vito Posted January 22, 2016 at 02:31 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 02:31 PM Some wisdom from Thomas Sowell, a man worth listening to. http://townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/2016/01/22/do-emotions-trump-facts-n2108178 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted January 22, 2016 at 02:48 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 02:48 PM I enjoy Thomas Sowell, but the three examples of "deals" he listed in the article weren't deals as all. Smooth Hawley, Neville Chamberlin, the Iran Nuclear agreement and the Kelo vs City of New London were one sided, based on lies or simply smoke and mirrors. I also think Mr. Trump, or Cruz, or Rubio, would be short sighted to believe they can just sit down behind the desk in the oval office and start dictating to congress this and that. That is when populism meets it's match in numbers and facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 22, 2016 at 03:55 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 03:55 PM America is fed up with the insiders. The only thing Trump has going for him is that he isn't part of the establishment. He is looking for votes for the R's from uninformed voters just like ALL the D's do. He says things that everyone is interested in, and he isn't afraid of the backlash. He hasn't given hardly any specifics as to what he will do beyond having Mexico build a wall. But the fact that he isn't afraid to say something that isn't perfectly PC gives him the upper hand. Voters are p***** that hope and change left them with little change in their pocket. Now they are looking for a new change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted January 22, 2016 at 03:55 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 03:55 PM I prefer Cruz but I will gladly take Trump or Hilly or berny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLockedandLoaded Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:04 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:04 PM Sorry but that article doesn't have much substance. Here is a stronger Anti-Trump article in the Weekly Standard:http://www.weeklystandard.com/nine-tales-of-trump-at-his-trumpiest/article/2000697 Yes Trump is a man who is all about his own success and he certainly has a big ego. But I feel the same way about Hillary, she just does it in more subtle, manipulative ways. What intrigues me about Trump is that he doesn't owe anything to special interest groups - he cannot be bought. That and he is not an establishment politician. And he is acknowledging real problems in America and not worrying about political correctness in his strategies to fix them. Trump enjoys the circus. He doesn't care about negative media attention. Actually, he would rather have negative media attention than no media attention. He said this in his book, "The Art of the Deal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryware Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:18 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:18 PM Hillary 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyyz Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:21 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:21 PM Sorry but that article doesn't have much substance. Here is a stronger Anti-Trump article in the Weekly Standard:http://www.weeklystandard.com/nine-tales-of-trump-at-his-trumpiest/article/2000697 Yes Trump is a man who is all about his own success and he certainly has a big ego. But I feel the same way about Hillary, she just does it in more subtle, manipulative ways. What intrigues me about Trump is that he doesn't owe anything to special interest groups - he cannot be bought. That and he is not an establishment politician. And he is acknowledging real problems in America and not worrying about political correctness in his strategies to fix them. Trump enjoys the circus. He doesn't care about negative media attention. Actually, he would rather have negative media attention than no media attention. He said this in his book, "The Art of the Deal." The RNC just bounced the Weekly Standard off of the 1/27 debate for the most recent issue of the mag - it is just totally anti-trump. However, most of the writers for that mag are establishment Republicans that claim to be conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyyz Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:22 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:22 PM Hillary 2016! barryware... Start selling your guns - she gets elected and you will have no need as she is 100% anti-gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Percussion Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:39 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:39 PM I will vote for Trump if he is the candidate - I prefer Rand Paul, but that doesn't look like its going to happen. One of the people from the weekly standard was on FOX this morning. He hates Trump because he has flopped on issues and parties and isn't a true conservative. He supports Cruz because he believes Cruz isn't beholding to anyone and will not sway from his conservative beliefs - will not make deals. For what its worth (and that ain't much) one of the reasons I like Trump is he knows how to negotiate. I'm tired of the divisive "its my way or the highway" attitude of both sides of the political spectrum. I believe Trump knows when to use the hammer and when to use the velvet glove. I think he will accomplish those things he says he will do and I'm sure he will have to make deals with both sides of the aisle to accomplish that - but isn't that the way it's supposed to work? Give and take? I don't believe he has to know everything there is to know about politics or foreign affairs or military concerns, or immigration etc, - but he is a guy who will surround himself with the best people available to accomplish his vision. This is what a successful business man does - know your strengths, but realize your weaknesses. He is a man who doesn't suffer fools and knows how to win, how to succeed and knows all the angles. I think his ego (in this election) is a good thing. He can't fathom losing. He can't fathom not realizing his goals for America and I like that. Just my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:49 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:49 PM I want Trey Gowdy!!I do like Cruz and Rubio, but have to say Trump has guts. Hey how about a dead guy - heck a dead guy is better that Sanders or Hillary - he couldn't get anything good done, but couldn't screw things up worse than they are now either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:56 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 04:56 PM One thing I believe Trump can do is negotiate. His business has proven that. The guy running things now has zero negotiation skills. His only defense has been to pick up his ball and leave the game. We need someone that is willing to compromise but still look for the better of the deal, and in the end get the upper hand of it. Out of all the nominees, Trump is the only one with a large winning record based on the success of his business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLockedandLoaded Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:09 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:09 PM Sorry but that article doesn't have much substance. Here is a stronger Anti-Trump article in the Weekly Standard:http://www.weeklystandard.com/nine-tales-of-trump-at-his-trumpiest/article/2000697 Yes Trump is a man who is all about his own success and he certainly has a big ego. But I feel the same way about Hillary, she just does it in more subtle, manipulative ways. What intrigues me about Trump is that he doesn't owe anything to special interest groups - he