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Trump in 2012? Maybe Not Such a Bad Thing
American Thinker ^ | April 3, 2011 | Jack Kerwick

Posted on 04/03/2011 12:53:30 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: jerseyrocks

I listen to Rush occasionally. He is fine but is NOT running for President so why bring him up? Reagan was fine and like I said he was divorced decades before going into politics. I don’t see why my bringing up morals is such a bad thing. Listen, how on Earth can Trump talk about family values? It is impossible for him to when he does not have any. He is NOT going to be President so why have this discussion? He is popular because of the Birther movement which I appreciate but that does not translate into being a President. In 2008, everyone was so on the Thompson boat that flame wars were all over the place and he did not make it and I knew he wouldn’t but you can’t tell people that without emotions getting into it. Why not wait and see who our candidate is before DEMANDING that he be the ONE? We have a ton of time until the election in political life anyway. We should all just step back and wait and see who gets in. Maybe Trump will be the only candidate and then he will be the one everyone votes for unless a good conservative runs third party and then that will be another discussion but only if that time arrives.


121 posted on 04/03/2011 2:07:57 PM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: napscoordinator

I am just responding to your comment about if Trump is the candidate he does not get your vote because he is divorced, don’t see the logic? What difference did it make when Reagan got a divorce before he entered politics, he still got a divorce. He did a great job speaking of family values. Trump’s children from his different marriages get along very well, that must speak of his value for the family. I am tooting The Trump because he is going to be the only one to win against Obama. Do you really think Bachmann, Romney, Huckabee, even Palin will beat Obama in a debate? They will be stiff and too rehearsed, extra cautious of what they say. Trump doesn’t give a crap, he will call it as he sees it and throw Obama off his game.


122 posted on 04/03/2011 2:27:17 PM PDT by jerseyrocks
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To: jerseyrocks

We shall see. I think it is early and I believe when Sarah announces everyone else will be an after thought. However, let’s just see how this plays out. We cannot continue to discuss Trump at this point as he has not announced and he will not AT LEAST until May after the Apprentice is off the air because he can’t. So until he announces then this is all moot.


123 posted on 04/03/2011 2:30:34 PM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: Josh Painter

Clinton aside, they all represent areas that he has business interests in. Which happen to be more Dem dominated areas.


124 posted on 04/03/2011 2:39:39 PM PDT by RockinRight (C'mon people - enough with the FR circular firing squad.)
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To: djf

These are very good thoughts, IMO. I think we need a president who can work with both sides, because let’s face it - we’re never going to have an all one-party Congress. Sure, there may be a majority in one chamber or the other - but, not all of one or the other. As much as I hate DEMS and their ideas, they were elected by their constituents as well.

We truly need a uniter. I think Sarah could do that, but, it remains whether or not she will run. The press has beat her up so bad, and to be honest, there are still people who believe this crap.

It will be an interesting election, that’s for sure. But, whoever gets the nomination - we need zero and his corruption out of office.


125 posted on 04/03/2011 6:14:54 PM PDT by Catsrus
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To: jarofants
but of course melania is simply so homely and all...lol


126 posted on 04/04/2011 12:11:29 AM PDT by wardaddy (ok...Trump---Sarah----Michelle.....any of them are ok for now---tain't picky)
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To: Salamander
Bernie Goldberg is now on BOR. The former just stated that he has reliable info that Trump will indeed run.
This can either prove to be a boon or bust for the GOP. As a candidate the press will 'have' to cover him, and Trump will be saying more provocative things about Obama.
This would exempt a candidate Palin or Bachmann (fingers crossed) from having to get 'dirty' and focus on their beliefs/agenda for the country.

-or-

It could affect a resurgence of support for Obama, and like numbers as last election will show up at the polls to vote for him again.

127 posted on 04/04/2011 5:58:20 PM PDT by jla
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To: jla

I can’t see him getting the blind hopey-changey support he had in 2008.

