Trump Blasts Ron Paul for Smacking him in Forum-Skip

[realtonygoodwin]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/69693.html


Donald Trump apparently didn't take kindly to Ron Paul's decision to skip the NewsMax-hosted forum moderated by the developer and reality TV star, saying it created a circus-like atmosphere around the presidential race.

"As I said in the past and will reiterate again, Ron Paul has a zero chance of winning either the nomination or the presidency," Trump said in a statement in response to Paul, adding, "my poll numbers were substantially higher than any of his poll numbers, at any time."
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"Few people take Ron Paul seriously and many of his views and presentation make him a clown-like candidate," he said. "I am glad he and Jon Huntsman, who has inconsequential poll numbers or a chance of winning, will not be attending the debate and wasting the time of the viewers who are trying very hard to make a very important decision."

Trump referred to his book that's coming out and his claim he is worth more than $7 billion, and asked why he is "not the right person to lead this country out of economic chaos or at least to moderate a debate. I would like to see how Ron Paul would fair in the world of big business."

Paul was the first candidate competing in Iowa to reject the invitation for the Dec. 27 event. His move may give cover to other candidates to do the same - although Trump's comments are a reminder of the potential problem with skipping it.



I really hope some of the other candidates back Ron and Jon up on this.

[bluesc]

What an idiot. This simply proves what was said in the press release. Once again, see you next year, Trump.

[blabam]

Trump referred to his book that's coming out

It's all a game to this asshole.

[Sola_Fide]

Knew this was coming. "Absolutely zero chance..."

[matt0611]

Aww, poor little Trump is butthurt it seems.
I'm betting Romney will decline as well. Hopefully Perry too.

[specsaregood]

Sounds like Trump wants to turn this "debate" into an argument of why he should be a candidate.

[specsaregood]

Aww, poor little Trump is butthurt it seems.


Looks like a good time for some research into how much of Trumps money was made off of govt cronyism.

[Okie RP fan]

Problem is, if this gets out en masse, Republicans are going to take this and run. Trump is seen as some great guy who still has a chance to legitimately run this country.

Should you break that link?

[Bruno]

Just shows Ron was right and Trump is an attention whore and an egomaniac.

[specsaregood]

Problem is, if this gets out en masse, Republicans are going to take this and run. Trump is seen as some great guy who still has a chance to legitimately run this country.
Should you break that link?

lol, his butthurt just shows that Dr. Paul hit him right in the bullseye.

[FreeTraveler]

Trump needs a Hannity Snowball, like O'Really and Lincoln.

Not that I'm suggesting anything...

[Okie RP fan]

lol, his butthurt just shows that Dr. Paul hit him right in the bullseye.

Agreed.

[thehungarian]

Just shows Ron was right and Trump is an attention whore and an egomaniac.

Exactly. Trump reacting this way completely justifies Ron Paul's dropping out. Trump is acting like a child.

[LisaNY]

Trump is mad because participation in this event would grant him legitimacy. The man is a clown and bully who doesn't deserve to be taken seriously. Our county is falling apart and we don't have time for Sideshow Don.

[Fermli]

SH** JUST GOT REAL

[james1906]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/69693.htmlI would like to see how Ron Paul would fair in the world of big business.


Agreed Donald. It would make a great reality show. Put Ron Paul in charge of Goldman Sachs and watch the ass-kicking and hilarity ensue.

[specsaregood]

Trump referred to his book that's coming out and his claim he is worth more than $7 billion, and asked why he is "not the right person to lead this country out of economic chaos or at least to moderate a debate. I would like to see how Ron Paul would fair in the world of big business."


If Benton and team are looking for a retort to that:
Well:


From:http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-filed-bankruptcy-times/story?id=13419250
In 1991, 1992, 2004, and again in 2009, Trump branded companies or properties have sought Chapter 11 protection.
"I've used the laws of this country to pare debt. ... We'll have the company. We'll throw it into a chapter. We'll negotiate with the banks. We'll make a fantastic deal." --Trump

I might suggest something along the lines of:


We don't need Trump to lead the country into bankruptcy like his companies have done 4 times before -- we are already there. We need a leader that knows how to keep fix the problems that led this country down that road in the first place and Dr. Paul is that leader.

[outspoken]

Any question as to whether this was the right decision moreso than the most politic decision has been answered. Dr. Paul is a man amongst boys; Trump makes most teenagers look wise beyond their years. The Donald is The Joke. God bless Ron Paul!

[james1906]

Paul's response should be "I'll take the time around the holidays to spend some quality time with my wife, which is something Mr. Trump and Mr. Gingrich don't know how to do."

[RonPaulRules]

Yeah I agree. Trump is a douche.

[Okie RP fan]

I could definitely see Trump endorsing Newt. But, this debate is a month away, isn't it? A lot can change.

