Posted on 04/16/2011 12:17:45 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Given that massive wallet, it would be reasonable to ask for the list of sizable donations to conservative candidates. And conservative causes. Given his $6 billion. I demand to see the list. It is my right. And since he claims he supports all these things I am entitled to see his receipts. And I won’t accept a Certificae of Claimed Donations.
Although parenting styles vary, most children grow up in a household where the parent is a benevolent dictator. It is entirely reasonable for such children to regard benevolent dictators as a good thing. The benevolent dictator has a source of wealth which is limited, but the children don't understand the basis for those limits.
Actually, the benevolent dictatorship wouldn't be a bad system of government, except for two problems--one of which is sometimes surmountable, and the other one not:
Children don't have to worry about such issues. They're very unlikely ever to have to choose a successor for their parents. It would thus be entirely reasonable for them not to inherently consider the possibility that dictator might be thoroughly evil. Such a possibility should be considered, of course, by any reasonable person involved in governmental affairs, but I would regard the consideration of such possibilities to be a learned behavior rather than a natural one.
No need to ask or demand. Trump's donation lists to politicians is public knowledge as well as everyone else.
Don’t discount his cunning. To many seem to forget he is just the figurehead of the far left Socialist movement. A clever organizer but yet a pupil of many really evil people who have tried for well over a half century to transform this Republic into a Socialist State.
My point is Trump's conservatism is hard to prove. He has no political activism track record besides donations to mostly Dems. He is claiming beliefs that are contradictory to past stated policy positions. (He was for Canadian style healthcare.)
I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, a “single-issue voter”.
The statement I referred to was a political contradiction. He claims to be pro-life, and then describes his position in the same language as every democrat who wants to be able claim both side of the isssue.
The same way Obama claims he personally believes marriage should be between one man and one woman, and then instructs Holder to stop defending DOMA.
The “single issue voter” strawman is yours...you keep it. My point is Trump's conservatism is largely based on his word.
I think you bring up a very important point as it relates to single issue politicians. Or single issue litmus tests.
In Wisconsin we’ve had great success the past year with very strong leaders and conservatives in Scott Walker, Paul Ryan and Ron Johnson. And all three are maintaining their support from the electorate partly because they aren’t diving into all the social issues.
The social issue debate is one of the last thirty years. It is no longer relevant. It has been Trumped (pun intended) by the need to fight against comrade Barry who essentially wants to bankrupt and then socialize this country. Once you take away the free market economy along with an individuals right to private property, we are done.
So is Trump a guy I’d follow on social issues? No. Is his personal life a model of perfection? No. But at this moment in US history, Trump may be the one guy who understands more than anyone the importance of a free economy and who has the charisma to take on all comers in that particular debate. And that is the single most important debate at the moment.
Trump is by far most likely, because we’re fed up with the funding for laws like Title IX (”women’s” sports subsidy) and all other political correctness. Also, the default caused by the bipartisan herd is going to happen anyway. The economy continues down, as long as we don’t have a large, heavy manufacturing base. ...no more Ponzi schemes.
Riddle us this. What kind of boys like unicorns and skittles. And are they all Democrats?
No sale.
Sarah has what it takes to stand up and speak the truth no matter what the repercussions. That is why the media hates her so much. Unfortunately many conservatives are intimidated by the left. So many believe as she does, but don't want to tell anyone in fear of being mocked. We also need to stand up and not let the media/left dictate who we vote for. I think the person who stands up to Obama will win. Sarah was the reason we were so excited last election- it diffently was not mccain. I don't know who the nominee will be, but I certainly don't want to left steering us to who THEY want.
I’m watching ALL of them like a hawk.
And a skunk in the hen house can do as much damage as a fox.
Well we are all still waiting to hear what our possible conservative GOP candidates have to say. I’m all ears but this time around they better get specific. I would not vote for Mitt,TPaw, Mitch, or Huck and probably not Newt so that leaves Palin, Cain, Santorum and Bachmann. We will see what they do and say. Otherwise I think I would give Trump a spin.
Trump’s own audio clips from Mark Levin show.
Devastating in my opinion, and I’m sad to say they were a real eye-opener to me. Decide for yourself.
http://legalinsurrection.blogspot.com/2011/04/sound-trumpet.html
Trump is kicking him in the nuts and we all clap.
There's nothing more to it. We all enjoy what he's dong. We all have had jobs where we can't criticize the Minority when he's a total screw up. Trump is bashing him and doesn't give a crap. We relish it. We envy Trump. All of us.
I think Trump has caught fire because most of us want so desperately for someone to take on the Marxist/Muslim usurper and expose him- something noone else has the guts to do.
I have yet to be convinced he really intends to run.
I thinks he’s using the ‘possible candidate’ thing to have a platform to attack Obama.
He’s found something and he wants the glory of being the man to bring down the biggest fraud in American history.
Do another search, he sued and lost a court battle for someone who said his worth was around $400 million.
But the key question is how much is he paying you to be his shill?
“I am pro-life, but the pro-life issue is not the single most important issue facing the USA. “
Over 40 million murdered babies disagree.
Let’s compare Trump to Palin on trade.
Donald Trump Just on Fox News: Bring on the Trade War with China
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2624420/posts
Donald Trump Says He Would Threaten to Tax China 25%
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2698460/posts
Donald Trump: Chinese ‘Looking to Strip Us of Everything’
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2666755/posts
Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong
(in favor of “free trade”)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2346270/posts
The Chinese Connection via the CLSA: Sarah Palin Enters the Lion’s Den
(in favor of globalism)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2345119/posts
Maybe the two of them are doing Hillary’s dirty work. When O is damaged goods, Trump will bow out and coronate Hillary as the candidate of choice. Bestowing on her the honor of being the one that Trump ‘hires’ (a la Celebrity Apprentice).
I doubt Trump is simply fighting for the good of the country. This is too convenient.
Any society that views an unborn baby as a 'burden' will not be a civil one for long.
And don't get me started on the enormous amount of tax dollars that are spent on abortions.
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