'I won': Trump rebuffs criticism from incoming Senator Romney

If Trump were half the leader his moronic supporters think he is, he would accept responsibility for his mistakes, turn his TVs off, put down his phone, and start acting like an adult.

 put down his phone, and start acting like an adult.

Good advice. Maybe his "moronic" haters should try that too!

We haters are not presidents. Having the same expectations of a president as of the average hack on the internet, is a sure way to end up with a loser president.

BelrickToday 07:18 am JST

" put down his phone, and start acting like an adult."

Good advice. Maybe his "moronic" haters should try that too!

So you agree that Trump needs to cut back on the tweets and start acting like an adult? The thing about these "what about...?" arguments is that they don't actually offer effective rebuttals of the original points but rather tacitly accept them. Don't know if you'd noticed.

Good advice. Maybe his "moronic" haters should try that too!

Stranger and Simon handled this nicely.

 The thing about these "what about...?" arguments is that they don't actually offer effective rebuttals of the original points but rather tacitly accept them. Don't know if you'd noticed.

Giramtees the poster didn't notice. If Trump supporters were intelligent enough to notice, they probably wouldn't do it.

Romney is scum. He was glad to have trump campaign for him, but once he won he shows his gratitude by calling him names and saying he wont play with Trump. Obama Biden was a better ticket then Romney Ryan.

Romney is scum. He was glad to have trump campaign for him, but once he won he shows his gratitude by calling him names and saying he wont play with Trump.

Another Trump supporter whining because someone started using Trump's tactics against Trump.

Not surprising to see the Trumpets attacking Romney while ignoring the content of what he said.

"I won big, and he didn't."

Except that actually he didn't win big at all. Getting two million or so more votes than Romney is not a lot to boast about, although Trump appears to be so disconnected from reality that I daresay this doesn't bother him.

I wouldn't go so far as to call Romney "scum." He is a decent man. The question is whether he'll move lockstep with Trumpian priorities as so many other GOP Trump critics have done, or whether he'll chart an independent course. There is a growing number of GOPers opposed to Trump; not only is there comfort in numbers, but Trump has been wounded and his vulnerabilities exposed. We'll soon see who the real Romney is.

 "I don't think there's an appetite for a Romney run (for president) in the Republican Party."

you can say that again!

Romney was not my candidate but from a perspective of moral integrity, he certainly has high standards. 

Compare that to the draft-dodging, porn star cavorting, white supremacist whistling, swindler and idiot who is under 12 separate investigations we currently have filling the office.

you can say that again!

Because Romney is too intelligent and well-spoken for Trump supporters, which is to say Trump supporters can't understand Romney.

Now liberals embrace Romney because not even in the Senate he criticizes Trump, the same man liberals and Democrats got on him about his time working at Bain Corp. the same man that Dems said, he was out of touch with voters, rich, good looking, but dumb when it comes to the American people, not to mention the fact he’s a Mormon. Now all of a sudden, the liberals ears perk up and they are rejoicing that he decided to make a personal attack on Trump. The man will never be President, when he asked Trump for support and endorsement, Trump gave it to him and now that Romney got what he wanted, he backstabs the President? I hope Trump shreds him within the next coming months the way he did the other two idiot losers that are now gone. Also what’s funny is, even if Romney by some stroke of God we’re to EVER become President, it wouldn’t take 24 hours before the Democrats would turn on him like an injured shark. Democrats are opportunists and if a Republican can criticize one of their enemies, it helps their cause. Romney is a selfish egotistical idiot, but he does have great hair, can’t deny that.

Romney is a selfish egotistical idiot

You voted for him and the selfish egotistical Trump too.

You don’t seem to have any problem with selfish egotistical idiots.

Romney is a selfish egotistical idiot, but he does have great hair, can’t deny that

No fan of Mittens myself and his self-serving WaPo piece hasn’t changed that ( where was his integrity when accepting the birther-in-chief’s endorsement). But talking about flip flops didn’t once upon a time you not support candidate Romney, just like you once upon a time trashed Trump? “evolved” did you?

