Posted on 11/27/2015 7:09:12 AM PST by smoothsailing
The Washington Post writes about how the traditional influenciers of all things republican are choosing to back away from prior plans to attack Donald Trump.
… […] The political network backed by the billionaire Koch brothers has no plans to take on Trump. American Crossroads, the super PAC co-founded by strategist Karl Rove, is steering clear and fixated on Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton instead. Right to Rise, the super PAC backing Jeb Bush, is not gearing up to attack Trump either. And major Republican donors, such as hedge-fund manager Paul Singer and the Ricketts family, have shown no interest in supporting the few organizations trying to undercut him. (link)
Apparently, the GOPe are now gun-shy and accepting the old axiom: “that which doesn’t kill Trump, only makes him stronger“, Unfortunately for the GOPe – Trump is well beyond strong.
Doug Ross also writes about how Thankful he is for the GOPe to have exposed themselves in this election cycle.
… […] Today I also give thanks to the Republican Party, its leaders, and its media. I give thanks to the party’s agenda — in the wake of the Mississippi Senate primary and numerous derogatory remarks — as it made clear it sought to wage war against us. It is a fact that the Republican establishment seeks to expel conservatives from the party. (read more)
Ross makes a good point; essentially: were it not for the GOPe behavior a strong argument could be presented that Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio or Scott Walker would be in much better shape. Heck, they might even be viable – go figure.
Alas that’s the problem with the cocktail party republicans, their own echo-chamber is so densely insulated, they can’t hear the general electorate laughing at their futile efforts from just the other side of the mahogany doors.
The vulgarian kitchen crew is in full control because, well, in the final analysis – the upper-crustys don’t know how to cook.
There’s a rather heavy dose of irony when you realize the staff is more self sufficient than financiers – especially when the revolution begins. “Fireworks” !
One of the primary problems they face is a disconnect from factually standing back prior to the presentation of the narrative. You see, it’s fundamentally impossible to be a racist when you are not a racist. It’s fundamentally impossible to be a sexist, when everything in your life shows you are not sexist. It’s fundamentally impossible to be a nativist when, again, everything in your life shows you to be a patriotic nationalist who believes in American exceptionalism – that’s a far cry from xenophobia.
The latest hit piece: “Donald Trump Mocks Handicapped Reporter“, brings out bursts of laughter from the kitchen because, well, in order for that to be accurate – Trump would actually have to know the reporter, and well, know he was handicapped…. he doesn’t, and he didn’t.
How can you mock the handicap of a person you’ve never met, and didn’t know was handicapped ? Answer: you can’t {{snicker}}. “Mocking” needs intent; intent needs knowledge; see how that works? Duh !
We previously outlined this formidable strength where Donald Trump actually owns all of the downsides and all of the controversy behind his positions – CLICK HERE –
Meanwhile supporters for other “outside” candidates like Ted Cruz are literally forced to avoid an entire period of time from October 2013 through March 2015 simply because candidate Ted Cruz fails to own any of the activity, action and consequence within that 18 months.
It was almost comical to see Breitbart.Com write a 2,000+ word deconstruction of Marco Rubio over the H1B visa program, and a lawsuit coming from Disney workers, and yet see Breitbart (funded by Cruz Super-PAC financier Robert Mercer) had to intentionally avoid mentioning that Senator Ted Cruz advocates for the exact same thing. The silence is deafening.
It is beyond refreshing to have a candidate who just accepts the downside.
The march of the Trumpisms continues:
Some brilliant Treeper said (paraphrased):
"I'd rather have a known billionaire I elected representing me than a hundred faceless billionaires, we don't know, who are backing another candidate for their own best interests"
So true.
Especially because this one wants to Make America Great Again !&
Meanwhile supporters for other “outside†candidates like Ted Cruz are literally forced to avoid an entire period of time from October 2013 through March 2015 simply because candidate Ted Cruz fails to own any of the activity, action and consequence within that 18 months.
It was almost comical to see Breitbart.Com write a 2,000+ word deconstruction of Marco Rubio over the H1B visa program, and a lawsuit coming from Disney workers, and yet see Breitbart (funded by Cruz Super-PAC financier Robert Mercer) had to intentionally avoid mentioning that Senator Ted Cruz advocates for the exact same thing. The silence is deafening.
