Posted on 05/01/2016 4:50:43 PM PDT by Calpublican
As a 5th generation Republican and Lifelong Conservative the political events of recent years have been frustrating. None are more frustrating than this election cycle.
We prayed and hoped for a real Conservative to counter the leftward pull of Obama. We wanted someone to pull the country to the right so we could possibly be, at least, center America, where we typically like to land in national politics.
We have had several Conservative candidates this cycle, but many who have called themselves "Conservative" have coalesced behind a man who is the farthest thing from Conservative as is imaginable and why? Because of FEAR.
Fear of the other, fear of violence, fear of immigrants. These are valid fears, but when fear turns to hate judgement is clouded. That is what has happened. Instead of standing by principles, "Conservatives" have been drawn to hateful rhetoric. Even after Trump has disavowed his own rhetoric to the NYT& others, the seed has been planted. If one wonders how despots rise to power, this is how. Exactly.
Trump's positions are all Liberal/Leftwing, some experts speculate Neo- Proto- or Ur-Fascist as well . He did not magically become Conservative and he has given ample evidence of this---repeatedly. But the fearful will not or cannot hear it.
If Trump is the nominee which Liberal will I choose? I choose Hillary and will, for the first time in my life, vote for a Democrat for president. Why? Because if Trump wins, pretending to be Conservative, he will destroy Conservatism for 20 yrs. He is not pulling down-ticket Conservatives so his administration would be Liberal to the max.
It is a difficult choice but I am absolutely convinced it is the correct choice. If I have to vote Liberal, I vote strategically Liberal.
I don’t give a damn how many generations this guy is Republican he’s a dangerrly defective moron. Go vote for a Felon and rationalize it. You’ll always have you vote on your conscience weighing heavily while you watch us celebrste.
Remember to vote for Trump is the primary.
Remember to vote for Trump is the primary.
If there's one thing I can not stand, it's the conceit of someone who answers their own question with such confidence it seems they think it was rhetorical, as in this case.
There are MANY cogent, reasonable, and indeed, insightful reasons for supporting Trump: none of them are "fear." They have been explored ad nauseum on this site, yet some persist in the masterbatory fantasy that those who don't agree with their "take," do so out of naiveté, hero worship, or other such base motivations.
To such philosophical luddites I say "Good riddance. FreeRepublic is stronger without you."
What a great housecleaning. ditching all of these sore losers who want to vote for Hillary, just because their boy Jeb or Ted of whomever didn’t go anywhere.
Good riddance a-holes.
You are a liar. You’re not a conservative.
Lyin’ cruzopusers they are all only majestically butthurt cuz Trump is whipping the skirt off their guy... #PHONYOPUS
You are too kind. It's a 3 out of 10 at best. Too long, nothing rhymed, no funny pictures and no funny quips.
Hillary?
GTFO
I’m a Cruz supporter and as such have taken heat over it. But if Trump is the next nominee, I will vote for him. Period.
Never will be an excuse to vote for another Clinton.
I guess it’s easy being in California .. none of that pesky guilt to deal with!
If you do this, you are not a conservative. Politics and the Internet have clouded your judgment. You should reevaluate your spiritual condition as well, honestly.
Not true, he has two years left on the public teat.
Then he'll establish his private practice law firm back home in Calgary.
“We have had several Conservative candidates this cycle”
You are wrong right off the bat. What conservatives Cruz, Bush, Rubio, Kasich? The others proved themselves unelectable or just unpopular. And Cruz has proven himself to be a fraud and a liar.
Drama queen.
Trump’s proposals are most conservative and those who endorse him are as well. You made your choice. wrongly.
The Cruz religion is a political cult and leads people to cliffs where they publicly undermine and deny what they claim to believe.
Mmmmmm, smells like ozone......
Our MILITARY MEN and WOMEN DESERVE a Commander in Chief who has their respect and THEIR BACKS. Hillary has proven she DOES NOT CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO THEM!!!!
DONALD TRUMP RESPECTS AND HONORS our MILITARY ~ IF for NO OTHER REASON, VOTE TRUMP because our military DESERVE BETTER than HILLARY CLINTON as their Commander In Chief!!!!!
VP Sessions? Trump is a loyal SOB. I think he will quietly offer it up. Up to Jeff what gets done.
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