You voted for him and the selfish egotistical Trump too. 

You don’t seem to have any problem with selfish egotistical idiots.

I sure did and I don’t think Trump is selfish at least not in the socialist Democratic way.

I just have a problem with backstabbed. I expect that from Democrats, but Republicans....well, learned something new again.

I sure did and I don’t think Trump is selfish at least not in the socialist Democratic way

This is very unclear. Do you mean the socialist Democratic way isn’t the way of a proven scammer looking to enrich himself?

This is very unclear. Do you mean the socialist Democratic way isn’t the way of a proven scammer looking to enrich himself?

It’s the proven way of lack of nation upper mobility

But talking about flip flops didn’t once upon a time you not support candidate Romney, just like you once upon a time trashed Trump? “evolved” did you?

One thing you have to admire about those who jumped on the Trump train ( after it became clear he was going to win the nomination ), is their flexibility.

They were able to jettison previously held principles overnight and trash politicians they used to have high regard for.

As I mentioned, very flexible.

It’s the proven way of lack of nation upper mobility

Assuming you’re talking about socioeconomic mobility, eh you’d be wrong about that too.

Now liberals embrace Romney

In a binary world view, you either love someone or hate them. That is the hyper-partisan way. Hyper-partisans do not, and in fact, due to a lack of intelligence, cannot, understand the concept of a nuanced opinion.

But that doesn't mean nuanced opinions don't exist, only that some people are too stupid to be able to think in that manner.

But for those who do have the intellectual capacity to see the world from a non-binary vewpoint, I say this. You can disagree with Romney politically, and still agree with him on his statements about Trump.

Go figure. Adult thinking.

Be a TEAM player & WIN!"

Says Trump, a person who's spent his entire life recognizing the existence of only himself and his own needs. Trump recognizes that though other individual humans may exist, the only value they have is when he needs them to serve him.

@bas4 It’s the proven way of lack of nation upper mobility

What?

One thing you have to admire about those who jumped on the Trump train ( after it became clear he was going to win the nomination ), is their flexibility. 

Unlike Democrats lemmings leanings, you are right.

Assuming you’re talking about socioeconomic mobility, eh you’d be wrong about that too.

No, the economy now says different over 8 years ago. But the fact is Romney will once again, blow his chances of achieving anything, he wants to go up against Trump, I guess he wants to commit political suicide again. Go for it Mitt. Lol

ne thing you have to admire about those who jumped on the Trump train ( after it became clear he was going to win the nomination ), is their flexibility. 

@bas4 Unlike Democrats lemmings leanings, you are right.

When people use 'someone else at some point in time was bad, too' defenses of Trump, they're really saying they can't say anything positive about him. I understand.

I guess he wants to commit political suicide again. 

Which would contribute to further fracturing the GOP and Trump's political support base. Go for it Mitt!

Romney's just complaining because he lost, if he was a smart man he would have just stayed focus on the business at hand - building the wall, getting the Government back up and running, focused on America winning its trade dispute with China, focused on getting better trade deals with other Countries, getting American troops out of all those wars etc etc etc.

When people use 'someone else at some point in time was bad, too' defenses of Trump, they're really saying they can't say anything positive about him. I understand.

Not true, criticism comes when it is necessary and Romney’s criticism is, the man is weak, was weak back in 2014 and is even weaker now.

Which would contribute to further fracturing the GOP and Trump's political support base. Go for it Mitt!

As if the Democrats have a cozy cohesive party. They are at odds with the old order Biden blue collar Democrats where liberalism at that time meant something and standing up for the working class to now infighting with the radical socialist new incoming party. Spearheaded by Ocasio-Cortez, the smartest socialist on the planet. These people think they can bring socialism, but as always they can explain where the money will come from to pay for these crazy entitlements. Good luck Democrats.

@ptWhich would contribute to further fracturing the GOP and Trump's political support base. Go for it Mitt!

@bas4 As if the Democrats have a cozy cohesive party. 

When posters use 'some other group at some point in time was bad, too' defenses of their political party, they're really saying they can't say anything positive about them. I understand.

