[nathanbedford]

Ted Cruz is a staunch constitutionalists who respects rules and certainly is not advocating changing the rules to advantage himself.

Donald Trump disdains the Constitution just as he disdains the party he is so successfully co-opting, and its rules.

Those of us who frequent this conservative forum should acknowledge our respect for our national Constitution not just because it is a hoary document written on parchment but because adherence to agreed-upon rules is essential to the rule of law, to a decent society, to respect for the process.

Those who seek to cast aside the rules of the game when it would selfishly advantage their own cause have only a dubious claim to being constitutionalists.

[jpsb]

What have you got against the USA and it's citizens?

You know Cruz is a anti-American globalist, that his wife helped write the plan to turn North America into one big union just like the EU. Why are you down with the destruction of the USA and the nullification of its' constitution?

[Gaffer]

Those of us who frequent this conservative forum should acknowledge our respect for our national Constitution not just because it is a hoary document written on parchment but because adherence to agreed-upon rules is essential to the rule of law, to a decent society, to respect for the process.

Frankly, I'm offended at your implication. But just for clarification, we are not talking about a "brokered convention" as if it were the US Constitution, are we? Really? A convention whose rules can arbitrarily changed right up until the day before the convention by a group of nameless party insiders? Really? Regardless, I guess if I am to confirm now that in my 18 years here I have a conservative 'respect', then where is this "loyalty oath" I have to sign?

[corkoman]

Thanks for the post - I was not aware of the details of previous contested conventions.

It would seem from recent news articles that sneaky feet are running about trying to modify the convention rules. That would be most unfortunate as it would injure those of us who value the proverbial Level Playing Field philosophy of Life.

If a candidate attains the majority of delegates it will be difficult to argue for a contentious convention. Same goes if there is no majority holder.

[MV=PY]

"Donald Trump disdains the Constitution just as he disdains the party he is so successfully co-opting, and its rules."

I favor Trump and I have an open mind. Can you back this up, please?