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No, I think he has engineered the (false) belief that he is the only one that can do anything about it.

Because most nefarious leaders, be it dictators or cult leaders or televangelist use populist rhetoric and emotional appeals to stir up their followers. Of course, all politicians use populism to one degree or another. My issue is when the person becomes more important that the movement...

A little off topic, but, policy aside, I think Reagan and Clinton were the two best politicians of my lifetime. They had a gift that most don't have. As a Republican it was one of the things I hated about Clinton. He would speak into the camera and "feel your pain". He understood that, in a...

Sorry, I was responding on my phone.

I disagree. I think if almost any of the other Republican Candidates in the 2016 election had won the nomination they would have easily defeated Clinton (who was the worst Democratic Candidate in decades) and would have accomplished as much or more than Trump as President. I also think they...

I will give Trump credit for the fight against Terror. He wasn't hesitate to kill Terrorist leaders. But, I would also argue that Trumps' attitude toward Ukraine led up to the Russian invasion. Had Trump (and the West in general) armed Ukraine to the teeth and pushed NATO admission then...

I voted for Republicans in all my state wide and local elections and abstained from the Presidential ballot.

That's just it. Populism might win one election but anger doesn't last. The 2022 midterm elections showed us that Trumps populism isn't sustainable. The few republicans who did win were long time Republicans who ties to the Party (like Katie Britt in my state) . The MAGA candidates (Lake...

Okay, let me rephrase. I stand for Reagan Republicanism which got its start with Barry Goldwater.

Trump brings a lot of it on himself. Reagan was attacked and demonized but you heard Reagan speak and saw how much he cared you knew it was a load of hogwash. When you here Trump speak you realize they may be right about him. It he had a better disposition and more tact, and didn't react...

I was 10 years old when Reagan became President in 1981. The first presidential election I voted in was 1988. It was for GHW Bush. I voted for and sometimes campaigned for every Republican until Trump.

true. But, being President is also being the person representing our country to the world. In many cases demeanor and ability to articulate the position on the USA in a constructive manner are a very important function of the President. Trump fails miserably in that aspect.

Yes, I've read the Bible through in multiple translations. NIV, ESV, NASB, and NLT. It usually takes 10 months or so

None of that excuses hurling insults and threats instead of leading. If we can find a conservative candidate that is a leader, that conservative love and moderates don't fear, and has a temperament that inspires confidence then we can win. If we can find that candidate then democrats can...

They attack every Republican President. Non have acted like him. Instead of responding to attacks with dignity and class he resorts to childish insults and threats. Some people see his childish insults (like calling NIkki Haley birdbrain or making fun of Chris Christie's weight) ) as a...

Not sure what you are getting at. A person can be well spoken and still say stupid things. Being well spoken means that she is a good communicator, doesn't mumble, isn't boring, and articulates her message well. It doesn't mean that her message is correct or always right. All candidates...

There are a lot of never Trump republicans and I believe most Trump supports will vote for whoever is the Republican Pick. Just as most democrats will vote for Biden or whoever they end up with. The best candidates in the general election can do two things. Turn out the your party and...

If something happens to Trump then the convention can pick whoever it wants. Nobody will have won any primary. If she has the most delegates then she will have some leverage, at least initially. Other candidates will have to convince her delegates to vote for them. If I remember the rules...

Nikki Haley is not going to win the nomination for the Republicans. However, she has proven herself to be a very good campaigner as well as being intelligent and well spoken. Getting 40% against Trump in any race is an accomplishment considering how devoted Trump supporters are. She doesn't...

I haven't read every response to this. But as I've studied Calvinism I've come to the conclusion that a good Calvinist would never say Once Saved Always Saved. They would say "Once Elect always Elect". With the Elect being those chosen by God, saved by God, and kept by God. Therefore, if...