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Why I Support Donald Trump’s Campaign – And It’s Probably Not What You Think…
The Conservative Treehouse ^ | July 13, 2015 | sundance

Posted on 07/14/2015 7:01:59 PM PDT by Art in Idaho

Begin with the end in mind – I’m not trying to convince anyone that Donald Trump is running a campaign to actually win the GOP nomination.

Factually, I’m as uncertain and perhaps more skeptical as the next person. However, given that Trump has actually done things he normally wouldn’t do if this was a mere publicity stunt (ie. stock divestitures, removal of conflicts etc.), for the sake of intellectual argument, I’m going to assume, cautiously yet optimistically, he’s in it to win it.

Argument #1 – After all, he’s been a democrat, an independent, a Republican, and well, I have consistently despised Charlie Crist.

Counter Argument – Then again, what about Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, and Orin Hatch, and Lindsey Graham, and John McCain, and John Cornyn, and Thad Cochran and, well, you get the point…. What’s the difference between supporting those consistently Republican “Republicans” only to have them advocate for liberal/progressive policies.

Are the aforementioned better because they didn’t change party registration, yet act like Democrats?

Let me first explain something few fully comprehend – and fewer still, are willing accept.

People like us rail against the “establishment” because, despite the GOP claims to the contrary, they never actually do anything to stop the liberal policy agenda. One only has to look at President Obama’s veto record (four in 6.5 years) to accept that only legislation Obama agrees with is reaching his desk.

We gave the GOP the House (2010, 2012, 2014) and the Senate (2014) and yet we never have received a single benefit to the election victories We The People provided.

Why is that?

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To: Jane Long

Really?


21 posted on 07/14/2015 7:52:49 PM PDT by mylife ("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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To: Jane Long; xzins; C. Edmund Wright; Servant of the Cross; 2ndDivisionVet

A really good read, made me do a double take.


22 posted on 07/14/2015 7:54:53 PM PDT by Lakeshark
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To: odawg

He is not a serious candidate, he is a media whore, but if he distracts them he is useful.


23 posted on 07/14/2015 7:56:10 PM PDT by mylife ("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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To: Art in Idaho

Bkmk


24 posted on 07/14/2015 7:56:38 PM PDT by be-baw (still seeking)
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To: mylife

I apologize; I assumed I was posting to a sentient being.


25 posted on 07/14/2015 7:58:05 PM PDT by odawg
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To: odawg; unconservative

Go to Amazon books. Type in Donald Trump. At least two of his books are required reading in many of the best business schools

He the Master that many look up to. That is why they called the show THE APPRENTICE


26 posted on 07/14/2015 8:01:29 PM PDT by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now?;)
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To: odawg

Did you not know that at the crux of Trump is Trump?
Good on him if he helps us.
I have trepidations.


27 posted on 07/14/2015 8:03:15 PM PDT by mylife ("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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To: Jim Robinson
You're welcome Jim!

This article is one of those 'food for thought' articles that I'm going to pass on and read again tomorrow. Reminds me of The Threat We Face from 2013. FR Thread Here.

As nathanbedford says, "Soldier On" everyone!

28 posted on 07/14/2015 8:04:04 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only Hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: Jane Long
And, he’s not beholden to K Street. He IS Main Street.

I’m sick and tired of K Street buying off DC.

Yep, Trump makes his money the old fashion way he builds things.

29 posted on 07/14/2015 8:07:48 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Art in Idaho

This article by Sundance at Conservative Treehouse is the most thought-provoking look yet at the upcoming election. It is an outstanding site, and he is an outstanding reporter and analyst.


30 posted on 07/14/2015 8:08:05 PM PDT by jobim
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
The day Trump announced, the Republican pundits dismissed him. A few days later, the main-stream-media, started going after Trump. Why? Could it be, that old time democrats, loved what Trump had to say. I know 4 staunch, partisan democrats, that want to vote for Trump.
31 posted on 07/14/2015 8:08:47 PM PDT by suekas
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To: Lakeshark

I agree. Good info, and 2 of the 3 I already had pegged...ObamaCare and Amnesty. The Common Core argument was a bit weaker, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t an objective of the CoC. Rather than unions and business, I see it having more to do with a national board that will run all schools according to a standard curriculum. They want the people dumbed down, but they still want them to retain some skills. Serfs are a source of labor, and therefore, wealth.


32 posted on 07/14/2015 8:11:19 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Pray for their victory or quit saying you support our troops)
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To: odawg

Keep yer powder dry.


33 posted on 07/14/2015 8:11:38 PM PDT by mylife ("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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To: Jim Robinson; hoosiermama; Jane Long; onyx
Let's face it, Trump is the closest we're ever going to get to Ayn Rand's Howard Roark and Hank Rearden. The thought of a Real Capitalist/Industrialist who worked his way up as CEO of the US government is beyond attractive! Can you imagine someone running the government like a Real Business? We would be the most powerful, respected and greatest nation on earth - Again!
34 posted on 07/14/2015 8:13:32 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only Hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: Art in Idaho

What have we got to lose, indeed.


35 posted on 07/14/2015 8:13:35 PM PDT by ChocChipCookie ("Demons run when a good man goes to war.")
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To: suekas

If JFK was alive today he would be considered a RW Radical


36 posted on 07/14/2015 8:14:52 PM PDT by mylife ("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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To: mylife

In reality, all politicians are media whores. Who is going to vote for someone they can’t see or hear on tv, radio or in print? Geesh - think about it.


37 posted on 07/14/2015 8:20:33 PM PDT by Catsrus (WWWW)
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To: Red Steel
Trump is against all three.

Yes he is and says so with a vengeance. People say he's too blunt, needs to tone it down, etc. I like his plain spoken straight language. . No sugar coating. Speak the truth atcha'!

38 posted on 07/14/2015 8:22:39 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only Hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: Art in Idaho

Bump for later.


39 posted on 07/14/2015 8:22:47 PM PDT by Amntn
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To: Catsrus

A dilly of a pickle of a problem.


40 posted on 07/14/2015 8:23:15 PM PDT by mylife ("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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