Trump's Concepts of a Debate

Rick unravels Trump’s disastrous debate performance and Harris’ expert baiting and craft. The outcome is clear. And no, they’re not eating cats in Springfield, Ohio-thanks, fact-checkers!
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[@barnabassebesteny1490]

As a Hungarian who left Hungary because of Orban I am personally offended he said that Orban is respected

[@KelliF-mx8pu]

I am glad you got out. DONOld has a cruel dictator fetish and likes to name drop them to make himself look tough.

[@Dwightinho56]

Orban has never been respected! Particularily not in Europe and EU. He is a major obstacle, just like Trump.

[@DemocracyWatcher23]

Thank goodness you made it out!!

[@ejn1011]

I assure you Orban is not respected outside of Donny and his bootlickers. Normal Americans know Orban is terrible for Hungary. Glad you got out.

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

It was instructive that Orban was foreign leader whom Trump chose to use as an example of his support.

[@susanaesperanca3747]

A true Republican will vote for Kamala..

[@RodneyOneil-h7p]

ACTUALLY,,, IT'S,,,,,"A. TRUE,,,,HUMAN BEING"!!!!!!

[@kennethbugay813]

We must vote democracy over party.

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

I sincerely hope that many republicans vote blue. Voting blue doesn't make you a Democrat, it makes you a TRUE patriot!

[@VirginiaDavis-i9l]

A person w 1/2 a brain will notice that Trump Is Gone W The Wind Kamala DOESN’T HAVE TO PAY ANYONE DUMPTY HUMPTY TRUMPTY

[@PamelaByers-on6vt]

@@kennethbugay813 Precisely 💜🔥🦋

[@markdeckard7651]

"They'll eat you for lunch" - said the woman eating him for lunch.

[@Deborah-u5k]

Nothing but gristle and fat! Ewwwww!

[@WhittyPics]

Actually, she was eating dinner. They will eat him for lunch

[@billytheweasel]

republicans think pootin really does support Harris. pootin loves stupid Americans, they taste like chicken l’orange.

[@BethLeslie-w8j]

I appreciate a clever remark and so I really love yours. It also happens to be true. Thank you!

[@TheSaltydog07]

💙💙💙 😁

[@viveksmom]

Rick, I have one quibble. Putin is not Trump's boy; Putin is Trump's master and Trump is Putin's boy.

[@katewinter5991]

Correct! Trump sucks Putin’s dick and has since the 80s.

[@mariahsmom9457]

That's exactly right. Putting is lightyears smarter than Trump and doesn't respect him a bit.

[@OrdenJust]

Rick did say, "...and vice versa..."

[@Andrew-wy7ji]

If the United Stares chooses Trump now, I know the nation has truly lost its mind.

[@crashburn3292]

To believe Trump can somehow win the election, you'd have to believe that everything he's done since losing by 7+ million in 2020 has made him more popular than ever. That he's somehow gained millions of undecided voters. He's going to lose *huge.*

[@hori166]

It ain't over till the Fat Man dings. MAGATS aren't going anywhere soon. Harris's pitch to them was a nice gesture, but these are very stupid, hateful, and bewitched creatures. Maybe they'll turn on Beelzebub, but the demon is very powerful.

[@lisathompson7966]

Just that it is even close is so frightening.

[@Truthteller024]

​@@lisathompson7966I don't believe the race is this close. Polls are worthless.

[@Level10Productions]

If we were to lose it would mean we are a country made up of mostly crazy people who deserve a crazy dictatorial leader and we will be on our own in the world (isolationists) with no help coming from our once strong allies. There won't be any calvary riding in to save us without NATO either.

[@freeman436]

Two words: electoral college. Stay vigilant, folks.

[@shellz-ts6td]

Electoral college, expanding SCOTUS, voter rights, campaign finance reform, when these things are fixed we will begin to approach a true democracy.

[@Jean-uw7uk]

Yes. He can still win without a majority. Vote!

[@anushkasekkingstad1300]

What kind of authoritative state has a statutory mechanism to overtrlhrow the will of the people. Trump could never win the popular vote. I think it also might be how Bush won office.

[@Chesterfierce]

It’s time to take Trump’s car keys away. Grandpa can’t be trusted to drive anymore.

[@michellebermingham2350]

Well that grandpa could never be trusted, never.

[@macdieter23558]

Guess he never drove himself, he always had a driver! Unlike Biden!

[@RHEDAWEEKS]

Donnie, Ivanka, and Eric you need to come for your father!

[@transformationtimenow3321]

Old Bonespurs has never driven himself anywhere in his life.

[@SledDog5678]

I agree! I don't think he has a driver's license let alone even KNOWS how to drive. A golf car is NOT the same!!!

[@HarleyGirl75]

I will NEVER understand how he is this close to the office of the presidency. He is atrocious.

[@elinstar6034]

Me either, and I've really tried. I cannot comprehend it.

[@Splucked]

Agree 100%. BUT, don't forget that in 2016, everyone (except probably Fox) predicted Hillary by a landslide. I don't care how close everyone is calling this race. Harris is doing well and a lot can happen between now and Nov 5th. I personally believe that a LOT of non-vocal voters are going to choose Kamala. The alternative is truly unthinkable.

[@anushkasekkingstad1300]

It’s the US. It needs no further explanation.

[@marklevine1639]

We keep asking the same question every day in Canada. How does something go so wrong to be in this situation. It boggles the mind. We are rooting for you..

[@anushkasekkingstad1300]

@@marklevine1639 Watching from Norway. Even making allowances for the bigotry and ignorance of the average U.S. American, understanding the deep dysfunction of the IS is quite beyond the comprehension of those of us fortunate to live in the free world.

[@scentials]

Aussie here. Great seeing everyone having so much fun at Trump’s expense. Saw this tweet from Four Seasons Total Landscaping “We'd like to announce that while we are not a hotel, we are a concept of a hotel.” 😂🤣😂

[@geraldinegaynor1360]

Another Aussie. We are having a ball with our Yankiy mates. Good on you.

