Matt Walsh:
Goodbye, Republican Party.
I mean that in more ways than one. I’m leaving. You’re dying. I could stick around while you gasp your last pitiful breaths, but what would be the point? I’m certainly more pro-life than you ever were, but when it comes to political parties that have been overtaken by some kind of unintelligible, socially liberal populism, I say pull the plug.
Good riddance. Your wounds are self-inflicted anyway. Clearly you have no desire to live. So goodbye. I am abandoning you on your deathbed, and I feel no shame in it.
Ted Cruz lost Indiana by enormous margins last night. He dropped out. It’s over. It would’ve required a miracle for him to win the nomination anyway, and this is certainly not a country that deserves a miracle. I’d say ruination and judgment are more our speed at this point, and I believe the good Lord just may oblige us.
Ruination is obviously what a majority in both parties have enthusiastically endorsed, especially the predominately “conservative,” “Christian,” “Republican” states that turned out in droves for a left-wing vulgarian who, when he’s not bragging of his adultery or fantasizing about dating his daughter or mocking POWs and the disabled, has taken to perpetuating conspiracy theories about how his former opponent’s father killed JFK. Of course, he said this on Fox News while the empty vessels on their morning show sat by and nodded submissively.
But this is par for the course with Trump. He’s not abovecalling your wife ugly if you cross him or sending his surrogates out to accuse you of being a serial adulterer. As a guy reportedly linked to the mob, and who’s been credibly accused of brutal rape, and who used to pal around with an infamous international pimp and pedophile, you’d think he’d shy away from repeating rumors. But Trump doesn’t shy away from anything, save the truth.
Trump, as Sen. Ted Cruz finally observed hours before the end, is a pathological liar. He lies about everything, all the time, relentlessly. Even when there’s no real need or reason, like when he brazenly lied about Mike Tyson’s rape conviction after Tyson endorsed his campaign. And so on. I don’t need to list all the times Trump strayed from the facts, nor the conflicting positions he’s taken on every issue, nor the litany of other charges that can be leveled against him. All of these things are known, yet he was still handed the banner of the Republican Party and appointed its standard bearer. Let others suffer the degradation of marching behind him. I’ll be somewhere far away, shaking my head in disgust.
Still, before I leave, I thought I’d pass along a few final thoughts. It doesn’t matter to me if you take them to heart. I am no longer associated with the idiotic activities of the GOP and its orange god-king. I refuse to have spent 8 years criticizing President Obama’s unthinking statist minions only to throw my lot in with Trump’s own gaggle of worshiping cultists. The fate of the suicidal, self-mutilating Republican Party is no longer my concern.
But, out of the kindness of my heart, I offer these closing observations:
1. It’s not me, it’s you.
The Republican Party is host to many millions of people who fell prostrate before a flamboyant charlatan, despite, or perhaps even because of, his compulsive dishonesty, his moral cowardice, his cruelty and pettiness, his blatant and unapologetic ignorance and disinterest in the most important issues facing our country, his liberalism and so on. As Trump said himself, he could shoot someone in the middle of the street and these people would still follow him.
That’s why I’m leaving. It’s also why you’re dying. It’s not my fault, and it’s not even Trump’s fault. Trump is just a parasite who took advantage of a weakened immune system. He’s the violent case of dysentery that finally kills the frail man who was already sick with a thousand other exotic diseases. The untrained eye may say the man died because he was vomiting blood, but in truth he was vomiting blood because he was dying.
The Republican Party, we should remember, is made up of Republicans. And most of the Republicans are voters, not politicians. So even if nobody else will say it, I must make it clear that I’m leaving because of these voters. Whatever else can be said of citizens who want a man like Trump to run the country, it cannot be said that they’re anything resembling conservative. Nor can it be said that we have anything much in common.
Yesterday, a Republican in Indiana told the media she’s voting for Trump because he’s a “different kind of liar.” The day before, Cruz attempted to have a reasoned dialogue with a couple of Trump supporters who responded to all of the senator’s arguments by shouting slogans and pumping their fists. Trump fans perform even less admirably in cyberspace, where an impassioned collection of anti-Semites and white nationalists work tirelessly to confirm every negative and cartoonish stereotype liberals have ever concocted about Republicans.
