Posted on 05/01/2016 4:50:43 PM PDT by Calpublican
As a 5th generation Republican and Lifelong Conservative the political events of recent years have been frustrating. None are more frustrating than this election cycle.
We prayed and hoped for a real Conservative to counter the leftward pull of Obama. We wanted someone to pull the country to the right so we could possibly be, at least, center America, where we typically like to land in national politics.
We have had several Conservative candidates this cycle, but many who have called themselves "Conservative" have coalesced behind a man who is the farthest thing from Conservative as is imaginable and why? Because of FEAR.
Fear of the other, fear of violence, fear of immigrants. These are valid fears, but when fear turns to hate judgement is clouded. That is what has happened. Instead of standing by principles, "Conservatives" have been drawn to hateful rhetoric. Even after Trump has disavowed his own rhetoric to the NYT& others, the seed has been planted. If one wonders how despots rise to power, this is how. Exactly.
Trump's positions are all Liberal/Leftwing, some experts speculate Neo- Proto- or Ur-Fascist as well . He did not magically become Conservative and he has given ample evidence of this---repeatedly. But the fearful will not or cannot hear it.
If Trump is the nominee which Liberal will I choose? I choose Hillary and will, for the first time in my life, vote for a Democrat for president. Why? Because if Trump wins, pretending to be Conservative, he will destroy Conservatism for 20 yrs. He is not pulling down-ticket Conservatives so his administration would be Liberal to the max.
It is a difficult choice but I am absolutely convinced it is the correct choice. If I have to vote Liberal, I vote strategically Liberal.
I can't believe anyone would do that. Don't be a sore loser. Trump may have some warts but he's a hell of alot better then Hillary.
It is amazing how many crypto-leftists are popping out of the woodwork with sad, whining speeches. The Republican Party is going to be a lot more aligned with the American public after this election.
I wonder when Paul Ryan is going to sing his swan song. I hope he doesn’t do it shirtless.
If Mr. Trump does 1/3 of what he’s promised, he’ll save the country. Conservative is just a label and some politicians wear like draping themselves in a flag.
Mr. Trumps actions speak louder than the political posturing of the the other candidates.
Frankly, I think you’re a troll or too stupid to figure that out.
So........bye. I’ll give your opus a 4.5 for length and grammar.
Cruz’s govt shutdown killed Conservatism.
You can’t hand this media that narrative and come back from it.
McConnel, Boehner and Ryan assisted by stabbing Conservatives in the back.
Next, provide 6 conservative positions of that candidate.
I agree with many points, however I will vote Trump...
and then hope I’m wrong about him.
I would argue that your definition of conservative is invalid. It is too narrow
Zealots are losers
Donald Trump has ambition but he does not have blind ambition like Ted Cruz. The difference: Trump is doing this for the country and if he is not elected, he'll simply shrug and go back to running his successful companies. Whereas Cruz is doing this for himself and will try to win at all costs. Because he has nothing to fall back on.
You’re voting for Hillary to punish your country for preferring Trump to Cruz, do I have that right? Whoa. Put the bottle down.
You folks look at everything you can find to label Trump a Leftist.
You folks ignore anything at all that proves Tead Cruz is one.
Folks, Trump is far from perfect.
So is Tead Cruz.
You are living in the land of make believe. Do what you want, but you’ll fooling nobody but yourself here.
Herd something similar before and it got us four more years of LBJ.
We now have drama Queens making pre-opus opuses saying they’ll vote for not only a Rat but the lying Rat Hillary Clinton.
Buh bye.
You don’t know what’s going on.
You’ll be fine.
The term “Conservative” is meaningless now, it holds no sway after the last two decades.
Hillary Clinton:
Open Borders
Abortion for Any Reason at Any Time Up To Day Of Birth
SCOTUS Nominations That Lead To Infringement of 2nd Amendment Rights
Anyone who votes for Hillary Clinton is not now, nor have they ever been, a “conservative.”
Hillary?
I hope you come to your senses before November.
Cruz supporters seem like complete psychopaths.
Good bye.
adios, loser.
“I choose Hillary and will, for the first time in my life, vote for a Democrat for president. Why?”
Because you are a traitor to this country and all it has stood for. You are trash, no better that HRC or any other lowlife lib.
You need to seek professional help for your mental disorders.
I am glad you’re gone.
And if Hitlery wins, say hello to a probable 7-2 Supreme Court that will rubber stamp EVERY Communist idea for the next 2 generations. And say goodbye to our nation, as it WILL NOT survive.
Write-in your own candidate, or skip the POTUS vote, but casting a ballot for someone perhaps more traitorous and evil than the current occupant of the White House? That is a disgrace. "Lifelong Conservative" - yeah right.
(Thanks for taking out the trash so quickly, Jim!)
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