Trump 2012 Update: Trump Offers Congratulations to Obama via Facebook, Cancels Letterman, Obama caught in Conundrum

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Donald Trump, 2012 GOP “potential” Presidential Candidate offered the following gracious statement via his public Donald Trump Facebook page

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"I want to personally congratulate President Obama and the men women of the Armed Forces for a job very well done. I am so proud to see Americans standing shoulder to shoulder, waving the American flag in celebration of this great victory.
We should spend the next several days not debating party politics, but in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and those fighting for our freedom. God Bless America.”

The statement is nothing if not measured, and given Trump’s recent treatment by the press, and those “celebrities” who have need of airtime, it is proof that Donald Trump calls them like he sees them – and when he feels it is appropriate to be more “diplomatic” he absolutely can be a great negotiator and in this case mediator.

However, it appears that when he feels one of those “celebrities” (politician’s included in that descriptive) has gone a bit too far – he gets them where it hurts the most: ratings!

Trump has cancelled an appearance on Letterman according to thewrap.com: Trump was schedule to appear on Letterman at the end of May, (when it is expected he will announce his Presidential bid) but Letterman’s comments regarding Trump as a racist, has given Donald Trump pause – as it should, and he cancelled forthwith.

The calls of racism whenever anyone so much as dares to challenge the current President has reached new heights – apparently – it is the new slogan for the Presidents 2012 campaign – “Vote for me, or you’re a Racist!” – at least according to “Hollywood”.

Who actually doubts the capture and kill of Bin Laden, besides a growing number of individual American’s from all political parties, who have a deep distrust of the Obama administration? The rest of the world: Sky News latest headline: “Can U.S. Offer Final Proof Of Osama’s Death? is one such article. Another, which has made the Drudge Report Top Headline this morning: From Perth Australia “U.S. May Have to Release Photo of Osama Bin Laden’s Body”.

Articles and quotes such as the above, regardless of source, appear to give a vote of “no confidence” in the current administration. The fact of the matter is that Trump’s measured response was most appropriate. As to who should take the “credit” for the demise of Osama, that is, also, apparently, up for grabs.

Obviously, without the mechanisms put into place by President Bush, there would have been little to go on vis a vis, finding Osama. As to the U.S. forces who ran a mission of such danger, in order to bring Osama to justice, they deserve the highest of credit. Obama, as President and Commander in Chief, gave the order to go ahead, something one can tell by the photo of the “situation room”, horrified the man (see photo below). Yet, for the President, it was either give the order to kill the man or let Osama escape yet again. Thus taking a chance that if he knew where Osama was, and failed to pull the trigger, then it was a matter of time before WikiLeaks did and published such knowlege, in October of 2012. He was, in effect, stuck between a rock and a hard place, and having to make that tough decision he did. Therefore, to that one must give him the credit. As to what took place in between and going forward, the handling of the situation, it is yet to play out. One thing is certain, if the United States had enemies in the Middle East prior to this weekend, triple that.

Now, Pakistan is claiming violation of sovereignty and the Pakistani’s are rallying to honor Bin Laden. This too, is on the President, just as much as the decision to pull the trigger.


Situation Room Photograph Notice Obama's Expression - Horror image Drudge Report

If, as some believe, it was a well-timed, faked political stunt, then the ramifications are extreme. As Radical Islamist Clerics are waiting for the return of the 12th imam, should Osama be seen to “rise” after his “untimely death”, all Hades would break loose. However, there is, without doubt, the fact that the Navy Seals would not have involved themselves in a mission that would have failed, and a shoot to kill, not capture, Osama bin Laden took place. As to the dumping of the body at sea, it is reported that no other countries wanted the body. If by giving proof, (as in the photos’ being too graphic or the video of the burial), would satisfy those who are nay saying, then so be it, but with caution, as it would, at the very least, inflame those tensions already in place by those who have hated all infidels since 600 AD. It is truly a conundrum for the President.