I’m not saying they’re all like this, but I’m done answering for the antics and inanities of the Trump squad. They’re not in my party. Or, I suppose they’d respond, I’m not in theirs. And they’re right.
2. Trump is Hillary, Hillary is Trump.
Many conservatives have told me they “hate Trump” but “hate Clinton more,” or words to that effect. Last night, a good number of them condemned me in no uncertain terms for daring to do anything but fall in line behind Trump and his party. “Lesser of two evils,” they cried. “If you don’t vote for Trump, you vote for Hillary,” they insisted. And they were wrong and will continue to be wrong on both counts.
What these people have not been able to do is explain, in clear and rational language, why they think Trump would be superior to Clinton. Reminding me that Clinton is awful doesn’t help. I’m aware, thank you. My contention is that Trump is awful in equal measure. I think the facts are on my side: They’re both elitist progressives. Both pathological liars. Both morally bankrupt. Both narcissists. Both entirely unconcerned about the issues and willing to take whatever position assures them more power. Both Statist. Both authoritarian. Both tyrants, the only difference is that Trump actually ran on a platform of tyranny – promising to murder women and children and squash dissent. etc. – whereas Clinton has to pretend she’s not a tyrant. That means Trump will have a mandate for tyranny that Clinton will, much to her chagrin, not be granted.
These two could not be more identical. That’s why they were such good friends. For God’s sake they’ll both be under investigation for crimes during the general election. Clinton for her email scandal and Trump for financial fraud. It’s like they’re fraternal twins or something. It would almost be kind of cute if they weren’t harbingers of national doom.
It’s true that Hillary is worse than almost every human in America, but Republicans went rifling through a a flaming dumpster and managed to dig up the one guy who could rival her in general contemptibleness. This will be yet another reason why I’ll cringe with shame when I tell my grandkids that I was once a member of the GOP. Of course, by that time the GOP will be a question in a Trivial Pursuit game, not an actual functioning political party. (Question: “Which American political party actually wasn’t joking when it made the guy from The Apprentice its nominee for president?”)
Either candidate will, through their vanity, moral vacuousness, and incompetence, inflict fatal damage on the country. Hillary would do so with the hearty endorsement of liberal Democrats, and Trump with that of Republicans. I’d say, if you really had to choose, it’s better that the tyranny come from the other side than your own. That doesn’t mean I’d vote for Hillary – as I’ve said many times, I’d rather take a bullet to the head – but the situation does bring to mind an Alexander Hamilton quote:
“If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures.”
I think there is a very basic voting principle that is as American as the Constitution itself (not that Trump or his fans care much for that old thing), and it’s that we must never actively affirm tyranny. It’s one thing to compromise on a policy here or there, but if a tyrant is seeking the Oval Office, no matter who he is running against, you cannot support him. You cannot support tyranny. Ever. Under any circumstance. Indeed, American have died for the sake of this principle. The least we can do is trouble ourselves to vote third party.
Anyway, it doesn’t make a difference. Trump will lose in a landslide to Hillary. Allow me to egotistically quote myself from a week ago:
@Richard Wheeler:
I have heard of Bill Kristol and Retire05, never heard of those other ‘prominent’ persons. A True Conservative does not advocate abandoning their party in a time of need to take their marbles and go home. That’s what the military would call cowards or deserters. Take your pick.
@Rainbow Richie:
Yeah, that’s what I’d call a “true” or “prominent” conservative. LOL
Erickson says if Repubs. endorse a “philanderer and pathological liar like Trump” they ought to apologize to a similarly flawed Clinton. Seems logical,
Trump probably thinks he’s better off in G.E. without stand out Conservatives–He’s loading his Populist train with lemmings.
@Redteam:
You really include Cruz in that list when he has fought against the rest of them the whole time he has been in the Senate? Either you have drank too much Trumpaid or you are delusional.
Trump donations:
Romney – check
McCain – check
Ryan – check
Cruz – not one thin dime did Trump donate to Cruz, or Rubio, that I can find.
@Redteam: I didn’t say I agreed with Grant, I only pointed out his reasoning as an example.
