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Adenoid_Hynkel

(14,093 posts)
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 12:26 AM Jul 2012

Donald Trump Receiving ‘Statesman Of The Year’ Award From GOP Group

Source: Mediaite

When you think of the ideal statesman, obviously the first person who springs to mind is Donald Trump. Trump has not yet made up his mind about attending the Republican National Convention next month, but he will be in Florida a day before it kicks off to receive a “Statesman of the Year” award from the Sarasota Republican Party.

According to msnbc.com, the last recipient of the award was former Mississippi governor Haley Barbour at a ceremony where the keynote address was delivered by Herman Cain. A spokesman for Trump said he is “honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award.”

The event, which is doubling as a fundraiser for the Sarasota Republican Party, is being held at the Ritz Carlton, and they are charging anywhere from $150 for general admission to $1000 if you would like a private audience with Trump himself.

But with Trump’s attendance at the RNC convention pending, Republicans may be wondering if being so close to the Donald will distract from the issues the GOP wants to talk about and shift to one of Trump’s favorite topics of conversation: birtherism. Trump’s spokesman insisted he would certainly be willing to play his part when the Republicans are gathered to nominate Mitt Romney.

Read more: http://www.mediaite.com/online/donald-trump-receiving-statesman-of-the-year-award-from-gop-group/



Republicans to honor the racist, tinfoil hat, lying wing of the party on the eve of the convention.
On the plus side, it's highly likely Trump will say something stupid and embarrass Willard leading in to his coronation.

....still waiting for this prick to produce his fabled Hawaiian birther investigators.
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Donald Trump Receiving ‘Statesman Of The Year’ Award From GOP Group (Original Post) Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2012 OP
Statesman..guy has never held any public office.. Historic NY Jul 2012 #1
however, he's the featured exec in a game show called the Apprentice wordpix Jul 2012 #35
Fantastic! Maybe Mitt will come by and honor his big supporter. ificandream Jul 2012 #2
Oooh! The Sarasota Republican Party! bluedigger Jul 2012 #3
Even with everything else going on, that is the most revolting news... TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #4
WHATTTT......... Grassy Knoll Jul 2012 #5
The Bush Administration lowered the bar on diplomacy to the sub-basement. DCKit Jul 2012 #6
... DRoseDARs Jul 2012 #7
Man, Repubs really are hard up for any deserving people. Booster Jul 2012 #8
Don't Panic! neeksgeek Jul 2012 #9
Trump: A VP pick?? Angry Dragon Jul 2012 #10
A Rmoney-Trump ticket would be priceless. nt bemildred Jul 2012 #20
That's some funny stuff. Maybe Mitt will tap him for VP - bwahahaha! IndyJones Jul 2012 #11
They are both very alike, er RICH and DISGUSTING or ohgeewhiz Jul 2012 #12
Not surprising... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #13
The 'definition' of the word 'statesman' Tx4obama Jul 2012 #14
Pretty sure the only reason the rug go the nod as a hefty donation. Remeember this is the party that freshwest Jul 2012 #16
You missed this definition: Kablooie Jul 2012 #17
Rs give awards to each other all the time to boost people's Skidmore Jul 2012 #15
Trump would close his wallet if they leftynyc Jul 2012 #18
Believe me, he has no massive ego. RoccoR5955 Jul 2012 #25
I've been exposed to Trump's schtik for leftynyc Jul 2012 #32
That's just the facade I speak of RoccoR5955 Jul 2012 #34
Is today's GOP just a rightwing version of Dada? CJCRANE Jul 2012 #19
Yeah, he showed some real 'statesmanship' in his dealings with Scotland. sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #21
It's that thing he does with his mouth aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #22
it's the combover that has them mesmerized wordpix Jul 2012 #36
Trump a Statesman BE10sCoach Jul 2012 #23
Shouldn't that be the Snake-Oil Salesman of the Year award? n/t RoccoR5955 Jul 2012 #24
WAT!? Rain Mcloud Jul 2012 #26
Sounds like he's a great Romney VP pick!! JoePhilly Jul 2012 #27
Chris Christie to receive Mr. Universe body builder award aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #28
Man, I guess they've really lowered the standards for Statesman of the Year awards. permatex Jul 2012 #29
says the city that voted Katherine Harris into Congress Enrique Jul 2012 #30
There isn't a more honorable republican out there! cgnick Jul 2012 #31
John Bolton must be hughly disappointed JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2012 #33
I think they meant Bozo of the Year davidpdx Jul 2012 #37

