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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Trump & Vance both fail at speeches, RFK wanted Kamala job

 


Trump & Vance both fail at speeches, RFK wanted Kamala job

The David Pakman Show - August 15, 2024

Aug 15

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Trump's ability to speak COLLAPSES, pulls out TIC TACS!

Donald Trump's recent campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, raised concerns about his fitness to campaign and lead. During the speech, Trump struggled with coherence, delivering unintelligible remarks that left many questioning his mental state. One particularly odd moment involved him pulling out Tic Tacs, attempting to make a point about inflation, which many found bizarre and troubling. He also targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, recycling his reality TV catchphrase, "You're fired." Trump's criticism of Harris included blaming her for issues like rising car insurance, despite such matters being regulated at the state level. Throughout the speech, Trump's disjointed commentary on topics like the economy and electricity further highlighted concerns about his cognitive abilities. His claims about the stock market were contradicted by the current near-all-time highs under Biden/Harris, adding to the overall perception of a disjointed and problematic performance.

Trump CONFRONTED: Why did you lie about Kamala AI?

Donald Trump recently made a baseless claim that Kamala Harris's rally crowd was AI-generated, which was quickly debunked with video evidence. When confronted about his false statement, Trump evaded responsibility, claiming he didn’t know who was present at the rally, then pivoting to boast about the size of his own crowds. Despite his past criticisms of early voting, Trump has voted early in Florida, contradicting his previous stance. Questions have arisen about his eligibility to vote as a convicted felon, but Florida law allows him to vote as long as he wouldn’t be barred from voting in New York, where he was found guilty. Additionally, Trump suggested that Iran hacked his campaign but provided no concrete evidence or confirmation from authorities. His behavior during the press event, including his unsubstantiated claims and contradictory actions, further highlighted his inconsistency and reluctance to take accountability for anything.

From yesterday’s show:

Trump experiences 11 POINTS of shrinkage since May!

Donald Trump has experienced a significant shift in support among non-college-educated white voters, a key demographic that was instrumental in his previous electoral success. Initially holding a commanding 25-point lead among this group in critical states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, recent data shows that this lead has shrunk to just 14 points, marking an 11-point decline since May. This reduction in support suggests a shift in voter sentiment that could impact the upcoming election. Additionally, Kamala Harris's performance with these voters now slightly surpasses Joe Biden's numbers from four years ago, highlighting a crucial trend for her campaign. Trump's traditional advantage on economic issues has also decreased, further indicating a potentially favorable shift for Harris as the election approaches.

From yesterday’s show:

They released their 2024 platform, and IT'S INSANE

The 2024 Republican Party platform, consisting of 20 promises, presents a series of ideas that are either unrealistic or contradictory. For instance, the platform promises to end inflation and make America affordable again, yet proposes actions like sealing the border and imposing tariffs, both of which could actually exacerbate inflation. The goal of making the U.S. the dominant energy producer is another example of misguided reasoning, as the country is already a leading producer of oil and gas. Similarly, the promise to stop outsourcing and turn the U.S. into a manufacturing superpower sounds appealing but would likely lead to higher costs and inflation, contradicting the pledge to lower prices. The platform also includes vague and redundant commitments, such as strengthening the military and keeping the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency, which are already established. Additionally, some proposals, like securing elections and preventing World War III, are empty rhetoric without substantive policy plans. Overall, the platform is a mix of fear-mongering and unrealistic promises that fail to address the complexities of the issues at hand.

More on the show:

-- A deep dive into the use of populist rhetoric by the Trump/Vance campaign despite an established track record of supporting policies that are very much not focused on helping the lower and middle class

-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr reportedly tried speaking to Kamala Harris about endorsing her in exchange for a job in her administration, something he also tried to discuss with Donald Trump

-- JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, gives a failed speech to a barely-there crowd in Byron Center, Michigan, reminding voters why Republicans think he was a terrible pick

-- Trump supporters are interviewed outside Trump's rally in Asheville, North Carolina, and serve as a stark reminder of why so much has gone wrong in the United States

-- Donald Trump is reportedly watching the video of his getting shot over and over again, and is believed to be suffering from PTSD according to sources close to him

-- Voicemail caller accuses David of doing something sexist, but the explanation might come as a surprise

-- On the Bonus Show: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in "beer" poll, the Biden administration has released the first 10 negotiated drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, JD Vance commits to two debates against Tim Walz, much more...

