Something I've noticed about both high-profile speeches (Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton)

[Music Man]

Neither one has used Donald Trump's name.

They're using the power of implication. It doesn't give Donald Trump the dignity of being considered in the same ballpark as Hillary Clinton.

I wonder if this is a strategy we'll see from all the major speakers this week.

[TexasProgresive]

1. Why help build his brand?

He who must not be named.

[msongs]

2. in regards to he who shall not be named, I wish they'd get rid of the Love Trumps Hate signs. no

need to use his name at all IMO

[Overseas]

14. I agree. Not that many people play Bridge anymore. Trump is a Fraud would be more clear.

[tallahasseedem]

3. They're actually addressing that

right now on CNN. They said that it will be used tonight.

[canetoad]

4. I kind of hoped

That Michelle's reference to quitters was a slap to Palin.

[auntpurl]

5. That's an interesting observation.

In that I've always said the media legitimised Trump by treating him the same as a normal candidate for office, it's very interesting to consider whether the big speakers are minimising his candidacy by not even acknowledging him.

[Ruby the Liberal]

6. Deflating Narcissists 101

Vaporize their supply.

[timlot]

7. Trumps bluster only works on the "Poorly educated" he loves so much.

Who would ever say something like that and become a presidential nominee. "I love the poorly educated". Crazy times.

[helpisontheway]

8. I don't think President Obama or VP Biden will use

his name either...

[63splitwindow]

13. I am betting President Obama addresses his scolds to "Donald", just like Don the Con's parents did

before deporting him to military school. WAIT--- what do psychologists say could be the risk of packing disturbed kids off to military schools? He is POSTER CHILD for military school gone bad.

[Mr.Bill]

9. If only the cable news networks had this policy a year ago.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

10. I was literally about to post this myself.

I think his NPD must be going crazy. He's like Beyoncé: "Say my name, say my name...."

[BlueMTexpat]

11. IMO, it's an excellent strategy!

The Donald just cannot stand NOT being the center of attention. And of course, the M$M gives him everything he wants.

[Bigredhunk]

12. Yup

This is the way you treat people like him and o'lielly. They're egomaniacs. They live & breathe on every mention of their name. The best thing to do is make fun of them without mentioning their name. It belittles them.