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
35. however, he's the featured exec in a game show called the Apprentice
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 09:33 AM
Jul 2012

that "qualifies" him---for something

Grassy Knoll

(10,118 posts)
5. WHATTTT.........
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 01:03 AM
Jul 2012

Limbaugh must be pissed, The Wrong wing will give an award to
any fool who disrupts PROGRESS. Limbaugh got ripped off. And
Sean Hannity tried so hard to win that award, So Limbaugh and hannity
got a "Your Fired" from the Duck, how proud. LOL

 

DCKit

(18,541 posts)
6. The Bush Administration lowered the bar on diplomacy to the sub-basement.
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 01:13 AM
Jul 2012

And the Teabaggers are so extreme in their views on domestic issues, I guess Trump is now considered "the voice of sanity" in the party.

But, oh, that dead raccoon on his head!!!!

neeksgeek

(1,214 posts)
9. Don't Panic!
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 01:47 AM
Jul 2012

This is obviously some strange usage of the word 'statesman' that I wasn't previously aware of.

(With apologies to Douglas Adams, RIP).

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
14. The 'definition' of the word 'statesman'
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 03:52 AM
Jul 2012

Well, here ya go folks - I went to three websites and all three show that Trump is NOT a 'statesman'



states·man
noun, plural states·men.
1. a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
2. a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Statesman




statesman
noun pl. statesmen
a person who shows wisdom, skill, and vision in conducting state affairs and dealing with public issues, or one engaged in the business of government
http://www.yourdictionary.com/statesman



Definition of STATESMAN
1: one versed in the principles or art of government; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies
2: a wise, skillful, and respected political leader
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman


freshwest

(53,661 posts)
16. Pretty sure the only reason the rug go the nod as a hefty donation. Remeember this is the party that
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 04:13 AM
Jul 2012

Sold service medals to their contracors in Iraq. They are a mockery of everything that was ever deemed decent.

Kablooie

(18,641 posts)
17. You missed this definition:
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 08:21 AM
Jul 2012

Statesman
noun, plural statesmen
1. An American business magnate, television personality and author
2. Chairman and President of entertainment resorts.
http://trololololololololololo.com/

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
15. Rs give awards to each other all the time to boost people's
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 04:07 AM
Jul 2012

credibility. They did this during the Bush years too.

He should get an award in the Best Thing Living on A Man's Head category.

 

RoccoR5955

(12,471 posts)
25. Believe me, he has no massive ego.
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 04:27 PM
Jul 2012

He is such a wimp, and is so unsure of himself, after going bankrupt a couple of times. He just does that kind of thing as a facade. He really doesn't believe it.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
32. I've been exposed to Trump's schtik for
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 05:47 AM
Jul 2012

many, many years. It's a massive ego he's dealing with. While he knows he doesn't hold a candle to his father, either as a person or a businessman, he surrounds himself with sycophants, has an entire network blowing him daily and demands getting the recognition he feels is his due like this "award". I've always suspected tiny dick syndrome but this man really does believe he's a god.

CJCRANE

(18,184 posts)
19. Is today's GOP just a rightwing version of Dada?
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 08:26 AM
Jul 2012

"Dada rejected reason and logic, prizing nonsense, irrationality and intuition".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
22. It's that thing he does with his mouth
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 10:32 AM
Jul 2012

when he forms a small round hole like a chicken's ass. Republicans are helpless when they see that and awestruck by its magnificence. It doesn't matter that Trump has never accomplished anything. Bush mastered the chicken's ass with his mouth and Trump has now taken up the standard. He's practicing it in the mirror right now.

 

Rain Mcloud

(812 posts)
26. WAT!?
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 04:51 PM
Jul 2012

The GOT setting the Donald up for VP Elect.
Since He was born in Africa,I want to see his birth certificate.
Hey,Donno,How many bankruptcies did it take to make you rich?
(Whoop!) (Whoo-Hoo!)
Please,I beg of You,select DT for VP!
Ah hah hah ha ha ha ha.
Now I need oxygen.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
28. Chris Christie to receive Mr. Universe body builder award
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 08:26 PM
Jul 2012

Ted Nugent to receive Vegetarian of the Year award. Sarah Palin to receive MENSA Award. Michelle Bachmann to receive Historian of the Year award.

cgnick

(59 posts)
31. There isn't a more honorable republican out there!
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 01:56 AM
Jul 2012

So Trump will work to get the crowd all excited with unfounded generalizations.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
37. I think they meant Bozo of the Year
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 09:38 AM
Jul 2012

or was it King of the Birthers I can't remember. Nice hair piece Don!

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