I think there is a DNR order on the GOP, the establishment may drag out the paddles but their poison has no antidote. Political lifers that have little to show except the federal dollars stolen for teacup museums and bridges to nowhere.
A man that couldn’t qualify to be a delegate is now the last candidate standing.
Make a list of the reasons Trump is your guy just give me a list of 2 really good reasons I should cast my vote for a person who does not represent my political veiwpoint.
I dont want the blackmail point of its him or Hillary.
https://youtu.be/TotxRzbA07o
@iretire05:
I wouldn’t have included Cruz in that list had he been consistently on the conservative side, it’s his siding with the UNITED PARTY at times that put him there. Some of his votes have been ‘anti-conservative’
Paying for services rendered are an American tradition. Doesn’t say you agree with their politics.
@another vet: Check. I think a lot of Northerners used ‘don’t have the right’ to secede for their reasoning, but I think a lot of them also used it as a reason why they shouldn’t get involved.
@kitt:
My answer on that Kitt would be that you probably shouldn’t vote. I think only informed persons with a candidate that represent their views should vote. If you don’t think a Trump government would be superior to a Clinton government (or vice versa) then I’d recommend letting fate decide.
My personal feeling at this point is that Hillary is a known quantity. We know it’s not possible to put a more dishonest, criminal politician than Hillary in the office. I have heard nothing of Trump being a crook or dishonest. To me, it is the difference in an absolutely known vile person in Hillary, or the unknown Trump.
Clear choice for me.
Jeb Bush, just out. Won’t vote for Trump. And he’s a Republican? He may as well be a socialist.
@Redteam: Guess that just means you have no idea why you will pull the lever for him. WOW Red you r so well informed.
Anyone else where are the Trump backers?
1 reason?
@kitt:
Not at all, I know exactly why I will vote for him. I was just answering your questions about ” give me a list of 2 really good reasons I should cast my vote for a person”
I have quite a few, more than two, good reasons to vote for Trump, but for you, or anyone that can’t think of any good reason, then I wouldn’t vote.
@kitt:
He’s not Hillary.
He’s not responsible for the death of a US Ambassador and 3 others there with him.
He hasn’t violated all the laws about leaking secret communications throughout the world.
He hasn’t had any personal advisors killed.
He’s not a closet gay.
He has made some honest dollars in his life.
He hasn’t been supported by the government all his life.
He hasn’t condoned and covered sexual crimes by his mate.
could keep going.
@Redteam: Thats not a reason to vote FOR him its reasons to vote AGAINST Hillary, very good reasons.
You dont know why you are voting FOR him.
@kitt: There were several reasons for him in there.
He says he will build a wall
he will close the borders to unvetted foreigners
He will provide protection for ambassadors overseas
He says he will make America great again
He knows how to make money legally
His family members aren’t criminals
Now tell us why you don’t think you should vote for him.
@Redteam: He is not consistent with his views or opinions, he is not for shrinking the government, he has changed his mind on his tax reform, One day you hear he is going to pay off the debt in 8 years the next time he backs off of that idea.
wishy washy flippy flopper
He said he would self fund his campaign now he has a former goldmans guy and soros employee as his campaign finance manager
Trump has never been known for his consistency: He took multiple positions on abortion in several days last month, and more recently shifted from promising to erase America’s $19 trillion debt in eight years to arguing it was actually a good time to borrow. Even on his signature issue of immigration, he’s flipped back and forth – sometimes in the same day – on whether he supports certain visas for legal workers.
His first wife said he forced himself on her and tore out some of her hair http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/27/ex-wife-donald-trump-made-feel-violated-during-sex.html
I could go on and on. (notice reference not from the national enquirer)
The money for the Vets is still not paid.
@retire05:
I have been an ardent student of history in general, and early American History was one of my favorite subjects. I have a vast personal library on the American revolution and the various writings of the Founders. Have you read the complete writings of Washington, Adams? I seriously doubt it. While they were indeed “guided” by their religious moral compass they most assuredly did not “rule” over the nation by their theological dictates. They clearly were against the imposing of a state religion, because they were all very well acquainted with the heavy handedness pasts of Catholicism and The Church of England.
