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You can partially thank Obama for creating an imperial presidency. You overlook that Congress and the Supreme Court serves as a "brake" to the President. I don't plan on voting for T-Rump. However, I'm CERTAINLY not voting for Clinton.
You can partially thank Obama for creating an imperial presidency. You overlook that Congress and the Supreme Court serves as a "brake" to the President. I don't plan on voting for T-Rump. However, I'm CERTAINLY not voting for Clinton.
I will only speak for myself. But I want the strongest possible conservative faction possible inside the Republican party. Going forward, I'm treating this as an off-year election, disengaging from the Presidential race. My current plans are to leave the top of the ballot blank. I am however persuadable by a Libertarian candidate for the top of the ticket.
Cruz represents a government small enough to fit inside everyone's bedroom.I disagree. They were/are Conservatives left with no place to turn. Cruz was the last man standing on matters of small government and individual liberties.
Cruz represents a government small enough to fit inside everyone's bedroom.
I'm not sure I would call it "having faith" in someone to argue that, under pressure, they will abandon their beliefs for the convenience of the moment.You seem to have as much faith in your fellow GOP'rs as I have a lack of same.
I'm looking into Gary Johnston and Austin Petersen.I disagree. They were/are Conservatives left with no place to turn. Cruz was the last man standing on matters of small government and individual liberties.
so you ignore the fact that we can have 25 years or more of a left wing dominated supreme court that conservatives -if they get power again-have the disgusting habit of respecting the crappy precedent liberal courts create?
In the 90's Clinton had to complain that he was "Still Relevant".Hasn't the presidency been gradually gaining more power since 1900?
As opposed to the same, but also seeking out our beliefs, and witnessing the wrecking of the GOP and conservative movement in such a way as to leave us even worse off, facing not 25 years, but 50? No thanks.
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In the long term, tragically, I think we are less harmed. I wouldn't say "better off", as that implies positive motion. Rather, the worst will be mitigated, and we will be able to have a recovery sooner.so its your learned position, the country is better off having Hilary as president?
In the long term, tragically, I think we are less harmed. I wouldn't say "better off", as that implies positive motion. Rather, the worst will be mitigated, and we will be able to have a recovery sooner.
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I'll trade dealing not being able to switch three Kagans out for three Souters over the next two decades in return for avoiding ten more Kagans over the next six. It's a ****ty choice, but it's where the Trump people put us.not if we get three more Kagans on the court
That's the dilemna, the shoe is on the other foot: the establishment has always urged and expected the supporters of the "also rans" to rally behind the chosen candidate. Ron Paul was a prime example of that as was McCain (to a lesser extent in 2000), as well as Reagen in '76, and it appears Bernie Sanders will be another on the other side. The thing about the pubs this year is that it is the establishment that will, or won't, do the rallying. I can't say I know the details, but I think the closest historical precedent might be Goldwater in '64.I don't see why they would want one. Standing by Cruz appeared to be a matter of principle. They lost sure, but on principle could they actually vote FOR Trump? A man who represents everything they despise? I don't know.
In an odd sort of way, yes. Apparently, we need to go through a few more years of hoplessness and productive citizens being scorned, marginalized and overtaxed before there's even a chance of hope and change. Probably not in my lifetime, especially with SCOTUS going bat**** crazy liberal. Scalia was the last man standing, and any possibility of checks on federal overreach died with him. I expect Heller to be reversed with the new court, which returns us to the dark ages of the 20th century regarding individual rights. Hell, the individual mandate was upheld, which opens the possibility of paying an income tax on no income. What percentage is that? Apparently, the feds have the ability to get blood from a stone, or at least expect it.so its your learned position, the country is better off having Hilary as president?
In an odd sort of way, yes. Apparently, we need to go through a few more years of hoplessness and productive citizens being scorned, marginalized and overtaxed before there's even a chance of hope and change. Probably not in my lifetime, especially with SCOTUS going bat**** crazy liberal. Scalia was the last man standing, and any possibility of checks on federal overreach died with him. I expect Heller to be reversed with the new court, which returns us to the dark ages of the 20th century regarding individual rights. Hell, the individual mandate was upheld, which opens the possibility of paying an income tax on no income. What percentage is that? Apparently, the feds have the ability to get blood from a stone, or at least expect it.
Dark times, dark times indeed.
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