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Trump faces backlash from both parties after call to bar Muslims entering US (Not Cruz)
The Guardian ^ | 12/8/15 | Sabrina Siddiqui

Posted on 12/07/2015 4:54:13 PM PST by VinL

Donald Trump's proposal to ban all Muslim immigration into the US, including that of tourists, was met with an immediate and massive backlash from across the political spectrum.

Republican presidential candidates moved quickly to condemn their party's frontrunner, with Jeb Bush describing Trump as "unhinged" and Lindsey Graham calling on everyone seeking the presidency to denounce the plan.

"Donald Trump today took xenophobia and religious bigotry to a new level," Graham told the Guardian in an interview shortly after Trump unveiled his proposal.

"His comments are hurting the war effort and putting our diplomats and soldiers serving in the Middle East at risk. The way to win this war is to reach to the vast majority of people in Islamic faith who reject Isil and provide them the capability to resist this ideology."

Bush, the former Florida governor, responded on Twitter: Donald Trump is unhinged. His "policy" proposals are not serious.

"Donald Trump is unhinged. His "policy" proposals are not serious."

New Jersey governor Chris Christie said Trump's comments reflected "a ridiculous position and one that won’t even be productive".

"We do not need to resort to that type of activity nor should we," Christie told conservative radio show host Matt Medved. . (snip)

(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...


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To: usafa92

I agree with your take there. Thanks for your thoughts on it.


221 posted on 12/07/2015 8:32:35 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Come on Obama, just fess up and put the Burka on. Be honest with everyone.)
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To: Jim Robinson

As right as right can be. I’m so disgusted at the minions who bounce around railing against this.

Dear God, let all the traitors continue to crawl out from the dark, so they are identified and remembered for all time.

Sickening


222 posted on 12/07/2015 8:53:29 PM PST by AllAmericanGirl44
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To: mrsmith

Fair point re: “Trump-ets” as name calling really doesn’t help plead the case. I’ll vote for Trump if he’s the nominee although I think Cruz is more qualified and hope he gets the nod. I don’t see any of the other candidates being able to defeat Hillary.


223 posted on 12/07/2015 9:00:02 PM PST by MaskedMan (The)
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To: VinL

It’s The Guardian for goodness sakes! An uber-lib, uber-”Progressive” UK propaganda rag. Aside from professional politicians, probably more people from FR bother to read it than any other group in the U.S.


224 posted on 12/07/2015 9:10:19 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: VinL

As usual Trump hits a homerun and all the pretenders are scratching their heads trying to hit a single.


225 posted on 12/07/2015 9:13:59 PM PST by NKP_Vet (In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle,stand like a rock ~ T, Jefferson)
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To: entropy12

You have correctly pointed out often how immigration is Cruz’s biggest weakness. My sense is that, before Trump got into the race, Cruz’s strategy was to go only as far as he needed to go in order to be the strongest candidate on immigration, so he took the ‘let’s secure the boarder, then have a discussion approach’. It was weak, but better than any of the other likely candidates. When Trump came into the race, it kind of forced his hand. His heart isn’t in it, but he knows the base wants strong borders and no amnesty, so he tries to avoid specifics on the issue as much as possible.


226 posted on 12/07/2015 9:39:52 PM PST by mbrfl (fightingmad)
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To: VinL

This is actually more realistic than trying to profile Arabs coming in because in many areas you practically need a microscope to tell one Arabic male from another, especially in their traditional garb. (probably not a coincidence). Additionally, the TSA is so incredibly incompetent that even if you could drag them into profiling they would probably be using a profile that was almost cartoonishly stereotypical.

Not surprised that both parties are against him - the Demoncrat opposition is expected, but the Republicans are afraid of being shown up as the useless oxygen-wasters who never do anything. IF Trump pulls this off they could be out of a job en masse.


227 posted on 12/07/2015 10:10:49 PM PST by EternalHope13
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To: VinL

Note to Senator Ted Cruz:

Islam, by its nature, IS “RADICAL” ... It is INTRINSICALLY EVIL - and, therefore, you cannot “reform” Islam.

The basic premise of Islam is that ONLY Islam must be allowed to exist ... That is not the opinion of “radical” Muslims - that IS the CORE TEACHING of THEIR PROFIT and THE QUA-RAN! The true “radicals” are those Muslims who do not follow this prescribed path - but they may, at any time and without warning, do so. And THAT is precisely why Donald Trump is speaking the unvarnished truth.