[@Hochspitz]

🇦🇺💙💛✌ 🇺🇦 Even more funny is JD Vance saying Taylor Swift is a disconnected billionaire from ordinary people. I wish "Daawgs and cats" wasn't the focus. Ukraine matters the most and Donny would hand Ukraine over to Putler in exchange for a golden platter where Musk also gets a huge boost in Russia to be the first back there.

[@scentials]

@@Hochspitz yes he obviously doesn’t see the irony in that statement. And Trump certainly doesn’t want a ceasefire in Gaza either 😕

[@rexpayne7836]

Aussies for Kamala. We support America. 🇦🇺🦘💙

[@pennygleeson5029]

Same 🤣🤣👍👍💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@JG0315]

Does trump understand how much America is laughing at him ?

[@neospook]

The entire world is laughing at him! 😂😂😂😂

[@gerryclarke9795]

@@neospook Not the Russians, they're worried about their asset, all their efforts going down the drain.

[@peggysmyth6110]

No self awareness.

[@JG0315]

@@neospook yes, and I don't want the world to think the overwhelming majority of Americans agree with this monster. #FireRumpAgain

[@audreywellham2413]

His psyche can’t handle, it’s his sociopathic illnesses. He has to believe all his BS or he would cease to have a reason to exist. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🔥🗽🩺🗳️🕊️

[@stayitive4343]

Trump gave up immigration to argue about crowd size and ended with who let the dogs out

[@erikagholston6610]

😂

[@jurgencuypers8350]

Americans don’t seem to know plural of dog is dogs.

[@goodun2974]

Trump was prepped for the debate by Laura Loomer and Tulsi Gabbard; I was unable to find out if either of them have cats or other pets, but neither one has children. Looper is unmarried; Gabbard is married but hasn't been able to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term despite numerous IVF treatments. You know, fertility treatments of the type that Republicans would like to ban. I guess we should thank our lucky stars that neither one of those crazies has been able to breed.

[@donnawalney1331]

😂 🐕

[@GigiDavis-u6d]

Woof woof❤😂😂😂

[@rexpayne7836]

Aussies for Kamala and Tim. We support our allies. Vote blue for your democracy and stability around the world. 🇦🇺🇺🇸 💙💙💙

[@SharonVlaar]

❤❤Thank you from Ohio, U.S.A. Sharon & Richard voting straight blue for Harris & Walz Kamilla slayed him🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😂😂😂 SNL could not have scripted him better 🎉We lost it laughing with " they're eating dogs & cats 🎉" then topped it with " Isaw it on t.v. 🎉😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovemakestheworldgoround6726]

Fellow Aussie here 😊🙋🏽‍♀️ and i support this message 😁👍💙💙💙💙💙

[@JulithaRyan]

I'm an Aussie for Kamala and Tim too - Go USA!💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@audreywellham2413]

Thanks for continued support! We need it! Prayers too! 🇦🇺🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🔥🩺🗳️🕊️

[@AnnaD-ro9sc]

Aussie here also- please please vote blue💙💙💙

[@davidholmes3323]

The moderators need to win a journalism award and witness protection.

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

They were okay. They could have been better. Most mainstream media have given him too much airtime without requiring him to face less friendly scrutiny.

[@alisonmartin4045]

I agree and tough gig! I think they were better than CNN mods and was surprised they did any fact checking - the ones they did were very professionally done.

[@GraceDavis-sp1ey]

​@@alisonmartin4045 exactly

[@zeusbk26]

100% KUDOS TO ABC! Bash & Tapper dropped the ball so badly that it's hard for me to watch either anymore It's not that Biden lost (it had nothing to do w Trump ) but Trump was allowed to lie with impunity

[@SledDog5678]

That extra air time of four minutes gave Ms. Harris a gift ....of his mouth barfing out his lies that are being called out!

[@cogboy302]

"I have the concept of a plan." - Said the man who was POTUS for 4 years, and has had a further 4 years to develop a plan (for healthcare). Perhapd he'll have a workable healthcare plan in two weeks?

[@Drop-Dead-Fred-Did-It]

Plus the time he had before he was elected where he campaigned on a new health care plan.

[@Vretens]

Unless he finds an angle that will enrich himself, it won’t go beyond a ’concept’.

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

“The secret plan is that there is no plan.” - Hillary Clinton

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Was really hoping she said something about “2 weeks.”

[@larry-kp9sp]

@@cogboy302 trumps only plan for healthcare is to privatize social security and Medicare. His cronies will take their cut right off the top... And we will be thrown a few crumbs.

[@bretfisher7286]

Very true, Mr. Wilson-- that was historic. Kamala Harris basically *exposed* Donald Trump for the first time in any debate. Until last night he'd always managed to get away with dominating his debates by sheer ugliness. Kamala Harris didn't fall for it.

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

She knows his type!! I know his type too. I sussed him out on 2015. He's a liar and narcissist. If you challenge his lies, he calls you names and walks away, blaming everyone and anyone for the exposure. "So what's your favourite bible passage?" Trump - oh I don't want to get into that. It's personal " He's a BSer with a personality disorder.

[@micheleconner5083]

The fact that moderators have never fact checked before stunned him. Calling him out for his lies,he didn't know how to handle it.

[@ERAforALL]

The Prosecutor vs. The Felon

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@ERAforALL I loved her choice of outfit - very prosecutorial black/white.

[@lisanunlist9510]

@@ERAforALLthe VEEP vs the CREEP

[@jacksonmahr8915]

I think Kamala's looks of concern were the most devastating part - just concern and pity for a crazy old man struggling with reality....in front of millions of people.

[@lindabeaver3011]

I saw exactly the same thing, my friend. She looked genuinely concerned when he continued to argue in the face of the facts that he saw on TV that Haitians were eating pets. Harris honestly looked at him the same way that anyone with a modicum of decency and empathy would look at ANY other person who was demonstrating that they were obviously not in their right mind. I really believe that, at that moment, she genuinely felt sorry for him.

[@GlenB1963]

She owned his arse by invading his space with that handshake. From that moment she fcking shredded him. ❤

[@ArKritz84]

She probably planned for the high probability of that, but what should have happened is that they should have met in the middle to shake hands. Which is why she didn't walk over from the back of her podium, but across the front. He just doesn't know what a formal debate even is. Which she picked up on immediately and exploited. And I don't even like formal debates, or her for that matter. She's just several classes above him.

