Trying to due my part

[Steve]

Just my gut feeling but I think this election may be the deciding factor on this country existing into the future. I'm pretty sure nobody is looking at history to see where we are heading.

[Ranch Dog]

Just my gut feeling but I think this election may be the deciding factor on this country existing into the future. I'm pretty sure nobody is looking at history to see where we are heading.

No doubt it is.

After the debate last night I remain steadfast in my choice of Cruz as the only candidate who will stop the downward spiral immediately. Rubio & Kasich would work on it but they will bend to those that want a socialistic movement to take over this country. Cruz might be nothing but a one term whipping post but I have no doubt that he can stand against this movement and weather the storm for the next Constitutionalist, whoever it is, that might be a better reformer to get the GOP back on track.

Trump is nothing but a vote for Hillary; either through splitting the GOP vote or simply the wolf taking off the sheepskin. His behavior is that of a crazy man and he will never represent me. His preschool behavior, bullying, inability to construct a complete sentence from his thoughts, and lack of any plans within the framework of the Constitution are pitiful. If he actually had to fund his campaign through public financial support, he would be nowhere. Right now, the circus clown show is free but the price will be paid once he starts performing on Pennsylvania Avenue.

The good thing about Trump, Clinton, and Sanders is that that they are fueling interest in the Texas Nationalist/Secession movement. Don't think it is a real thing, the GOP does and knows that the time between Super Tuesday and the General Election has become a critical period in relation to this Movement. They are funding a campaign against it as they know that the success of this movement would kill the GOP.

[horseman]

I like Ted Cruz. Donald Trump ? Could be a pig in a poke, I really don't know, but that's why we supposedly have checks and balances in our government. One thing I DO like about him is that he is NOT a politician and he's paying his own way, so, in theory at least, he shouldn't OWE any favors to anyone. He and Cruz both are hated by the Republican "machine" and that's why they've (republican party "bosses") have "hired" Rubio as their "hit man" against Trump, Cruz will be next if he's successful with Trump. Little punk. I used to have a bit of respect for Rubio, but no longer. I'm not so sure that Ted Cruz isn't needed more right where he is, in the Senate. I'd love to see him become the speaker. What I'm most concerned about (AGAIN) is that conservative, constitutionalist voters, won't go out and vote for the Republican nominee whoever it is, because they (the nominee) wan't my choice and this one "doesn't share my values", or he's not "conservative enough" then we'll be stuck with Hillary (should be in prison Clinton) for sure.. just like before with the Ron Paul supporters, would not go out to vote for Romney (I didn't like him either, I much preferred Mr. Speaker, smartest man in the room) but he (Romney) IMO was a better "choice" than the MIO....(muslim in office) as will Cruz, Trump, or pretty much anybody still running Rep. party be better than "Slick Hillary"...believe me, most Democrats will vote for Hillary even if she has to give the oath of office from prison.

[Old Scribe]

I was wondering about you folks down in the Lone Star State.

[62chevy]

Who is president does not matter if the Constitution is followed, he has very little power. The real problem is Congress and Congressmen in particular, if they did their job of stopping the abuse of power on the Presidents part. obama should have been sent packing 6 years ago but Congress refused to do their Duty. But most of all it is the fault of We The People for putting people in Office who could care less about the Constitution and more about power and lining their own pockets with our cash.

[Poppop]

Just my gut feeling but I think this election may be the deciding factor on this country existing into the future. I'm pretty sure nobody is looking at history to see where we are heading.

No doubt it is.

After the debate last night I remain steadfast in my choice of Cruz as the only candidate who will stop the downward spiral immediately. Rubio & Kasich would work on it but they will bend to those that want a socialistic movement to take over this country. Cruz might be nothing but a one term whipping post but I have no doubt that he can stand against this movement and weather the storm for the next Constitutionalist, whoever it is, that might be a better reformer to get the GOP back on track.

Trump is nothing but a vote for Hillary; either through splitting the GOP vote or simply the wolf taking off the sheepskin. His behavior is that of a crazy man and he will never represent me. His preschool behavior, bullying, inability to construct a complete sentence from his thoughts, and lack of any plans within the framework of the Constitution are pitiful. If he actually had to fund his campaign through public financial support, he would be nowhere. Right now, the circus clown show is free but the price will be paid once he starts performing on Pennsylvania Avenue.

The good thing about Trump, Clinton, and Sanders is that that they are fueling interest in the Texas Nationalist/Secession movement. Don't think it is a real thing, the GOP does and knows that the time between Super Tuesday and the General Election has become a critical period in relation to this Movement. They are funding a campaign against it as they know that the success of this movement would kill the GOP.

Hi RD
Your middle paragraph is exactly what I've been saying too.
With his inability to complete a sentence, he sounds and gestures like Joan Rivers.
Am I right (look to the left) -am I right (look to the right)

[horseman]

So, for all you Trump haters, is what you're saying, if Trump becomes the Republican nominee you're all just going to sit at home and not vote. That's worked out real well the last two elections. I read on many forums where soooo many conservative Republicans did just exactly that because they (said) they wouldn't compromise their integrity. Their opinion was that to vote for the "lessor of two evils" was not good enough. Ya know what, sometimes in life we HAVE to compromise because very few options we get are "perfect"...my answer to them was simply, if you didn't vote for Romney then you have zero right to complain about Obama....the same will go for this election....

[Ranch Dog]

Ya know what, sometimes in life we HAVE to compromise because very few options we get are "perfect"...my answer to them was simply, if you didn't vote for Romney then you have zero right to complain about Obama....the same will go for this election....

That is a good point. Personally, I voted for Romney but I tend not to %@*&$ about Obama because there isn't a lot I can do about it beyond my vote.

My problem with acknowledging Trump or legitimizing him by vote is that I cannot stand anything about him. I personally find him repulsive. I don't see him as a Republican nor do I see him caring about this country beyond what it can do for him. His business schemes and scams speak volumes of who he actually is. If you like him great, and I respect how you feel, I simply don't want him representing my Country. If he wasn't a billionaire, he wouldn't even rate a headline in this process. Of course, money does buy everything including elections. It is a sad day for this Country if it boils down to a choice of Hillary or Trump.

[horseman]

R.D. we haven't had even a decent choice for several elections (IMO).

[Ranch Dog]

Hi RD
Your middle paragraph is exactly what I've been saying too.
With his inability to complete a sentence, he sounds and gestures like Joan Rivers.
Am I right (look to the left) -am I right (look to the right)

Haah... I knew I'd seen that from another NY'r!

Hey Poppop, I really thought about your comments earlier in this topic concerning Kasich during the debate last night. My comments were probably unfair. While he talked, I even remembered how much I enjoyed his thought process when he sub'd for O'Reilly on the Factor years ago now.

He damn sure isn't responsible for the fix we are in and he has given the better part of life trying to make things right. Everyone views Trump as a deal maker but I believe Kasich would be much better at it and is a solid, respectable individual on top of it. He does sit at the back of the pack and that is not good but maybe others saw what I saw. While sitting there I could see him and Cruz making a great "package". The Constitutional watchdog and someone that understands what compromises must take place to slowly turn the ship around. They might hate each other for all I know but I doubt it. When O'Reilly was interviewing him after the debate he was asked if he would (Kasich) consider a VP spot and he was pretty steady in response that he would not be interested. The same question was not asked of Cruz but that is probably because of his position in the delegate count.

Kind of rattling on but mainly I felt I needed to say something about that earlier post.

It will really be interesting to see how things as we move into more States with closed primaries. Only been four so far with Cruz winning three and Trump one. Kind of speaks of the crossover voters that try to influence the choices their opposing parties must live with.