Each time that I decide that I've written enough about Donald Trump, our nefarious media does something which persuades me to write just a bit more. I knew early on that the media/press in the United States, otherwise known as the Armed Wing of the Democratic Party, was conspiring to assure that Trump would win the Republican nomination for the office of president. Why wouldn't they be? The same media worked wonders is persuading an easily confused Republican voting base to nominate first, John McCain in 2008, and second, Mitt Romney in 2012. It was obvious from the beginning that these two milquetoast candidates would never be able to energize the conservative vote, so mission accomplished: two terms for arguably the worst president we have ever had: Barack Obama. Once I realized that Trump ws the likely GOP candidate, I realized that the USA-hating, race-baiting, deficit building, entitlement loving Democrats were going to put Hillary in the Oval Office. I didn't think Trump had a chance in hell of convincing enough independent voters to support his candidacy. Eventually I made the decision to vote for Trump, because even though he strikes me as a pompous bully, I admit that I agreed with EVERY policy position he announced. Immigration is a priority for Trump, as is redeeming our reputation internationally. Lets be honest; all any of us have to do is watch Hillary for a few days; you will come running to Trump.
As for my previous opinion that Trump couldn't win, all it took was a bit of serious analysis to change my mind. First and foremost is the fact that Trump has won more votes at this stage than either McCain or Romney. Trump has energized and agitated conservative voters with tremendous success; how? Because he says what we think, and what the Republican establishment (short of Ted Cruz) has been too balless to fight for. I will never be comfortable with the manner in which Donald Trump fought his campaign. He came across as a bully and a misogynist. In truth, he may be a bit of a pushy blowhard, but I don't believe he is a misogynist. The fact that the hatchet appears to be sheathed with regards to Ted Cruz, Megyn Kelly and Carly Fiorina is a great sign. I also have changed my mind about Trump's chances of winning the election. Donald Trump will continue to energize conservatives long after our struggles are ancient history, while Hillary has to run with some serious baggage, including the old codger Bernie Sanders, who hasn't campaigned this hard since the Ice Age. Imagining the hurdles that the GOP have waiting for Hillary is like a walk through time, present events first: Hillary's email server; Benghazi; the rise of the Arab Spring and the terrible New Start treaty with Russia, both under the watch of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; comments in defense of her husband's predatory behavior, blaming "vast, right-wing conspiracies"; her insider tip regarding a stock option that made her a wealthy woman in her own right overnight; and Whitewater, the crooked land deal that Hillary concocted during her time at the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock (Bill was Governor at the time). Believe it or not, I've left out some things, but I think you get the point. Donald Trump is a master of hitting people where it hurts. He knocked out one GOP opponent after another by putting them on the defensive. Sure, the media is gonna hit out on Trump. You will hear all about Trump University, Bankrupt companies, and countless rumors of infidelity. Trump will handle these attacks the way he always does....with an immediate counter-attack. Hillary, once she is finally able to retire that nasty old Marxist Bernie "Booger" Sanders from the race, will get hit immediately with an accusation that must be countered, and she won't be given time to breathe before another scandal shows its familiar face. All the while, Trump should be assuring the American voter that there is no shame in opposing "Black Lives Matter", and its OK to be angry that the Obama Administration attempted to force a Christian couple who owned a small Bakery to bake a wedding cake for two lesbians. Our national conversation is not about a twenty trillion dollar deficit or a no-growth economy/no jobs, its about transgender folks and the rights of terrorists.
I'm beginning to believe that the American people need to send a message to DC, New York City, and Los Angeles, that we are taking our country back, and Donald Trump is just the sledgehammer we need to make our point loud and clear.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Please Excuse The Tinest Bit Of Politics
Links A. Will Hillary Clinton Run In 2016?
