Jackson Jambalaya

You know Bennie, it's a shame you have to take pot shots at Trump for taking the time to visit our state. Sure he didn't have to since he'll likely win here in Nov. But the fact is he did and brought a little attention to our corner of the world, if only for a few hours. Hillary will never grace us with her presence so whatever. Let's not focus on the political rhetoric. Actions speak louder than words.

"Thompson said the public doesn't feel comfortable going to a Trump public rally setting like the one at the Mississippi Coliseum" - according to Gates.

So - the Donald should rearrange his campaign schedule to suit what Bennie thinks he should do? Last time I checked, Bennie is for nobody but himself. Of course, this year in second place is Hillary.

While not a big fan of the Donald - and not quite sure why he was campaigning in Mississippi anyway - I am glad to see his campaign is running at least as smooth as to not be consulting with Bennie or Derrick about what type events he should be scheduling. And if Bennie thinks that 'the public' is not comfortable attending an event in the Coliseum, maybe he ought to try coming by the grounds during the fair next month. Plenty of public - including his crowd - will be there. Why they wouldn't be 'comfortable' at a political rally needs to be explained by Bennie. Or Jimmie.

I have wore out the video of the Trump rally in Jackson. When I saw Kristen Wiig making those hilarious expressions on the stage, I thought "now even Hollywood and SNL are behind Trump"

Bennie could have appeared on stage here holding the state flag. But that's none of my bidness.

I went to the TRUMP RALLY and enjoyed every moment of it. Maybe Bennie "da godfather" Thompson will hold a rally at the coliseum and he can complain about us white guys to an empty room.

While Trump will certainly win Mississippi and most of the other southern states, that may be all he wins. He's playing defense in Georgia and Arizona and Utah is lost. When the prediction markets( these are that people that actually wager on elections) only give you a 20% chance of winning your in pretty bad shape.

Well, I understand those who lie to cover their ass, to promote themselves , line their pockets and don't want to admit to screwing up. Don't respect those folks, but I understand them as those behaviors are fairly common in humanity. And, those people can still have some redeeming qualities.
But, let's do talk about words versus actions about Trump for which there is evidence. There is evidence of adultery ( Marla Maples). There is evidence of debt and bankruptcy ( court records there too). There is evidence of his businesses operating outside the U.S. to use cheap labor ( see David Letterman interview ). There is evidence that he was friends with the Clintons ( wedding photos) and good enough friends that the daughters were best friends ( their words and photos). There is evidence that he's married to someone from a former Soviet country who is young enough to be his daughter ( do the math). There is evidence that men with far worse medical conditions than Trump claimed went to Vietnam...some of them even volunteered and died over there ( numerous non-fiction war accounts in books and on veteran sites). There is evidence ( see a topographical map) that you can't build a wall across the entire Southern border and there's that tunnel problem and cost problem. There is evidence that we imprison cartel drug dealers who are not American citizens and may be here " illegally" or because their countries can't keep them from escaping. "Deporting illegals that are criminals" isn't a good blanket policy and better not be a law as the consequences would be disastrous! Russia isn't hacking Trump's campaign and Manafort was helping a Russian puppet. He hired Bannon and his record is out there for those who can face being duped. Whether Trump denounced the KKK or Neo Nazis in a timely manner or not, the fact is they are supporting him.
But, the worst thing Trump said as far as I'm concerned, is that he had always wanted a Purple Heart and accepted it as his. It will never be his. A Purple Heart is something you earn. You can be given one to keep in remembrance of the personal sacrifice of the one who earned it ( I have my father's and husband's framed with their other medals on my wall), but it is NEVER YOUR Purple Heart. And, you don't EVER attack a family in grief, especially a Gold Star family unless you are a heartless asshole! The man who doesn't understand these two basic principles is not a Patriot and doesn't understand the word patriotism!
Donald Trump is either a bull shitter, a con man , a pathological liar , psychopath or all three!

You voted for Bernie kingfish?

Feel better &7:09 AM? You aren't persuading anyone with the too oft-repeated tiresome screeds.

From 7:09: "Donald Trump is either a bull shitter, a con man , a pathological liar , psychopath or all three!"

