.159-04:002016-08-01T10:40:08.159-04:00Hillary and Tim were here in Harrisburg, PA on Fri...Hillary and Tim were here in Harrisburg, PA on Friday evening and "Grumpy Trumpy" is coming tonight. I had increased respect for Hillary after hearing Bill speak of meeting her in the spring of 1971. I was reminded of how "things were for women" during those years in the 70s.<br />The fact that she went into the south and attempted to make the changes for lives when the Freedom Riders and others in the south were also trying to change things. She didn't have the political family name like Kennedy behind her...women were just beginning to be able to get a credit card in their own name. And you know she did all of those things or Humpty Trumpty's fact checkers would have exposed it in hours. It showed me that during a time of Civil Rights, and Women's Rights and the Viet Nam war, she was already acting on her heart's desire to make folks lives better and doing it during a turbulent time in our history. It wasn't an ego trip...it was a northern young lady going into another section of our country and trying to make a difference on her own because it was in her heart to do so.olynjynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606858279030240173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-87398581108337386622016-08-01T10:27:14.159-04:002016-08-01T10:27:14.159-04:00My wife and I are seriously considering extending ...My wife and I are seriously considering extending our 2 month RV trip this fall so we will be on the road and off the grid until Thanksgiving. By then, whatever has happened in the election will have happened, the world will still be spinning, and the Arizona Cardinals will have won their first several games!Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-66426611502663874432016-08-01T08:37:08.236-04:002016-08-01T08:37:08.236-04:00I am voting for Hillary, but I am not convinced th...I am voting for Hillary, but I am not convinced that she will win. There might be an "October surprise" that changes everything. I'm hoping not, though. Trump would be entertaining if he were not so scary. :-(DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-54510315551324066652016-08-01T06:50:04.036-04:002016-08-01T06:50:04.036-04:00Khizr Khan's speech was amazing. It brought a ...Khizr Khan's speech was amazing. It brought a tear to my eye. Trump's response to it was predictable and very mean spirited. I suspect the "friendship" between Trump and the Clintons was one of many relationships fostered for mutual benefit. <br /><br />Ivanka's and Chelsea's friendship is something I can relate to. One of my closest friends is more conservative than I am politically. We essentially don't discuss politics. But our friendship is close and has endured for years! We haven't discussed it, but I have a strong feeling she will be voting for Hillary this year. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-58438252419855625532016-08-01T04:16:11.994-04:002016-08-01T04:16:11.994-04:00I must pick a bone with the comment that both are ...I must pick a bone with the comment that both are wealthy. One earned it and was not wealthy in the beginning the other inherited it. Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-48213341495942943012016-07-31T22:50:44.235-04:002016-07-31T22:50:44.235-04:00So glad SOMEONE is confident Trump won't win!T...So glad SOMEONE is confident Trump won't win!The sooner this is all done, the better!Still the Lucky Fewhttp://www.stilltheluckyfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-61932334384818376422016-07-31T17:49:46.553-04:002016-07-31T17:49:46.553-04:00We're all going to need to calm down and take ...We're all going to need to calm down and take a break after this election. I hope your political prediction for November 8th, my birthday, is correct.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-59548000401626300092016-07-31T17:48:21.950-04:002016-07-31T17:48:21.950-04:00I'm burnt out on politics already and the D vs...I'm burnt out on politics already and the D vs. R hasn't even started. It might be a good time to cut the cable and save a few dollars - and my ears. Barbarahttp://www.babybloggingboomer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-45182819088185235742016-07-31T17:00:00.344-04:002016-07-31T17:00:00.344-04:00My mom thinks Trump will will and will name Hillar...My mom thinks Trump will will and will name Hillary as co president. <br />Nothing like two people who have no idea how 98% of the country running to "rule" us all. <br />Great post.<br />Off to check a few of the suggestions out.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-28872639097073425412016-07-31T13:58:37.706-04:002016-07-31T13:58:37.706-04:00yes you did miss a lot of the same old ,same old. ...yes you did miss a lot of the same old ,same old. but the democratic convention left me uplifted and loved the little digs at trump knowing he would howl like a baby over them. but you should find the speech by mr. khan, who's son lost his life saving his men from a bomb. now that was stirring when he asked trump if he had ever read the constitution, as he pulled his from his pocket and offered to lend it to trump. glad you are home and now living the pared down life. can you even remember whats in the boxes you stored? test yourself in 6 months, bet you wont be able name most of whats in them. wendy rothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-6026409486699904922016-07-31T13:58:17.617-04:002016-07-31T13:58:17.617-04:00No Tom, Estes Park, where The Shining was filmed, ...No Tom, Estes Park, where The Shining was filmed, was at only 7,500 feet elevation, but it used to be about the same distance from our old home (Fort Collins) as La Veta Pass is from our new home in the country...good try! And great post about politics without pissing off anyone!Laura Lee Carterhttp://adventuresofthenewoldfarts.com/noreply@blogger.com