Posted on 01/26/2016 10:22:50 AM PST by GodGunsGuts
For Donald Trump, in some ways, Ted Cruz "looks like a jerk."
The heated personal rhetoric directed by Trump at Cruz cranked up another few degrees on Tuesday morning, with the Manhattan business mogul unloading on his Republican rival in back-to-back morning show interviews.
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"He's a liar," Trump said of Cruz, adding, "that's why nobody likes him
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"He looks like a jerk, he's standing all by himself.
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Co-host Mika Brzezinski interrupted, asking Trump if he was actually comparing Cruz to President Barack Obama. "Well, they're the same. I think actually, Ted is more strident than Obama, if you want to know the truth...
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If he [Trump] could [debate issues], he would. He's getting away with an enormous con.Deserves repeating.
His speeches are incoherent. His debate responses are soundbites. He insults. He berates. He ridicules. He speaks in cliches.
There's no there, there.
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Apparently, you wish to engage in a debate.
You fancy yourself not only as an Invective Critic but as a Masterdebater as well.
I do not have a great deal of time to stay on line in length, so if you would like to engage in a debate, it would be under the condition that I can respond in sporadic times. Much like playing a game of chess over a span of days or weeks. One, or a few moves each day.
I do enjoy a match of wits, as it is a rare event in itself.
SO, you choose the subject matter, take which position on the issue you want to represent, and you may open your argument.
Good luck!
In the Senate, the employees are hired by people all over the country to accomplish different things. Unless everyone in the country agrees on everything, people aren't going to get along.
We hired a slew of shiny Republican faces to be Conservatives. Most fell far short of the mark, or the Congress wouldn't be giving Obama everything he wants. Cruz and a couple of others have stood for those Conservative values far more often than most, and Cruz, especially, is resented for that.
He isn't there to wheel and deal, he is there to do what he was sent there to do.
That 'stand your ground' attitude isn't popular with some folks. Bucking the GOPee isn't going to win friends on the Hill, either, and since they are practically engaged to the Democrats, you know there won't be any love from that side of the aisle, either.
So, why is it when Cruz isn't everyone's pal, that's a bloody horrorshow, but when Trump craps wherever he chooses, that's great?
Sounds like a double standard to me.
Try to foresee the path of an unprincipled man.
You aren't the only ones.
We're (hopefully) wrapping up two terms of Mr. Pen and Phone egomaniac going to do what he d@mnwell pleases, and now more of that with an 'R' after his name?
If Trump is so almighty good, then you'd think he could be civil and win, too.
Yet here you are, setting it all up yet again... And expecting different result
It makes perfect sense. Reagan stood on principles and in faith. Trump is an unprincipled lout. There is no comparison.
What you see as strength is unparalleled weakness.
Not really. I just have a pet peeve about assertions that are missing arguments. They are very often used by Internet bullies and o there miscreants.
-Yet here you are, setting it all up yet again... And expecting different result-
People of a voting nation, need to participate.
In actuality, the results do differ:
1840-1892 % of eligible voters who actually voted=80%.
1896-1920 a sharp decline to a low of 45% actually voted.
1928-1940 averaged 60%
It has averaged around 60% ever since, with a low of 49% in 1996 and a high of 57.5% in 2008.
The Socialists and Globalists understand this phenomena, and leverage it to their advantage, 40% of people who don’t vote allow a large pool to be compromised by false identity fraud.
It also means that organizing the vote via unions and organizations, the use of buses, absentee voting, and other means manifest in extreme skewering of results.
Laissez faire (a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course), always results in chaos, and in times of chaos, mischief thrives.
It has been said that people get and deserve the government they voted for...
I say people get the government they never voted for and for the people who do vote; undeserved.
To abstain is a vote in it's own right. The vote otherwise is positive - an endorsement. If I cannot endorse that Republican offering - IOW if I don't agree with him in substance - to what end would I lend him my endorsement?
Indeed, I shall not lend my endorsement to such a one. It is precisely the vote for the lesser evil that has put us where we are - A rabid communist in the white house, and no opposition to his agenda. Had we not spent all these years voting for the lesser evil, perhaps there would be more than a handful of spines in a Republican controlled congress to oppose him... And I would add that, by and large, the only ones who DID oppose him (and the GOPe) were those of the ideological far right.
