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SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 08:39 AM Sep 2016

Trump on the upcoming debates: she's gotta treat me with respect

Recently interviewed by BillO on Fox,

Earlier in the interview, the former reality show host said he “had no idea” how he would behave toward the Democratic presidential nominee during the upcoming debate.

“You’re going to have to feel it out when you’re out there,” said Trump, who has insisted on calling Clinton “Crooked Hillary” throughout his campaign. “She’s got to treat me with respect. I’m going to treat her with respect. I’d like to start off by saying that because that would be my intention.”


http://www.rawstory.com/2016/09/watch-trump-ducks-questions-over-hillary-debate-by-bizarrely-threatening-the-new-york-times/


Reminded me of this quote I found one day last year on the ol' internets

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Trump on the upcoming debates: she's gotta treat me with respect (Original Post) SticksnStones Sep 2016 OP
His first question's "hummina hummina hummina," and Trump will enter Chimp Dominance mode. TheBlackAdder Sep 2016 #1
You know he's planning some outrageous act... SticksnStones Sep 2016 #3
Oh, I know. There are some key nuances that will make Trump's head explode too. HRC is prepped. TheBlackAdder Sep 2016 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Sep 2016 #9
Don't know what that means but anamandujano Sep 2016 #37
Jane Goodall, says Trump's debate style mirrors chimp dominance rituals. TheBlackAdder Sep 2016 #46
I'm going to read that thread now. What does "hummina hummina hummina" mean? anamandujano Sep 2016 #47
There's various ways of spelling it, but it comes from when the cat catches Jackie Gleason tongue. TheBlackAdder Sep 2016 #49
Thanks, I saw that episode in the last 6 months. anamandujano Sep 2016 #50
Too funny! MyOwnPeace Sep 2016 #55
Donald wants to be treated with respect without doing the necessary work to earn it. tanyev Sep 2016 #2
Treated with respect... SticksnStones Sep 2016 #4
You act as if avoiding the draft wasn't enough to make Trump worthy of earning a Purple Heart. Snake Plissken Sep 2016 #6
So, he wants Crooked Hillary to treat him with respect. DetlefK Sep 2016 #5
(I'm not sure he gets that) SticksnStones Sep 2016 #8
"Mr. Trump, you asked me to treat you with respect..." Jerry442 Sep 2016 #10
Oooh, I don't know that his attention span gets him past the first sentence. SticksnStones Sep 2016 #12
Trump's not the audience... Wounded Bear Sep 2016 #21
If drumpt has to boggle the mind of Hiliary....I think he he WAY OFF BASE. onecent Sep 2016 #11
That ignoramus has no chance to win a debate with Hillary. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #13
in the narcissistic warped mind of trump, he means hillary must bow at his feet because, first beachbum bob Sep 2016 #14
The second quote is spot on as far as how Trump's thinking of this. sarae Sep 2016 #15
I wish I knew the attribution of the quote SticksnStones Sep 2016 #16
This will be one of the most watched events in recent years. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #17
Let it be so. SticksnStones Sep 2016 #19
Shut up, coward Dem2 Sep 2016 #18
Trump does not know the meaning of the word respect Gothmog Sep 2016 #20
Well, yeah, there's that... nt SticksnStones Sep 2016 #22
Trump sounds like some Mafia thug....nt Jade Fox Sep 2016 #23
R-E-S-P-E-C-T? DemoTex Sep 2016 #24
Earn? Donny actually EARN something. Surely you jest. nt SticksnStones Sep 2016 #26
You know - I have no doubt Hillary WILL treat him with respect packman Sep 2016 #25
He can start with an adult apology for the childish name calling. C_U_L8R Sep 2016 #27
So - will he treat Sec. Clinton with respect? Blue Idaho Sep 2016 #28
That is exactly what I'm expecting SticksnStones Sep 2016 #32
Well Said! nt. Blue Idaho Sep 2016 #38
Respect is earned. It's not something you get "just because." neeksgeek Sep 2016 #29
He can't 'win' a debate... freebrew Sep 2016 #30
In his mind Opbrg Sep 2016 #31
He is just building in an excuse for his own rudeness and immaturity so he can say, world wide wally Sep 2016 #33
Which would also be another lie from him nolabels Sep 2016 #34
The little asshole mouth is projecting as usual Madam45for2923 Sep 2016 #35
Who the hell does this entitiled misogynist coward think he is? meow2u3 Sep 2016 #36
Juvenile peggysue2 Sep 2016 #39
Ugh!! To me, this comment is pure sexism. He never stops. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #40
Mutual respect is one thing SticksnStones Sep 2016 #42
I admit to a few stomach rumbles, but I think Hillary will do okay. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #45
Donald Cartman Dalziel3979 Sep 2016 #41
Perfect! First time I've seen that... SticksnStones Sep 2016 #43
Hillary is a mother and a grandmother. GoCubsGo Sep 2016 #44
I'm speechless. LAS14 Sep 2016 #48
Respect is earned, Trump has never earned one damn thing! liberal N proud Sep 2016 #51
I would love to see Rosie O'Donnell as debate moderator CentralMass Sep 2016 #52
excellent quote ! thank you for enlightening us! nt Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2016 #53
When it's obvious Trumpy is veering off half-cocked, I always think of Dustin Hoffman spiderpig Sep 2016 #54
typical Trump projection/inversion of reality radius777 Sep 2016 #56

TheBlackAdder

(28,183 posts)
7. Oh, I know. There are some key nuances that will make Trump's head explode too. HRC is prepped.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 08:46 AM
Sep 2016

.