We may need to watch out for Huntsman now. Someone on here has been talking about the SNL skit and saying the same, who is that? Anyway, I'm starting to see the same thing. The media is laying the groundwork for their contingency plan if Gingrich doesn't hold out: Huntsman.

[maxoutco]

I hope he eats his words when Paul becomes president

[james1906]

It can't be Huntsman, they can't play another Mormon rich kid as the anti-Romney

[Kords21]

Wonder what Trump will say when Ron Paul wins Iowa and finishes strongle in NH

[braane]

Their response should be... "If Ron Paul doesn't matter, then why even comment on it?"

Clearly he isn't happy that Ron snubbed him, knowing that he brings a huge amount of attendees and viewers. Neither of which will probably care now.

[maxoutco]

Time for a Trump commercial?

[cornell]

Clown-like candidate? Seriously?!?

This just shows Ron was justified in dropping out, look how biased and unobjective Trump is... what a joke.

[Kords21]

With Cain suspending his campaign, it'll only be Newt, Romney, Bachman, Santorum and Perry? Should be quite the snoozefest with all of them saying the same thing over and over again.

[amonasro]

What an idiot? Really, a billion dollars Trump?

Pride goeth before the fall.

[pauliticalfan]

Will never watch another Trump piece of shit show again.

[Carole]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/69693.html
I would like to see how Ron Paul would fair in the world of big business.

On a level playing field with no special interest assistance, I would take Dr. Paul easily. :D

[freejack]

Classy

[EBounding]

Conservatives say Ron would "destroy" the Republican party. No, THIS guy will destroy the party if you let him.

[RonPaulRules]

The only reason Trump is even successful is because his daddy owned a real estate company. Big fucking deal. He's a loser.

[sailingaway]

Knew this was coming. "Absolutely zero chance..."

He was going to say that anyhow, at least Ron didn't dignify it with pandering to him for an endorsement as the rest are doing. This makes them look like cowards for not pulling out.

And how many times has Trump led a company into bankruptcy again? How many times has Ron?

[Dianne]

Nobody gives a chit what Trump says, except Trump. Paul kicked his a** .

[ropo]

Geez Trump, if Paul has no chance then why should he show up at your debate

[louisiana4liberty]

He called RP "clown-like". Trump has no class. His name is dirt to me.

[ZanZibar]

With Cain suspending his campaign, it'll only be Newt, Romney, Bachman, Santorum and Perry? Should be quite the snoozefest with all of them saying the same thing over and over again.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/69693.html I really hope some of the other candidates back Ron and Jon up on this.

HERE IS MY PREDICTION:

This debate will now be perceived as Romney vs Newt. Romney doesn't want a one on one debate so he may drop. If that happens then it'll be the rest of the candidates vs Newt on stage which Newt doesn't want. This means that Newt may drop.

So my prediction is that this event won't happen at all, thanks to Ron Paul's fortitude. :cool:

[Dianne]

My comment at Politico:

I guess they finally devised a way to keep Ron Paul out of the debates.

I hear the next debate will be hosted by Ronald McDonald.

[Dianne]

HERE IS MY PREDICTION:

This debate will now be perceived as Romney vs Newt. Romney doesn't want a one on one debate so he may drop. If that happens then it'll be the rest of the candidates vs Newt on stage which Newt doesn't want. This means that Newt may drop.

So my prediction is that this event won't happen at all, thanks to Ron Paul's fortitude. :cool:

It would be funny as hell if they all started dropping, making Donald and News Max look like the idiots they are.

[wide awake]

Donald Trump, huh? Was Morton Downey booked?

As for his comment about the world of big business... this comes from a guy who managed a casino empire into bankruptcy.

It is amazing how I find myself with more and more respect for Ron Paul everyday.

[KingRobbStark]

Donald Trump is as fake as the shit he wears on his head.

[hells_unicorn]

Ha Ha Ha!!! Trump's ego is as bruised as a basket of fruit on a California fault-line and he sounds like a spoiled kid yelling at daddy for not giving him his ice cream.

[Tina]

No Ron Paul Viewers = No ratings for The Donald show.

[Corey]

I can't even stand to look at this fool, much less listen to him. Watching Trump's crybaby reaction is just one more reason a Ron Paul presidency will be the greatest thing to happen in my lifetime.

[Darthbrooklyn]

1. No one watches ION
2. Paul and Huntsman have some dignity, no matter what happens
3. Donald would treat Paul like sh** anyway

[emazur]

How could anyone who donates money to the likes of Charlie Rangel,
Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Rahm Emmanuel be considered an advocate
of limited government? Trump even supported Democrat Harry Reid for
Nevada U.S. Senator over tea party backed Sharron Angle. Backed government healthcare in his 2000 book as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAR86cFjHuI

[Cabal]

He mad

[LibertyEagle]

Looks like a good time for some research into how much of Trumps money was made off of govt cronyism.

