Donald Trump is a first-rate ass clown, but...

March 13, 2016, 07:55 AM

Tubetone

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Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
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Ted Cruz has never had to deal with the hard core Leftists Soros and the DNC Commies

Um, he's been a senator for how long? He deals with this shit everyday on a level Trump has no clue about.

Hummmmm . . . We haven't seen a lot of bloodletting violence in Congress since Rep. Brooks beat Rep. Sumner to unconsciousness with a heavy walking stick in 1856. Violence, where disrupters are swinging, has not been something Cruz has faced.

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But, just what has Cruz done with his opponents in the Senate? The Code pink example is great. But, talking people out of their ideas is not necessarily what's needed to get backing for a result. Cruz seems to be able to tell people he is smarter or more understanding than they but he has not been able to translate his ideas into building a coalition or winning people to his agenda.

Cruz seems to think that he needs to convert people to his views to make progress. Frankly, that is not what politics in a pluralistic society requires. Like getting people to back the Constitution in the founding era, what you need is votes and another's reasoning is virtually irrelevant. You need their agreement to vote a certain way not agreement with your reasoning for voting a certain way.

Again, I like Cruz and wouldn't want to discourage his public service but president may not be the best job for his skill set.

March 13, 2016, 08:05 AM

Tubetone

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Originally posted by sdy:
District of Columbia Rep Primary winner: Marco Rubio

very fitting

+1 That Rubio and Kasich virtually tied for winning in DC is a story that tells itself.

March 13, 2016, 08:10 AM

Sig2340

There will be blood, sooner rather than later, probably spilled by the BLMers, and then, Katie, bar the door.

March 13, 2016, 08:11 AM

Swpre18

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Originally posted by mbinky:
That little dirtbag isn't the problem. The people who pay him are. He's gotta have a weak ass mind to be manipulated like he is. Oh well. Eventually he will do something stupid enough...and he will either be in jail or pissing in a diaper and drinking from a straw for the rest of his life.

Agreed, and the recognition of that is what separates Trump imho. The forces behind it is as dangerous to the repuic as foreign terrerism and perhaps more deceptive.

March 13, 2016, 08:27 AM

Elk Hunter

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His campaign strategy choices are washing away the respect I have for the man.

He washed my respect for him a long time ago.

His recent/latest BS attacks on Trump only serve to convince me that I was right. How is Trump at fault when a bunch of left wing radicals invade a peaceful gathering of people who want to hear someone speak. In this case, Trump!

Is there anyone here who actually believes they would change their attack dog mentality if their choice as president was in the white house?

Bear spray, sounds good, but consider that a lot of innocent folks would get hit with it as well as the perp.

I like the idea of stun guns much better!

Elk

There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour)

"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical. "
-Thomas Jefferson

"America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." Alexis de Tocqueville

FBHO!!!

The Idaho Elk Hunter

March 13, 2016, 08:31 AM

Elk Hunter

I see the LSM is now pulling out the race card.

I think I can safely say that I have watched HOURS of Trump's rallies. Never once have I heard ANYTHING about race. NOTHING!

More of the BLM bullshit. When all else fails pull out the old race issue.

Truth, justice and the American way are pretty much on last legs now, and if we get another establishment crook in the white house, we are done as a nation.

March 13, 2016, 08:33 AM

Balzé Halzé

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Originally posted by Bassamatic:
The smart move by Cruz would have been to condemn the protesters that night and leave it at that.

Days later he could have brought up some of Trump's comments if he wanted but, as it sits now, Cruz earned the wrath of millions of republican voters. How is that an upside for him?

It's not an upside. And I agree, I wish Cruz had not taken the tact that he did but had condemned the protesters outright. That was disappointing.

March 13, 2016, 08:34 AM

justjoe

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P.S. I love you, Joe

{blushing} Aw, shucks, Balze.... {blushing}

If Hillary wins, I hope we both are sent to the same gulag.