Donald Trump from The Today Show on NBC to This Sunday’s CNN State of the Union, Trump Takes on the Media – A Serious Man for Serious Times - Opinion

NBC’s morning talk show, “The Today Show”, featured a two part interview with Donald Trump, the 2012 GOP “possible” Candidate – the big question, is he going to run and is he serious. In both segments it is obvious that Trump is serious about running for the highest office, and in addition, he feels that he has no choice but to run. It is, at times, while viewing the clips, almost as if Trump would rather not, and he appears somewhat saddened at the prospect, yet resolute that he should run for the job. It is specifically in the first part of the interview that one has the sense that Trump means “business”, and the fact that he must wait until his “Celebrity Apprentice” ends to declare his candidacy, is not out of the ordinary, considering the balance of the top GOP possible that have yet to enter are in a similar situation. Trump’s however is not contractual, as is Mike Huckabee, who is under contract with Fox, and currently touring with a new book to weigh polls and his options. The Celebrity Apprentice, which airs of NBC, on will end early June (if the program follows the previous season), is the main reason given by Trump for not declaring earlier. The program features celebrities competing in business projects with the goal of winning for a favorite charity. Apparently, Trump feels it would be a disservice to many to end the show early by declaring – and as he is known as a philanthropist, it makes sense. He gives one interested in a Trump presidency the sense that Trump will complete a project, that he is decisive, and additionally, not intimidated by any Today Show “journalist” (or anyone else for that matter.)(The Today Show is not necessarily hard news, rather a “talk show format”.)

Trump, to his credit, not only stands up to the show host, specifically regarding the subject of President Obama’s birth certificate, a topic that Trump notes is of concern, but overall, not of great import. He holds the believe that the President may not have been born in the United States, a believe held by a growing segment of the U.S. population. (Fox News Polls: 1 in 4 Americans do not believe that Obama was born in the United States). The fact that Trump, like Chris Matthews of MSNBC, has suggested the President show his actual birth certificate, appears to be a key issue for those interviewing Trump, apparently certain show hosts cannot get past the fact that he even questions Obama’s legitimacy to be President. Trump, on the other hand, had no problem pushing past the issue, and forced the host to continue – he can handle the press, a key ingredient for a Presidential candidate.

The key points of the interview in total: Trump wishes he didn’t have to run, but sees no other recourse in order to save the country, Trump wishes Obama had been a competent President (paraphrased), Trump understands business, and it is his brand of business (making deals and leadership) that would be the cornerstone of his presidency, America comes first, and he knows he can win (although in the second part of the video, he appears humble at the thought when saying, if I were to be elected – which, is somewhat refreshing. In addition, he debunks those who insist he will not disclose his “financials”, by talking about how proud he would be to do so, as his business model is extremely successful. The final point, the show’s hosts, after the interview, nervously (and this is the key), laugh off the fact that Trump is contemplating run, - he appears serious! Both hosts, specifically Meredith Vieira looks a little perplexed, given the fact that Trump basically ran her over in the interview (both segments).

It is suggested that the video is watched (both segments) as one gets a sense of who Trump is in the field of potential candidates, and how he would stack up – which is why, as more of these segments air, and Trump gives his direct and commanding answers to sometimes ridiculous questions, his poll numbers climb. How serious is the Trump candidacy? Trump is schedule to appear on CNN”s “State of the Nation” this Sunday because, as the clip previews, he “appears to be serious about running for President”.