[@qwadratix]

She moved with ten times the speed and energy that Trump could possibly muster. She bulldozed him flat on his feet and he didn't stand a chance.

[@hopscotchc6n]

That truly was a genius move by Harris, threw Trump off right from the get-go. Also disproved any sign of "rigged." Doubtful anyone thinks he'd have agreed to a handshake if he knew of it in advance. I give her credit for even making the sacrifice of touching his hand, who knows where it's been? LOL.

[@robertklein1316]

The only goose who got roasted in Springfield was Donald Trump, thanks to Kamala Harris, he should have foreseen it when she picked up the spices.

[@samueldenton5512]

That handshake was an absolute Boss Move on VP Harris' part. After that she delivered third degree burns to DumDon.

[@seanmcandrew9088]

Watching on the balcony of my villa in the Maldives, I'm British and hope you Americans do the right thing and vote for Kamala 🩵🩵🩵

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

I’m doing my best - writing letters to the editor, contributing to campaigns. We have a lot of crazy here in America.

[@kacycatartist]

I hope watching that debate made you feel better! We need to stay in NATO and have all the good countries as alliances. We need to also save our constitution and democracy of the great experiment which is the United States of America.

[@garrettwhite3922]

I'll keep hoping for an actual progressive candidate but I'll settle for cognizant and not entirely evil.

[@martinsweeney7633]

Hope you Brits do the right thing and try to rejoin the EU.

[@dfuher968]

Lawrence O'Donnell had a great name for Trumps face, when hes listening to Harris. He thinks, its him looking tough, when he just looks old and tired and scared and sulky and afraid to even look at her. And Lawrence nailed it, when he called it the "mugshot face".

[@marti_flute]

Mugshot face and duck face are both very appropriate.

[@laurahart1554]

He reminded me of the Grinch with that smirk, arghh...

[@micheleconner5083]

He thinks that look makes him look tough and strong. Does just the opposite. He looked like he was trying not to fall asleep the whole time.

[@broughtupright7269]

Mugshot/duck face aka EL DUCE FACE

[@gerryclarke9795]

@@micheleconner5083 He always was weak, got others to do the dirty work for him!

[@rappar9673]

A POTUS cannot be a person so easily triggered, period. That's a shortcut to emotional manipulation. Foreign leaders are taking notes, Putin is taking notes, Kim is taking notes.

[@gerryclarke9795]

No need to take notes everybody knows he's a clown, dumb as a rock, easy to manipulate, it'll be a mercy when he shuffles of this mortal coil!

[@robynliteracy7057]

That has already happened during his term as POTUS. They just need to dust off their playbooks. What's frightening is that so many people have forgotten how horrible those 4 years were.

[@ilikebeingsmart]

I was already going to vote for Kamala Harris, but to me, it became clear how easily triggered he gets when he called Fox after her DNC speech. The fact that he couldn’t wait to tell someone how bad it was, and how he called the Fox News broadcast, Gutfeld, and then Newsmax was pure insanity. I hope it does matter that she exposed him, but it’s absurd that it probably won’t.

[@lindabeaver3011]

Well, Hillary was spot on when she said that anybody who can be baited with a tweet should not possess the nuclear codes.

[@rappar9673]

@@ilikebeingsmart yes, Trump had to run to mommy's skirts because Kamala hurt him.

[@gracelandone]

The fact that this performance will not even dent the votes of the maga base is the disappointing part. The fact that nearly half our neighbors and friends believe this shit is depressing and, if not enough sane people show up in the numbers needed, terrifying. But it was beautiful to watch her reaction which can be described as bemused.

[@foop145]

It's not their fault. They've been gaslit into distrusting all information, and they're clinging to Trump because they're terrified of the typhoon of lies he's created. They've been manipulated. I hate them, but I try not to. They're every bit his victims as we are. They just don't realize it. But Trump is out of gas. Once this election cycle is over and Harris is behind the resolute desk, I think Trump fever will start to break. This shit doesn't work anymore.

[@chemistryguy]

Yep 🙄 The tight split between these two candidates goes to show just how committed people are to their self-delusions. Honestly, I try to avoid reading the comment section to these videos because most of them read like we have this in the bag and we're not dangling over the side of a cliff. THAT is the elephant in the room, methinks.

[@marshacooper7096]

I'm the only Black American at my job and they're ALL around. I got to pray up everyday.

[@garymellow1185]

Polls are 💩 there are more groups of Republicans that are against ConOld than groups of Democrats against Kamala. There are no groups of Democrats against Democrats .

[@rusty9045]

I agree with you about the disappointment but the targeting was more for the swing voter. His base will always be there for him.

[@jannerydborgeriksen4863]

We absolutely despise Orban here in Scandinavia. He's definitely not respected.

[@PeterAinsworth-zf8kj]

Trump comedy central. The look on Kamala's face when he started on about immigrants eating cats and dogs. Priceless.

[@No.Bodybags.Needed]

You can't make this shit up! 😂

[@tawektawek3838]

That still of Kamala smiling while he went off the deep end about eating dogs may be the defining image of the campaign. Kamala has massively exceeded expectations.

[@Drop-Dead-Fred-Did-It]

From UK I thought Kamala owned him. And his online trolls saying she didn’t lay out any plans blah blah. Even I could follow her and what she was planning. The same oh she prepared for it. Of course she did you wouldn’t go to an exam without any revision. Their points are stupid just like Trump. Rooting for Madam President. 💙

[@lauriegentry7764]

Nobody ever before in any party has been prepared to properly handle a crook like a successful public prosecutor. Only now is trump being handled the way he should be.

[@sheilaboston7051]

And when he loses, Judge Merchan will complete the job.

[@ChristineBrown-ds7dt]

Aussie senior lady from Melbourne Australia, I loved it when she laughed at him saying their eating dogs 😂😂😂😂 sorry but everytime I see that clip 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it needs to be included in every ad, he's such a fool. Go Madame President Harris 🎉❤

[@jeannerogers7085]

An entire room full of debate watchers burst out laughing at Donald when he said that.

