Mitt Romney was savaged on FreeRepublic for little more than what exists in Trump's record.
I'm aware he was a businessman, not a politician. I know people can change over time. I recognize that his love of country may outweigh his expediency for business purposes.
I also understand that Trump's rough & ready persona and evident relish in shattering PC icons is as attractive to his followers -- as Romney's cultivated mien was to the political elite.
But, as Duke points out, isn't it FReepers' duty to vet Trump on these questions, just as we vetted Romney...and found him wanting.
For example, is Trump's political philosophy really any more conservative than Romney's was?
I suppose that depends on whether or not you believe him when he says "they've all gotta go!"? Or whether you believe him when he says "I hope they all come back"?
Same with the Syrian "refugees".
I can't hold "Kelo" against him. He's a developer, what view would you expect him to have?
Do you believe the Trump that's going to "bomb the $hit of ISIS"? Or the one that wants to limit collateral damage?
There are different standards for presidential candidates, though.
Otherwise, we'd have had President Snidely K. Whiplash.
I will not vote for anyone that Mitch or Bush or Ryan or the
like thinks is acceptable
The fact that Trump is despised by the GOPe makes me like him more