@Redteam:
Kitt seems to be looking for excuses, soapbox speakers or an argument. Which sounds to me like the typical low information caucus goer. That’s why I’m against caucuses, because it’s for people who are either diehard supporters or lazy people who can’t be bothered to research the candidates. I’ve already made my positions clear, and I’m not going to repeat them ad infinitum just because someone can’t keep-up. If it’s not important enough to them, for a person to carefully examine the candidates, why the hell are they voting?
@kitt:
The Daily Beast? You’re kidding us with that I hope. You don’t really consider that leftist blog a legitimate news site. Or do you?
@kitt:
And? He hasn’t said he is going to shrink the government. You think Hillary is going to shrink it? What candidate that ran do you think would shrink it? Would McCain or Romney have shrunk it?
When he faced the realization of a 20 Trillion debt divided by 8, and that is 2.5 T a year, he revised it to eliminating all the debt he could in 8 years. No candidate could get rid of 20 T in debt in 8 years.
Krauthammer says the conservatives (whoever that is) won’t back Trump but they would support Romney or McCain, neither of whom was/is more conservative than Trump. That’s only politics.
Name one politician that has been. Ronald Reagan was a Dimocrat and a Union President, he totally changed all his views, sometimes wisdom comes with age and experience.
That’s a Dimocrat story. Hillary killed one of her personal advisors. Several insiders in the Clinton camp have died of bullet wounds to the head.
And? give me a link to your source for that.
@kitt: I think one of the major reasons RT likes Trump is his strong support of the rights of gays and lesbians and transgenders. I think he also appreciated the way Trump consistently bashed “W”.
I agree with growing number of Republicans that feel Trump should never get near the oval office.
@Ditto:
That was my advice to Kitt, if she doesn’t have a reason to vote for either one over the other, then don’t vote. I have infinite reasons to vote for Trump and zero to vote for Clinton. If I vote, it will certainly be for Trump. At least he’s an American.
@Rich Wheeler:
Rainbow Richie “thinks”, that’s what happens when you start trying to do something you haven’t done for a while. Rainbow knows I don’t support his lifestyle, unlike him, I believe all Americans are entitled to all constitutional freedoms, including slapping mosquitos.
There you go again. Trying to ‘think’ again. Need to practice a little before speaking out.
@Redteam: All you have to do is look Red but you have yet to tell me which of his policies you admire so much as to send him to the whiteHouse, you have none nada zip zero, you just like his hair, spray tan and model wife.
Him raping his former wife is not a dimocrat story it is Ivankas, why are his divorce papers sealed and his ex under a gag order?
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/veterans-charities-still-waiting/2016/04/08/id/
http://theresurgent.com/fooled-ya/
@kitt:
You’re saying they’re sealed and you know what’s in them? Must not have used good sealing tape.
There were 6 listed in 64. Check it out, don’t know how you missed those.
I don’t think I’ve mentioned sending him to the White House. And I don’t think I’ve spoken of ‘admiring’ anyone. Well except Rainbow Richie, anyone brave enough to endure those Saturday night get together’s with the Rainbow warriors
I couldn’t identify his wife if she walked in the room right now and do not worry about his makeup. Are you concerned about Hillary’s hair spray or spray tan?
@Redteam: I learn something new everyday, having family members not criminals is a policy
He says he will build a wall
he will close the borders to unvetted foreigners
He will provide protection for ambassadors overseas
He says he will make America great again
He knows how to make money legally
His family members aren’t criminals
Build a wall=a theft of an idea
http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/05/sen-ted-cruzs-border-securi
vet foreigners, another steal http://www.businessinsider.com/senator-ted-cruz-will-introduce-a-bill-to-stop-s
embassies already have security
make money legally (a policy?)
Make america great is a slogan Red not a policy get it? like hope and change it means nothing
@kitt:
Nope, it’s a reason. You asked for reasons, not policies. remember?
Check with Ambassador Stevens on that and get back with me.
ditto
go back and read your 56:
Were you asking for reasons, or policies? Oops, you forgot.
That link you provided about Cruz and a ‘wall’ does not have the word ‘wall’ in it.
