Conservatism is out trumpistism is in here.
And I think libs have taken over as well. They admire deal making and pragmatism and will trash one for being a Conservative purist.
Nothing has happened to this site. The smart people aren’t sitting back asking to lose this time.
Cruz is a loser and he cannot, and will not, win a general election.
Heaven forbid anyone should disagree with you, or refuse to follow that magical skittles-defecating unicorn known as “true conservatism.”
“What has happened to Free Republic?”
Free Republic has ALWAYS HATED THE GOPe. Trump will finally CRUSH THEM. Therefore we haven’t changed, so nothing happened.
By the way, who do you work for?
marked for later read ... heat from posts to pop the corn
Well said! Why do memories of Ross Perot keep entering into my conscious state?
You are correct. I hope you survive the comment.
I assume Jim Robinson got some cash from Trump. This place has become a cesspool.
One more thing, probably most important....
This election is not really R vs. D, or conservative vs. liberal.
It’s outsider, or anti-establishment vs. Corrupt Washington. With a Bush working for him, and his Goldman Sachs connections, and now Lindsey Graham raising money for him, it’s questionable how much of an outsider he really is. Obviously the establishment prefers Cruz, which makes him less desirable to the fed-up masses.
Trump is the best person to blow up Washington corruption. I think he’d have a great time doing it, to boot. I can see him giving weekly reports, informing all of the citizens of what he’s found and what he’s doing about it. It’s going to be exciting.
I honestly wish Cruz would hang it up and let Mr. Trump continue to get the delegates he needs, unfettered.
Do we seek the most conservative military leader to lead us...or do we seek the general who can win and save our bacon.
Our country is going down the drain. Do we seek the most conservative senators and congressmen to save it...or do we turn to someone who might actually save it?
Katmowan...you need to break out of your linear thinking processes and use your noodle.
Liberal/Conservative is one plane of existence. But there are others.
For example.
Who can pull our country out of the morass that both Democrats and presumably conservative Republicans have put us in.
Perhaps it isn't a matter of right or left...perhaps it is a matter of effectiveness.
Perhaps it is a matter of common sense...perhaps it is a matter of wisdom.
The instant gratification of the web has trumped (excuse the use of the word) the patient learning that many conservatives had to do during the decades of information black-out due to MSM control. In those years, we read what conservative journals were available and we discussed politics with our more reasonable neighbors and friends. In short, we prepared for ideological battle.
In these times, folks are repelled by the vile corruption and patent lies of the left look for similar cyber realms to vent on. Smash mouth beats fact. In due time, many of the old timers have left. Of course, there were epic - galactic - flamewars back at the beginning. Now, much of it is slogans and curses in capital letters. It seems to be a case of the tail wagging the dog. Our convictions are now sound bites and we use volume where reason once ruled.
I prepare for the death of the Republic because few there be that remember what that means. In the meantime, I read posts and applaud the stalwarts still here.
I agree, katwoman.
Agreed.
Well, for one we seem to have an increasing number of people who can’t use paragraphs.
Very sad and a sign of the End Times.
People are gullible.
My problem with Cruz is he fought against obamacare and the budget and both were passed anyway. He is not good with persuading his message. He doesn’t do a thing for abortion or gay marriage. What the use of having him if all he does is talk but can’t produce? Plus it’s clear the voters are not interested in him at all. The only ones interested are the GOP leadership, RINO’s and a small few on FR. Can’t win a general with that.
We don’t hate Ted Cruz. We hate the TPP, Fast Track, the Corker Bill, the H1-B visa expansion, defrauding the United States government and the people, lying, overweening ambition, and single-minded grasping. We also hate the fact that so many are fooled by him.
"Constitutional conservative" is a made up phrase that has means, Shiite Conservative, Checkbox Conservative, or Doctrinaire Conservative.
For the first time since Ronald Reagan, we have a constitutional candidate running for the GOP nomination.
Reagan was a practical conservative. Real world, get things done, get 80% and come back for the rest at a later time.
This man was elected by conservatives to go to Washington and stand up to the elites that no longer listen to the American people. He didn't go to Washington and "fall in" with the crowd. He went there and stood up to them just like he said it would - calling a spade a spade.
It is a good quality, but leadership also means moving the ball forward and scoring points. Ted is strong in many areas, but calling names and trying to block things is not the same as leading where people follow you.
I'm sorry, but I don't understand how otherwise intelligent people can fall for the likes of Donald Trump.
I think it is because people love their country. Patriots are like that.
This man was donating to the same people we were fighting to throw out of office the last eight years.
Businessman.
He is not an outsider. He has been greasing the palms of the slime bags in Washington for 30 years.
As an outsider.
He can't even define what conservatism is.
Got news for you. If you think conservatism is checking the most boxes, you don't need the Presidency. A small diner will hold your team as your list gets longer.
The hate I see on Free Republic for Ted Cruz, Mark Levin and all the other great conservative leaders remind me of liberal websites. It is disgusting.
No reason to hate either guy. You just hated Trump. A mirror may be in order.
Is this your opus?
Ever hear of the term, “asbestos undies?”
5.56mm
I totally agree with you but I’m not going to read the posts.
Zombies are swarming all over Free Republic now and I can’t associate with them for my mental health.
They even attacked Jim Robinson for trying to work out a compromise.
Good luck but I’m outta here.