Donald Trump, Carnival Barker, Confronted

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM

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Yesterday President Obama found himself reluctantly releasing his own long form birth certificate to refocus the public - and worse, the US media's - attention away from the wingnut conspiracy theory that had distracted the nation.

On hearing this Donald Trump decided he had reason to be proud of himself for forcing the president's hand. In fact, he said he was 'honored' by it.

But in contrast, some longtime black civil rights workers - after they stopped being angry about this absurd circus, openly wept. Because they understood what the media and the public is only starting to grasp: that this "conspiracy" took hold because some people will never see a black man as a legitimate anything: neither president, head of state, or American.

Yesterday CNN's John King confronted Donald Trump over his disgusting birther crusade, asking Trump how he felt about being called a 'carnival barker.'

Then King did something that Trump had coming: he asked him when he's going to release his own tax returns since the birth certificate is out there. (Trump gave assurances he would release his tax returns when Obama released his birth certificate, but so far Trump hasn't done so).

And finally King peppered an increasingly irate Trump about the non-existent CNN poll that Trump keeps claiming shows him neck-and-neck with Obama. You can tell Trump would like to fire King, if only he could.

Now it appears to be Trump's turn for a taste of his own harsh medicine. As this interview makes clear, you can already see he won't take it with the same grace the president has.

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snakehips | May 02, 2011, 01:52 PM EDT

Being a "street slick" does not make what it takes to be President of the United States. No thank you Trump, we Americans require a more classy act than what you have to offer. It is 2011 and your brand of hate and bigotry is no longer acceptable.

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hancock | May 01, 2011, 06:55 PM EDT

Obama is a one term empty suit.

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ChiChione | May 01, 2011, 02:32 PM EDT

Donald Trump is a egotistical, obnoxious, media whore, and definitely a "carnival barker". He is a total idiot and should be ignored. That hairpiece of his alone should deem him a "carnival barker"!!! His only claim to fame is his reality TV show. He is not a good business person having filed bankruptcy at least 3 times in the past 20 years. How does anyone in their right mind think such a person could possibly be President of the United States? He lies and lies and lies but definitely appeals to the fringe element amonst us. At a recent speaking engagement in Las Vegas to a group of female republicans every second word out of his mouth was "f..." "f......" and "mother f....". He was describing how he would deal with Saudi Arabia about the oil and China on their monetary manipulation if he should be elected President. If he is somehow elected, he will set back diplomacy to the middle ages!!! I hope the majority of Americans will wake up and see this fruitcake for what he truly is. I also think if he seriously runs for President that he will probably be crucified because every aspect of his personal and business life will be looked into and made public. I wonder if he really is serious about running or just promoting his show??? What do others think?

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trconnors | May 01, 2011, 11:19 AM EDT

when will you take this circus clown out of your publication??Hes a jerk using you people to advance his circus. How stupid does he think we are??

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seanomelbourne | Apr 28, 2011, 06:51 PM EDT

Blah!!blah!!blah!! Trump the bulls-t artist.Lies lies and more lies.

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WoundedKnee | Apr 28, 2011, 05:49 PM EDT

@jerrydonovan--You're just jealous of people like me who have a degree. Actually, in my case, more than one. Why not check out your local community college and maybe take a class next fall?

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peterpiper | Apr 28, 2011, 05:37 PM EDT

Dear God what will this twit wantto make him even more proud ,Obama's kindergarten records.What an idiot!

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jerrydonovan | Apr 28, 2011, 04:56 PM EDT

Trump likes to talk about his education and about how smart he is.Reminds me about what my mother{r.i.p.}once told me when i spoke about someone getting a degree.She said that that should be a lesson to me that the world is full of educated idiots!Trump is the living proof of this statement.

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