I have my suspicions, and will remain silent about them.


.

Response to SticksnStones (Reply #3)

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
6. You act as if avoiding the draft wasn't enough to make Trump worthy of earning a Purple Heart.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 08:46 AM
Sep 2016

Trump was born on Third Base and has spent the last 70 years whining about why he wasn't born on Home Plate.

Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
10. "Mr. Trump, you asked me to treat you with respect..."
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 08:58 AM
Sep 2016

"...and during this debate, I will do exactly that. I will assume that statements made by you are made in in good faith and to the best of your knowledge are verifiably true.

Having said that, I can only conclude that you are not well served by your advisers and staff. It is a matter of public record and common knowledge that you have made a very large number of statements questioning the citizenship of our current president. It is also a matter of public record that no Democratic officeholders or office seekers have made such statements. Since we unquestionably accept your sincerity and good intentions, we must conclude that in the hustle and bustle of this season's hectic campaign, these facts have become confused in your mind and someone close to you is deliberately feeding you misinformation to make you look like a liar and a fool. I offer my services and my extensive experience in elective politics to you to help root out this person (or people) who are obviously out to sabotage your campaign."

Be careful what you wish for. You may get it.

SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
12. Oooh, I don't know that his attention span gets him past the first sentence.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:02 AM
Sep 2016

But well said. I don't think he'd even notice how it's boxing him in conversationally.

Well said.

Wounded Bear

(58,647 posts)
21. Trump's not the audience...
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:08 AM
Sep 2016

he's a performer. His only "purpose" is gather attention to himself. He will resent such a logical and well stated comment.

Hopefully the real audience, the voters that are watching, would appreciate such a cogent statement.

onecent

(6,096 posts)
11. If drumpt has to boggle the mind of Hiliary....I think he he WAY OFF BASE.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:01 AM
Sep 2016

She is being vested in everything he could do and I HAVE FAITH IN HER..AND SEE HER COMING OUT THE WINNER.

I feel like trump wants to be "Hitler"..bringing Putin on with this group...I see him getting rid of all the republicans
and or democcrats in operation and making his own rules....AND THOSE RULES WOULD BE RIDICULOUS.

He thinks he is already president....and He worries me alot...but I'm tryig to stay "not" worried....



MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
13. That ignoramus has no chance to win a debate with Hillary.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:07 AM
Sep 2016

This is NOT the primary, where competitors had to walk gingerly among each other. He's not going to tolerate looking stupid, which will, of course, happen. Then, an epic melt down will happen. This is definitely going to be fun to watch. Probably will be the beginning of the end for Rump's presidential campaign. So looking forward to his colossal tantrum next Monday!

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
14. in the narcissistic warped mind of trump, he means hillary must bow at his feet because, first
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:11 AM
Sep 2016

of all she is a WOMAN

and second, she is a crooked liar......

this is the way trump rationalizes when he goes full crazy on her in front of all america....he will blame hillary for not respecting his manly opinion on his made up set of facts and reality


he knows he is going to get hammered

sarae

(3,284 posts)
15. The second quote is spot on as far as how Trump's thinking of this.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:15 AM
Sep 2016

He wants her to be deferential. He doesn't realize that she can treat him with the respect she shows everyone and she'll still make him look like the low-life he is.

SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
16. I wish I knew the attribution of the quote
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:23 AM
Sep 2016

But props to whomever came up with that succinct explanation.

Yes, I agree...her ability to communicate three dimensionally so far surpasses his that she will shine, no doubt.

The challenge comes in just how it's reported.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
17. This will be one of the most watched events in recent years.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:26 AM
Sep 2016

However the MSM "reports" it won't really matter. Viewers will SEE and HEAR what the fool is doing.

SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
19. Let it be so.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 09:32 AM
Sep 2016

But remember that meme awhile back- is the dress gold or is the dress blue?

It's a crazy world we've got going...although don't get me wrong, I'm not "concerned". I'm team Hillary through and through. Hell, if you cut me, I bleed little blue and red H's instead of platelets.

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
25. You know - I have no doubt Hillary WILL treat him with respect
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:27 AM
Sep 2016

I wish she wouldn't, but probably will. He , on the other hand, I have my doubts.

