Posted on 06/18/2015 5:36:07 PM PDT by TNMOUTH
Alright, alright. People are going to call me a “RINO” no matter where I line up on this one, so please, hold your hate mail until you read the points below. Is that fair? Let’s go.
– Donald Trump gave over $100,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Despite the fact that he openly criticizes the foundation and the Clinton’s lack of transparency regarding it. Now we don’t have the exact numbers, we only know that his contributions number over $100,000 and under $250,000. Also this may be a good time to note that he personally supported Hillary Clinton’s senate campaign. Just had to give you a heads up, you know, because I’m a “RINOz” and all.
– Over the years, he has consistently supported Democrats over Republicans. Since 1990, Trump has given $541,650 to Democrats—more than he gave to Republicans over the same period of time. Kind of odd for someone who claims to be such a gung ho Republican these days, wouldn’t you say?
– In 2008, Donald Trump supported Obama’s campaign. This one is pretty self-explanatory, but here’s a quote from 2011 for good measure. “I was his biggest cheerleader,” “If you go back three years, I’m saying, ‘Do a great job.’ … ” “I thought he was a positive person, always,”
– Trump has switched parties at least five times since the 1980s. Three times since 2001. Trump is a new kind of politician. He’s what the progressives call “party-fluid.”
– His disgusting abuse of government power/eminent domain. Michelle Malkin has covered this extensively. Here’s the thing, with Trump this isn’t a one-time thing. It’s seemingly an integral part of his business model. In 1997, he even went as far as to use eminent domain to try and evict an elderly widow—so that he could build a limousine parking lot. I hate to play identity politics here but… what a dick.
– Donald Trump, in 2000 supported gun control, abortion, higher taxes and socialized healthcare. Do I… Do I really need to add anything here?
– Donald Trump Stood against Pro-1st amendment Conservatives when facing radical Islam. Yep, Trump even went as far as to slam Pamela Gellar for her cartoon contest in Texas. Now, regardless of whether you think Pam Gellar’s event is tasteless, the woman faced violence from radical Islam. I don’t know a single, self-respecting Conservative who deemed it appropriate to slam her, standing arm-in-arm with angry Islamists. Not one. Unless you count Trump?
– He wants Oprah Winfrey on his ticket. Yes, the same Oprah who supported Obama, called all of his critics out as racist and yes, the same Oprah who said that all racists were white, and that they “all need to die.” Welcome your new VP.
– Most importantly… his hair. Sorry, this is still LouderWithCrowder.com We had to bring this down a childish notch. On a serious note, can a man who won’t even reveal his true hairline truly be trusted as president? Hard questions. We ask them. By the way, please do click on all those hyperlinks for yourself. Don’t take my word for it. Do your own research. You’ll find that everything there is in order. Now, with all of the evidence at hand, we’re left with two possible conclusions. Either… A) Donald Trump suffers from a severe split-personality disorder. Or… B) Donald Trump is a fraud. A man devoid of principles who bases all of his decisions on the winds of political expediency.
At best, he’s a bold, entertaining voice of opposition. At worst, he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Don’t be fooled. Do your research.
Read more: http://louderwithcrowder.com/vetting-donald-trump-what-you-need-to-know/#ixzz3dSowOViZ
Cruz in my favorite too, but I also like Carson. As for Trump, I agree with the people who opine that parts of his message will sharpen the debate over immigration and trade policy. If the established politicians are against Trump, then I’m for giving him a megaphone.
Donald is against free speech if it offends someone and blames attempted murder on free speech
I believe he was engaging in a bit of political hyperbole with the Oprah comment. That’s the problem with Trump, though. His constant overuse of superlatives and contradictory positions over the years make him, at the very least, untrustworthy.
The media is starting to notice something missing from the Trump “campaign”.
OH, you mean the RATs there are a bunch of reasonable conservative patriots, instead of what I said?
You know that Perot was pro-abortion and anti-gun right?
Trump is needed in the race to destroy Rubio and Jeb Bush with their arrogance, deadbeat families and ripping off the public purse.
He’s sitting in 9th place at the moment so that qualifies
him for a spot on the stage in the first Fox poll.
Current top 10.
1 to 10 per Real Clear Politics.
Bush Walker Rubio Carson Huckabee
Paul Cruz Christie Trump Perry
You know our economy is on the verge of collapse..right? You know millions of American jobs now reside in a communist country, technically our enemy..right? Even though you may not have actually heard that huge sucking sound of jobs leaving our country..it a did in fact happen..right?
I’m ok with Trump being in the race. Did you happen to watch his 40 minute campaign launch speech? He is pretty hard to listen to. I love his message, absolutely hate his ego and pompous nature.
That said, this will prove to be one entertaining debate season. Can’t wait and I won’t miss a one.
Hillary/O’Malley/whomever vs Trump in the general...I will cast my vote for Trump. Hands down.
It’s interesting what we are learning about the Trump supporters.
It seems like you did know that Perot was pro-abortion and anti-gun rights.
>>It seems like you did know that Perot was pro-abortion and anti-gun rights.<<
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So, curious, why are you attempting to villify someone that is on your side? Is it just being argumentative? Do you feel the need to be superior?
Relax willya.
Trump gave to NATIONAL Democrat Senate and House re-election committees.
No Trump isn't stupid. He's full of it.
who am I vilifying, Perot, for pointing out that he was pro-abortion and anti-gun?
You, for so far showing that you couldn’t care less that he was when, you supported him?
Or Trump, who has a Romney like history of being pro-abortion and anti-gun?
Didn’t watch..... He’d bring a very different perspective to the race.
It must be exhausting defending Ted Cruz 24/7. One more vote for TPA and he will lucky to be in the second tier debates with Huck and Carson. :-)
I don’t. I just know Trump is the only one who gets the economics.
But neither do I rectify Cruz’s support for giving Obama fast track trade authority or attending a gay fund raising/strategy session/whatever.
And I don’t rectify Walker attending a gay wedding.
Maybe I’ll vote for Carson. Maybe I’ll vote for Trump. Maybe I’ll vote for that Carly woman I know nothing about.
Maybe one of the others will convince me they are truly conservative and would be good for the country.
We don’t need him and I personally would like him to disappear.
2 posted on 6/18/2015 6:40:56 PM by DrDude (Does anyone have a set of balls anymore?)
He will. He only lasted a few weeks the last time he ran. If he stays in he’ll do a “Paul” meaning he’ll disappear as soon as the voting starts.
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