The Elites don’t know what to do. Their tool box contains a few tools that are time-tested and true:
Defund the conservative. Fund the Progressive.
Beat him up for a gaffe and make him spend all of his time and energy defending his statement...or refuting the claims that he even said it.
Find the skeleton in the closet and leak it to the Dems.
Bimbo eruption!
None of these work on Trump. The Progressives of both parties are stymied.
Excellent article, puts Cruz in the proper perspective in relation to a real leader. Possible VP, unless that NBC question comes around.
:: Apparently, the GOPe are now gun-shy and accepting the old axiom ::
Might I remind folks of the strategy known as ^snakes in the grass^?
However, there is one person who got their attention and that, and now he, worries them.
Unlike every other candidate regardless of party, there is only one candidate who their stuff won't work on.
Instead, that one guy takes their shtick away from them and beats them with it.
Which immediately got EVERYBODY's attention...followed by thunderous applause!
No. It is another lie perpetrated by some freepers. Cruz was for increased H1B before the abuses came out.
He offered amendments in 2013 as Senator Sessions’ office confirmed to show hypocrisy in the bill that Sessions also voted for.
Rubio lied during debate listing precautions that should be taken that are NOT at least at the time were not in the bill with H1B with Rubio’s name on it.
Cruz voted yes on some pre real vote TPA or TTP, I mix those up and voted no on the final bill. Rubio’s vote for it made it 60 yeah votes.
You cannot especially trust all Freepers. Have to do your own research. Fascinating all they come up with his TPA vote, amendments to the gang of 8 bill, and that Mrs. Cruz works for Goldman-Sachs.
Great scene photo from THE PATRIOT. Great casting job for the movie. I hated that general’s guts; along with the bastard who shot Gibson’s character’s son, and finally got his comeuppance.
I’ll have to watch that again soon.
Here from May interview with L Ingraham via Brietbart. Note last sentence, he did not know about Disney abuses at that and declined to comment.
After that is when he changed his mind on the H1Bs.
I’ve introduced legislation to increase the number of H-1B visas, if there are people who are educated and talented and creating jobs, the data shows for every H-1B visa holder that comes in, he or she creates 1.7 jobs for Americans here. I want job creations, I want innovators, I want new opportunities for America.†Cruz was asked about Disney’s use of H-1B visas to replace US workers who were forced to train their replacements, he stated that he didn’t know the facts of the Disney case, so he couldn’t comment.
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2015/07/07/cruz-proud-to-defend-trump-expand-h-1b-visas-for-educated-talented-job-creators/
Always knew Trump was smart . Never knew how quick be was until this started. They hit him, he hits back twice as hard.
And I support a Trump/Cruz ticket.
He’s got some Sarah Palin in him, or vice versa.
Wouldn’t surprise me if she endorsed a Trump/Cruz ticket before this is all over with.
============================================================ OK. Please take this for what it's worth... Based on your response, it appears Cruz was for increased H1B Visas before he was against it. I understand people can change positions, however, this was fairly recent and as I understand it (hard to keep up with fact/fiction) he was still for this up until very recently...That means he's been a supporter of increasing H1B Visas since he's been in office? With regard to the TPA & TPP (I know, I get confused with them as well), as I understand it, his vote for fast track basically sealed the deal, though it gave him cover to vote against the overall deal. Sounds very parsed and political to me...either you're for it or against it, not for one part then against the other part. That sounds very nuanced and "Senatoreese" for the "pee-ons simply wouldn't understand". The Goldman Sachs issue does give me pause as it is not just that issue, but the fact Heidi Cruz was a co-author of the North American Union nonsense from CFR, admittedly penning a rebuke, but the rebuke was not on the overall plan to drop borders and basically have a North American Economic Union, but only that government should not be involved; implying she (and by proxy, Ted?) still supported the context of a NAA of a borderless North America for economic purposes...giving up sovereignty? I've seen no refutation to this from her or Ted. Lastly, if you were considering a run for President as a conservative candidate, would you not think that having a spouse that was (I know she took a leave of absence) a high level person with GS AND being involved with CFR could be a problem and be prepared to head this off at the pass?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqCUJ_HbVzA
Love the article and love the graphic. Thanks.
You’re most welcome!
And Thank You! 8^)
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