Blue Idaho

(5,048 posts)
28. So - will he treat Sec. Clinton with respect?
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:32 AM
Sep 2016

I sincerely doubt that. I really think this is all part of his "secret plan" for the debates. He has now demanded respect from his opponent and the debate moderator. I suspect that when things get really tough on stage he will simply play the "respect" card and walk off the stage.

SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
32. That is exactly what I'm expecting
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:42 AM
Sep 2016

No way he lasts 90 minutes without crowds chanting his name or other nonsense.

He'll wait for it to feel tight, and walk off creating a media hubbub for days that's all about him.

Comparisons of "was he disrespected", analyzing her every eyeball movement, etc. will fill the hours.

No way it's an actual debate. It will be as much of a circus as he can muster.

neeksgeek

(1,214 posts)
29. Respect is earned. It's not something you get "just because."
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:35 AM
Sep 2016

Trump in particular has earned nothing but derision. But Hillary Clinton probably will be, at least, civil.

freebrew

(1,917 posts)
30. He can't 'win' a debate...
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:39 AM
Sep 2016

with ANYONE in our terms of 'WIN'.

But, his followers won't have to decide.
If tRump says he won, they'll believe it.

Most of them seem to think interrupting and talking over an opponent
is winning.

Can't reason with idiots.

Opbrg

(85 posts)
31. In his mind
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:42 AM
Sep 2016

He will have won the debate and been very respectful even though he was treated badly and it was rigged.

nolabels

(13,133 posts)
34. Which would also be another lie from him
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 11:52 AM
Sep 2016

90 minutes in a debate conversation doesn't work very well for anyone who mostly tries to shoot from the hip. I think she is already well practiced and will not come close to groveling in the mud with this character.

meow2u3

(24,761 posts)
36. Who the hell does this entitiled misogynist coward think he is?
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 01:09 PM
Sep 2016

He has the gall to demand respect (read: deference) from a woman he trashes, slanders, and demonizes throughout this campaign and she's supposed to kiss his ass just because he says so?!

Donald, you can take your sense of entitlement and shove it up your ass! Hillary will hand you your pathetic little whiny ass during the debates, even with the help of your buddies in the media!!

peggysue2

(10,828 posts)
39. Juvenile
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 03:27 PM
Sep 2016

This is just another adolescent moment in time for The Donald. He sounds like some 15-year old kid who declares he/she deserves respect for basically taking up space.

Hillary Clinton owes this poor excuse of a man . . . nothing. Absolutely nothing

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
40. Ugh!! To me, this comment is pure sexism. He never stops.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 03:31 PM
Sep 2016

My feeling here is that Trump is saying that Hillary has to treat him with respect. Because he's the male, he's the man, he's got a penis. She needs to know her place in other words.

It's disgusting.

I hope Hillary castrates the bastard on live television!

SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
42. Mutual respect is one thing
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 03:38 PM
Sep 2016

Deference because of his maleness...yeah, I'm not on board with that.

It's going to be tricky to navigate his outbursts. Because naturally, everything she does is examined under a microscope practically, while his actions...a telescope I suppose.

Am I the only one with a knotted stomach just thinking about how inappropriate he might get?

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
45. I admit to a few stomach rumbles, but I think Hillary will do okay.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 05:12 PM
Sep 2016

It's just the unpredictability of Trump. He will go anywhere and all over during the debate. He'll say anything. If the moderators don't keep him in check, he will do anything to make sure he has the headlines the following morning.

I think it will be an opportunity for Hillary to shine. I think she needs to be calm, careful and just let him have a little tantrum.

I also like the prior suggestion on DU that when she shakes hands with him, she should whisper that his hands are the smallest she's ever seen!!! LOL

GoCubsGo

(32,080 posts)
44. Hillary is a mother and a grandmother.
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 03:45 PM
Sep 2016

She knows how to treat toddlers with "respect", and I am sure she will do so when she debates this toddler.

spiderpig

(10,419 posts)
54. When it's obvious Trumpy is veering off half-cocked, I always think of Dustin Hoffman
Tue Sep 20, 2016, 10:42 PM
Sep 2016

in Tootsie.

The production crew would roll their eyes and mutter "here she goes again..."

The difference being Dorothy was smart and sassy. Trumpy is just an ass.

No offense to donkeys, mules, and human hindparts.

radius777

(3,635 posts)
56. typical Trump projection/inversion of reality
Wed Sep 21, 2016, 01:18 AM
Sep 2016

Based on how Trump abused his primary opponents and everyone else, most viewers are wondering if he will disrespect Hillary (the first female major-party nominee). Trump has recognized this sentiment and and is attempting to invert it, by making it about her need to respect him. He's also creating a false equivalency (that the both deserve the same respect) between someone as accomplished in politics as she is, and someone historically unqualified and reckless as he is.

Trump deserves disrespect. To respect America (and the Constitution) one must disrespect and disavow a neofascist thug like Trump, and I hope Hillary goes into the debate with this mentality, to smash the false equivalence frame that the media/Trump/rightwing have been feeding us.

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