When posters use 'some other group at some point in time was bad, too' defenses of their political party, they're really saying they can't say anything positive about them. I understand.

Not true, criticism comes when it is necessary and Romney’s criticism is, the man is weak, was weak back in 2014 and is even weaker now.

Look, I know for now Romney is the new McCain, the new Flake or Corker, the moment he’s not, the Dems will eat him faster than a kid munching on a Snickers bar. You guys are funny.

Screw Romney. I had to literally hold my nose when I voted for him and his RINO running mate Ryan in 2012. Well, look at the alternative, lol.

"The president, a businessman and television star with no prior government experience, caused deep divisions in the party when he won the Republican White House nomination and then the election in 2016, upending party orthodoxy on foreign policy, deficits and other issues and governing in sometimes turbulent style."

6 more years, baby!

He ran when Trump wasn’t even around and lost both times. Did no one understand him then either? Or did we fully understand him and simply reject what he is saying as what we want? Just like now.

Anyone anti-Trump is just a paragon of morality and virtue. But liberals sure didn’t like what he was saying when he ran and lost. Or he would have won. Like Trump did.

Because Romney is too intelligent and well-spoken for Trump supporters, which is to say Trump supporters can't understand Romney.

He ran when Trump wasn’t even around and lost both times. Did no one understand him then either? Or did we fully understand him and simply reject what he is saying as what we want? Just like now.

Or, get this - the adults in the room are able to evaluate the content of someone's words, rather than determining the value of what they say based on a political standpoint. In other words, we can still dislike Romney and what he stands for, while concurrently agreeing with his words. That's how adults work. That's why when Trump does something good, we're willing to give him credit for that even if/when we detest the man.

Liberals already forgot the “binders of women” and the dog strapped to the top of his car for a 12 hr trip and that he was mocked for the “ridiculous” idea that Russia is our #1 enemy?

memories are so short. If you can disagree with Romney on everything else but agree with him on Trump hate only, why do you treat your own liberal Alan Dershowitz so poorly when he says the truth you don’t want to hear?

Romney was so bad I voted for Obama that time. Just to get his 2 terms over with so that he couldn’t run anymore.

But let me guess, conveniently “trump has done nothing good”, right? But if he did yo would magnanimously credit him for it.

With your definition of “good” only being what Dems want. He wasn’t elected to do what Dems want, that’s why you had 8 years of the last guy.

Here is some excellent commentary on this issue:

Voters around the world revolt against leaders who won't improve their lives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSuQ-AyiicA

Now liberals embrace Romney

You simply don't understand what this means yet. Smh.

Romney was so bad I voted for Obama that time. Just to get his 2 terms over with so that he couldn’t run anymore.

You thought Obama was good enough for a second term even if he had taken a break? Wow, you just be an undercover liberal.

Not true, criticism comes when it is necessary and Romney’s criticism is

Glad younagree Romney's criticism is necessary. You continue to evolve.

I was a Democratic voter yes. back when Obama and Hillary and Bill Clinton were saying the same things about border security that Trump is saying now.

But at some point people with common sense realized they were saying one thing to get elected or appointed then doing another when they got there. All about themselves and their book deals and foundations and donors.

So now there’s Trump.

“Democrats, in fact, now represent 41 out of the top 50 wealthiest congressional districts — and all 10 of the top 10 wealthiest districts, according to a recent election study.”

that used to be Republicans, the pompous rich fat cats (like Romney) who everyone hated. What happened? I think if some of you would put the Trump hate aside you couid realize you are on the wrong side.

So now there’s Trump.

You honestly think Trump isn't out for himself? Why would he change so late in life?

No, he is serving the people who elected him by doing what he said he would do for them. Doesn’t even take a salary and his personal wealth is going down every year since been in office.

its the Dems who all have multimillion dollar homes and taking $1000 a night Hawaii vacations on $160,000/yr salaries. Even socialist Bernie has 3 houses. How is that possible?

You have to remember, Trunp was well respected and beloved by most until he took what rightfully was promised to Hillary and saved our country.

