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Why supporting Donald Trump is not a betrayal of "conservatism."
vanity | 1/25/2016 | myself

Posted on 01/25/2016 6:39:44 AM PST by AndyJackson

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To: Elderberry
Variety is #5 in Russell Kirk's famed Conservative Principles essay on which National Review founder Wm F Buckley based much of his philosophy promulgated in National Review. Here's the thread, with link to Kirk's writings:

The 10 Conservative Principles of Russell Kirk

81 posted on 01/25/2016 12:38:35 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Who can actually defeat the Democrats in 2016? -- the most important thing about all candidates.)
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To: Yashcheritsiy

Hay-soos and Ach-med, you mean?


82 posted on 01/25/2016 12:39:33 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Who can actually defeat the Democrats in 2016? -- the most important thing about all candidates.)
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To: OwenKellogg

Thank you so much for that, OwenKellogg!


83 posted on 01/25/2016 12:48:31 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Who can actually defeat the Democrats in 2016? -- the most important thing about all candidates.)
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“Trump’s genius is framing issues in ways that reflects the problems faced by voters in their daily lives and not the problems argued by inside-the-beltway think-tanks on which the conservative establishment has made itself a useless appendage.”

The things he has said about the middle class have amazed me. How could a billionaire even know such things, or care? He has talked about the artificially low interest rates causing people to lose money through inflation, so many gambled with the stock market, which us sure to go down one of these days. And about the Obamacare deductibles being so high that people couldn’t use their insurance but still had high premiums that were going up each year.

It wasn’t even part of his platform, just answers to questions from a journalist. That shows me he has a pretty good grasp of why he is getting votes and how people are feeling.


84 posted on 01/25/2016 1:55:57 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: pookie18

You’re ability to discern the nuances of the English language is lacking.


85 posted on 01/25/2016 3:30:38 PM PST by freedomjusticeruleoflaw (Western Civilization- whisper the words, and it will disappear. So let us talk now about rebirth.)
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How could a billionaire even know ... or care[about the middle class]? He has talked about the artificially low interest rates causing people to lose money through inflation,...[a]nd about the Obamacare deductibles being so high that people couldn’t use their insurance...

Trump sells condominiums into a market dominated not by the super-rich, who can afford "bespoke" properties, but the very very successful end of the middle class. To be successful Trump must understand his market and its desires, its phobias and its economic potential and limitations.

86 posted on 01/25/2016 3:43:01 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Maybe you either didn’t want to hear it, were wearing earplugs or thought it was it a different language.


87 posted on 01/25/2016 3:49:44 PM PST by pookie18 (10 months until the general election...)
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To: Mr Ramsbotham

BINGO


88 posted on 01/25/2016 6:27:32 PM PST by X-spurt
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To: AndyJackson

bkmk


89 posted on 01/26/2016 6:03:45 AM PST by AllAmericanGirl44
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To: Mr Ramsbotham
Out shoveling snow yesterday, but appreciate your comment:when Trump is elected it will not be on the basis of conservative support, and he will not be beholden to conservatives for his win.

More so, they are doing a good job of demonstrating that he will win the nomination without their support. Then what will they do in the general election, try to hold Trump to ransom for their support? At that point does Trump want the democrats to know he is the conservative choice or not.

Reagan built a big tent and won. Are conservatives going to shelter under it or try to burn it down?

In every argument the conservative case should be - look everyone, here is what is reasonable, here is what is just, here is what is in the nation's long term interest. Instead, too often it is the same shrill moralizing that puts everyone's backs up, and if they have a valid point well, most are not listening.

90 posted on 01/26/2016 6:22:16 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: AndyJackson

Bush the Elder threw out Nationalism and Patriotism for a “New World Oder”. The gloBULList chickens are coming home to roost.


91 posted on 01/26/2016 6:25:42 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: AndyJackson

BTTT!


92 posted on 01/26/2016 10:46:29 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: AndyJackson

Very nice!


93 posted on 01/26/2016 10:54:58 AM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the GOPee does not want you.)
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To: gogeo

Thanks.


94 posted on 01/26/2016 12:11:47 PM PST by AndyJackson
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Trump's genius is framing issues in ways that reflects the problems faced by voters in their daily lives

He has done a good job of that. My issue is if his solutions will impact our daily lives. What will be the cost of doing business?

95 posted on 01/26/2016 12:22:01 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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What will be the cost of doing business?

We are already paying the uniparty's cost of doing business. We just don't get anything for it.

96 posted on 01/26/2016 1:11:54 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: AndyJackson

No truer words spoken.


97 posted on 01/26/2016 1:14:12 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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