The second link doesn’t work
Get this, the Washington DC establishment cabal in in a tizzy and have their panties in a bunch worrying about their future:
Lobbyists struggle with Trump reality
Bo-flipping-hoo.
We can only hope that Trump will be just the start of ending the establishment political machine’s “business as usual” corruption.
Trump has another even bigger plus, as he has run a multi-million dollar business empire where he has continued to win and succeed. He has decades of profitable executive management experience behind him, including big deals with foreign ‘movers and shakers.’ Which is a hell of a lot more experience than you can say for Hillary, Bernie or Obama.
@Redteam:
Really doesn’t matter Red I really wanted to vote for someone this time you have nothing but another empty Obama wanna-be with no viable policies to get behind, holding a bag of stolen ideas that he screamed he dreamed up.
Another Presidential campaign I have to try not to throw up in my mouth while marking the name.
If he gets elected cause the last 2 time I had to do this they lost to a Democrat, well good luck cause I think he will lose.
If you think its crooked now wait…
1 reason? @kitt: #60-#77
“@Redteam: Guess that just means you have no idea why you will pull the lever for him. WOW Red you r so well informed.
Anyone else where are the Trump backers?
1 reason? ”
Wow, Kitt, I used to think that you were one of the nicest people here. What happened?
Anyway, to answer your question, I will pull the lever for him for the same reason that I would have pulled it for Cruz if he had been the nominee. I trust him. It’s as simple as that. I trust him to do the best that he can for this nation.
I am not going by sound bites on TV, or opinions on the internet. I’m going by what I’ve seen of the man himself, heard directly from his speeches, read in his books. The man is a patriot who loves this nation, and he has been consistent in that for over twenty years, to a period when “patriot” was a curse word.
I’m sure that I’ll catch a lot of flack for saying this, but yeah, I trust him.
As for your point about him “stealing” other ideas, is no one allowed to put forth an idea unless they are the first ones to think it? Should Trump not build a wall because someone else thought of it first?
You surprise me, Kitt. And I’m sure that you don’t care, with your new attitude, but it makes me a little sad.
Cruz for SCOTUS 2017
@kitt:
We lost the last two elections because neither Romney nor McCain were willing to get down and dirty, especially in the debates. I think we can all trust Trump to slam Hillary with her abysmal record on the middle east, health care, Clinton Foundation etc etc.
@Petercat: I hope Trump can build his wall or at least a good fence, the very people endorsing him were the ones that blocked it when Cruz tried to get it done in 2013.
My attitude hasn’t changed I was for Cruz as he put forth a consistent policy based message, a flat tax no more needing an accountant to do taxes, closing the border, deportation and as they broke our law coming here illegally they could not return. Getting rid of 5 federal departments and giving the States the land within their borders to manage. Rebuilding the military, getting rid of Obamacare, allowing insurances to compete across stat e borders, no changes in SS to those that are already receiving it, balanced budget. Stopping refugees from all terrorist ridden countries. He proposed a bill forcing depts to share information and be accountable for those they “vetted”, the old boys just sit on it while Obama wants to get as many in as fast as he can.
I never changed my position on voting, I just dont want to vote against someone I want to vote for someone.
Trump with his lies and silly attacks acting the fool, making fun of disabled person, it sickens me.
With as bad as Obama has been I think we have lost every ounce of respect for the office, so much we dont care about the character that represents the USA.
@kitt: Isn’t that sweet—Petercat use to think you were so nice.
Glad to see strong Conservative women like you and Retire o5 see The Donald for what he truly is.
Trumpeteers like Petercat, Bill, Ditto and RT proclaiming their loyalty to the invincible emperor—like lemmings following a pied piper.
Donald says he doesn’t need Conservatives to win–looks like he may have to prove that. He’s not getting many–he also won’t get many women or Latinos.His constituency is angry white men–FA has more than their share with D.J. the latest and Aqua and A.V grudgingly signing on–David, Vince and Dr.Pete notable exceptions.
Would like to hear from Word and Curt on their thoughts about the Trump phenomena.
I predict Ted Cruz will never endorse Trump.
