What I've observed recently is that Free Republic is no longer a reliable conservative forum. Celebrity, wealth, anger, and vindictiveness "trump" conservatism with many. People are selling their souls right and left for a charlatan. What's worse, they freely admit they don't care a whit about conservatism. All they care about is winning and sticking it to those they're angry with.
Pyrrhic victories are not worth it.
You’re wrong. And whining is not attractive.
Trump’s positions are the most conservative in the field. He came out with a very conservative immigration position when the others were either pushing amnesty or were silent and then vague. Trump has not wavered from his positions, while Cruz tried every one possible in immigration, finally following Trump because he saw it worked.
Nothing is more important than stopping Hillary. She's as evil as they come. Trump can stop her. Supporting the man who can stop her is conservative, even if Trump isn't the most conservative candidate.