# Donald Trump's 2016 General Election Campaign **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [May 4, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901 "2016-05-04T02:37:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 324
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6463 "2016-09-14T18:40:42Z")
> [@jsc1953](#): > > You notice that your opponent is not wearing a cup. You kick him in the balls. > > That’s not scared or desperate…that’s just taking advantage of an opening. At a presidential debate? clearly, future ones are going to need different dress codes. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6464 "2016-09-14T18:45:41Z")
When your strategy hinges on you being the meanest dog in the neighborhood then, in the end, that’s what you are. A dog. ---
**Author:** ![GulfTiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e79b87/32.png) [@GulfTiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GulfTiger)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6465 "2016-09-14T18:49:27Z")
Some guidance to help you judge: In case you’ve been wondering which side you’re on, you may be a deplorable if you stand for the National Anthem. SNIP If you’ve never needed a “safe space,” or heeded a “trigger warning” — deplorable. If you’ve gone to the link redacted store and ordered a “Proud to be Deplorable” T-shirt — yes, you know very well what you are. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6466 "2016-09-14T18:51:08Z")
Where did you cut-and-paste that crap from? ---
**Author:** ![GulfTiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e79b87/32.png) [@GulfTiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GulfTiger)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6467 "2016-09-14T18:53:07Z")
[The Boston Herald](http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/howie_carr/2016/09/carr_some_quick_easy_steps_to_tell_if_you_re_a_deplorable) (If you’re typing to me) ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6468 "2016-09-14T18:53:09Z")
> [@GulfTiger](#): > > Some guidance to help you judge: Heap of nonsense deleted. That’s quite a stack of strawmen you set up. Did knocking all of 'em over make you feel _real good_? Why not give 'em all another thumping, just to be sure? ---
**Author:** ![steronz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steronz/32/11765_2.png) [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6469 "2016-09-14T18:56:07Z")
Well, apparently they’re [taking that word back](https://howiecarrshow.com/product/proud-to-be-a-deplorable-t-shirt/). It’s _their_ word. Powerful stuff, really brave. eta: [Source for the lazy](https://howiecarrshow.com/take-the-test-are-you-a-deplorable/). ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6470 "2016-09-14T18:57:06Z")
> [@GulfTiger](#): > > [The Boston Herald](http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/howie_carr/2016/09/carr_some_quick_easy_steps_to_tell_if_you_re_a_deplorable) > > (If you’re typing to me) Copy pasting an entire article is beyond fair use guidelines as is not attributing the source. ---
**Author:** ![Crybaby\_Boobie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crybaby_boobie/32/545_2.png) [@Crybaby\_Boobie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crybaby_Boobie)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6471 "2016-09-14T18:57:48Z")
My guess is the howiecarrshow Nothing more deplorable than making a buck off the deplorable! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6472 "2016-09-14T18:59:38Z")
There’s a lot of hate and ignorance in that list. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6473 "2016-09-14T19:11:46Z")
> [@GulfTiger](#): > > Some guidance to help you judge: Why do you think all these people are deplorable? ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6474 "2016-09-14T19:12:26Z")
I only sporadicly watch NFL and never pre-game so I am no expert but I have a hard time believing that there’s much “fawning coverage of Colin Kaepernick on the pre-game show.” Someone feel free to correct me. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6475 "2016-09-14T19:26:26Z")
Wild to see the EITC trashed. That’s usually conservatives’ favorite anti-poverty program (which opponents of raising the minimum wage or even having a minimum wage often advocate for) because it does not employ social workers or other bureaucrats (other than the IRS workers who already process tax returns) to administer, it only accrues to people who have significant amounts of earned income, and it tapers off so that it is not a disincentive for people to work more hours or seek a better paying position. > [@RickJay](#): > > No, you’re right; I reversed the two numbers in my head. My error. Fair enough! So you do now think GOTV makes a difference? BTW, this correction also applies to whoever it was who said in response to your earlier claim that there had been a “Bradley effect”. There was none. Political scientists do believe Obama lost some support (especially in the infamous “McCain belt”) due to his race, but those people were apparently honest to pollsters about whom they were voting for. > [@running\_coach](#): > > In Trump’s America, hairpiece wears you! I laughed. > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Well, horror at least. Not so much disbelief from me. > > I did [call the election for Trump starting in February](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=785863), after all. You are busy counting those chicks while simultaneously patting yourself on the back! Let’s see if they actually hatch in November. I still do not believe they will, and in fact I believe the actual margin will be five points or greater. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6476 "2016-09-14T19:27:31Z")
> [@](#): > > Nothing says deplorable like the National Rifle Association. This one, at least, is true. ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6477 "2016-09-14T19:36:32Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > There’s a lot of hate and ignorance in that list. And a perfect way to make Hillary’s point for her! ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6478 "2016-09-14T19:39:06Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Where did you cut-and-paste that crap from? “Crap” is much too kind a word. Sheer paranoid lunacy, batshit-crazy ranting or pin-headed delusions are more accurate descriptors. ---
**Author:** ![Evil\_Economist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c89c15/32.png) [@Evil\_Economist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Economist)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6479 "2016-09-14T19:57:57Z")
Hillary: “Racists are deplorable” Right wing moron: I just got my car inspected, does that make me a deplorable? Me: Not for that reason, you fucking moron. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6480 "2016-09-14T20:14:07Z")
Pence won’t even say David Duke is deplorable: [Mike Pence Refuses to Call David Duke 'Deplorable'](http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mike-pence-refuses-call-david-duke-deplorable-n647441) ---
**Author:** ![rowe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e68b1a/32.png) [@rowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowe)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6481 "2016-09-14T20:20:16Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Pence won’t even say David Duke is deplorable: [Mike Pence Refuses to Call David Duke 'Deplorable'](http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mike-pence-refuses-call-david-duke-deplorable-n647441) Well yeah, Trump and Pence don’t lower themselves to name calling, unlike Crooked Hillar…err, wait. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901/6482 "2016-09-14T20:26:33Z")
> [@](#): > > …“If you’ve gone to the [howiecarrshow.com](http://howiecarrshow.com) store and ordered a “Proud to be Deplorable” T-shirt — yes, you know very well what you are.”… Gullible, for one thing. $19. Does not come tie-dye. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901.md?page=323) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-2016-general-election-campaign/753901.md?page=325)