Posted on 01/21/2016 1:18:36 PM PST by Art in Idaho
Trump has the formula to win. He is combining a country-wide populism with a national conservative mood instigated by seven years of abuse from the Obama administration and acquiescence by the uniparty. People are fed up. For years now, 70% of Americans have felt the country is going in the wrong direction. I have written many rants. You each have your own rants about what's wrong with the country and everyone has just had it up to here; we're mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore.
People say Trump sold out in Iowa on the ethanol subsidies. Well, Trump is a fighter. He's doing what he needs to do to win. He's a deal maker. The conservatives say he sold out; he's really a dem that he'll make deals with the dems in Washington. Well let me tell you this, if Cruz is elected President, he will be making deals too. Let's hope Trump sticks to his "Make America Great Again" mantra when he is in office. Or another way of putting it, "Do you get the feeling from him he would make deals that would serve America's interest, or some lobbyist group?" There's only one way to find out. It's a guarantee all the others are controlled by special interests to some extent, even Cruz.
And Sarah Palin's endorsement? I'm trying not to be biased here because I love Sarah Palin, but did any of the critics bother to read Sarah's text of her endorsement speech? And BTW, all you PDSers, have you ever bothered to read anything Sarah Palin has written? Have you seen her Indianola, Iowa speech ? I didn't think so.
All we heard is what she was wearing, her voice and she rambled. Well just damn, she's fired up! She's mad as hell like the rest of us. When you're angry and want to get your point across you come across as excited. What's wrong with that? Most of us love the fact that Palin and Trump come across as being upset about no borders, the culture shift, the PC crap, the whole immigration debate, the Syrian invasion, ISIS, Obamacare, EPA, IRS scandal, Fast and Furious - don't get me started on a rant - you know what I'm talking about.
The text of Sarah's speech Here. The video Here. Her delivery was pretty down-homer to me. That says a lot. Conveying the 'one of us' theme again.
Some notables from Sarah's endorsement speech: ". . You full time Moms, you working folks in Iowa, . . It's now or never. . Capitulator in Chief. . Trump has worked in the private sector. . will keep us safe militarily and economically. . Trump has the ability . . let our warriors do their job and kick ISIS ass! . . GOP not willing to fight back. . doggone right we're angry, we are Mad and we've been Had. . a nation without borders. . . bankrupt federal government, debt, . . we're not going to chill, we're going to hold these folks accountable, . pro constitution. . It's going to take a whole team. . Fighters! . . Let em' duke it out and let Allah sortem' out. . if you go to war, you go in to win it. . Trump is not an elitist. . he has a work ethic. . he says I want you to succeed too. . Washington addicted to OPM, other people's money. . pro-life, pro-second amendment. ."
The libs may not like her style but she has a unique ability to communicate as if she's at the kitchen table and just telling it like it is. That resonates with millions of Americans. The women of America, despite what the libs say, really look up to Sarah Palin. There are millions of women in America like Sarah doing the balancing act of Wife, Mother and Breadwinner. A lot on their plate and feeling left out by the politicians. They are concerned about their children and grandchildren, their safety, whether they will have a job when they get older, lots of rant stuff. Sarah Palin and Donald Trump worry about the same issues. We the People envy both of them, in a good way.
Of course, it goes without saying that Trump's topper would be to pick Sarah Palin as his running mate. Between Trump and Palin they would OWN the Media with hours and hours of free ads. Sarah would be all over TV, Talk Radio and stumping for Trump. It would be worth it to see the media heads explode and for the beltway to finally get their comeuppance.
So, there you go. Trump will win with an alliance of populism and conservatism.
Populism: In general, ideology or political movement that mobilizes the population against an institution or government, usually in the defense of the underdog or the wronged. Whether of left, right, or middle political persuasion, it seeks to unite the uncorrupt against the corrupt dominant elites (usually the orthodox politicians) and their camp followers, (The Beltway Cartel). It is guided by the belief that political and social goals are best achieved by the direct actions of the masses. Although it comes into being where mainstream political institutions fail to deliver, there is no identifiable economic or social set of conditions that give rise to it, and it is not confined to any particular social class.
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Conservatism: Conservatism is any political philosophy that favors tradition (in the sense of various religious, cultural, or nationally-defined beliefs and customs + the Constitution) in the face of external forces for change, ("fundamental transformation") and is critical of proposals for radical social change.
The populism/conservatism alliance will be devastating to Hillary Clinton. The minority and subgroup vote will be 20-30% Trump. The crossover blue collar and union democrats will be 30%, maybe more. I'm betting on 45 states. What's your take?
What do you want for your kids, grandkids and generations unborn? Keep in mind we're only one Supreme Court Justice away from losing the 2nd Amendment. Think on that one for a while. . The bottom line is November 8, 2016 will be the most important election any American will ever vote in. Are you going to stay home if Trump is the nominee because he's not conservative enough? Are you going to sanction eight more years of Obama? If you do, we're done.
I think the formula to his success in this campaign has been hard work. I never thought that I would say something like that about a glorified realtor, but I don’t know where he gets the energy to go on day after day after day. Whatever he is on I could sure use some.
If he survives the opposition research barrage from the Clinton Crime Family, you’re probably right. However, given where he’s from and what he does, I suspect Donald Trump has more skeletons in the closet than a cheap horror movie. It’s rather ironic that the aptly-named Clinton Crime Family is virtually certain to attack Trump with the nature of his relationships to very well-known criminals.
But then, as Trump supporters have said many times, “...it’s better to get all of this out before he’s nominated...”
Elect Trump. It will be our finest hour.
Whatever he is on I could sure use some.
+1 I think it might be momentum. (& by that, I mean his whole life, not just the campaign.)
Very nice! I listened to every word of Sarah’s speech live - and at one point tears came into my eyes. It was about our vets. Maybe given her situation, she had invested that with more emotion. And Trump stood by looking quite humble I thought - for him!!!
I long to see Obama’s face when Trump wins the nomination and marches into the White House.
Trump does work hard. IMHO the people are sick and tired of what goes on in Washington. They want change and they see Trump as their best chance to get it. I don’t think they see Cruz as being able to muster a broad enough base to get elected President. Again just my opinion and I will gladly support Cruz if he is the nominee.
He certainly seems to have lots of energy and mojo. Good for him. We need someone like that as CIC.
Don’t forget energy...Trump has it like no one else we’ve ever seen.
The Bible says the Antichrist will be impressive also.
I long to see Obama's face when Trump wins the nomination and marches into the White House.
Amen to what you said. All of America will watch Obama leave and Trump's inaugural!
What passage?
After decades of the GOP establishment cramming their preferred candidates down our throats, it will be nice to cram one down theirs.
Totally agree with that. Rock star daily must be a real cup of coffee!
OR has been very effective against folks like McLame and Romney.
But Trump seems more like the Phalanx CIWS of politics.
Love that Pic!
Ding Ding Ding...we have a winner! For stupidest comment of the day.
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