They are good guys, but they’re missing the point. This is not about defending “conservatism.” It’s about defending our nation and our way of life. They’re looking for a kickass leader who will secure the borders, secure the nation, enforce the law, deport the illegals, jail the bad guys, bomb the shit out of the terrorists and kick them the hell out of our country and also kick the hell out of the propaganda spewing media and the corrupt, lying political class.
The rebellion is on.
Join or die.
Agreed. And I find it mighty disturbing that the a publication such as National review would coordinate such a campaign..in the PRIMARIES no less. They never fought this hard for a single candidate that most on FR backed at this point in the game in the last two elections. None.
I do like Cruz..but I’m also a Ben Carson fan...but he doesn’t have the National Security strengths that are most important to me. Cruz likely does..but Trump is out there calling out every lousy decision on its face. But he’s also ripped the cover off the ‘debate’ on our side...and it is one nasty eye-opener. When I hear some of those elected R’s saying they’d vote against a Trump presidency rather than serve under a Trump Presidency, that tells me all I need to know. I just hope that when the election is over, that there are enough left to fill a Cabinet and really lead. As for Ben Carson, I could see him as HHS Secretary or more.
Conservatism is like a cat on a rapidly sinking ship.
You don't really want to lose sight of the cat, but you also realize it's not going to matter much if you can't manage to plug that hole.
"Conservatism" in " " sends me a message, whether intended or not. It tells me that it's not all that important, after all. It's OK, even vital, to lay principles aside (discard them) and support a man, based solely on the sound bites he produces.
And when those words and promises are shown to be counter to words he has spoken in the past, I hear,
"It doesn't matter. The present emergency is so dire, we cannot afford to hold our principles. "
This argument is made often here. I emphatically reject it.
Folks here ask Cruz supporters if they will vote for Trump if he obtains the nomination. My answer is that Trump can win mine with a clear declaration of his rock solid support of a return to a government that operates within the constraints of the enumerated powers.
You remember - that proposition that used to be a pretty big deal around here.
+1!!!
I die then if I must. I believe the constitution is the only road map back home. I don’t believe you’ll get the ends you seek with an unprincipled man who has little use for it. The ends do not justify the means and using those means nearly always results in not getting those ends.
This is site is your home. If you want me to go I will.