Posted on 01/16/2016 8:02:32 AM PST by BobL
To our masters at the GOPe,
No doubt you people remember your first reactions to Trump's major policy announcements (the wall, Muslims, etc.). It was one of pure attack at Trump, no credence to his concerns and absolutely no concern at all that the Republican voters, if not most of the country, just might agree with him.
Nope, all you could do was ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK, both Trump and the 'Crazies' (what John McCain calls us Trump supporters). By doing so, you have driven us people that agree with Trump right into his bear hug and there is no way you will pry us loose. We only laugh at your attempts.
But here's something constructive for you people. Perhaps if you had tried responding as follows to Trump's positions and statements, and tried to work constructively with us, you would not be on the verge of losing control of the party to Trump. Here are some things that you COULD have said in response to Trump and kept yourself as credible force in candidate selection:
1) "We agree, a properly designed wall is probably a good idea, considering what is going on down there and particularly with all these children from Central America now coming in, but we're not sure trying to have Mexico pay for it makes sense. But there's room for discussion."
2) "We agree that critical technologies have been lost to China and that China has been subsidizing at least some of their exports, so perhaps we revisit our trade policies with China with an eye towards what's best for the United States."
3) "We agree, lots of jobs have moved to Mexico because of their much lower labor costs. Perhaps we review our labor, environmental, and safety laws to see what can be down to lower costs on our side of the border, so manufacturers will not have such a strong incentive to move down there."
4) "We agree that the terrorist attacks done in the name of Islam, by Muslims, are greatly disproportionate to their numbers, so we should investigate what is driving these attacks and take the needed steps to keep Americans safe from these attacks. Some people may object to as it likely will involve trying to understand their religion better, and may result in some policies directed towards Muslims, but an increasing level of terrorism is simply not acceptable in the United States."
...but you guys chose not to, which is why we're here today.
Old GOP elites like John McCain, Karl Rove, and the like are 100% responsible for Donald Trump’s popularity. If these guys would keep their mouths shut and let the people decide who they want, Trump might not be getting the notice he has now.
CLEARLY that’s the case. We let them get away with it since Bush Sr., and the people they served up initially weren’t terrible (Bush Jr., Dole), but then came McCain and Romney. And now Jeb, who is a TOTAL DUNCE CAP, never seen anyone so pathetic at this level.
But it was Amnesty - for some reason they weren’t able to fully explain how adding 20 MILLION new Democrats to the voter roles helps the party...and of course, because it doesn’t, duh. Now it’s too late - they cannot walk that back.
LIVE BY THE LAWS AMERICA WAS FOUNDED UPON”
Go. TRUMP. Go!!!
LIKE!
In my opinion, GOPee’s are arrogant, amoral, self-serving Elitists. Nothing anyone tells them will sink in. Their arrogance cannot be penetrated by reality. They are reaping what they sowed as will others in DC who are guilty of the same arrogance including the RNC. We The People are fed up and want our country back.
Thanks!
The Whigs will never learn. Look at the Free Traitor™ on Free Republic. The would bleed the wealth of the nation dry to prove a point...
Jeb Bush = the white man's Steve Urkel
The RINO elites are also wondering why we are so ‘angry.’
We got SCREWED. That’s why. But for Trump and Cruz that anger would manifest itself in tar and feathering these sellouts.
And notice... no mention of the ‘angry Democrats’ supporting the ‘insurgent, radical, extreme socialist Bernie Sanders campaign.’
Have you seen a single story saying, “Why are Democrats so angry?”
Nope.
The interim election results in 2010 and 2014 were a slap in the face for not only Barry Soetoro but for the GOPe which chose to ignore it. The only person with balls and the financial means to make the point was Donald Trump. At first the GOPe chose to either ignore him or belittle his chances. The American people, who had been betrayed so many times in the past, had had enough. The only choice the GOPe has now is Ted Cruz and hope he can be turned to the Dark Side because he is a politician. American voters want representative government back!
I will say one thing HarleyLady, Trump supporters are DAMN LOYAL!!!! I am sooooo thankful, used to be the first sign of trouble with one of our own WE would just move on!!!! Well NOT this time, WE are FNALLY fighting back!!! GO TRUMP!!!!
There’s not a damned thing ANYONE can say or do that will change my mind to vote for Donald Trump.
If he can’t pull America out of this death spiral, then I’m going down with him.
I applaud you for your remarks....thank you...
LIVE BY THE LAWS AMERICA WAS FOUNDED UPON
GO.TRUMP.GO!!!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