[@AnnaD-ro9sc]

I’m still laughing 😂😂😂

[@dellaanniehughes4533]

I saw a man turn into a bird. It must be true because I saw it on television.

[@siswohlslagel8919]

LoL 🐔

[@EatshtMAGAts]

"Grandpa, Matlock isn't real..."

[@Screative1]

Wait what about Mr. Ed?

[@mrjuvy49]

I saw Superman fly when I was 8.

[@dusharnmajor4799]

Black Democrat here: I LOVED your commentary today! ❤❤ You nailed it!

[@siswohlslagel8919]

Kamala exceeded all expectations!! It was wonderful to watch!! 💙

[@devinhapanovich8428]

What initiatives did she expand on? She essentially just said a lot of nice things with NO plan of action to support the nice ideologies.. For example, she wants to peace treaty the war in Israel and bring home the hostages; yet provided no plan of action on how she’s going to achieve said results. I’d like to hear from either party on how they plan to achieve the empty promises they make. The debate did a lot of nothing for me; aside from showcase how embarrassing americas candidates are..

[@No.Bodybags.Needed]

I was so proud of her!

[@daydays12]

She is SO great!!

[@AnnaD-ro9sc]

Do you want a democracy or dictatorship?

[@dougdeveloper8850]

Trump taking the bait on “crowd sizes” was the highlight for me. What made it really telling was when Kamala brought up crowd sizes, every SANE person knew it was a bait. It could have blown up in her face cause it was so obvious. And when Trump answered with a ramble, her face said it all…”wow, was it really THAT easy? He is really is so stupid.” 😂

[@pinkivy98]

Yes, he didn't even care about the issues. All he cared about was crowd sizes, which proved her point that he cares only about himself.

[@rantalbott6963]

Last month Trump had rallies at a couple of indoor arenas where Harris had recently had SRO crowds. Someone produced a video that I foolishly failed to bookmark showing large blocks of empty seats *and* people leaving early.

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@rantalbott6963 That rally on the beach (Wildwood?) where he said he had 100,000 🤣 the beach had room for 20,000 and it was estimated he pulled around 7,000. Someone (Meidas?) set up a camera, left it running, and showed _hundreds_ leaving while he was still speaking. Priceless!

[@scottramsay7439]

Not just bait; CHUM! And Trump swallowed it, hook, line, sinker, rod and reel!

[@lorimontcalm9086]

The concept of this being a tight race is absolutely gobsmacking insane. What the hell is wrong with half the country? It was a classy smackdown by Kamala Harris, which started with the handshake.

[@KelliF-mx8pu]

It is sad. The MAGA cult lives in their information bubble FOX, Truth Soc etc which churns hate and fear to keep DonOld looking like a solution. The worst thing for me this past 9 years has been watching people I thought I were decent get sucked in to cult think.

[@madeleineprice9645]

@lorimont - I have a little pet theory about ‘neck and neck’. These ‘polls’ show them being close but we’ve been told they’re a result of ringing landline numbers. There isn’t a directory for mobiles, apparently. We’ve nearly all got mobiles now, except the elderly and the very poor. And those who are so scared of MAGA retribution that they’re LYING to pollsters about supporting that monster and just waiting for November to show their real feelings. They don’t trust pollsters but they trust the sanctity of the secret ballot…. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@125rin]

I am so proud of our VP!!! WOW,what an AWESOME debate 😊 💙🇺🇲💪💙

[@daydays12]

YES!

[@camelsheit_on_the_walls446]

I'm not easily surprised by anything trump. But he actually managed to surprise me slightly when he launched himself into the "They're eating pets!" nonsense. 💙Hoping you vote for Kamala Harris, folks, with an avalanche of blue votes that will send the trump into oblivion.💙 Best wishes, a Norwegian onlooker 🇧🇻 ♥️ 🇺🇸

[@messrsandersonco5985]

Yes (Brit here), it was a good idea for Harris to cede the extra 10 minutes to allow him rant, blither and fall down rabbit holes. In the UK, we would diplomatically say, "He lost the plot." They should have warned us to take our popcorn! 😅

[@Dwightinho56]

Same here🇳🇴😊.

[@changeshifter4852]

Same here 🇨🇦

[@Level10Productions]

Thank you, I guess? I keep waiting for the U.S. Calvary to ride in and save us but they don't. We are stuck in this melting pot with a bunch of literal lunatics!

[@qwadratix]

@@messrsandersonco5985 You mean you didn't? That's on you squire.

[@mortalclown3812]

Stay relentless, Rick. Thank you.

[@maryhilton9039]

MAGA, you cannot abort Donald Trump. You gotta carry him to term.

[@annhaynes5955]

Hahaha

[@pendarischneider]

Yes. Clear example of GOP showing poor time management. DJT abortion is 78 years late.

[@planetaryevolution4853]

Even if it endangers the life of the GOP?

[@ArKritz84]

Too bad. In his case, I'd support abortion in the 234th trimester.

[@ArKritz84]

@@planetaryevolution4853 clearly, and that's to the detriment of the entire US political arena, not just the GOP itself.

[@siobhancondon8109]

He never admits he is wrong---never! Great analysis.👍

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

Everything is always someone else’s fault. He never takes responsibility.

[@JamesTulip]

The thing about never being wrong - you can’t learn from your mistakes

[@GlenB1963]

Oh man. We watched from Australia 🇦🇺 and it was superb. I was anxious, but Karmala exceeded my expectations. Best wishes to you all from Brisbane Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🎉

[@rjnation5042]

Yeah buddy I was watching with beer in hand, Rj in NSW

[@JoanneBoyd-ne4zq]

🐨Me too!

[@GlenB1963]

@rjnation5042 just like all Aussie should. Proud of ya bro.

[@chucktheperson1063]

Watched from Canada. Kamala Harris nailed it. Not saying Kamala made Trump look stupid, Trump made himself look stupid. Trump did Kamala job for her. Trump is a pathetic waste of skin.

[@True.blue-Aussie]

As another Aussie, I agree.

[@XX-qd6ke]

Since Donald Trump thinks it's unfair that he was fact checked on his lies... maybe he should stop lying.

