NavVet I could just about have written your post myself.
My conclusion is that about two thirds of Republican voters want the establishment brought down, and about 60% of those believe that a belligerent attitude, rather than principled conservatism, is the tool to bring it down. The dialogs we see on FR demonstrate this. While neither Cruz nor Trump supporters are blameless, I consistently see pro-Cruz articles immediately met with insulting photoshopped graphics (some truly funny), ad hominem, irrelevant distractions, and name calling, much as Trump himself is conducting his campaign. Having said that, I also recognize that some of the Cruz supporters need to take a break here, and I can see the flaws and mis-steps in the Cruz campaign as well.
While I appreciate a combative attitude when it escorts Jorge Ramos out of a press conference for disrupting, I don’t place much faith in name calling, bluster, and a history of donating to Democrats. However a majority of the insurgent vote disagrees with me.
A courteous, fair-minded, and well-spoken Trump supporter reminded me just today in a thread that we are witness to exciting and interesting times.
about 60% of those believe that a belligerent attitude, rather than principled conservatism, is the tool to bring it down.
You are very wise, HoustonSam. Conservatives would do well to ask themselves am I aligning with people who want to see conservative change, or with people who’s goal is simply rioting against the establishment. Rioters will get Hillary or Bernie elected.