Posted on 11/08/2015 3:41:52 PM PST by TBP
[T]here is NOTHING remotely conservative about Donald Trump and his candidacy.
You have to give them a path, a path to citizenship. Where have I heard that one before? I know, Jeb Bush and Lindsey Graham and of course every Democrat as well. He’s zero for one there.
How about taxes? When Trump ran for president in 1999, he proposed a gigantic wealth tax on the American people, a 14.25% levy that he calculated would raise $5.7 trillion and wipe out the debt forever in one fell swoop—a wealth tax, going into your bank account and pulling out money from bank accounts. Obama is into his second term, and he hasn’t even suggested that.
Since the 80s, he struggled so much with his identity, he has switched parties five times. Remember, a few months ago when people wanted George Stephanopoulos fired because he gave to the Clinton Foundation, remember that? Well, Donald Trump has given even more to the Clinton Foundation than Stephanopoulos did. He’s given over $100,000 to the Clintons.
Since 1990, he’s given at least $541,650 to Democrats, far more than he gave to Republicans. The guy gave money to Rahm Emanuel and Harry Reid, Harry freaking Reid.
Trump said, “I’m totally pro-choice. I hate it and I hate saying it. And I’m almost ashamed to say that I’m pro-choice but I am pro-choice because I think we have no choice.†What? And “I believe it is a personal decision that should be left to the women and their doctors.â€
Donald Trump: I think Bush is probably the worst president in the history of the United States.
He indicated his ideal vice president would be diehard Obama supporter Oprah Winfrey, and he was a registered Democrat until 2009
How about eminent domain? Years ago, Trump was looking to add a few more parking spots to one of his casinos in Atlantic City. To do so, he needed to acquire the property of Vera Coking, a senior citizen who had lived there for over three decades. So, did he make her an offer she couldn’t refuse? No, he decided to use eminent domain. Yes, this conservative argued that the government needed to take a wrecking ball to this sweet old woman’s home, her private property, because it was an eyesore.
That’s not all on eminent domain, of course, because the big one is when the government destroyed people’s homes in Connecticut so an office building could be built in the Kelo decision which might be the worst Supreme Court ruling of my lifetime. Trump said he backed the government 100%. Eminent domain is more than something he supports. It’s his business plan. In fact, a nice chunk of Trump’s wealth has come from using the force of government to take property from private individuals to line his pockets. Beyond the sheer lack of basic humanity, it definitely takes a liberal progressive to do something like that.
Thanks. I appreciate your note of agreement.
I agree with your conclusion also.
Thanks, and I agree with your additional comments as well.
Without Trump you have one guy that can’t win the nomination and a bunch of Moderate/Leftists who can.
In who’s best interest is it for Trump to fail? the GOPe...
Trump isn’t conservative enough, but neither is Carson.
CRUZ, 2016!!!!
Well, perhaps on one or two issues, but overall, they're really not.
he is saying the right things, has been for decades
Again, on a few issues, but I like to look at a broad spectrum of issues. And no, Trump hasn't been saying "the right things" for decades. He's recently come around after flip-flopping on most issues for years. (I've posted the statements. You can read them.) He's changed his party registration FIVE TIMES!
he has a personal vendetta against Trump
No, he doesn't. It's an issues thing. Glenn believes, rightly or wrongly, that Trump is a progressive and progressives will bring down America. It's not personal in any way. It's issues and policy.
Glenn has backed amnesty
I'e never heard him do anything but beat up on amnesty and amnesty supporters.
However, I've also heard him say (again, you can agree with him or not) that as a decent, compassionate, Christian people, it's our duty to take the best care we can of people while they're in our custody and our care.
That's a very different thing from supporting amnesty. His position is essentially, send them home as soon as possible, but in the meantime care for them because they're our brothers and sisters -- and it's cheaper and more efficient if private charities and churches do it than if the government does.
“He’s changed his party registration FIVE TIMES!”
So what? So did Reagan. I did too, after Boohoo was reelected.
Bringing stuffed animals to criminals is weak. And he had on pro-amnesty politicians and never once gave them a hard time. And kept inviting them back. That’s when I quit supporting The Blaze.
Reagan didn’t change five times. He idd it once. There’s a difference.