[@michaelmeroyers5487]

@@XX-qd6ke i was just surprised that they could keep up with all of them

[@jeremyrobins5563]

‘People on television..’ sad sad man

[@videosbydrake]

I’m surprised it’s not talked about more: A presidential candidate openly admits that he takes things people say on TV at face value. His “I’ve seen people on television…” made what he first said 1000 times worse imho.

[@pinkivy98]

​@videosbydrake It was absolutely frightening to know this is a former president saying something like this.

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@videosbydrake Especially when said man continually calls MSM "fake news!"

[@iamjane9628]

Yup. "People on television" say they have seen Bigfoot, too ! 😂

[@YourHeartsDesires]

The voices in his head!

[@VJKBorahae]

That was a spanking Trump didn’t have to pay for!

[@mariegeorge8865]

😂😂😂

[@scottramsay7439]

…and we saved $8.95 on the magazine.

[@NoelBarry-om9ms]

Trump should be in a retirement village not " President "

[@andrzejkwasny8012]

He should be in an institution for the criminally insane.

[@shellz-ts6td]

make that prison

[@shielanunn3484]

Nah a padded cell will do

[@PoliticalFacts-NoMAGA]

Thank you Lincoln Project, for everything you do! 💙

[@MrGHenchel]

I’ve watched a lot of these analysis and they all point out Trump’s many failures in this debate but none of them including this one have not mentioned his complete refusal to respond to the climate change question. His response was a rambling mess that has absolutely nothing to do with the point of the question. Climate change should be a major issue in this campaign.

[@alexshafir8199]

1. 1967: Dire Famine Forecast By 1975 2. 1969: Everyone Will Disappear In a Cloud Of Blue Steam By 1989 3. 1970: Ice Age By 2014. 1970: America Subject to Water Rationing By 1974 and Food Rationing By 1980 5. 1971: New Ice Age Coming By 2020 or 2030 6. 1972: New Ice Age By 2070 7. 1974: Space Satellites Show New Ice Age Coming Fast 8. 1974: Another Ice Age? 9. 1974: Ozone Depletion a 'Great Peril to Life. 10. 1976: Scientific Consensus Planet Cooling, Famines imminent 11. 1980: Acid Rain Kills Life In Lakes 12. 1978: No End in Sight to 30-Year Cooling Trend 13. 1988: Regional Droughts in 1990s 14. 1988: Temperatures in DC Will Hit Record Highs 15. 1988: Maldive Islands will Be Underwater by 2018. 16. 1989: Rising Sea Levels will Obliterate Nations if Nothing Done by 2000 17. 1989: New York City's West Side Highway Underwater by 2019 18. Year 2000: Children Won't Know what Snow Is 19. 2002: Famine In 10 Years If We Don't Give Up Eating Fish, Meat, and Dairy 20. 2004: Britain will Be Siberia by 2024 21. 2008: Arctic will Be Ice Free by 2018 22. 2008: Climate Genius Al Gore Predicts Ice-Free Arctic by 2013 23. 2009: Climate Genius Prince Charles Says we Have 96 Months to Save World 24. 2009: UK Prime Minister Says 50 Days to Save The Planet From Catastrophe' 25. 2009: Climate Genius Al Gore Moves 2013 Prediction of Ice-Free Arctic to 2014 26. 2013: Arctic lce-Free by 2015 27. 2014: Only 500 Days Before 'Climate Chaos' 28. 1968: Overpopulation Will Spread Worldwide 29. 1970: World Will Use Up All its Natural Resources 30 1966: 0il Gone in Ten Years 31. 1972: Oil Depleted in 20 Years NOTICE HOW NOT ONE PREDICTION HAS COME CLOSE TO BEING TRUE. NOT ONE!

[@lovemakestheworldgoround6726]

You should see Jane Fonda's reaction to this point, on Stephen Colbert 😊

[@daydays12]

Yes indeed

[@alexshafir8199]

Climate change is bs, no such thing. All lies!

[@alexshafir8199]

1. 1967: Dire Famine Forecast By 1975 2. 1969: Everyone Will Disappear In a Cloud Of Blue Steam By 1989 3. 1970: Ice Age By 2014. 1970: America Subject to Water Rationing By 1974 and Food Rationing By 1980 5. 1971: New Ice Age Coming By 2020 or 2030 6. 1972: New Ice Age By 2070 7. 1974: Space Satellites Show New Ice Age Coming Fast 8. 1974: Another Ice Age? 9. 1974: Ozone Depletion a 'Great Peril to Life. 10. 1976: Scientific Consensus Planet Cooling, Famines imminent 11. 1980: Acid Rain Kills Life In Lakes 12. 1978: No End in Sight to 30-Year Cooling Trend 13. 1988: Regional Droughts in 1990s 14. 1988: Temperatures in DC Will Hit Record Highs 15. 1988: Maldive Islands will Be Underwater by 2018. 16. 1989: Rising Sea Levels will Obliterate Nations if Nothing Done by 2000 17. 1989: New York City's West Side Highway Underwater by 2019 18. Year 2000: Children Won't Know what Snow Is 19. 2002: Famine In 10 Years If We Don't Give Up Eating Fish, Meat, and Dairy 20. 2004: Britain will Be Siberia by 2024 21. 2008: Arctic will Be Ice Free by 2018 22. 2008: Climate Genius Al Gore Predicts Ice-Free Arctic by 2013 23. 2009: Climate Genius Prince Charles Says we Have 96 Months to Save World 24. 2009: UK Prime Minister Says 50 Days to Save The Planet From Catastrophe' 25. 2009: Climate Genius Al Gore Moves 2013 Prediction of Ice-Free Arctic to 2014 26. 2013: Arctic lce-Free by 2015 27. 2014: Only 500 Days Before 'Climate Chaos' 28. 1968: Overpopulation Will Spread Worldwide 29. 1970: World Will Use Up All its Natural Resources 30 1966: 0il Gone in Ten Years 31. 1972: Oil Depleted in 20 Years NOTICE HOW NOT ONE PREDICTION HAS COME CLOSE TO BEING TRUE. NOT ONE!

