Jim Flanigan Looks at the World
Turning the Mundane into Fundane Since 2015
It seems that Republican presidential hopeful, but likely hopeless, candidate Jeb Bush is giving away turtles on the campaign trail. Click the link (if you dare) for the full, boring, true story as reported by CNN.
Does anyone else find it odd that the one candidate that has something to say about EVERY issue has been silent so far about the takeover of the federal wildlife buildings in Oregon by armed militia terrorists?
#radicaltrumpism
Donald Trump leads the field of Republican presidential candidates once again according to the latest CBS News poll. After release of the poll, mental health professionals across the USA went to “Code Red” status which indicates a high probability that the USA may be declared insane.
The El Niño weather pattern has been making some people happy this fall with some needed wetter weather in California and warmer weather in the northern USA, but Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is not pleased. Trump expressed his displeasure at a recent campaign stop:
With recent polls showing Ted Cruz now leading Donald Trump in Iowa, Republican leadership is concerned that Trump may be desperate enough to start making outrageous claims.
I feel the need to explain to all those expecting to see the American flag superimposed over Facebook profile pictures after the San Bernadino mass shooting why they don’t and shouldn’t expect to. Continue reading “The American Flag on Facebook”
Republican presidential primary front-running candidate Donald Trump continues his campaign of insults without apologies. This highly unusual strategy was initially thought to be sure to backfire and be short-lived, pandering only to the lowest stratum of US society. However, that has not appeared to be the case, and Trump continues his insulting barrage against individuals and groups. Continue reading “Trump Continues Insult Onslaught Undeterred”
Republican presidential hopefuls should feel more comfortable with the next debate hosted by conservative-friendly Fox Business Network. The last debate hosted by CNBC featured significant squabbling between the candidates and liberal-media moderators with plenty of perceived “gotcha” questions. Fox Business promises a smoother format that will permit the candidates more opportunity to present their campaign platforms without interference from partisan moderators. Continue reading “Fox Business Network Promises Smoother Republican Debate”
Rather than debating who won or who lost the CNBC Republican debate, I am pleased to offer random thoughts on each candidate.
Chris Christie – Is there any doubt that Christie bets on daily fantasy sports? He was sure quick to deflect that topic.
Mike Huckabee – I was not sure if Huckabee is running for President or for Donald Trump’s VP slot.
Carly Fiorina – She may want to talk to the House Benghazi Committee before challenging Hillary Clinton to a debate.
Continue reading “Random Thoughts on the CNBC Republican Debate Candidates”
The third Republican primary debate will be shorter this time, truncated to two hours due to demands from candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson. Perhaps they believe that if the debate goes longer like the previous ones that they will eventually say something so stupid that it will deter voters, but that has not happened so far. I mean the voter determent, not the saying something stupid part which has been constant during this primary race. Continue reading “Trump Demands More at Debate”
Once again, the upcoming Republican candidate debate will be preceded by a debate among the candidates that didn’t make the cut for the main debate. Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal, George Pataki and Lindsey Graham will meet in the junior debate before the ten top candidates debate. In an effort to generate interest, any interest, in the undercard debate, the four candidates have agreed to change the format of the debate to a strip poker game during which they will casually debate the issues. This format was only approved under the condition that NJ Governor Chris Christie not be allowed to participate under any circumstances.
Jim Flanigan Looks at the World 