How many of President Trumps books have you read? Seriously. He’s actually been remarkably consistent.
After Bachamnn, he supported Santorum. In the general, he supported Etch A Sketch.
This is from the article:
“During a wide-ranging interview, the freshman senator laid out his vision for America and his presidency if elected:
Deport every undocumented immigrant, including children who grew up in the U.S.â€
But go on making your claims.
Because he criticizes a progressive for being a progressive?
Not true. Trump is pro-amnesty. Cruz worked actively to stop the Gang of Eight.
http://liberteanow.us/2015/07/17/does-donald-trump-support-comprehensive-immigration-reform/
Donald Trump is no conservative.
liberteanow.us/2015/07/14/2601/
“Donald Trump: “A long time, but, you know, you have some great, productive people that came. You have to give them a parth. You have 20 million, 30 million, nobody knows what it is. It used to be 11 million. Now, today, I hear it’s 11, but I don’t think it’s 11. I actually heard you probably have 30 million. You have to give them a path, and you have to make it possible for them to succeed. You have to do that.”
The article goes on to describe other ways in which Trump is no conservative.
Trump would allow illegals to stay in the US.
http://www.alipac.us/f9/donald-trump-will-allow-illegal-aliens-stay-u-s-320744/
What you see is what you get? Seriously? Trump has changed his position on virtually everything.
"The Donald Trump presidential campaign of 2000 for the nomination of the Reform Party began when real estate magnate Donald Trump of New York announced the creation of a presidential exploratory committee on the October 7, 1999 edition of Larry King Live. Though Trump had never held elected office, he was well known for his frequent comments on public affairs and business exploits as head of The Trump Organization. He had previously considered a presidential run in 1988 as a Republican, but chose not to run. For 2000, Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura convinced Trump to seek the presidential nomination of the Reform Party, which was fracturing despite achieving ballot access and qualifying for matching funds as a result of the presidential campaign of industrialist Ross Perot, the party's 1996 presidential nominee. Trump's entrance into the Reform Party race coincided with that of paleoconservative commentator Pat Buchanan, whom Trump attacked throughout the campaign as a "Hitler-lover."
"Trump focused his campaign on the issues of fair trade, eliminating the national debt, and achieving universal healthcare as outlined in the campaign companion piece The America We Deserve, released in January 2000. He named media proprietor Oprah Winfrey as his ideal running mate and said he would instantly marry his girlfriend Melania Knauss to make her First lady. Critics questioned the seriousness of Trump's campaign and speculated that it was a tactic to strengthen his brand and sell books. Trump defended his candidacy as a serious endeavor and proclaimed that he had a chance to win the election. Though he never expanded the campaign beyond the exploratory phase, Trump made numerous media appearances as a candidate, traveled to campaign events in Florida, California, and Minnesota, and qualified for two presidential primaries. Veteran campaign strategist and longtime Trump aide Roger Stone was hired as director of the exploratory committee.
"Internal conflict caused Ventura to exit the Reform Party in February 2000, removing Trump's most vocal proponent. Trump officially ended his campaign on the February 14, 2000 airing of The Today Show. Though he believed he could still win the Reform Party presidential nomination, he felt the party was too dysfunctional to support his campaign and enable a win in the general election. A poll matching Trump against likely Republican nominee George W. Bush and likely Democratic nominee Al Gore showed Trump with seven percent support. Despite his withdrawal, Trump won both primaries for which he qualified."
“No other candidate has a chance to beat Hillary.”
“Only McCain can beat 0bama.”
“Only Romney can beat 0bama.”
Typical Establishment blather. We know wher e”electability” gets us.
Far from it.
1. False. He opposes involvement in Libya or Syria.
2. False. He’s repeatedly stated his views, and he’s for strong border security.
3. Not really true.
4. Completely false.
You wouldn’t know.
Says his radically pro-abort sister would make a great Supreme Court justice.
Supports the tyrannical Kelo decision.
Says Scalia is a racist.
Says Ted Cruz is a “maniac” (something like a “wacko bird”, I guess.)
Has said that single payer “works well” in Scotland (and other places.)
Says he’ll let illegals back in the country.
Wants to cut deals.
That’s conservative???
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