B. Romney Looking Like A Candidate For 2016
C. Another Bush Eyes The Oval Office
The 2016 election began the moment Mitt Romney conceded the 2012 race to Barrack Obama. The Republican power-brokers (who appear to exclusively be Members of Congress) were quoted all over the media about the need to find "new blood" and "fresh faces" to lead the GOP into this new century. I agreed; because of reasons not unrelated to tradition and loyalty, Republicans always seem to chose the candidate who has "put in the time". In 2012 Mitt Romney's candidacy and eventual nomination as GOP standard bearer seemed predestined, even with a couple grumbles from Rick Santorum. A month before the actual election, it appeared that Mitt as in the driver's seat. All the polls showed Romney in the lead, and he avoided any terrible missteps in the less-than-inspiring final debate. Not only did Romney lose, but he lost every single battleground state (except maybe Florida; I can't remember how Florida finally ended). So as 2014 comes to a close, who is on top of all the major polls for the 2016 Republican nomination? Why Mitt Romney, of course. I don't mind Romney and I believe he would make a decent President, but what I do mind is his obvious belief that the United States cannot survive without a President Romney. Why else would someone run for the office three consecutive times (you will recall that before John McCain got hot, Romney was leading the GOP race in 2008)?
And if Romney were to decide against running in 2016 (fat chance), who else is making noise on the Republican side? Jeb Bush. As if the name "Bush" is all America needs to regain the edge. I'm sorry, but I'm not ready for another Bush. I like some of the younger Bushes who seem to have their own ideas and ambitions, but enough time hasn't passed for me to jump back onto that Bandwagon. I like Jeb as much as I like Mitt, but it just ain't gonna happen. I will not support a Bush for the Republican nomination in 2016 (unless Barbara decides to run). Rick Santorum is another face that refuses to go away. I prefer Rick to Mitt and Jeb, but he has about as much chance as Osama Bin Laden's corpse of getting elected President in 2016. I mean no disrespect, but I can't support a candidate who is so polarizing that the Democratic nominee would win in a landslide (and I like the fact that Santorum does not run away from his Catholic faith). I'm hearing Beltway rumors that Mike Huckobee is considering a run. Oy Vey! Thank goodness for Chris Christie, who I don't particularly support, and Rand Paul, who I like, for bringing a bit of variety into the conversation. Rick Perry? Rick missed his opportunity in 2012, and Ted Cruz isn't quite ready for prime time.
On the Democrat side, I've heard three names mentioned repeatedly: Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden (snicker). In plain English, the nomination is Hillary's for the asking, and ask she will. Her syncophants have lately tried to spread the idea that Hillary may not run, either for medical or unrelated personal reasons. Give me a break. Hillary has been running for President ever since Bill left office. Hillary wants to be President because she craves authority; its a large part of her nature. She believes that she is more intelligent than most people and therefore deserves to be in a decision-making position. Unfortunately for Hillary, she was a terrible Secretary of State, with a degrading and compromising treaty with Russia (New Start Treaty) as her only achievement. I can't imagine the "Hillary 2016" tour is going to highlight Clinton's diplomacy vis-a-vis Vladimir Putin as reason to trust her foreign policy acumen, and we haven't even gotten to Benghazi. Elizabeth Warren, the darling of the left-of-left modern hippies that appear to be all that's left of the Obama base, will probably run in order to keep her name and future options fresh. Biden may run out of vanity alone, but everyday he seems to morph into an even larger baboon, and I can't imagine the Democratic power-brokers allowing Joe to make a complete ass of himself (anymore than usual, that is).
The point of this post is to release a bit of steam that has been collecting in my gizzard regarding the persons who appear to be running for President in 2016. For the life of me, I just don't understand why certain politically prolific persons refuse to retire. In the old days (pre-1990), people would run for President once, maybe twice, and then just drift away with dignity and manners. Today, we have a new breed of politicians who will hold on for life to whatever bit of power the electorate has seen fit to bestow. Jeez, how I'm sick of the same old faces delivering the same old platitudes. At least the GOP has a few new names on the list. I can't imagine what the Democrats would do without Hillary.
