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Trump is riding on his celebrity status and hitting the hot buttons of the nativist and collectivist factions in the Republican Party.
http://atlassociety.org/commentary/co...
I give my reasons in the article I linked to above. My emotions, such as they are, are a result of studying Trump's messages and manner. They are the result of my reasoning in this case, not its cause.
Those decrying Obama and Hillary, while lauding Trump, would be tragically surprised to learn they all shop at Emperor's Clothing, LLC.
The remainder of the list is None.
No requirement for education or proof thereof
No requirement for an employment history
Extra credit giving for never having worked
The exception is if the individual was employed must have a poor work record.
and finally
Must be on the 'it's my turn list.'
Two parts to that. Individual and group.
Extra credit for taking cuts. (I got that from Hillary)
There are many good qualifications for POTUS, among which would be to protect individual rights, fidelity to the Constitution, and properly defending the nation. I see nothing in the juvenile, thin-skinned behavior of Trump that fits the job.
In foreign affairs, after Obama, other people in the world wonder if they can trust us. After a few years of Trump's unedited mouth, more will have weapons pointed at us, or worse.
nature of the western hemisphere, yes? -- j
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It's not limited to politicians. Lawyers and Television commentators/anchors
Wow! a growth industry!
Actually Trump has done wonders for politics up to now. Now I think it's time for him to go away, he's starting to get on my nerves. In reality I'm finding him a lot like Obama. He's arrogant, he'll always want his way, not necessarily what the people want, and he'll do whatever he needs to do to get his way. It would all be about Trump, whatever he decides, not necessarily the wishes of the people. They are both very thin skinned too. We can do much better, I hope and pray.
If Trump sues he will have to prove what they say is a lie. This will help him. If what they are saying is not a lie, it will hurt him. The media will have a field day reporting every moment and Trump will get even more exposure. again, Trump is crafty.
The number of people critical of someone does not directly correspond to the accuracy of their views and ideas.
You pulled a "Trump" and addressed what I didn't ask...unless you are saying that Trump is respectable because he is openly a Crony.
A cronyistic person, like Trump, doesn't have any credibility fighting against cronyism. It's like Hillary leading a crusade for transparency in government.
It is truly incredible what his die-hard fans will evade; it reminds me of the way Hillary supporters act.
These guys remind me of the Paul-bots a few years ago. Vile. Don't question their hero. Sad to say, I think my opinion of Ron Paul was actually negatively affected by the actions of his supporters.These guys aren't that bad yet but it's still early.
If there was any real indication that he is who he says he is I'd be right there with you. I want him to be. The way business is right now, I need him to be. I would vote for him in a heartbeat. But there is none. He is not. That is depressing.
All that said, I will vote for him. I will continue to call him out and his supporters if he doesn't prove himself. But if he is the nominee, and he hasn't proven himself, then this country deserves what it gets. Even if it is Bernie Sanders. The people of this country will deserve every bit of it. At that point I will only desire/need a few good years with an energy friendly administration to prepare for my own version of shrugging. At that point, the only thing that makes even the act of voting within my rational self interest will be my improved ability to prepare.
What are the others doing? Huckabee is plenty honest, I just can't vote for somebody who is on a mission from god. Cruz is just about the same now. Carson? At least he wouldn't support a muslim. But plenty honest. Rubio? He's had to compromise a few times but I think he's honest enough. Fiorina? Dumb broad would support a muslim over someone of no faith. Where the hell did that come from?
Then there's Rand Paul. Not perfect but a helluva lot better than Trump. At least he's for real.
a. They are saddled with a loser in Hillary
b. Kerry is a time bomb
c. Sanders a no go.
d. Biden a joke show but he does what he's told if their are no women around
They have to live down the disaster of Obeyme.
And their Reichs Fuhrer isn't looking for anyone to break the Demos plan.
Carly already stated she was a Democrat
Is a Socialist Corporatist in a party the Demos control. Basically has all the attributes of a left winger including RINO status.
And is female. They will play the 'its my turn card' but not the way Hillary envisioned. She'll end up one of the networks as a talking head sock puppet. Couple of book deals, another ten or twenty mill in the bank.
The mantra will be. We beat the left and good times are back. The left will then sit one even two out and find somebody else.
It's win win win all around for the Government Party.
To get Trump in would take a full blown revolution. To start with he's got two big holes one in each foot. So....the thing to do is.
Figure out how to exploit the weakness at the precinct levels. going after appointed offices, easy win precincts and building a real second party. For sure whoever gets this one and gives another eight years of same old same old will be ripe for plucking. There's the smell of political blood in the air and most of these smart people think the smell is someone else's.
We'll get another round of war, phony crisis, inflation, devaluation and debt repudiation. This time it will take $50 current dollars to equal one 1900 dollar in buying power IF we're lucky. VotingDemocrat will be a for sure on that.l Voting republican is like a 1" speed bump
The estimated population of the United States is 321,446,795
so each citizen's share of this debt is $56,474.01.
That's off because I repudiated my share.
http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/
Higher national debt is not a reason for no longer supporting a tax increase. That's absurd. Tax increases would (if you believe the Keyensian view) reduce the debt. But even if you don't, why would you want a wealth tax increase when our debt was (relatively) low?
I think his flip flopping demonstrates a lack of integrity in his political positions and indicates that he will take any position temporarily in order to win political favor.
This new book is very enlightening about him :
Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success by Michael D'Antonio