[@gwen3010]

The New York Times ‘Trump Brought Darkness; Harris Brought Light’: 14 Writers on Who Won the Presidential Debate

[@leapingkitties]

The only way he will love the country is if he gets to slap his name on it and all maps have America outlined with gold. He's so pathetic. HARRIS/WALZ 2024🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@piusxiv]

CNN didn’t do crap during Biden - Trump debate. Kudos to ABC!

[@chitza3270]

What did Trump mean when he said the Central Park 5 ultimately killed their victim? She’s still alive 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

Yes, and they didn’t do it. But how many of his supporters don’t know that?

[@sweetpealee056]

To be clear, the Aurora, Colorado rumor was that Venezuelan gangs were taking over whole apartment complexes there. Debunked. Started by a slumlord who didn't want to take responsibility and has since agreed to sell said complex (there was only one) to an organization who will be repairing it so residents won't be forced into homelessness. Many of the residents were LEGAL immigrants. In Ohio, someone complained to their representative that his pet duck was missing, and he suspected Haitian immigrant neighbors had eaten it. Highly suspicious right there. Why not call the cops? Or animal control? No mention of dogs or cats was made. That was added by Trump's toadies. I am sure there will be many more lies spread about immigrants during this campaign so buckle up folks...he's even more sick and desperate this time.

[@garrettwhite3922]

I genuinely worry for my non-white, non-male friends. 😢

[@candidaprout560]

Brilliant vice President Mrs Kamala Harris 🎉🎉🎉. VOTE blue 💙 for Decency and Democracy 💙

[@lotusladylotus6159]

Rick hit the nail on the head, as usual! I too, was glad to see Harris stand up to Trump and take control of the situation. What you were witnessing in real time, as a result, was a Malignant Narcissist decompensating in response to an avalanche of 'narcissistic injuries,' and as satisfying as that was, clinically speaking, it is also a harbinger of perils that we need to take seriously. When a Malignant Narcissist is challenged, criticized or otherwise 'injured' by the threat of defeat or loss, potential abandonment, the possibility of being held accountable, the loss of loyalty, the perception of being 'persecuted', their fear of being ignored, or some other supposed tarnishing of their 'special status', they decompensate: This in turn occasions increased aggression, anger, contempt, attacks, paranoia, gas-lighting, Machiavellian manoeuvres, and increasingly desperate and outlandish attempts to reinforce their self-serving delusions. In the case of an 'acute narcissistic injury', such as what we all witnessed with this debate, Malignant Narcissists descend into 'narcissistic rage' and have been known to resort to violence, be it directly, or through the manipulation of others (sound familiar), which is consistent with Trumps' psychopathology (I'm referring to the comorbidity of his Malignant Narcissism and Anti-Social Personality Disorder). Moreover, in the face of the kind of acute narcissistic injury that another election lost would constitute, someone with Trumps' psychopathology would rather burn the country to the ground than accept defeat, so Americans need to be cognizant of and prepared for what will happened next, especially if he looses this election. Do not allow yourselves to suffer from a failure of imagination when it comes to what Trump, his allies, acolytes and co-conspirators will be willing to do! Lest we should forget, it's no longer just about Trumps fragile ego, authoritarian ambition and insatiable & transactional greed... his livelihood and liberty are on the line this time. Clinically speaking, the public should understand that: [1] Malignant Narcissists and Psychopaths cannot be treated, reformed, restrained or cured; they don't 'change', and they only get worse and more dangerous with age, and in Trump's case, with contemporaneous cognitive decline: [2] The only way to immunize the public against such a dangerous person is to clearly IDENTIFY, EXPOSE AND EXPLAIN the inherent dangers they represent and thus to 'unmask' them: [3] While it is necessary to reject such a person, you need to know that they never 'give up' or 'go away quietly,' and that they are, in fact, most dangerous when they feel insulted, exposed, unmasked or threatened. The last coup attempt served as a rehearsal, in the end. We've seen what they previously attempted to do at the federal and state levels, and Trump and his minions are already interfering on multiple fronts in preparation for this coming November. This includes, but is by no means limited to, having embedded at least 70 officials to date within and around the election apparatus who have already sought to block the certification of local, county and state results, and who will undoubtedly do so on an even greater scale this November with the added assistance of MAGA-friendly Justices, courts, lawyers, legislators, operatives and far-right organizations. The problem is no longer simply Trump, but the MAGA movement at large. Additionally, over the past four years, the right-wing of the party has successfully implemented myriad measures to strip citizens of their civil liberties, to disenfranchise voters and put other anti-democratic legislative roadblocks in the way (the most recent having been enacted in Georgia). Moreover, and more broadly, the militance, violence and stochastic terrorism of the MAGA movement has only increased since 2020, so there is much more to be genuinely concerned about on all fronts this time around. Be prepared!

[@neospook]

Very eloquently said, and I agree that there will definitely be MAGA shenanigans ahead! 😡😡🤬🤬

[@mariegeorge8865]

I usually don't read long posts, but you held my interest the whole time. You sound like a psychiatrist/psychologist. I know from personal experience how badly Narcissists can turn when confronted, as in psychotic break. Violent and extremely dangerous.

[@carolbrand7060]

Wow. This comes from someone who knows what they're talking about. It needs to be taken seriously. Thank you for your taking the time and effort.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I hope he gets a nice long jail sentence in late November.

[@madeleineprice9645]

@lotuslady - It’s always good to hear an expert explaining the situation as well as you do. Thank you so much for taking the time 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@AlcasSin]

Tulsi Gabbard is working fine behind the enemy lines ❤

[@shawnalajame7888]

Perhaps she’s a double agent? Haha

[@mindy808aloha7]

@@shawnalajame7888I live hawaii, hawaii doesn’t like tulsi Gabbard , I hope she doesn’t come back to island..

[@christinec7892]

Maybe Putin stopped paying her?

[@iv2sab512]

Tulsi was probably too busy fawning over Trump to actually prepare him for the buzz saw that was Kamala.

