I was for Cruz at first, but that didn’t last long. Once Trump announced, I was apprehensive about another east coast candidate, but really liked that he wasn’t another politician. I jumped on board the day that Rush said he’d just played golf with Trump, and had nothing but praise for the ideas Trump presented, and how he wasn’t another “establishment” candidate.
You wrote: “some people supposedly on our side actually voted for Hillary.” Anybody who voted for the PIAPS is NOT on our side. No two ways about it.
I was originally for Cruz but had no issues w/Trump who was my second.
I was never put off by the way he spoke because I recognized two things 1) he’s not a politician 2) he’s from Queens.
I have plenty of family from NY and they generally speak the same way. I almost fell out of my chair laughing when Trump said that line about making the wall 10 feet higher. Reminded me of the good ole days.
Some people seem to be so beguiled by “silken tongued” political types. You’d think folks would learn over time that that’s not a indicator or truth, sincerity, or, necessarily, intelligence.
So I never liked it when folks jumped all over someone for simple mistakes in speech. I thought those doing so had sticks up their asses.
I often asked those holier than thou people - Hitler was one of the best speakers of all time, does that mean you’d vote for him today?
When he won the nomination. I knew from the start that America was over if Hillary took the presidency. Right now we have a four-year stay of execution, but there needs to be a sense of urgency now that the relief wave is subsiding.
I read “The Art of the Deal” in 1987 and thought he’d be a good president one day, but so would a lot of people.
Then Clinton happened and we began to see a glimpse of America’s future of people begging for socialism. In 2001, the light polarization of politics became irreconcilable differences. Then, 2009, the WH flipped sides and, to our dismay, the effects on the working people of America didn’t change a bit. We went from a nation ruled by Wall St to a nation ruled from the grave by Marx and Alinsky.
Trickle down didn’t trickle down. Rising tides did not raise all boats. And the so-called friends of the American Worker were not.
So, Trump threw his hat in the ring. He’s not a politician. He’s not a man with a lifetime commitment to one ideology or the other. He had nothing to gain from running and we had nothing left to lose by supporting him.
He will give us a right-of-center Supreme Court that will endure for the rest of my life and maybe he will even be able to subdue the Progressives of the Both Parties enough to do something positive for the American Worker.
Or he will drive the Left crazy enough to start the Civil War.
Whatever the future is, it will be interesting in a Chinese curse kind of way.
Unless Jesus comes back.
winning the nomination. the argument was over after that.
I have been on the Trump train since day #1. I also never saw his tv show. I think the main reason I felt so strong about voting for him....he was not a politician. I figured this was gonna be our last chance to save the country, and DJT was the only one who seemed to not back down from anything thrown at him. No regrets for my vote either. He may not get everything done that he said he would, but I have faith he will get enough done to make a difference.
1. Unlike the typical politicians who have run this country into the ground, he had no problem just coming out and saying what he believed. That was refreshing.
2. It was clear to me that he didn't really need to run for president, and he took this upon himself in a very unselfish way.
On top of all that ... Like him or not, there's no question that he was the most entertaining major political candidate we've seen in our lifetimes.
His masterful use of Twitter.
And for calling out Lyin’ Ted.
To me, having grown up with Trump and reading his books, including The Art of the Deal, his first memoir, I was sold immediately on his love of country, his sincerity, and his resiliency.
Knowing how he says things unpolished, as a man might in the 18th or 19th century, I was not at all rankled when he entered the race and started stating the obvious, such as, illegal immigrants suck and need to be gone post haste.
With respect, you seem to have been taken aback at his initial forays into speaking the truth, especially regarding the assassination of the girl in San Francisco by a hardened illegal deportee.
I would suggest that your initial impression of Trump being a man who spouted outrageous brazen things was due to you having no guts and no moral compass.
Face it, your value system seems to have been programmed by MTV, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, etc., etc., let's face it you are a wimp who would not appreciate a man of courage and integrity if he were to bite you in the ass.
Think I am being harsh?
I am not.
I took SO MUCH SHIT AND ABUSE defending Trump in the early days that I am still really pissed about it.
And the reason I am still pissed is not because of the raw abuse I took, but, it was because of the cowardice and stupidity of so-called conservatives who had been, without exception, bellyaching about how America was going down the tubes in the Obama years.
