The Donald is a Busy Guy

[wjk]

Perhaps. But what will Trump accomplish in the end? What's the endgame? He's not going to be elected. There aren't enough folks out there to eat the red meat he's throwing out. Sure, he'll rally some hard-core anti-establishment groups but he's not going to win the nomination, much less the election. He has to know this.

You're most likely correct, however, if you recall, much the same was said about others who have won (Reagan wasn't electable according to his RINO critics).

I like two things about him. He doesn't fear the media, and he doesn't fear left wing critics in power. That puts him in a different class than most RINOs. One other guy who shows no fear, and is electable (IMO) is Scott Walker. He knows how to deal with the media and doesn't fear taking on the left.

 

[Tsing Tao]

Ross Perot 1992?

But Perot's intent was to influence the conversation. If that's Trump's goal, then I maintain the belief he's being used as a heat shield...an attention grabber...side show Bob, whatever.

 

[Tsing Tao]

Rationally you and I think he must know it. But he's a very prideful man. Have you ever read any of his books?

Thank God, no.

 

[Tsing Tao]

You're most likely correct, however, if you recall, much the same was said about others who have won (Reagan wasn't electable according to his RINO critics).

I like two things about him. He doesn't fear the media, and he doesn't fear left wing critics in power. That puts him in a different class than most RINOs. One other guy who shows no fear, and is electable (IMO) is Scott Walker. He knows how to deal with the media and doesn't fear taking on the left.

In Walker's case, it's about fervent belief in principle. He's held steadfast to what he believes, he doesn't shout about it, just implements it and trusts the people to judge him accordingly.

I simply cannot put Trump in the same category.

 

[Ricter]

Thank God, no.

Couple of good lines I remember...

I don’t do it for the money. I’ve got enough, much more than I’ll ever need. I do it to do it. Deals are my art form.

People say I had everything handed to me. Hey, I was only worth $100k in college (1970s).

 

[wjk]

In Walker's case, it's about fervent belief in principle. He's held steadfast to what he believes, he doesn't shout about it, just implements it and trusts the people to judge him accordingly.

I simply cannot put Trump in the same category.

Walker is without a doubt my first choice. I loved it when quizzed about Obama's religion by the drive by hit squad media. His answer: "Don't know, don't care". Awesome. Also, and perhaps not known to all, but police state tactics (night time swat raids) were used against certain acquaintances of his during his war with the unions, but he didn't back down. He's the kind of guy that might put an end to all this property seizure that's going on when there have been no crimes.

 

[Tsing Tao]

Couple of good lines I remember...

I don’t do it for the money. I’ve got enough, much more than I’ll ever need. I do it to do it. Deals are my art form.

People say I had everything handed to me. Hey, I was only worth $100k in college (1970s).

The first quote isn't all that bad. The second one is just plain out of touch with reality.

 

[Tsing Tao]

Walker is without a doubt my first choice. I loved it when quizzed about Obama's religion by the drive by hit squad media. His answer: "Don't know, don't care". Awesome. Also, and perhaps not known to all, but police state tactics (night time swat raids) were used against certain acquaintances of his during his war with the unions, but he didn't back down. He's the kind of guy that might put an end to all this property seizure that's going on when there have been no crimes.

I don't know enough about him to make a call personally. I do like his more quiet, yet direct approach, and I like what I've seen him stand for (all unions should be utterly destroyed, in my opinion). Right now, I lean towards Rand Paul - simply because he represents my fiscal and social views closest. I love Ted Cruz, but I don't see that he has any chance.

Jeb would be my last choice, followed right before with Christie.

 

[Ricter]

I don't know enough about him to make a call personally. I do like his more quiet, yet direct approach, and I like what I've seen him stand for (all unions should be utterly destroyed, in my opinion). Right now, I lean towards Rand Paul - simply because he represents my fiscal and social views closest. I love Ted Cruz, but I don't see that he has any chance.

Jeb would be my last choice, followed right before with Christie.

"all unions should be utterly destroyed, in my opinion"

That does not sound very libertarian to me. And what other union of persons would do the destroying of (what we typically consider) unions?

 

[Tsing Tao]

"all unions should be utterly destroyed, in my opinion"

That does not sound very libertarian to me. And what other union of persons would do the destroying of (what we typically consider) unions?

Ok, let me clarify. Most labor organizations force/insist on employees being a member, wherein those employes are charged "dues" which then go to various places the employee usually would not support with their own money given the chance.

This is an infringement on that employee's right, and it should be completely and solely voluntary, not mandatory. Whenever a union has been given a mandate to allow only voluntary membership, that union has withered away. I do not believe active action should be undertaken to seek out and disband unions. Hopefully that's more clear.

As for what other unions...all unions and organizations anywhere should be voluntary. No one should be forced to participate in a union in order to maintain employment, status, etc.

Society exists for the benefit of its members – not the members for the benefit of society - Herbert Spencer