So, Senator Cruz, It is time to GET REAL. Our lives depend on it.


228 posted on 12/07/2015 10:11:04 PM PST by WTFOVR (I find myself exclaiming that expression quite often these days!)
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To: samtheman

Unless the government can figure out how to separate foreign Muslims who are terrorists {such as the recent killer) from those who are not, that may be the only way to keep potential terrorists out. It’s the equivalent of keeping communists out during the Cold War or Nazis out in 1941.


229 posted on 12/07/2015 10:50:00 PM PST by kathsua (A woman can do anything a man can do and have babies besides;)
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To: kathsua

Unless the government can figure out how to separate foreign Muslims who are terrorists {such as the recent killer) from those who are not, that may be the only way to keep potential terrorists out. It’s the equivalent of keeping communists out during the Cold War or Nazis out in 1941.


Wrong. Islam is a cancer. Terrorism is the least of its effects. I want to keep Islam out of America.


230 posted on 12/08/2015 3:40:56 AM PST by samtheman (I will build a great, great wall on our southern border... - DT)
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To: nopardons

BUMP!


231 posted on 12/08/2015 7:36:40 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: mylife
Ted Is a wise man. You don't win wars by going up on the radar.

Ted is simply letting Trump steamroll the media and the GOPe. If and when Trump is done, Ted Cruz can step in and fill those shoes.

232 posted on 12/08/2015 7:40:33 AM PST by palmer (Net "neutrality" = Obama turning the internet over to foreign enemies)
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To: VinL

BACKLASH BY WHO????????????

I AGREE WITH HIM


233 posted on 12/08/2015 7:46:33 AM PST by Mr. K (If it is HilLIARy -vs- Jeb! then I am writing-in Palin/Cruz)
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To: Taxman; All

“I am a Christian!

I am not a bigot towards ANY other religion! So long as you don’t inFRinge on my rights, you are FRee to practice your religion.

HST, Islam IS NOT A RELIGION! 6% of the Koran is religious — 94% deals with “other social, political and economic” issues. Most of which involves ridding the world of Kaffirs!

Islam is a hateful, Evil, Satanic death cult; Sharia is diametrically opposed to the US Constitution. A “good” Moslem CANNOT be a good American!”

BUMP to the doggone TOP!!


234 posted on 12/08/2015 7:49:10 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: ForYourChildren

Great references, thanks.


235 posted on 12/08/2015 7:55:09 AM PST by palmer (Net "neutrality" = Obama turning the internet over to foreign enemies)
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To: dynoman
"Everyone should read the whole statement and DON"T GET IT TWISTED"

Thank you. Your post 14 is a MUST-READ.

One good thing is that the GOPe have outed themselves once again by immediately joining the democrats and WH thought police , in condemning common sense, and attacking Americans worried about terrorism.

And another positive is that this narrows the presidential field considerably.

It is clear now that only Trump, Cruz -my choice ,(but very much appreciate Mr. Trump taking on PC and the media), and maybe 2 of the others, even "get it" about the terrorism threat we face from radical Muslims.

San Bernadino shooters were radicalized 'for quite some time' FBI says

236 posted on 12/08/2015 11:11:15 AM PST by Pajamajan ( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait. Do it today.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg
The long game of waiting for Trump to implode is the wise game to play.
237 posted on 12/08/2015 1:44:51 PM PST by Finny (Voting "against" is a wish. Be ready to own what you vote for.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Thanks, stephenjohnbanker!

Hopefully, enough Real Americans will wake up in time to save the Republic!

“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country!”


238 posted on 12/08/2015 3:59:01 PM PST by Taxman (H. L. Mencken correctly observed: Government is actually the worst failure of civilized man.)
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To: EternalHope13

“IF Trump pulls this off they could be out of a job en masse.”

Many of the Republicrats will be wearing orange jump suits in a Supermax!


239 posted on 12/08/2015 4:02:41 PM PST by Taxman (H. L. Mencken correctly observed: Government is actually the worst failure of civilized man.)
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To: samtheman

I want to kick Islam out of America!


240 posted on 12/08/2015 4:03:35 PM PST by Taxman (H. L. Mencken correctly observed: Government is actually the worst failure of civilized man.)
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