[@AlcasSin]

​@@christinec7892she is just another overpaid asset, the worst person to invest any resources to next to Jill Stein

[@lrq1512]

Hi, Brazilian here! And don’t ever forget the caravans! They are coming! Haven’t yet, oh but they will… And they’ll bring more childless cat ladies and pet eaters. Long life Madam Vice-President! (Soon to be President for the good of all of us) 💙💙💙

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Oh, thanks for reminding me it’s almost Migrant Caravan Season, 3 more weeks!

[@shawnalajame7888]

“His jaw was churning back and forth like he was on a meth bender…” 😳😬😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@richardgoff6739]

Dear President Trump, I am the person that you saw on TV whose dog was eaten in Ohio. Thank you for having the conviction to humiliate yourself at the debate on my behalf. However, last night, shortly after the debate ended-my cocker finally came home. I checked him over thoroughly for signs of missing parts and I am pleased to tell you that he is totally intact. Sorry for the trouble. PS...can you get Kamala's autograph for me.

[@GoodDraymond]

😂

[@flowerfarmerscott]

Hahahahaha...

[@voodoox6112]

Vance doubled down on the pets being eaten. Now he says there’s city geese being abducted and slaughtered. That brain worm gets around.

[@ruprecht9997]

I heard there were some ants gone missing, but they may just have become science deniers, and lost their ability to navigate home ...

[@suemoses9330]

The World has changed...we have hope. From the land of Oz I wish to goodness I could vote for her myself. You are completely right on how mad this man is.

[@martyrhodes9839]

Aurora is a large suburb of Denver in CO. And the story there was not Haitians but rather Venezuelans. This story was also debunked by Aurora officials and police.

[@Saqua2289]

Vice President Harris was very presidential. She commended the stage, and she blew me away. I've been watching debates for almost 50 years, and she was the best I've ever seen! She was charismatic & very believeable. She will be the greatest president in history.

[@YouMatter-UDo]

He topped my wildest cra cra expectations. Bravo Mr Trump!

[@user-dk6ho9ig7u]

If he was such an honorable student of Wharton, we should be asking him why, as a former president of the United States, he has never been asked to deliver the commencement speech for Wharton. Not to mention, he won’t allow his records to be released, so how can we believe he really graduated? Maybe the dawgs ate his records.

[@mrjuvy49]

He graduated from Penn, he took undergrad business classes at Wharton, check his diploma.

[@Nick-Nasti]

@@mrjuvy49as a Wharton graduate I can say his understanding of economics is an embarrassment.

[@mrjuvy49]

As a BBA holder and investor/vet, I agree with your message, it is all daddy's play $$

[@davidgordon9610]

Predictably, he never prepares for anything, wings it A to Z, bullshits constantly, and has zero control of his narcissistic rage and emotions in general. Fine when he deals with underlings who he has control over, but certainly not when going on to a presidential debate stage, facing a seasoned-prosecutor who was 100% guarranteed to be perfectly-prepared, across every issue, and a master at pressing all the right buttons, on a total narcissist like himself. Trump must surely be the first presidential candidate in the history of the United States's Republic, to lie so consistently, that he has caused the need for "fact checking" to be done !

[@bobwalton4630]

Kamala was in charge for the whole thing. She can do this job. She can stare down other world leaders. She can inspire young people. She will be a great President and Tim Walz will be a great Vice President. All we need to do to make this happen is VOTE, and vote like you life depends on it

[@ShulaMG]

“Beclowned himself” beautifully expressed

[@Traceva]

As a Brit living in London I watched live and I was so gloriously happy and remain so I now believe that Trump and MAGA are now over

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

From your lips to God’s ears.

[@elinstar6034]

I'll believe it when Kamala is safely in the White House with a strong Democrat majority 🤞🤞

[@mrjuvy49]

Let;s hope so

[@Rugelacharugula]

As a DV survivor who was deeply disturbed by his behavior @ the 2016 debate, this was catharsis in the best possible way for me.

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

He hasn't got a clue what tariffs are, he doesn't know the meaning of the word 'sarcasm', nor the word 'hostages'. And Kamala convincingly played with him like a cat plays with a mouse. A cat woman playing a mouse man.

[@mattblah3773]

Rick, you are legend! Keep up the great work!

[@naygirl334]

Thank you for standing up for the poor Haitian Immigrants. I’m convinced If it were any other race of people being disrespected in this way, there would be outrage!!

[@katiewest7908]

In the 70s, it was the Vietnamese eating pets.🙄

[@anushkasekkingstad1300]

Haitian is a nationality, not a race. Respect is very much a minority sport in the US.

[@naygirl334]

@@anushkasekkingstad1300 Thanks for the correction. But I am keenly aware of that. My grandparents are Haitian immigrants. The other set are Native American. But it goes deeper. There was a Haitian Revolution in 1791 that lasted 12 yrs., in which the slaves rebelled against their masters and established the first black republic. It was the only SUCCESSFUL SLAVE REVOLT. This resulted in the establishment of Haitian, the first independent black states of the New World. This created an uprise of fear to the black masters in the US. White folks don’t like decent. And they NEVER FORGOT THAT!!

[@anushkasekkingstad1300]

@@naygirl334 Establishing a country based upon the skin colour of its inhabitants has little chance of success and Haiti is a terminally failed country, hence the refugee situation. Creating fear among those who will eventually give you refuge of a sort, especially when they’re deeply ignorant and inherently racist, might not be a winning strategy.

[@waynethurecht9441]

I felt sorry for Karmala. Trump gave her so many ways to take him down, but she had so little time. Choosing which were the most effective rebuttal points while listening for even more spewing from his egotistical rants such as his great friends Vladimir and Victor and why if he was President the Ukraine War would not have happened. No wonder she wants another debate to show everyone the fool that Trump is.

[@laura_v191]

Kamala Harris' facial expression were priceless! she expressed everything I was feeling and seriously, she most certainly had to held back not to burst out in laughter.

[@michellebermingham2350]

Brilliant analysis Rick and LP. Keep it up never stop. We need the facts and truth out there. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 and the EU 🇪🇺.

