[TexasFreeper2009]

I believe that only Trump is willing to use the full powers of the presidency (as Obama has) to achieve his desired goals.

I believe Cruz is a more consistent conservative, but would be unwilling to wield power to the extent now necessary to fix our problems.

[Always A Marine]

I believe that only Trump is willing to use the full powers of the presidency (as Obama has) to achieve his desired goals. I believe Cruz is a more consistent conservative, but would be unwilling to wield power to the extent now necessary to fix our problems.

In other words, damn the Constitution? However we ignore the rule of law -- whether through "their" dictator or "our" dictator -- we will lose our Republic and descend into madness. Human nature never changes, and we should remember that it wasn't very long before Robespierre's guillotine took his own head. Principles matter.

[QuigleyDU]

I believe that only Trump is willing to use the full powers of the presidency (as Obama has) to achieve his desired goals.

I believe Cruz is a more consistent conservative, but would be unwilling to wield power to the extent now necessary to fix our problems.
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Leader vs Politician.

[etcb]

I believe that only Trump is willing to use the full powers of the presidency (as Obama has) to achieve his desired goals.

I believe Cruz is a more consistent conservative, but would be unwilling to wield power to the extent now necessary to fix our problems.

I like the way you have framed the situation and agree with your assessment of the candidates. Despite the problems we face, I haven't given up on constitutional government. We may at some point have to fight fire with fire, but there is great danger in unchecked executive power, whether it is from the left or right. If I had to have one or the other, I would take the one from the right, but I would rather have a strong constitutional executive.

[dsc]

“I believe Cruz is a more consistent conservative, but would be unwilling to wield power to the extent now necessary to fix our problems.”

That’s about the size of it. Trump is not just our best bet; he is our only bet.

[Family Guy]

Cruz is my guy, but I think you're right.

[YogicCowboy]

You speak for me.
I am extremely conservative - throughout life - but I have been betrayed by do-nothing “conservatives” too many times.
The situation is so dire that I am willing to consider taking a chance on a demonstrably non-conservative who may be an actual nationalist (versus an ostensible conservative who may be an actual globalist).
Drastic symptoms call for drastic measures.