Liberalism is not winning on merit. It is winning because it stands unopposed.
I don't see how electing a NY Yankee liberal is going to help matters in the least. Leave the liberalism to the democrats please. If you want my vote, give me someone to vote *for*.
-I just have a pet peeve about assertions that are missing arguments. -
My pet peeve are persons living in a Republic of democratic process that do not use their right to cast a vote.
As detailed in my previous post.
Well, personally, I’ve been voting since I was 18 (the better part of 40 years), and have never missed a federal election, primary or general, though, if trump is the nominee, I will vote third party.
Possibly because he’s shown them what they should be. Did you read the article or are you just attacking anyone who’s not bowing to Trump?
-To abstain is a vote in it’s own right.-
I understand your conundrum. But I will never the less attempt to persuade you to cast a ballot.
Keep in mind, I share your disgust and disappointment. But leave emotions aside and examine the math.
If you have a nation where 50% of the eligible pool participate.
That means, that 50% are not represented.
Now you have a subset of people who firmly believe that people have the right to marry their dog.
These ‘Doggers’ represent only 5% of the population, but they are strong willed and motivated.
100% of the Doggers vote.
They are a powerful lobby as they represent 10% of the actual voting population.
The elections are held, the next thing you know, some Justice of the Peace ends up in prison for refusing to marry a gentleman to his Labrador.
The 50% of the people who did not vote are up in arms and disgusted, and say,”And THAT’s why I don’t vote!”.
The non-Dogger voters say,”That’s disgusting! That’s why I voted for Smithers!”
The Doggers hold parades and produce movies and TV series featuring their cherished practices.
The social fabric suffers yet another pulled string, another small tear. How long before it is ripped beyond repair?
None of us have the opportunity to vote for ‘the perfect candidate’, if we did, we would each vote for ourselves.
Please vote.
It’s the right thing to do.
-Well, personally, I ve been voting since I was 18 (the better part of 40 years)-
Same here. It doesn’t always go the way we want, but at least we are swinging the bat!
You will *never* persuade me to endorse that which I do not believe in.
These ‘Doggers’ represent only 5% of the population, but they are strong willed and motivated.
Very similar to the homos. But when the Republicans do not stand against the homos (and I am certainly against the homos), to what end does it advantage me to vote for the Republican? On the issue of homos, he is no different than the Democrat. In fact, what issues divide the Democrat from the Republican anymore?
If you care to see strong willed and motivated, try selling a product that your people actually want. Watch what happens with Cruz and the Christians...
Trumpsters are all about good business, right? If you have a product that people don't buy, who is at fault? The customer? Never.
When you lose with Trump, one way or another (and you WILL lose with Trump), try to remember.
As to my vote, I didn't mean to mislead you - I vote every time - But if Trump is at the top of the ticket, I will vote otherwise, even if I have to write in. I am always meticulously careful as to whom I may endorse, right down to dog catcher. And I will never be afraid to abstain.
Give me a candidate to vote *for* and watch what happens.
-Trumpsters are all about good business, right? If you have a product that people don’t buy, who is at fault? The customer? Never.-
FRiend,think about that remark. Trump owns from 35% to 40% of the market share. Any business on the planet would do cartwheels if given that kind of domination in any market.
- But if Trump is at the top of the ticket, I will vote otherwise, even if I have to write in-
Well, at least you started the car, drove to the poles, and used the trash can there to throw away your ballot.
-And I will never be afraid to abstain.-
And I will continue to urge those that do not vote, to, well...vote!
No, he owns 35-40% of the advertising - no one has won a single vote.
used the trash can there to throw away your ballot.
not at all - his 'victory' will be with that much less weight. And I have the comfort of my convictions. I will stand on them even if I am the last man standing. That's what Conservatism is.
And normally, I would have the satisfaction of coming here and pointing at you when he turns out to be the whacko-NY liberal everyone knows he is, right down to his NY Values... But not this time - I'll be gone pretty soon, seeking greener pastures.
So have at it.
Lol! It almost NEVER goes the way I REALLY want it.
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