Trump names health care and education, security, as the top functions of the federal government

American Thinker ^ | 03/30/2016 | Thomas Lifson

[SeekAndFind]

In a moment that seemed to stun even moderator Anderson Cooper, Donald Trump named federal involvement in education and health care as top functions of the federal government, along with national security, at the Milwaukee candidates forum in Milwaukee last night. Apparently unaware that conservatives believe that a federal role in education is unjustified, and that many, including Ted Cruz, want to abolish the Department of Education, and that federal involvement in health care is anathema to his party’s base, Trump spoke of both as among the top three priorities for the feds.

Putting on his surprised face, Cooper attempted to give Trump a chance to address his base. Shoshana Weissmann of the Weekly Standard describes the debacle:

Anderson Cooper tried to clarify. "So in terms of federal government role, you're saying security, but you also say health care and education should be provided by the federal government?"

Trump replied, "yeah, those are two of the things. Yeah, sure. there are obviously many things, housing, providing great neighborhoods—"

Anderson, confused by Trump's response, asked, "aren't you against the federal government's involvement in education? Don't you want it to devolve to states?"

"I want it to go to state. Absolutely," said Trump, entirely flip-flopping on what he said moments earlier.

Cooper replied, "that's not part of what the federal government's—"

Trump interjected, "the federal government, but the concept of the country is the concept that we have to have education within the country and have to get rid of common core and it should be brought to the state level."

Cooper added, "and federal health care run by the federal government?"

Trump said, "health care. We need health care for our people.

[Svartalfiar]

I don’t think there is anything that can change your mind.

With Trump? The only thing that could change my mind is him changing his attitude and how he makes his public appearances. Or if he gets in, seeing what he actually does. But listening to him/knowing his history, doesn't speak much for what he'll actually do.

We’re similar to Trump in our speaking and writing, and we like Trump a lot. So when you say all those nasty things about Trump or show such a nasty attitude, you say them about us.

You and your friends aren't running for a major public office position, where you would be expected to have certain values/positions, which you could defend and explain. It's one thing to talk amongst your friends and debate with people in a private setting, it's entirely another when you're in public and saying stuff that doesn't match what you should be saying (based on your own written positions on your website). If you or your friends did the same thing, I doubt I'd be very supportive either. If you're going to be running for President, you should know what your positions are, and any extemp talking should be at least of a similar path to those positions.

[Hostage]

What makes you think some nobody calling himself ‘Svartalfart’ on the internet should be given the time of day when such person is not needed for anything?

[VideoDoctor]

Any post talking about what Trump will do is conjecture, no one knows what he might do.

Here, MAYBE this will wake you up to wakes going on.

This is an EXTREMLY UNIQUE interview.

It's also a promotion video clip to get you to sign up for London Real which I did NOT do.

In any event...some VERY POWERFUL clarity as to WHAT'S going on...

 and some ULTRA salty language from Dan Pena.

DONALD TRUMP IS GONNA ROCK THE PLANET

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAYydLBiTJ0

[Svartalfiar]

What makes you think some nobody calling himself ‘Svartalfart’ on the internet should be given the time of day when such person is not needed for anything?

Wow, I'm glad you could take the conversation into complete asshole mode. Hope you and your high-powered 'friends' have some fun conversation tonight! Do tell them all about me!

[Svartalfiar]

Here, MAYBE this will wake you up to what's going on.

This is an EXTREMLY UNIQUE interview.

Well that was a weird conversation. But the guy doesn't make much argument.. He just says Trump is gonna rock the world. Not much insight there..?