Had glowing rap songs about him, products, tv shows, golf tournaments. Friends with all the Hollywood people,models, liberals. Who hated him just 3 years ago?

@blacklable I think if some of you would put the Trump hate aside you couid realize you are on the wrong side.

I understand that throughout history there have been people who have wanted a leader they believe has the ability to implement changes that could improve their lives. History has shown many people want to be led by 'strong' leaders.

But someone like Trump? A person who has zero regard for his country and the majority of its people? A person who's bankrupted casinos, been involved with crime organizations in the US and abroad, is being investigated for laundering money? A person who's being investigated for colluding with foreign governments, who's being investigated as a security risk to his nation? A person with a complete lack of regard for ethics, morality and honesty? Trump's a bottom of the barrel human in my mind and has been bottom of the barrel since he first starting being a dandy of the tabloids.

If your answer is 'someone else is bad, too', then I'm going to assume you agree with my assessment of Trump.

Nope. I am saying Trump is none of those things and all of it is politically motivated to undermine his presidency. until liberals can figure out how to get a Dem back in there by hook or crook.

Most of your stuff says “is being investigated for..” have you not thought of why these investigations exist and why none of them ever end or show a clear result?

have you not thought of why these investigations exist and why none of them ever end or show a clear result?

The investigations exist because US intelligence agencies have reason to think crimes have been committed.

The investigations have shown clear results - look at those Trump connected individuals who've been convicted.

The investigations aren't over. And no, I don't believe in a 'deep state' trying to manipulate politics, nor do I believe in ghosts or political messiahs. I do believe there are powerful people around the globe who have too much political influence. Same as it ever was. And I believe Trump's part of one of the factions.

Trump is none of those things

Trump didn't bankrupt casinos? Has not been involved in dealings with crime families? You think he's moral, ethical and honest? To his true believers perhaps, a minority of Americans.

Our President is real, not a trained clown like Romney.

You have to remember, Trunp was well respected and beloved by most until he took what rightfully was promised to Hillary and saved our country.

You are confusing ratings with love.

It is beyond me how you guys can rail on people for being wealthy and selfish but support Trump given he is the epitome of wealth and selfishness.

Our President is real, not a trained clown like Romney.

Trump is an untrained clown. HAR!

 have you not thought of why these investigations exist and why none of them ever end or show a clear result?

Why do you guys not understand how investigations work even after it's been explained to you ad nauseam?

You simply don't understand what this means yet. Smh

Oh, I do, I really do. Lol

Glad younagree Romney's criticism is necessary. You continue to evolve.

...only to be shot down once again, the loser that Romney continues to be.

The investigations exist because US intelligence agencies have reason to think crimes have been committed. 

The investigations have shown clear results - look at those Trump connected individuals who've been convicted. 

Ok, so what do these supposedly crimes mean?

He wasnt convicted of anything, won’t be locked, so if you guys want a Kavanaugh circus, you might just get one and then we can all go and be on our way and the President can get back to work.

The investigations aren't over. And no, I don't believe in a 'deep state' trying to manipulate politics,

Oh, many of us do.

nor do I believe in ghosts or political messiahs. I do believe there are powerful people around the globe who have too much political influence. Same as it ever was. And I believe Trump's part of one of the factions.

Lol

Yes I see how it works.never ending investigations to feed unfounded speculation. All for political gain and to the detriment of our country and it’s people.

As far as ethics,honesty and morals who looks for that in a politician? Jimmy Carter was all of those things and more. was also one of the worst presidents in history as a result. Great man though.

@bas4 Oh, many of us do.

I think many Trump supporters, i.e. a minority of the US population, probably do.

Fortunately you remain a minority. As do birthers, flat earthers and the numerous other groups with whack beliefs found from sea to shining sea.

I think many Trump supporters, i.e. a minority of the US population, probably do. 

I doubt a minority, except on the coastal States.

Fortunately you remain a minority. As do birthers, flat earthers and the numerous other groups with whack beliefs found from sea to shining sea.