I think people aren’t as stupid as they were back then.
[especially those who lost their jobs, homes, pets, pay outrageous gas prices, etc] *plus* his ‘core” is p*ssed over Libya, his big backers aren’t happy and all those folks starving while Royalty feast on rare delicacies surely are noticing.

Not to mention the Muzzies and Black Panthers turning on him.

Face it, he *only* won because he *wasn’t* W.

In 2012, that might turn around and bite him on the ass.

My vote [if I don’t get my top choices] will be solely based on “NOT 0”.

I doubt I’m alone in that respect.

I hope Trump does run a vicious interference for whomever get the actual nomination.

But, having said all that, nothing surprises me any more and I’m pretty much running solely on the thinnest thread of hope that he gets GONE.

[his campaign slogan, if truth in advertising actually mattered, should be “BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY”]


128 posted on 04/04/2011 8:25:05 PM PDT by Salamander (I think I need some rest......but sleepin' don't come very easy in a straight white vest.)
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To: Dengar01
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!

I've followed Trump before "The Apprentice". He is a conservative. My favorite is still Michele Bachmann but I wouldn't hesitate to vote for Donald Trump.


I support a woman’s right to choose, but I am uncomfortable with the procedures. When Tim Russert asked me on Meet the Press if I would ban partial-birth abortion, my pro-choice instincts led me to say no. After the show, I consulted two doctors I respect and, upon learning more about this procedure, I have concluded that I would support a ban.

Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p. 31-32 Jul 2, 2000


Trump clarified his views on abortion, saying he favors abortion rights, but respects those who oppose his position. “I believe it is a personal decision that should be left to the women and their doctors,” he said.

Source: Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press Dec 2, 1999

129 posted on 04/05/2011 9:03:04 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: Dengar01
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!

I've followed Trump before "The Apprentice". He is a conservative. My favorite is still Michele Bachmann but I wouldn't hesitate to vote for Donald Trump.


On Nov. 18, 2010, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Trump, “Are you pro-choice?”

Trump said, “I am -- well, I don't want to discuss right now, but you will be shocked when I give you that answer. … Well, you will be very surprised when I give you -- I'm going to make a decision [about running for president]. And when I make a decision I'll let you know about that. But, I think you'll probably be surprised.”

Then, in an interview yesterday with talk-radio host Laura Ingraham, Trump said, “I am pro-life.”

130 posted on 04/05/2011 9:06:11 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: Dengar01
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!

I've followed Trump before "The Apprentice". He is a conservative. My favorite is still Michele Bachmann but I wouldn't hesitate to vote for Donald Trump.


For assault weapon ban, waiting period, & background check

I generally oppose gun control, but I support the ban on assault weapons and I support a slightly longer waiting period to purchase a gun. With today’s Internet technology we should be able to tell within 72-hours if a potential gun owner has a record.

Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p.102 Jul 2, 2000

131 posted on 04/05/2011 9:07:54 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: Dengar01
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!

I've followed Trump before "The Apprentice". He is a conservative. My favorite is still Michele Bachmann but I wouldn't hesitate to vote for Donald Trump.


At CPAC Donald Trump Says He Supports Second Amendment, But Advocated for Assault Weapons Ban and Longer Waiting Periods
132 posted on 04/05/2011 9:10:26 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: Dengar01
Quit bashing Trump. Google documents every single post made on Free Republic and they will use this against us in 2012.

Either you are a troll or misguided.

If it comes down to Trump vs. Obama and you prefer Trump. In the immortal words of Glenn Beck, "GET OFF MY WEBSITE!!!"


Do yourself a favor and research out a candidate before you start spouting off and make yourself look silly.

I support Sarah Palin, a proven conservative.

Trump is a proven self-promoter, that is what he does.

Trump will say anything to get you to think he is a conservative but in reality he is a partial conservative as HIS RECORD SHOWS!
133 posted on 04/05/2011 9:16:53 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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