@Richard Wheeler: Sniff sniff he once said he loved me, yes trumpie-poo will need to prove he does not need conservatives.
So the presumptive (look that word up trumpanzees) candidate he now thinks he is the boss of the GOP, he is going to have Ryan removed, lol he sure knows how things work what a friggin moron.
I know you will always love me Richard you are not like Trump
@kitt:
Well now, if Kitt is a GOPe Ryan supporter like Richie, that might suggest Kitt that you are not a “true conservative” any more than Richie or Paul Ryan are. Beware the snake that lures you with sweet caresses and hisses of endearments, for it is false praise and meant to lull you closer to it’s touch. Where it will eventually turn on you. (ie. you have to be some kind of idiot to trust in the words of trolls.)
Trump is not my favorite choice, but we can only vote for those who run. “The Donald” is however willing to try to enact much of what the TEA Party, the silent majority and the GOP conservative base have been demanding for. And what’s more, he can win, and I trust he will try to do what he promises. My pint of view, is that we give Trump a chance, and replace Congressional RINOs with more conservative candidates as watchdogs who will keep Trump in control.
Incidentally, Ryan is already considering stepping down as the convention co-chair, if Trump desires it. I think all non-RINOs would agree with that whether it was Cruz or Trump as the presumptive nominee.
Who promoted Private Ryan?
@Ditto: Ryan is not a conservative has not earned high marks in CR or heritage rankings, but Trump aint the boss of him or any elected representative, and Ryan doesnt need Trump, Trump was stomped in Wisconsin. Giving an endorsement would only hurt him in his home state, he is representing those that put him in office. Trump has not yet reached 1237 delegates Ryan should not endorse him. We don’t like people that make fun or mock the disabled we find them contemptible.
You take my joking with Rich a bit to seriously don’t you.
@kitt: These Trumpeteers are generally humorless—take everything way too seriously–yet they support a carni act like Trump???
Keep up the good fight along with your sense of humor–a good combination
TheY diss Ryan’s Conservative cred and support a Populist who has been a N.Y. big government Dem most of his life—he based his primary run on right wing radio shock jocks.Watch him run to the middle for his Prez. bid. “What wall?”
“I support Planned Parenthood.” “Of course we should raise the minimum wage and raise taxes on the rich,”
@Richard Wheeler: He never was on the conservative edge of politics, when he tries he fails so miserably he has to mansplain or deny it the next interview along with his entire org back peddling.
But by us getting along, even though we have vastly different political ideologies I commit a some type of breach of conduct or sin.
They dont get that voting for Trump makes me want to hurl my cookies. (visions of the exorcist) Remember 1237 is not 1236 or 1235, and it has not happened yet. How many times did Carson suspend his campaign? 😉
@kitt</a Carson had the lead and Trump immediately labeled him as potentially violent and unstable–unsubstantiated but dropped Carson 10 points and effectively out of the race.
First thing for Trump is to walk back his POW comments–
Semper Fi
@Richard Wheeler: Oh Mr patriot draft dodger, while my brother was being shot at by the Viet Kong http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3451452/Trump-says-sex-eighties-p
The Vets are still waiting for the money when he dodged the debate in January.
Lying Ted lol http://www.dailywire.com/news/4834/trumps-101-lies-hank-berrien
@Petercat: 78
For the record, when Kitt claimed Trump stole the Wall idea from Cruz, the link she referenced did not have the word WALL in the whole article.
@Richard Wheeler: I’ll bet when McCain said he was supporting Trump you suffered an episode of shell shock. Oh well, don your chaps and wave your rainbow flag.
@kitt:
No you won’t see Trump on his facebook page wearing his chaps and waving any rainbow flags. He’s leaving all of that to Rainbow Richie.
@Richard Wheeler:
Remember when the Republican Party asked all of the candidates to sign a pledge to support the nominee and they all thought Trump would be the only holdout. What does that say about the holdouts? Cruzer?
@Redteam: http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/09/politics/donald-trump-national-debt-strategy
Your candidate is a friggin genius
We can just print trillion dollar bills with his ugly mug on them
He isn’t to 1237 yet sweetie.