Ok, so a few sane people left in the coastal areas, liberals don’t believe in God, but get mad at Trump for telling a kid believing in Santa is marginal, funny how when Democrats get into power they always get this power lust and loose it after a few years, if Liberals has that much support they could easily get their disastrous legislation passed through Congress and wouldn’t need to rely on activist courts (which are now a thing of the past) to help them with it.

Oh, I do, I really do. Lol

The Lol says you don't. ROFL.

Oh, many of us do.

Yes, because it's easier to spin a conspiracy theory than to accept that Trump is a foul human being and incompetent.

All for political gain and to the detriment of our country and it’s people.

Justice being served is never a detriment to our country or its people, it's always a benefit. Why do you guys want to excuse crimes when committed by Trump or his people but not by immigrants?

Why do you guys want to excuse crimes when committed by Trump or his people but not by immigrants?

Why do you guys want to excuse crimes when committed by Illegals, look behind the crimes and give a complete pass to many that are convicted and locked up, but you guys like to jump all over Trump for the tiniest thing.

Is Mitt making a play for 2020,

Join the conga line and win one for us Mitt!

Why do you care about non citizens of a country more than it’s own citizens? Love how liberals keep saying “immigrants” or “migrants” while ignoring the ILLEGAL part. No one is against LEGAL immigration.

Why do you guys want to excuse crimes when committed by Trump or his people but not by immigrants?

Chip StarJan. 3 07:12 pm JST

Justice being served is never a detriment to our country or its people, it's always a benefit. Why do you guys want to excuse crimes when committed by Trump or his people but not by immigrants?

It doesn't look like you're going to get any explanation for the standard "Trump will just pardon (insert name of latest Trump stooge under suspicion here) so it's all good" response.

Strangerland - We haters are not presidents.

You are so right. I couldn't have phrased that better.

Why do you guys want to excuse crimes when committed by Illegals, look behind the crimes and give a complete pass to many that are convicted and locked up

We don't. Get out of the bubble and you'll know that your question doesn't need to be asked.

Why do you care about non citizens of a country more than it’s own citizens?

We don't. We care about human beings. You aren't going to answer my question either because you have no principled reason for excusing Trump's and his people's crimes.

Love how liberals keep saying “immigrants” or “migrants” while ignoring the ILLEGAL part

It's called being accurate. If you look at my posts, I almost always refer to undocumented immigrants as undocumented immigrants. The people in Mexico are migrants because they have not yet entered the US without documents.

Chip Star - You simply don't understand what this means yet. Smh.

It means that haters of a like feather hate together. Haters gotta hate, that's what they do.

Romney conned the voters in Utah. He convince the voters in Utah that he would support Trump, and Trump's policies, so they voted for him. Ha, ha. Jokes on them. Mitt was, and still is, an east coast liberal who enjoys hanging out with his uber rich friends in Massachusetts. And now he gets to act like Flake in order to punish the Republican Party for his failing to become POTUS.

Trump is acting like a brat again, as always. He's saying 'NYAH-NYAH NYAH-NYAH NYAAAAH!' 72 years old going on 6. Pathetic, man!

You won, you won. Now, keep sucking your thumb, and go to bed.

Very poor form by Mitt Romney. Criticizing yours and the nation's leader publicly within a minute of becoming a senator is divisive and petty and very poorly timed.

Any sincere politician of either party ought to keep criticisms of thier party leader private.

President Trump of course brings it on himself with his own motor mouth. I can give him a pass though because he is a needed wrecking ball in Washington, but Mitt Romney is establishment and not about to change anything in Washington.

"but Mitt Romney is establishment and not about to change anything in Washington."

agreed. both the establishment repubs and dems get nothing done; Trump is just what washington needs, short term. Most early American successful business leaders were obnoxious and ruthless, its the only way things got done.

Let’s remember Rand Paul about Trump: “delusional narcissist and an orange-faced windbag,”

“A speck of dirt is way more qualified [than Donald Trump] to be president.”

“Electing Gollum should not be our objective.”

What a principled guy!