Trump is no Ronald Reagan, there was only one Ronald Reagan, and in previous blog posts, it was noted that the 2008 clump of candidates all tried to “out-Reagan” one another – which made for a side show of sorts. Trump, in the final segment with Meredith Vieira, was asked about George Washington and he noted, Washington didn’t even know he was George Washington – Trump, will not be Ronald Reagan, Trump will not be George Washington, Trump will be Donald Trump, and a growing, cross-section of the voting public (despite his great showing in early polls on the GOP side, which is obviously of import, as he needs to get through the primary and nominated as the Republican Party’s candidate in order to run for President, try asking a cross section of neighbors how they feel about Trump for President: in Massachusetts, despite political ideology, despite race or ethnicity, despite being “non-scientific”, Trump is considered a “can do guy” who would lead this nation out of economic disaster. In other words, his appeal is broad-based, which is threatening to those “journalists” who are ideologically tied to a non-Trump political camp. Should Trump run, and he is obviously weighing this, seriously, in noting he would rather not, but sees no choice, as he finds no other competent candidate, (his assessment is most likely based on business acumen and leadership of all other potential candidates, and looking at the field, one might be tempted to agree with Trump – which may be why there has been no breakaway candidate from the crop of “potentials”.) In this scenario Trump takes the GOP nomination, and should he take the GOP nomination he will take the Presidency. To those who are on the left side ideologically, one finds a good deal of vitriol, not because the man is a “joke” as some might say, but because they are aware, he will, with the backing of a variety of the American public, be the next President of the United States.
Who would not want to see the debates between Obama and Trump? The debate would feature Common Sense, Business Acumen and the “regular guy” against ideology, an elitist and a teleprompter gone bad – which one would Trump the other given a weary American public? Asked and answered.

CNN’s segment should be one of those “must watch” Trump Interviews (although pre-tapped, but must give that one a grain of salt – however, given the propensity of the press to “edit” pre-taped interviews, of which Trump is aware, one can be the House, should anything be changed or “enhanced”, he’ll come out swinging – with his own copy of the interview.)

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Trump 2012 – the Glenn Beck Factor – Backhanded Endorsement – Beck Calls Out Trump as an Extremists! Opinion

Glenn Beck: "The Fusion of Entertainment and Enlightenment"? - Photo Conservative blogs central (blogspot)

From Politico: Glenn Beck on Fox News’, Bill O’Rielly noted that Donald Trump “made him feel uncomfortable” and that the nation does not need a “showboat”. (See Video Below).

Beck who is consistently pounding the “Fear Factor”, vis a vis the current administration and George Soros, would be at a lack for material should “The Donald” be successful in a bid for the GOP nomination and then the Presidency. Beck, on the one hand notes, that no one is better equipped to deal with the nation’s economy, however, on the other hand, Trump, who has issued no-apology statements that are not “politically correct” (or particularly mainstream) which are similar to those Beck makes on a daily basis, puts Beck in a virtual “tizzy”.

Beck, who is a smart, savvy, hustler of books and such vis a vis his radio and tv spots, would have to cast far and wide to find a way to stir up his audience should Obama, or another Socialist-Democrat not remain in the White House. If anything were to happen to George Soros, for example, Beck would lose half of his material – and be left with the “prepare for the worst, Obama is in charge” mentality that he has employed successfully over the last several years.

For example, those who have contacted this blogger, after listening to Beck, are convinced they must store up food, buy land in a remote corner of the nation, and be ready at a moment’s notice to save themselves and their families in order to avoid the riots and looting that will occur when the economy collapses under Obama. Frankly, that kind of fear mongering, along with a “buy my book on this subject, or invest in Gold”, makes his statements on Trump, to those who might think Beck, a snake oil salesman with several honorary History Degrees, (which one can’t argue aren’t deserved), a ringing endorsement of Trump.

The Obama Birth Certificate: Glenn Beck: “
Obama birth certificate ‘horrible forgery”, From July 2008.

On China: ”
Glenn Beck: Why we lose the War Game with China” From May 2009

Of note: Beck has found a way to insert The Donald into his routine: From April 1st: “Mika: Trump another example of right wing hate – UPDATED – Why no coverage of real death threats?” In this particular article, he dismisses Trump.

Beck is after all, a survivalist and if Trump salvaged the economy, what would Beck have left?

Regardless of which way the GOP primary turns, be it Huckabee, Palin, Trump, or some as yet to declare candidate (a possibility in this era), one has to question how will that candidate fare with Beck?