Posted on 11/21/2022 1:03:23 PM PST by Grandpa Drudge
The Republican Party has a historic opportunity to revive the old Reagan coalition. The person standing in the way is the 45th president, writes the former attorney general.
During the Republican primaries in 2016, I supported, in succession, every alternative to Donald Trump. I did not see him as our party’s standard-bearer. He was not my idea of a president. I could see that he was grossly self-centered, lacked self-control, and almost always took his natural pugnacity too far. While he could be compelling, I found myself cringing at his frequently juvenile, bombastic, and petulant style.
I also saw Trump’s strengths. I liked the clear and direct way he staked out a position and his willingness to state unpleasant truths that many were afraid to say. I appreciated that he was willing to confront head-on difficult issues—like unfair trade deals, or our allies’ paltry defense spending—that other politicians dodged. Above all, Trump had accurately diagnosed, and given voice to, the deep frustration of many middle-class and working-class Americans who were fed up with the excesses of progressive Democrats; the shameless partisanship of the mainstream media; and the smug condescension of elites who had mismanaged the country, sold them out, and appeared content to preside over the decline of America.
But it is now clear he lacks the qualities essential to achieving the kind of unity and broad election victory in 2024 so necessary if we are to right our listing republic. It is time for new leadership.
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As long as Bill Barr catches on fire, I am totally good with burning down the GOP.
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Because Barr did such a good job with the FBi and DoJ!
He’s an expert.
Promote and further the Deep State stronghold - at all Costs!
It just makes it hard to believe your diatribes about the rule of law.
Whatever fatso. Your dad was very early CIA, wrote a “science fiction “fantasy” novel about child rape called “Space Relations”. He gave Epstein his very first teaching job despite no teaching background. Then you were CIA, and then FBI. You wrote the absolutely illegal “shoot on sight” rules of engagement at Ruby Ridge. You pushed for the Assault Rifle Ban in the 90s and want a new one today.
You let the 2020 election get stolen and YOU kept Hunter’s laptop hidden away for a year before it went public because the computer repair guy saw you hiding it.
GFY and your Bushie friends. We HOPE Trump burns down the GOP.
Bill Barr showed his true character, exactly as you described. Most of his fellow RINOs share the same characteristics.
They are more concerned about somebody talking politely, and getting invited to the right DC cocktail parties than they are about our nation.
Why didn't Barr root out the corrupt DOJ and FBI operatives who tried to frame President Trump? For him his own comfort was more important.
The real question is whether Trump himself would support the nominee if it isn't him, or if he would instead encourage his supporters to stay home or just write him in. At this point, most of his supporters here seem - at least to me - to say that they won't support anyone who challenges hom at wins the nomination. That's the real "burn it down" question.
I’m out if they burn Trump.
I mean totally- retiring out of the country.
You didn't comment on the first part of my above remarks.
No, that’s not the real question, Chin. Nice defection though.
Yes, he is amd he should be dis-Barred because of it.
To Barr, new leadership means the old leadership.
Okay, there certainly are some RINO’s who have worked against Republicans who beat them for the the nomination.
Trump is burning down GOP and bringing in new leadership.
It’s magical.
Barr wants “unity and broad election victory” for his personal friends alone. Selfish little man.
cuz1961 wrote: “Cuz it’s self evident. Everywhere , everything.”
IOW, you’re responding emotionally.
I’ll bet he’s trying to get a shot a Dizzy Miss Lizzie before she and Kinzie get a fake reality show about the Wednesday Afternoon mini “Insurrection”.
Alberta’s Child wrote: “Barr is an establishment Republican tool … and he saw Trump as an interloper who was trying to hijack the GOP nomination process to get elected President.”
Completely irrelevant to to the question of is Trump the best choice for 2024?
Sam Gamgee wrote: “Sure the claims he makes against Trump on style issues can be made about pretty much any politician. Trump is not unique in being narcisistic, or petulant, ect”
That’s precisely the point. It is Trump’s style that turns off too many for him to be elected. It’s not 2016 anymore and he isn’t running against Hillary whose style was worse than Trump’s.
"I only hire the best!"
He is absolutely my #1 choice.
The opinion of a dope like Barr — who wanted anybody BUT Trump in 2016 — should be considered irrelevant to the discussion about 2024.
Alberta’s Child wrote: “Best choice for whom?”
Best choice for those who consider winning as the most important thing. If you can’t win, your fighting spirit and policies don’t matter.
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