Indeed. :)

[LibertyEagle]

Trump referred to his book that's coming out and his claim he is worth more than $7 billion, and asked why he is "not the right person to lead this country out of economic chaos or at least to moderate a debate. I would like to see how Ron Paul would fair in the world of big business."

http://s1.static.gotsmile.net/images/2011/10/13/waaambulance_131849927469.jpg

[PatriotOne]

Twitter:

Ari Fleischer
Ron Paul nailed it: "Selection of a reality tv personality 2 host a pres debate...is beneath the office of the Presidency"

[JoshLowry]

Trump in essence bumped the thread. That was his first mistake.

Replying, like an egomaniac, was the second one.

Did they even read what they were putting out as a response?

Thanks for justifying the cancellation of the debate.

[freejack]

Not sure if it's showing up for everyone but this news is on the front page of google news for me.

[specsaregood]

If Benton and team are looking for a retort to that:
I might suggest something along the lines of:


We don't need Trump to lead the country into bankruptcy like his companies have done 4 times before -- we are already there. We need a leader that knows how to keep fix the problems that led this country down that road in the first place and Dr. Paul is that leader.


It appears Jesse and I are on the same page:
http://thevote.abc13.com/2011/12/ronpaul-team-responds-to-realdonaldtrump-comments.html


I asked Paul's spokesperson Jesse Benton for a response to the comments. Here it is:

If Trump wants to be taken seriously by Republicans, he needs to quit Celebrity Apprentice and apologize to the Iowa GOP. If he gets his act together, President Paul might consider getting his advice on fixing our countries (sic) financial situation. We understand Donald has a lot of experience with bankruptcy.


Way to go Mr. Benton.

[The Free Hornet]

On a level playing field with no special interest assistance, I would take Dr. Paul easily. :D

Although the history behind's Trumps money is not clear, his father amassed $200 million by the end of the 60s (I believe! Could be wrong...). Donald took over that business - or started to - during the 70s. In 1970, the price of gold was $35. Today it is more than 50 times as high. $200 million of Trump money in 1970 would be $10 billion of Ron Paul gold today. By that measure, Donald Trump is doing 3 billion worse than Ron Paul would have.

Plus, I suspect mining stocks would have provided for additional return and sufficient income on which to live.

[Original_Intent]

Granted, Huntsman beat Paul to the punch in saying "No, thanks!" but at this point, anyone else that drops looks like they are following Paul's lead.

[lx43]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/69693.html



I really hope some of the other candidates back Ron and Jon up on this.

I doubt they will back Ron.

[ONUV]

I will get a great laugh if all the other candidates decline.

[Badger Paul]

"Sounds like Trump wants to turn this "debate" into an argument of why he should be a candidate. "

Exactly, which is why we shouldn't participate.

[angelatc]

If Benton and team are looking for a retort to that:
Well:

I might suggest something along the lines of...:

Also, there was a story about how he tried to use government to force a woman out of her home so that he could build a limousine parking lot on the land.

http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=893

I (http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=893)ncludes a quote about how he agreed 100% with the Kelo decision.

ETA: Link to the Memeorandum thread. Lots of internet buzz here. http://mrand.us/CNVM Clicking on that and tweeting it will keep it trending.

[phill4paul]

Looks like a good time for some research into how much of Trumps money was made off of govt cronyism.

Might be a good idea!

[phill4paul]

If Benton and team are looking for a retort to that:
Well:


From:http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donal...ry?id=13419250
In 1991, 1992, 2004, and again in 2009, Trump branded companies or properties have sought Chapter 11 protection.
"I've used the laws of this country to pare debt. ... We'll have the company. We'll throw it into a chapter. We'll negotiate with the banks. We'll make a fantastic deal." --Trump

I might suggest something along the lines of:

We don't need Trump to lead the country into bankruptcy like his companies have done 4 times before -- we are already there. We need a leader that knows how to keep fix the problems that led this country down that road in the first place and Dr. Paul is that leader.

Rand should have done that. ^^^

[phill4paul]

Ha Ha Ha!!! Trump's ego is as bruised as a basket of fruit on a California fault-line and he sounds like a spoiled kid yelling at daddy for not giving him his ice cream.

I agree.

[torchbearer]

lol.

[younglibertarian]

MVP award for phill?

[phill4paul]

lol.

;)

[H. E. Panqui]

Conservatives say Ron would "destroy" the Republican party. No, THIS guy will destroy the party if you let him.

:D

...let's all pray they let him!...the stinking republicans [and democrats] have needed some good, old-fashioned destroying for a loooong time now...

...btw, some great comments from some 4.5 years ago!..better insight than anything we get/got from from the teevee/radio republicrat$...