cannot be bought. That and he is not an establishment politician. And he is acknowledging real problems in America and not worrying about political correctness in his strategies to fix them. Trump enjoys the circus. He doesn't care about negative media attention. Actually, he would rather have negative media attention than no media attention. He said this in his book, "The Art of the Deal." The RNC just bounced the Weekly Standard off of the 1/27 debate for the most recent issue of the mag - it is just totally anti-trump. However, most of the writers for that mag are establishment Republicans that claim to be conservative.Yep I agree. I could feel the breath of the RNC behind that article lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitter Clinger Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:35 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:35 PM I don't believe he has to know everything there is to know about politics or foreign affairs or military concerns, or immigration etc, - but he is a guy who will surround himself with the best people available to accomplish his vision. This is what a successful business man does - know your strengths, but realize your weaknesses. Yes, exactly. This is what I've been saying about Trump all along. This is how a good leader operates. Build a good team with people who have experience in the right areas and listen to them and your advisors. This would be a huge change from what we have now in Obama, who thinks he knows everything, doesn't listen to anyone and thinks he knows better than anyone else, despite their expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:50 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:50 PM Hillary 2016!$ Or maybe a large Asteroid could strike our planet. $ Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragos111 Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:53 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:53 PM Hillary 2016!I prefer: Hillary For Prison 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouFeelLucky Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:53 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 05:53 PM I would vote for Trump just because of all the liberals that have said they will leave the US if he is elected. Bonus!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted January 22, 2016 at 06:46 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 06:46 PM Trump... I can't wait for him to publicly FIRE his first Secretary of Something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 22, 2016 at 07:51 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 07:51 PM I would vote for Trump just because of all the liberals that have said they will leave the US if he is elected. Bonus!!!!Like usual, their words would be only hot air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 22, 2016 at 07:51 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 07:51 PM Hillary 2016!ABC Anybody but Clinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len S Posted January 22, 2016 at 08:14 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 08:14 PM ABCS anyone but Clinton OR Sanders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billzfx4 Posted January 22, 2016 at 08:21 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 08:21 PM Hey how about a dead guy - heck a dead guy is better that Sanders or Hillary - he couldn't get anything good done, but couldn't screw things up worse than they are now either.Dead Guy 2016!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt guy Posted January 22, 2016 at 08:29 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 08:29 PM I hope Trey Gowdy becomes Atty General after the R's take the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted January 22, 2016 at 09:42 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 09:42 PM I hope Trey Gowdy becomes Atty General after the R's take the White House.Now that's a great thought - he'd keep the DOJ busy, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrzos Posted January 22, 2016 at 09:49 PM Share Posted January 22, 2016 at 09:49 PM Hi, I like Trump, he's an egotistical, but he's not beholding to anyone in Washington DC. He can be a pompoius a**, but he's talking the talk everyone wants to hear. He's for the constitution and especially the 2nd Amendment. I believe he can make America great again, but at what cost? I would also like to see Ryan Vinke, congressman from Montana in the mix too! If he can command a SEAL Detachment, He can be my leader in any capacity(Secretary of Defence!) John Bolton for UN ambassador, until we throw them out of the USA. jkrzos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warped Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:12 AM Share Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:12 AM I saw a recent article on my homepage with the author touting Sarah Palin as his running mate If that happens I don't think Trump has much of a chance Even if it did happen which I really doubt it could I don't think them two would be a good combo in the White House at all I hope it doesn't come down to them being the Republican Candidates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rat Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:27 AM Share Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:27 AM Yeah it's all fun and games ala Jesse Ventura or Arnold Schwarzenegger until Trump gets his hands on the nuclear football. No thanks. I'd take any declared candidate over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkroenlein Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:32 AM Share Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:32 AM I feel like R's are swilling the Trump kool-aid the same way the D's chugged the Obama kool-aid. Trump is not the guy we need. Don't let the stark contrast to what we have now and his apparent ability to win draw you away from better candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLockedandLoaded Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:34 AM Share Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:34 AM Yeah it's all fun and games ala Jesse Ventura or Arnold Schwarzenegger until Trump gets his hands on the nuclear football. No thanks. I'd take any declared candidate over that.Do you think he is going to start tossing nukes around? Are you seriously worried about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rat Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:37 AM Share Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:37 AM Yeah it's all fun and games ala Jesse Ventura or Arnold Schwarzenegger until Trump gets his hands on the nuclear football. No thanks. I'd take any declared candidate over that.Do you think he is going to start tossing nukes around? Are you seriously worried about that? Hmmm. Giant ego, complete ignorance about foreign policy, a weird obsession with machismo, and a burning desire to be included in the history books? Yeah, I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkroenlein Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:37 AM Share Posted January 23, 2016 at 03:37 AM Yeah it's all fun and games ala Jesse Ventura or Arnold Schwarzenegger until Trump gets his hands on the nuclear football. No thanks. I'd take any declared candidate over that.Do you think he is going to start tossing nukes around? Are you seriously worried about that? Yikes, I almost hate to agree with the Dr., at the great expense of my conservative street cred, but yeah, a mouthpiece needs to only use the words intercontinental, tactical, or nuclear in a sentence at the wrong time to make a whole heap of trouble. Cold War II doesn't sound like fun at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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