Posted on 07/31/2015 9:25:46 AM PDT by Michael van der Galien
Like Jonathan S. Tobin at Commentary, I have little doubt that TrumpMania will soon fade away. There has always been a willingness among a part of the electorate to get behind an angry outsider, but when push comes to shove, even those voters opt for a candidate they can trust. Trump simply isn’t that guy. Tobin’s third argument, which I consider to be the most important one, is as follows:
"Third, the assumption on the part of some that a public that has been watching Trump on TV for years already knows all it cares to learn about the man is equally unfounded. I doubt that most of those on the right applauding his outrageous act are aware of Trump’s long history of backing for liberal causes and even his financial support for Hillary Clinton’s Senate campaigns and their family charity that operates as a political slush fund for the former first couple."
Another good argument:
"Fourth, as I noted last week, the basic culture of American democracy is something that is designed to trip up demagogues. This wouldn’t be the first case of populism run amuck in American history and there are some obvious examples of outlier figures having a major impact on the outcome of elections."
t’s very simple. When it boils down to it, Trump is not actually conservative. He has, all throughout his life, supported Democrats. Two of the most important recipients of his support (financial and otherwise) are Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. There’s no chance in hell that the conservative base will let him get away with that. Of course there are some who argue that Ronald Reagan “was originally a Democrat as well,” but that comparison doesn’t hold. Reagan broke quite visibly with the Democrats and attacked them ruthlessly.
(Excerpt) Read more at pjmedia.com ...
In other words, when Hell freezes over.
Tweet... tweet...
Whistling past the graveyard...
Yes you can. The author is pretty much summing that up with the article; for ex: Trump does have a messy history with democrats.
Say what?
I thought we were all just about destroyed now, with what the unimpeded ignorant liberal in the Africa House has done America for the last 7 years...
Another out of touch guy who has no clue what the electorate are thinking. :-)
So cut and paste the same comment on three threads weaving Mitt Walker into the scenario as an anti amnesty guy. Good luck with your mission. :-)
In other words, when Hell freezes over.
Right. Not going to happen.
you will find out what a totally unimpeded liberal could do to this country.Maybe it's a Freudian slip. Maybe in his mind Obama isn't as bad as Trump would be.---
you want a do over on that statement ?
If you’re fed up with the “wet finger in the wind” flip-flopping hacks and looking for consistency in a candidate who loves this country, check out this 3 minute video from 27 YEARS AGO! Seems that Donald — like most of the rest of us — understands that things have become so bad that he HAD to go for it!
TAKE THAT, ESTABLISHMENT GOP!!
https://youtu.be/SEPs17_AkTI
"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." ‑‑ Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943
"I have traveled the length and breadth of this country and talked with the best people, and I can assure you that data processing is a fad that won't last out the year." ‑‑ The editor in charge of business books for Prentice Hall, 1957
"But what ... is it good for?" ‑‑ Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip.
"There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." ‑‑ Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977
"640K ought to be enough for anybody." ‑‑ Bill Gates, 1981
"This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." ‑‑ Western Union internal memo, 1876.
"The wireless music box has no imaginable commercial value. Who would pay for a message sent to nobody in particular? ‑‑ David Sarnoff's associates in response to his urgings for investment in the radio in the 1920s.
"The concept is interesting and well‑formed, but in order to earn better than a 'C,' the idea must be feasible." ‑‑ A Yale University management professor in response to Fred Smith's paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service. (Smith went on to found Federal Express Corp.)
"Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?" ‑‑ H.M. Warner, Warner Brothers, 1927.
"I'm just glad it'll be Clark Gable who's falling on his face and not Gary Cooper." ‑‑ Gary Cooper on his decision not to take the leading role in "Gone With The Wind."
"A cookie store is a bad idea. Besides, the market research reports say America likes crispy cookies, not soft and chewy cookies like you make." ‑‑ Response to Debbi Fields' idea of starting Mrs. Fields' Cookies.
Don’t worry, eight tears will go by just like that ;)
I’m with you.
Then why, if trump is such a liberal, does the MSM give him such flack?
Can’t figure why you would think Trump would select Walker as a running mate. Trump was the first candidate to point out the problems in Wisconsin and he was spot on.
Immigration is the most important issue as that decides all other issues. since their 1965 immigration act democrats have been importing 70 million voters for their socialist policies, 70 million 3rd world immigrants legal and illegal from the 3rd world into the USA. this is why the country moved to the left.
the other politicians besides trump or walker are actully for more immigrants as their support of obama trade and H1B visas show. obamatrade allows trade in services which allows companies to import 3rd world workers directly from the 3rd world.
sorry but none other than Trump or Walker have made an issue of immigration which is really the only issue. because if that doesn't get reduced or halted then all other issues will fall to the leftists as they increase their numbers (the immigrants are lefitsts)
Immigration is the most important issue as that decides all other issues. since their 1965 immigration act democrats have been importing 70 million voters for their socialist policies, 70 million 3rd world immigrants legal and illegal from the 3rd world into the USA. this is why the country moved to the left.
the other politicians besides trump or walker are actually for more immigrants as their support of obama trade and H1B visas show. obamatrade allows trade in services which allows companies to import 3rd world workers directly from the 3rd world.
sorry but none other than Trump or Walker have made an issue of immigration which is really the only issue. because if that doesn't get reduced or halted then all other issues will fall to the leftists as they increase their numbers (the immigrants are leftists)
with more 3rd world immigrant leftists all other issues move to the left and conservatives get nothing so immigration is the only issue and Walker and Trump are by far strongest against that. the others are for H1B visas and obamatrade etc.
No Danny,
As has been posted on here several times, Trump does not have a good economic plan. Again, talking points...
Cruz will out debate Carly
Cruz has a very thorough policy on immigration that mirrors Trumps, but also calls for a drastic reduction in Legal immigration as well.
Sorry, I don’t believe Walker is that strong on illegal immigration. He is beholden to big donors and the C of C.
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