Yet when the absolute best person, the bravest, the smartest, the richest, champion and lover of America and American values surfaces, as Trump did, EVERY WORTHLESS PSEUDOCONSERVATIVE I KNEW stood up to take potshots at Trump.
And that, combined with the fact that they thought I was a pinhead for supporting Trump, has made me really pissed.
So my point is this: The fact that you are now with Trump is great. But you are still REALLY deficient in your thinking and conservative knowledge base if you had to struggle with liking Trump. I suggest heavy reading of conservative sources, and a serious term of self examination. Maybe eat spinach and lift weights.
But if you didn't like Trump at the outset, sir, then, there is something really wrong with you. Maybe a series of laxatives might also be of help.
I started out wanting Cruz in the primaries. I thought he would CRUSH Hitlery in the debates.
Things that made me a Trump fan:
1. When asked if they would support the eventual nominee, only Trump said he might not. I was slightly concerned about him running 3d party, but had TREMENDOUS RESPECT for his honesty. Also, I would not have committed to support the eventual nominee if it had been Bush, so depending on his reasons, I might totally agree.
2. Many random things. The fact that he was being relentlessly attacked by the media. The way he fought back and didn’t take any crap.
3. Clincher: In the debate with Hitlery when he said “You should be in jail.” I couldn’t have agreed more and I couldn’t imagine another candidate who would have had the guts to say that. I was cheering! (more honesty)
My top priority for Trump: Drain the swamp. Lock up Hitlery and anyone else who is corrupt. Including Republicans. Leading contenders on my list: both Clintons, 0vomits, Podesta, Holder, Brennan, Clapper, Lynch, Comey, Reid, Pelosi, Schumer. (If any of these turn out NOT to be corrupt but merely stupid and obstructionist, then I am not out to get them. But if they are involved in pay for play, pizza gate, or anything seditious or treasonous, I have no mercy.)
He’s BETTER than I though he was. MAGA!
...for the very first time ever, I didn’t cast a vote for President...
So you voted for McCain and Romney but not Trump?
I was for Trump since about August 2015 (first rally I attended: September 2015).
I switched when I realized the country needed a businessman.
Also, I realized that if you took away all that charisma, and took away about $10 billion . . . he is just like me! :)
I always liked Trump from his announcement of candidacy, but I initially backed Walker, though I completely expected the GOP to nominate a dull, unimaginative candidate and Hillary to sail to two very dominant terms as president.
When Walker dropped, I was very alienated by his bitter comments directed at Trump. It became very clear to me that GOP Inc was attacking Trump more intently than they ever attacked a Democrat.
That sealed it for me. I’m nominally a Republican but will leave the GOP once Trump is out of the picture.
***hug!***
NOTHING CHANGED MY Mind, I knew who he was from the beginning...It was the NEVER Trump, Cruz,Morons..on Freep..who failed to change their Minds... Well in hindsight. heh heh and then there is 2nd who changed his mind, All Your Base are Belong to US 2nd...And I miss Ash Alerts..heh heh
I liked Trump but was on the fence leaning Cruz. Then the March Trump rally got shut down by the Chicago Bernie/socialists. Instead of defending free speech, I had to watch Cruz on all the local lib news blaming the shutdown on Trump. I got on the Trump train. Didn’t think he would win till I took a road trip the end of October. There were Trump signs everywhere once I left Crook County. I support him totally and think he is doing an amazing job.
My husband’s job said this week they will no longer be hiring H1-B visa workers.
This election has already made my life happier.
Cruz at first, but Trump was OK as well.
All the others... no way.
Trump solidly won the nomination and Cruz was the ONLY one that gave Trump a real run for his money.
Right there I felt pretty good about my initial first and second choice.
Actually now I think we are much better off with Trump as he is dramatically changing politics, the Party and the attitudes of normal American Citizens.
Yes We Can Push Back.
So, Supreme Court, Tax reform (reduce corporate and personal), build the wall, economic recovery, normalizing government regulations, Drastically shrink fed.gov, massive deportation of the illegal aliens, welfare reform.
Yeah, I would be moving on to what is next and let the Unaffordable Don’t Care Act eat the proglibs alive.
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