@Richard Wheeler:
See, I see you’ve finally accepted that I’m not a Trumpeteer as I am far from humorless. It’s not many that laugh at the photos you put on your facebook page of you prancing down the streets in your chaps waving your rainbow flag and promoting ‘all animal lives matter, do not slap mosquitos’ agenda.
Yes and that now includes McCain.
Kitt, for the record, the felony draft dodger was Bill Clinton. Trump was rejected for military service for medical reasons.
@kitt:
Kitt, you’ve been listening to Rainbow Richie too long. I’ve never declared a ‘candidate’ for the election. I’ve said all along I would vote for the Republican nominee unless it were Cruz or Rubio (the two unqualified candidates, not natural born citizens) all others I said I would vote for. I have not wavered in that original position.
@Redteam: f4 with daddys money, but a real warrior so brave to put his small hands on the line. A very different form of bouncing betty.
@kitt:
Are you on drugs? Where did I ever say Ryan was a conservative? We all know the only claim to conservatism that establishment republicans make is a supposed dedication to being “fiscal conservatives” and hardly any of them are even that, most definitely not Paul Ryan who gave in to all of Obama’s budgetary demands. Geraldo Rivera also claims to be a “fiscal conservative” and he isn’t either unless he means with his own money.. And I expect Ryan will be losing Wisconsin and his speaker-ship in the general election.
Not my fault you suck at jokes. Try an emoticon next time.
Remember Trump is the only one even close to that number and he doesn’t need all that much more to get there. Show me where these “suspended candidates” who can’t possibly get any 1237 are still stumping in the remaining states and where Republicans in those states are polling on these “suspended candidates”. The RNC is not going to slit it’s throat to please sour grapes Cruz supporters, nor are they going to implode the Republican party by making scheming one-state Kasich the nominee. You are holding out for a second or third vote act of desperation that isn’t going to happen. Trump will get the required number of delegates. Count on it.
@Redteam:
Funny, on average, I knock out 2 comedy scripts weekly for internet radio production, and it is very rare that any of them don’t sell. So Richie can’t be talking about me either.
@kitt:
Technically, Trump is correct. Not that I like it. Recent past establishment presidents from both parties have done it, Obama’s administration being the most notable abuser of that power. Printing more money without retiring the same amount devalues our currency, which is not the same as when a currency defaults.
@Redteam:
And I said I would support vote for any candidate who is not an establishment RINO, including Cruz who is maybe 1/2 establishment – 1/2 conservative, but only if the SCOTUS recognized Teddy as being eligible. Trump may be a conservative leaning moderate, but he is not a Washington DC establishment-loyalist candidate. If Trump doesn’t work hard to follow through on the conservative measures he has promised, He will lose all support. Trump however is a business man, and he knows that if he betrays that trust, it will also affect him in all future business dealings.
@kitt: Trumpeteer RT seems reluctant to go all in for his obvious choice?? Instead , like a stalker, he continually references my Facebook page?
Feel free to visit–you’ll see my wife Nancy and I are ardent advocates of animal rights. She’s a hard working paralegal with little free time–you’ll also see pictures of our “kids”—Golden Retrievers Charles and Diana and a recently rescued Alaskan Husky-Akira
Appreciate your posts and your friendship.
Semper Fi Richard
Please thank your brother for his Viet Nam service
@Ditto:
Excuse me for agreeing with you on some points.
As long as I am addressing Richard my joking is directed to/with him, we have bandied back and forth enough for him to understand, and if you dont “get it” oh well tough.
I have been trying to research the current front runner and it just gets worse and worse the dems have so much material for their commercials. Not that if its Hillary we would be disarmed.
Richard:
I have never signed up for facebook.
I cannot thank my brother right now for his service, but when I pass I will let him know
@kitt: Got a feeling you’re not going anywhere soon May your brother rest in peace knowing his life and his service to country are not forgotten.
BEFORE RT jumps out here,as he most certainly will, for the record
I did not support HRC in 2008 and I do not support her in 2016.
In 2014 my wife and I, in support of Mercy For Animals, participated in the L.A Pride Parade–We also walked in support of MFA in Memorial Day and 4th of July Parades.
What did Trump do with the money SUPPOSEDLY raised for the VETS?