The Phoenix Rising!

Written by Linda L Barton
Wow, what a night.  I have to admit that I had no idea how this debate would turn out.  Would Hillary control the narrative, or would Trump finally push back and put her in her place?  Well, I am thrilled to say it was the latter.  I have to say I was a bit concerned earlier in the day with the feeding frenzy by the media over the "Guy Talk" video, but when I saw Trump sitting at that table with the victims of BOTH Clintons; I knew it was going to be a good night.

I'm sure that Hillary and her crowd never expected for Trump to pull off that brilliant stunt just a short time before the beginning of the debate.  I'm also sure that her handlers were in full panic mode, wondering how best to handle this unexpected surprise.  I have always known that Trump was a smart man, but that move was PURE GENIUS.  To see the expression on Bill Clinton's face when he was forced to sit not far from the women he attacked, was something I will always remember.

I also have to say that Trump was on his game.  He seemed a little tense for the first 15 minutes or so, and he really needs to pull the microphone away from his face some; however, once he slammed Hillary back on her heels, it was off to the races.  Where Hillary was saying the same worn out lines, Trump was clearly explaining what he wants for this country, while surgically destroying the false image of the Clinton Machine.

When Hillary used the whole Abraham Lincoln line, I nearly choked on my beverage.  But then when Trump came back with the perfect response, I cheered and clapped my hands with glee.  I also loved the "you'd be in jail" response to Hillary's snarky comment about her being glad that Trump wouldn't be in charge of the Judicial System.  It was absolutely PERFECT!!

It was the perfect ending to 24 hours of unending attacks from the Media about the video.  Now, let's see if the Media will challenge the Clintons on their personal, War Against Women.  I'm so proud of Trump for giving those women a national stage to give voice to the abuse they suffered at the hands of the Clintons.  After all, Hillary did say that ALL women of sexual assault should be heard AND believed. (snicker)

I'm also waiting for the cowards in the GOP to come crawling back to Trump now that he wiped the debate stage with Hillary.  The Democrats and GOP Elites counted Trump out too early.  They underestimated him for Trump is like the mighty Phoenix, rising from the ashes!

Watch the full Debate

Best Moments of the Debate

Donald Trump with Bill Clinton accusers before Debate

God Bless You, my Fellow Patriots

God Bless Donald Trump

God Bless the United States of America

Post-Debate Opinion

By Linda L Barton
As millions of the American people tuned in this last Monday evening for the first Presidential Debate between the Democrat Candidate, Hillary Clinton and the Republican Candidate, Donald J Trump, we all held our breath wondering what would happen.

Would Hillary "short circuit" and/or lie endlessly, or would Trump lose his composure and go after Hillary with guns blazing?

As a staunch Trump supporter, I have to say that I was disappointed that Hillary didn't experience one of her now famous "episodes", but she didn't let me down on her inability, to tell the truth.  I gagged every time she brought up the supposed Fact Checkers.  This from a woman who lies about EVERYTHING???   Then when she made the snarky comment about Trump "living in his own world", I'm glad I didn't have anything in my mouth at the time because I probably would have choked.  This said by a woman who has absolutely NO grip on reality.

Now, on to Trump's performance.  First of all, I think he did a good job.  Not a great job, but good for his first time with a platform such as that one.  I do have to say that he started out strong.  He was clear and spoke with authority when it came to the economy, taxes, and how best to create jobs by taking the burden off the true job makers...the American businessman.

However, as the debate went on Trump seemed to fall back on his heels.  He was given plenty of opportunities to after Hillary on issues that she cannot defend.  Instead of worrying about a fallen beauty queen and other stupid topics....just stick to the script!!  Trump needs to learn how to pivot the conversation around to things important to the American people: Jobs, Illegal Immigration, National Security, Revoking Obamacare, and Terrorism.

Hillary is going to try and use the "Woman Card" against Trump should he go after her many scandals.  I believe that Trump can stop her in her tracks by just saying this first.

"Madam Secretary, out of respect for the position you held and your desire to be President of the United States, I will not treat you any differently than I would a man."  Then go after her. By doing it that way, I firmly believe those who would want to cry sexism would be hard pressed to complain that he didn't show her the respect they say she deserves as a woman.

Donald Trump has a difficult battle ahead for him, so he needs to be prepared for any and all crap that Hillary and the Liberal Media will throw at him.  He needs to stop with all the counter-punching and just turn things around on her.  Don't give Hillary the opportunity to land a single blow.  Trump needs to stay light on his feet, don't give Hillary a still target.  Every time she tries to bring up something negative about Trump, he needs to weave and bob like a nimble boxer and set her up for a clean punch with the truth of her corruption.

Now, I'm not a professional, but I know common sense.  Trump needs to use his common sense against Hillary and stop playing by her rules.  He needs to watch the debate, see where he went wrong and where he was strong.  Then he needs to go to the next debate ready to take her on, and NOT let her control the narrative.

Now we wait for round 2