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uawchild

(2,208 posts)
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 10:09 AM Jul 2016

Michael Bloomberg Calls Donald Trump a ‘Dangerous Demagogue’

Source: Wall Street Journal

PHILADELPHIA—Billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg delivered a stinging rebuke of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, calling him a “dangerous demagogue.”

“Trump says he wants to run the nation like he runs his business. God help us,” said Mr. Bloomberg, a former New York City mayor who is unaffiliated with any political party. “I’m a New Yorker. I know a con when I see one.”

Mr. Bloomberg said there is “no doubt in my mind” that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is the “right choice” in the Nov. 8 election. He told fellow independents that their votes mattered and he urged the nation to “elect a sane, competent person with international experience, a unifier.”

“Hillary Clinton understands this isn’t reality television,” he said. “This is reality.”

Read more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/michael-bloomberg-to-woo-independents-in-convention-address-1469647760

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Michael Bloomberg Calls Donald Trump a ‘Dangerous Demagogue’ (Original Post) uawchild Jul 2016 OP
But, as you have probably noticed, some on here choose to attack the messenger. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #1
Let's stay focused on Trump uawchild Jul 2016 #3
Bloomberg was a VERY popular Mayor for 12 years, certainly more popular than... George II Jul 2016 #2
Irony of irony Beowulf42 Jul 2016 #4
I haven't agreed with Bloomberg on a lot of things, but on this smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #5
 

tonyt53

(5,737 posts)
1. But, as you have probably noticed, some on here choose to attack the messenger.
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 10:11 AM
Jul 2016

They attack the Bloomberg without acknowledging what he was saying.

uawchild

(2,208 posts)
3. Let's stay focused on Trump
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 10:21 AM
Jul 2016

I hope we can all move past our minor differences and stay focussed on defeating Trump.

George II

(67,782 posts)
2. Bloomberg was a VERY popular Mayor for 12 years, certainly more popular than...
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 10:16 AM
Jul 2016

...."America's Mayor" (that term makes me gag!)

Beowulf42

(202 posts)
4. Irony of irony
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 02:36 PM
Jul 2016

The sad fact is that the people who are so enthusiastic about The Don have no idea what a demagogue is, or that is isn't a compliment.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
5. I haven't agreed with Bloomberg on a lot of things, but on this
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 08:29 PM
Jul 2016

I agree with him completely. And he should know. The Donald has always been in his shadow and has resented every second of it.

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