[@laura2372]

"I don't have a plan. I have concepts of a plan."- DJT at the debate. "Donald Trump was the dumbest goddamn student I ever had."- William T. Kelly, former professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton. The Maga canine issue; Trump hates dogs & frequently uses canines in a disparaging manner, ie; "he choked like dog" etc. RFK Jr.- actually has admitted HE ate dog. Kristi Noem shot her dog in the face. Thanks Rick, once again you nailed it. Trump's Narcissistic Injury was on full display at the debate & afterwards as well.

[@chribourg2317]

She stalked him down behind his podium to shake his hand. Total power move!!

[@morten3465]

Rick Wilson is my spirit animal ❤

[@sacreddawn7778]

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. And that’s what you get when Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard are your advisers before facing the most consequential debate of your political career. Take cover people, MAGA explosion incoming 😂

[@Gnofg]

The pyramid of success. Thank you John Wooden.

[@michaelwild4853]

Thanks Rick for being a real American

[@chrissaris6869]

....he keeps on lying, until he runs out of air or food. Brilliantly spoken, Mr. Wilson, in my opinion.

[@lindabeaver3011]

I literally laughed out loud at that! 🤣

[@debhurd8898]

Go get him Rick! You do it so well🎉😊

[@LaRomana59]

If anyone is interested, tfg's Virginia governor comments are about former Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in 2019 discussing a bill that, among other things, aimed to ease restrictions for third trimester abortions in the state. Part of the discussion was about what would happen if a pregnant woman whose fetus was not viable or had severe deformities went into labor, which, while very rare, can happen. In those cases, Northam said, “If a mother is in labor, I can tell you exactly what would happen. The infant would be delivered. The infant would be kept comfortable. The infant would be resuscitated if that’s what the mother and the family desired, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mother."

[@stannieholt8766]

Thanks for the background. Adding insult to injury, Trump referred a couple of times to the former governor of *West* Virginia!

[@whaeagee5585]

Mr Wilson. Thank you for the breakdown from a grateful Kiwi.

[@susansteinhardt8503]

Rick you are brilliant to concentrate on Trump’s performance! Thank you. You’ve helped me to talk or shout to people either on the fence or ready to vote for this mentally ill elderly person. You are amazing.

[@Cuffsmaster]

It was a great night

[@breathefree.]

Remember when Hillary Clinton said that a man who can be baited with a tweet can't be trusted with nuclear weapons? That's exactly where we are. If he can be baited by a comment about people leaving his rallies, he's a useful idiot for our adversaries and so many others.

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

Still not watched the full debate. My liver can´t take the amount alcohol to suffer through it.

[@rjnation5042]

Yeah I think I drank a 6 pack while watching & it was 11:30am over here, Rj in Oz

[@danferguson2724]

Same. halfway through I asked my wife how Harris was doing. My wife said "She is being so mean to poor donald". We laughed.

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

You might actually appreciate it. Normally I’m with you but she was very good.

[@KelliF-mx8pu]

I watched with no alcohol and I felt less queasy about the close election after seeing how she handled him. Do it. Pride needs no cocktails?

[@deanshort9011]

It started with her handshake, and his campaign promptly spiraled directly into the ground. His pronoun is ‘they’. Tiny crowd size, man yells at clouds, and fake finishes with cats & dogs for dessert. Team Rick 4E! 🎉😎

[@steviecrow914]

Rick, you have POTUS 45’s number. Keep shouting it. People must hear the truth! 💙🇺🇸

[@florianfussl3769]

Victor Orban respected ?! In the EU he is quite despised. Unfortunately because how this union of States is crafted he has wayyyy to much Power. But he s stupid he lost Hungary every ich of redpect from other EU countries and millions in subventions. What a role model

[@andrzejkwasny8012]

Only sickos respect Orban in Europe.

[@cindypoole6792]

After the Vietnam war, when the US got a lot of the refugees in California, people said the same thing about the refugees: eating cats/dogs. It was frightening for those poor refugees to come here and think they would be protected, nope the US just proved again, that "different" people are not welcome here. It's just awful!! vote Harris/Walz 2024!

[@susanhorton3572]

That look of pity on Kamala’s face. 💙🇺🇸

[@TaipeiSalon]

Karma Harris is excellent! Bravo!

[@lisanunlist9510]

BRAVA, Madam Prosecutor, Vice President! 🇺🇸😻

[@hazmania]

You could see how angry Trump got when his story about dogs & cats wasn’t taken seriously, that the response was laughter, not horrified outrage, he had to underline that he was talking about “Pets”, shock horror. But the response was scorn and debunking by the moderator. Not the response he was going for, even the pathetic “I saw it on television” (so it must be true? Ha!) got slapped down. He will rearrange all this, in his head, to become more and more unfair. It’s so pathetic. Kamala was superb. The end. 🙂🌸

[@LunasHooman]

Dicktator Curious 🤣🤣🤣 Rick you slay everytime. Thank you for everything you do💙

[@onesandzeroes]

The elephant in the room is Garland the AG not prosecuting Trump for Jan 6

[@XX-qd6ke]

'STOP THE STALL'

[@cdubya3071]

His pupils were yuge. He'd self-medicated before he got there, bigley. Drug testing for the next debate.

[@viveksmom]

It was a masterclass in managing a narcissist. Kamala Harris was brilliant. I watched with my 14 yr old nonbinary child and it took us so much longer than actual debate time because we kept pausing to laugh. Harris is bringing back the joy!!!

[@arleneoconnell3370]

Rick, you're great. Your delivery of the facts is engrossing and concise. No one does it better!

[@jolenehayes9284]

And this is how one takes down a malignant narcissist! Boom!

[@davidjscox1]

Hey Rick - Any update on Trump suing the Lincoln Project? Don't let him (or us) forget he's done nothing since the Cease & Desist!

[@stevenjpatten7422]

Rick thank you for everything that The Lincoln Project and Resolute Square does for America...for Democracy. You guys are true Patriots and were grateful for the amazing ads and podcasts you do. Kamala is in control. She is presidential. Let's get this done and win this throughout!

[@StopWhining491]

Moderators are commended for FINALLY fact checking DonOLD in real time. (He looked like he couldn't believe they did it.) They acted like journalists, not like Fox entertainers.

[@katiewest7908]

Or CNN sycophants