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

RSN: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Where Is the Outrage Over Anti-Semitism in Sports and Hollywood?




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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Where Is the Outrage Over Anti-Semitism in Sports and Hollywood?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (photo: Dan Winters/The New York Times)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hollywood Reporter
Abdul-Jabbar writes: "Recent incidents of anti-Semitic tweets and posts from sports and entertainment celebrities are a very troubling omen for the future of the Black Lives Matter movement, but so too is the shocking lack of massive indignation."
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Al Gore. (photo: Matt Writtle/Redux)
Al Gore. (photo: Matt Writtle/Redux)

Al Gore: This Pandemic Is Driving Us Towards a More Sustainable World
Lauren Goode and Adam Rogers, WIRED
Excerpt: "As vice president, he looked for big policy answers to hard global problems. Now he says all our crises are speeding us toward real solutions."
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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and international students rally at the statehouse against ICE visa rules. (photo: Pat Greenhouse/Getty)
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and international students rally at the statehouse against ICE visa rules. (photo: Pat Greenhouse/Getty)

The Trump Administration Just Backed Down on Its Attempt to Kick Out Foreign Students
Nicole Narea, Vox
Narea writes: "Returning foreign students will be able to take online-only course loads and remain in the US this fall."
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Anti-racism protesters with the Burlington-Alamance March For Justice and Community march in Graham, North Carolina (photo: Getty)
Anti-racism protesters with the Burlington-Alamance March For Justice and Community march in Graham, North Carolina (photo: Getty)

In Historic Move, North Carolina City Approves Reparations for Black Residents
Joel Burgess, The Asheville Citizen Times
Burgess writes: "In an extraordinary move, the Asheville City Council has apologized for the North Carolina city's historic role in slavery, discrimination and denial of basic liberties to Black residents and voted to provide reparations to them and their descendants."
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The J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. headquarters in New York. (photo: Amr Alfiky/Reuters)
The J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. headquarters in New York. (photo: Amr Alfiky/Reuters)

Banks Stand to Make $18 Billion in PPP Processing Fees From Cares Act
Bryce Covert, The Intercept
Covert writes: "Banks will make out with $18 billion in fees for processing small business Paycheck Protection Program relief loans during the pandemic, according to calculations by Amanda Fischer, policy director at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, a progressive economic think tank."
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Gov. Kevin Stitt. (photo: AP)
Gov. Kevin Stitt. (photo: AP)

Kevin Stitt 'Pretty Shocked' to Be First Governor to Test Positive for COVID-19
Barbara Hoberock, Tulsa World
Hoberock writes: "Gov. Kevin Stitt has tested positive for COVID-19, he confirmed Wednesday."
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A demonstrator waves a Chilean flag next to a fire in Santiago. (photo: Getty)
A demonstrator waves a Chilean flag next to a fire in Santiago. (photo: Getty)

Chile: Night of Fury to Demand the Withdrawal of Pension Funds
teleSUR
Excerpt: "From Tuesday night until early Wednesday morning, Chilean citizens took to the streets to support a pension-related bill and protest against President Sebastian Piñera."

During Tuesday night, in several cities of the country, citizens banged pots from their homes as a way to show their discontent. In the country's capital, massive protests were reported in neighborhoods such as Ñuñoa, Recoleta, Quinta Normal, Lo Prado, Quilicura, Huechuraba, Independencia, Maipu, Estacion Central, and Cerro Navia.
In these places, the curfew and the threat of police brutality did not prevent citizens from taking to the streets to build barricades with cardboard and pieces of wood. 









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