[EternalHope]

Unfortunately, there is still one hell of a roadblock in place and it’s called the GOP establishment. Trump is right to engage in combat with the establishment. But at some point the Trump train will need to use the establishment’s tracks. Blowing up those tracks isn’t the answer on the long term front. Because in doing so the establishment will quickly build a bypass for the Bush train.

This was a good article, thanks for posting.

HOWEVER: The basis for the entire article is that the GOPe establishment is too strong to beat. Hence the only way to win is to infiltrate the political establishment first, and THEN win.

Been there, done that. We've been trying to do just that for many years. It hasn't worked, and won't work.

As Albert Einstein said: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result.

Based on Einstein's definition, it's insanity to think we can infiltrate the GOPe and win.

With abnormally weak candidates for both parties, this may be the year a third party can actually win. It won't be easy, but it's the only option on the table. It's worth a try.

[Jonty30]

My concern is that Trump is treating conservatives like chumps. He will stay just long enough to drive conservative candidates out and then leave the campaign. I’m not saying this will happen, but it is my fear that this will happen.

[ripnbang]

agreed. If Trump continues with the momentum and the GOPe doesn’t want to recognize it, I say screw it. I don’t buy the story third party gives the race to Hillary. And I was voting during the Perot time...different circumstances. Too early and not the right candidate and the Clintons were not as widely known as they are now. With the attitude of the electorate and candidates the GOPe have put up that we’re basically being told to once again hold our noses and vote, now may be the time for a new party. The Whigs were once a party that outlived their usefulness, too.

[onona]

Excellent post

[Ahithophel]

As Albert Einstein said: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result.

As Albert Einstein said: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing the same way over and over again, expecting a different result.

[Hardens Hollow]

“Based on Einstein’s definition, it’s insanity to think we can infiltrate the GOPe and win.”

Good point! We’ve tried that and lost, ended up with an establishment candidate.

I think Trump IS planning on using the GOPs ‘tracks’, as the article refers to. That’s why he threatened to go 3rd party if they weren’t nice to him - to get their attention. And to get them to play on his terms. He’s not acquiescing to them, as past candidates have done nor is he totally distancing himself from them. He’s different from anyone they’ve had to deal with before - and that makes them nervous. Win or lose, it will be fun to watch.