March 13, 2016, 08:46 AM

MRBTX

quote:
Originally posted by Bassamatic:
The smart move by Cruz would have been to condemn the protesters that night and leave it at that.

Days later he could have brought up some of Trump's comments if he wanted but, as it sits now, Cruz earned the wrath of millions of republican voters. How is that an upside for him?

Couldn't agree more. By not soundly denouncing what those slugs and thugs did in Chicago, Rubio and Cruz just keep digging their holes deeper. More debates are pointless, with no Trump there, they will be quiet as a library.

March 13, 2016, 09:01 AM

recoatlift

I'd like to see at least a few positive media photos of Trump. All I've been seeing are unflattering pics, scowling, fists raised, sneering, glaring and unsmiling photos. Down right mean looks.

The man is taking everyone on, and I mean everyone, it's all hands on deck against Mr. Trump...am I paranoid about what I sense?

Republicans aside, we have a commie & a proven liar glamorized, promising free education, health care & full citizenship with all the benes! I know they are lying because nothing is free. Why can't the majority of people see this?

God Bless ya, Mr. Trump

March 13, 2016, 09:02 AM

jehzsa

Just a thought. Would you buy a used car from any of the contenders?

Hillary. She'll throw in a used BlackBerry.

Bernie. Free gas, oil changes and maintenance.

O'Malley. Sorry, we're out of cars.

Trump. IT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE CAR PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION TO MAKE THAT CAR GREAT AGAIN.

Cruz. Either you like the car or he will turn the sand you stand on into glass. And then pray for you.

Rubio. Can I borrow your credit card?

Kasich. Can someone ask me a question?

March 13, 2016, 09:09 AM

Balzé Halzé

I'm watching Carly on FNC right now, and she is saying exactly what Ted Cruz should've said outright. She said even though she isn't a big Trump supporter or agrees with a lot of what he says, he has every right to speak and his supporters have a right not to be silenced by these anti-freedom agitators. She went right after the heart of the matter and never once blamed Trump for what happened. Good for her.

quote:
Originally posted by justjoe:

If Hillary wins, I hope we both are sent to the same gulag.

Sounds like gulag heaven.

March 13, 2016, 09:28 AM

parabellum

quote:
Originally posted by jehzsa:
Bernie. Free gas, oil changes and maintenance.

I picked out a nice car from Sanders Used Autos, but they never delivered. When I went back to ask about it, Mr. Sanders started ranting about the "Military Industrial Complex". I tried to get my money back, but he says it's the people's money and I said hey man, I'm people!!

March 13, 2016, 09:37 AM

lastmanstanding

quote:
Originally posted by Tubetone:
quote:
Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
quote:
Ted Cruz has never had to deal with the hard core Leftists Soros and the DNC Commies

Um, he's been a senator for how long? He deals with this shit everyday on a level Trump has no clue about.

Hummmmm . . . We haven't seen a lot of bloodletting violence in Congress since Rep. Brooks beat Rep. Sumner to unconsciousness with a heavy walking stick in 1856. Violence, where disrupters are swinging, has not been something Cruz has faced.

---

But, just what has Cruz done with his opponents in the Senate? The Code pink example is great. But, talking people out of their ideas is not necessarily what's needed to get backing for a result. Cruz seems to be able to tell people he is smarter or more understanding than they but he has not been able to translate his ideas into building a coalition or winning people to his agenda.

Cruz seems to think that he needs to convert people to his views to make progress. Frankly, that is not what politics in a pluralistic society requires. Like getting people to back the Constitution in the founding era, what you need is votes and another's reasoning is virtually irrelevant. You need their agreement to vote a certain way not agreement with your reasoning for voting a certain way.

Again, I like Cruz and wouldn't want to discourage his public service but president may not be the best job for his skill set.

Cruz has been a one man army against a battalion what exactly do you expect?

He may not be the street fighter you are looking for so let's just nominate Rocky Balboa he's a tough talking entertainer with
8th grade vocabulary.