B. Romney Looking Like A Candidate For 2016
C. Another Bush Eyes The Oval Office
The 2016 election began the moment Mitt Romney conceded the 2012 race to Barrack Obama. The Republican power-brokers (who appear to exclusively be Members of Congress) were quoted all over the media about the need to find "new blood" and "fresh faces" to lead the GOP into this new century. I agreed; because of reasons not unrelated to tradition and loyalty, Republicans always seem to chose the candidate who has "put in the time". In 2012 Mitt Romney's candidacy and eventual nomination as GOP standard bearer seemed predestined, even with a couple grumbles from Rick Santorum. A month before the actual election, it appeared that Mitt as in the driver's seat. All the polls showed Romney in the lead, and he avoided any terrible missteps in the less-than-inspiring final debate. Not only did Romney lose, but he lost every single battleground state (except maybe Florida; I can't remember how Florida finally ended). So as 2014 comes to a close, who is on top of all the major polls for the 2016 Republican nomination? Why Mitt Romney, of course. I don't mind Romney and I believe he would make a decent President, but what I do mind is his obvious belief that the United States cannot survive without a President Romney. Why else would someone run for the office three consecutive times (you will recall that before John McCain got hot, Romney was leading the GOP race in 2008)?
And if Romney were to decide against running in 2016 (fat chance), who else is making noise on the Republican side? Jeb Bush. As if the name "Bush" is all America needs to regain the edge. I'm sorry, but I'm not ready for another Bush. I like some of the younger Bushes who seem to have their own ideas and ambitions, but enough time hasn't passed for me to jump back onto that Bandwagon. I like Jeb as much as I like Mitt, but it just ain't gonna happen. I will not support a Bush for the Republican nomination in 2016 (unless Barbara decides to run). Rick Santorum is another face that refuses to go away. I prefer Rick to Mitt and Jeb, but he has about as much chance as Osama Bin Laden's corpse of getting elected President in 2016. I mean no disrespect, but I can't support a candidate who is so polarizing that the Democratic nominee would win in a landslide (and I like the fact that Santorum does not run away from his Catholic faith). I'm hearing Beltway rumors that Mike Huckobee is considering a run. Oy Vey! Thank goodness for Chris Christie, who I don't particularly support, and Rand Paul, who I like, for bringing a bit of variety into the conversation. Rick Perry? Rick missed his opportunity in 2012, and Ted Cruz isn't quite ready for prime time.
On the Democrat side, I've heard three names mentioned repeatedly: Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden (snicker). In plain English, the nomination is Hillary's for the asking, and ask she will. Her syncophants have lately tried to spread the idea that Hillary may not run, either for medical or unrelated personal reasons. Give me a break. Hillary has been running for President ever since Bill left office. Hillary wants to be President because she craves authority; its a large part of her nature. She believes that she is more intelligent than most people and therefore deserves to be in a decision-making position. Unfortunately for Hillary, she was a terrible Secretary of State, with a degrading and compromising treaty with Russia (New Start Treaty) as her only achievement. I can't imagine the "Hillary 2016" tour is going to highlight Clinton's diplomacy vis-a-vis Vladimir Putin as reason to trust her foreign policy acumen, and we haven't even gotten to Benghazi. Elizabeth Warren, the darling of the left-of-left modern hippies that appear to be all that's left of the Obama base, will probably run in order to keep her name and future options fresh. Biden may run out of vanity alone, but everyday he seems to morph into an even larger baboon, and I can't imagine the Democratic power-brokers allowing Joe to make a complete ass of himself (anymore than usual, that is).
The point of this post is to release a bit of steam that has been collecting in my gizzard regarding the persons who appear to be running for President in 2016. For the life of me, I just don't understand why certain politically prolific persons refuse to retire. In the old days (pre-1990), people would run for President once, maybe twice, and then just drift away with dignity and manners. Today, we have a new breed of politicians who will hold on for life to whatever bit of power the electorate has seen fit to bestow. Jeez, how I'm sick of the same old faces delivering the same old platitudes. At least the GOP has a few new names on the list. I can't imagine what the Democrats would do without Hillary.
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