Well, technically that's four. So...he's a politician? Eh, doesn't surprise me.

I'm no Trump apologist; I dislike the guy, and it dismays me that he's the GOP nominee. But Bennie hollering about racism makes me chuckle, given that I've heard more than once that he's refused to let white folks from his district into his Congressional offices.

7:09 Donald Trump is likely your next president so learn to respect him. You don't know the circumstances behind his acceptance of that Purple Heart so until you learn why it was presented to him by the recipient, just shut up!

What about John Kerry's Purple Heart? Tell us all about it!

6:44; While making book on presidential elections is illegal in the U.S., from which corner of Vegas are you getting your information? Maybe that old Italian storefront down in New Orleans that sells day-old pizza?

6:44 is a fountain of misinformation. Trump leads by 15 in Utah vs Billary, leads by 20 in a one on one matchup.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/292341-poll-trump-leads-clinton-by-15-in-utah

I saw Bennie in Bolton this Easter as I was leaving from a morning of turkey hunting. He was driving a brand new Toyota Landcruiser with an msrp of close to $90,000. I bet he's trying to be a man of his constituents pimping that thing around.

Why didn't Bennie hold a fish fry and extend an invitation for Mr. Trump beforehand? Bennie love a good fish fry, but I guess that's only for votin' time.

Did anyone actually read all of the blathering in 7:09 post? Wonder if he has ever seen a list of the problems the Clinton's have? So far I haven't heard of Trump letting foreign countries have access to top secret documents that resulted in the deaths of our citizens.

@7:09 Have you ever looked at the EVIDENCE against the Clintons? Far more important that anything Trump has or hasn't done.

Insecure folks like 7:09 overrun their verbal headlights.

Bennie is my former Congerssman, I don't care that much for him because he like the rest, "tell you what you want to hear and do nothing"! 9:36 for him driving a $90,000 vehicle is nothing, the man is worth well over $2,000,000 million. Like most US Congerssman that serve over 8 years, you can't help but make friends, business deals and money. Don't hate! Bennie is smart!!!
My Congressman is (Steven Palazzo) smart!!! My point, Palazzo may spend $90,000 on a boat, I'm sure he has the CASH!!!
I'm sure Palazzo has had a shrimp/crawfish boil like Bennie has fish frys. Different Congerssional District, Differnt Tastes!

THE <> poorly educated misinformed Mississippi followers will get behind whatever huckster is espousing there flavor of hatred. It never fails in this run down state.

10:43

That appears to be the case with 7:09.

Regarding Trump, I attended his $1,000/plate dinner in Jackson last week. The best comment I heard was from Trump who, when introduced by Phil (screaming) "the next President of the United States" said thank you Gov. Bryant - what a piece of work!

@ 7:09 - facts about hucksters and snake oil salesman will not be tolerated round this here parts.

All you folks who think Trump is going to win, please don't riot when he gets creamed. They planned it all.

3:02, sure they planned it. All of the democrats and republicans got together and planned it out. All of those republicans running were just doing it to make it seem like it wasn't planned.
Please tell me you are too young to vote.

4:54 you actually think Trump is a Republican?

The Repubs didn't plan it, but I think 3:02 is on the mark. The Dems planned it, and the Donald was in on the planning. Trump is no more a republican than he is a democrat; he is a Trumpite - someone who's only interest, and philosophy is that of Trump himself. As he has admitted, he plays both sides, puts his money where he can buy what he wants, and has supported as many Dems as Repubs over the past few decades.

He doesn't care about winning - if he did, he would be running a campaign aimed at winning and that is about as far away from what he has done the past four months as possible. He is on a monster ego trip that once its over, he can go back into his self-promotion with a new vigor.

"I attended the thousand dollar a plate luncheon and parked cars wearing a silk jacket from Belks and actually got to jerk off in the cabin of a nice Jaguar."

Sure you did, Gomer....

Just a little something for all of you hardcore party members. There is not any difference in a democrat and a republican. They are all politicians and will change sides any time it is advantageous for them. Please notice all of the politicians who have changed parties just to get elected.
We, the U.S. do not need a republican, democrat, or a politician in office. Look at where it has gotten us by electing these thugs.