Trump’s The One

American Thinker ^ | April 16, 2016 | Bill Schanefelt

[Kaslin]

This year’s singularly perverse presidential race -- on both sides -- perfectly illustrates Mr. Dooley’s observation that “Politics ain’t beanbag.” In fact, in almost makes action in the Roman Coliseum seem gentle by comparison!

AT contributor Jack Cashill describes this race succinctly in his compelling article here: “The respective campaigns are vulgar, crass, sleazy, and dishonest ….”

However, having looked away from the gore and closed my ears to the cacophony, I am supporting Donald Trump given the alternatives. but I think a look at the current state of play is in order before I attempt to justify my acceptance of a billet in Trump’s camp.

To the Mainstream Media, the GOP establishment, and much if not most, of the conservative commentariat, Trump is an abhorrence and a monumental electoral disaster-in-waiting. To be sure, they all may have it just right, but, as Rush Limbaugh says repeatedly, individuals or groups that hold those and similar notions about Trump understand neither the man nor the message, and they certainly do not understand the force behind Trumpmentum.

To name just three men who know, like, and respect him, Trump, the man, is to Rush, Newt, and Rudy an honest, decent, talented person who would be good for the country. Now, none of the three have said so in those words, but that is the take-away I have from what they say about him.

And, I further think, those three and I believe that the message is not “Make America Great Again,” but “I can get it done.”

The driving force behind Trump’s appeal is that people are sick of and intensely angry at all politicians, establishments, and circumstances that have placed them in the midst of the sorry state of affairs extant today.

[dynoman]

Cruz is crashing in the polls now. What happens to his momentum after he loses the next 6 contests, often placing 3rd?
He is done.
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) April 15, 2016

If Cruz destroys the Party at the Convention then loses to Hillary, he is finished politically - BUT if he quits, he has a bright future.
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) April 15, 2016

Yes, Cruz is a narcissistic jerk - and exactly why he will likely quit before Cleveland. Narcissists don't often commit suicide.
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) April 15, 2016

I'm going on record as predicting CRUZ QUITS BEFORE CLEVELAND in a magnanimous gesture to save the Party gaining future leverage & goodwill.
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) April 15, 2016

[dynoman]

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3418598/posts?page=62#62
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Cruz has lost it fair and square and should step aside for the sake of the country.
If his continued efforts at thievery split and destroy the party, we’ll be saddled by Hillary or burned by Bernie.
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62 posted on 4/7/2016, 8:03:29 PM by Jim Robinson
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/gop/3419800/posts?page=51#51
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Cruz lost the primary vote and is now aiding and abetting the enemy (the GOPe)
in their treasonous attempt to deny the nomination to the winner.
Cruz is a sore loser turned traitor against the grassroots voters.
And the foolish neophyte thinks the GOPe is going to let him have a shot at the presidency if he helps them block Trump?
Laughable if it wasn’t so serious.
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51 posted on 4/11/2016, 4:58:07 PM by Jim Robinson

[dynoman]

[Outlaw76]

“The One” - now where have I heard that before?

[SunkenCiv]

Meanwhile, over on the slush pile:

Ted Cruz calls Donald Trump a Sicilian Mobster.

[dynoman]

Pretty much what I predicted after Colorado;

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3420112/posts?page=9#9

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3420112/posts#20

Let Me Ask America a Question - Donald J Trump.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/let-me-ask-america-a-question-1460675882

[stocksthatgoup]

Did American Thinker get some of the Nevertrump money!

[canuck_conservative]

Certain Freepers will need a change of underwear when Trump overwhelmingly takes New York this Tuesday.

Then also again when Trump passes 1,000 delegates on April 26th. By then, it will be all over but the whining.

[exDemMom]

Good article, but that headline is horrible. No one is attributing supernatural powers to Trump.

[SamAdams76]

Then also again when Trump passes 1,000 delegates on April 26th. By then, it will be all over but the whining.

Love to see that happen as a Trump supporter but what is your basis for 1,000 by April 26?

Trump has 755 delegates currently. If he blows out NY as I expect he will, add 95 to get 850.

The April 26 primary (DE, PA, MD, RI, CT) has 172 delegates at stake. However, 54 of them (in PA) will remain uncommitted. So even if Trump wins the remaining 118, that puts him at 968 - just short of the 1,000.

[Don Corleone]

The driving force behind Trump’s appeal is that people are sick of and intensely angry at all politicians, establishments, and circumstances that have placed them in the midst of the sorry state of affairs extant today

They all knew that Obama was a Marxist, Muslim loving inexperienced phony and they let him get away with everything up to and including our kitchen sinks because they were afraid if the MSM.

[Wilderness Conservative]

Thank you for posting those graphics. As an OTR trucker i have little time for news.

[libstripper]

FTA:

Hang on to your hats, folks, accept reality, and know that the next seven months will take us on a mind-bogglingly-'s a jackass who'll KICK ASSwild ride, --- and consider: Donald J. Trump is a Jackass! However, to paraphrase FDR or someone, “He’s our (my) Jackass”!

Not only that, but he's a jackass who'll KICK ASS!! That makes him my jackass. IOW, he's a giant dynamite enema for just the right people.

[canuck_conservative]

Thanks for that clarification.

OK, he’ll be close this month .... but might have to wait till May to get over 1,000.

But the writing’s on the wall, anyone who’s objective can see that Trump will take it in the end. (Obviously, that simple criteria excludes most of the pro-Democrat Big Media.)

So until then, we have to put up with more Media silliness about how Cruz or Kasich is the real potential nominee. Gag.

[alstewartfan]

Every caller on Beck and Levin who has called to support Trump has been completely irrational. I fear that 8 years of Maobama and brazen betrayal by the GOP has destroyed the ability of millions of good Americans to think cogently.
Some on FR have warned me that I about to get “zotted”. That would be a small price to pay for continuing to speak the truth while I am here.

[nickcarraway]

Yes, the won. Just like Obama.

[Trumpinator]

Like or hate Trump - Trump won this all his own with a skeleton crew. Cruz needed establishment help and money to manage some spoiler victories in states the establishment has lockdowns on.

[ChuteTheMall]

Every caller on Beck and Levin who has called to support Trump has been completely irrational.

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Do you understand “call screening?”