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How Republicans Can Win Back Conservatives - Passing the emotional purity test
Front Page ^ | August 26, 2015 | Daniel Greenfield

Posted on 08/26/2015 11:13:50 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

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To: Buttons12

No, I see a country cowed by fairies and racists. I see no salvation in politics. It’s too late to claim America is great when we slaughter babies like cattle, provide refuge to evil doers, and turn our faces from the slaughter of innocents around the world.

The fear of man is greater than the fear of God, and judgment lies at the gates. The scoffers may laugh now, but they will face the wrath of God.


61 posted on 08/27/2015 6:01:58 AM PDT by antidisestablishment (A conservative candidate needs only two things: Backbone and Balls.)
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To: chris37

Simply put, the GOP base isn’t supporting Trump to be the next President, per se: they are using him as the perfect tool to attack the GOP. He’s a weapon and the GOP is the target.

We’ve come to see the party establishment as every bit as bad as the democrats.

At this point in time, it’s more important to destroy the current political structure than it is to find candidates to represent us within that structure.

Trumps ideological purity only matters if his supporters were looking for the next cog in the political system and sizing him up for quality and fit.

The GOP base is looking for a wrench to toss into the machinery. Who cares how effective the wrench is as a wrench?

The GOPe had better pay attention. This is how the current party dies, not with a whimper, but a bang.

The GOP in its current form won’t survive The Donald. That’s not a side effect, it’s primary intent.

(I support Cruz for President but I also support Trump for Wrench. If it comes down to having to elect the Wrench to jam it far enough into the machinery to cause permanent damage, I might.)


62 posted on 08/27/2015 7:07:40 AM PDT by ziravan (Didn't think it needed a /sarc)
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To: TTFlyer; Amntn
Internet search can be your friend sometimes:

After Saying He Doesn’t Need Donations, Trump Starts an Online Fundraiser
by Ken Meyer | 2:41 pm, August 8th, 201www.mediaite.com/online/after-saying-he-doesnt-need-donations-trump-starts-an-online-fundraiser

Donald Trump's Evolution On Campaign Fundraising
www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/08/25/434604383/donald-trumps-evolving-position-on-campaign-fundraising

August 08, 2015 - 01:20 PM EDT
Trump starts online thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/250655-trump-starts-online-fundraising-drive drive

63 posted on 08/27/2015 7:16:35 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: SmokingJoe

I am aware that he is accepting donations from people. I just doubt your claim of receiving an email soliciting donations.


64 posted on 08/27/2015 7:20:24 AM PDT by Amntn
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To: Amntn
Did you read any of the links at all?
He is soliciting alright. Funny enough, he is using the mailing list of Herman Cain and sending out the emails through Newsmax. It's easy enough for you to research it yourself on the internet.
65 posted on 08/27/2015 7:30:16 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: SmokingJoe

Did you receive an email soliciting funds? Please post it if you did.


66 posted on 08/27/2015 7:43:47 AM PDT by Amntn
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To: Amntn
QUOTE:
TIME’s Zeke Miller tweeted out a picture of the fundraising form. He said that the message was sent to the email supporters list of former presidential hopeful Herman Cain, in addition to Trump’s

www.mediaite.com/online/after-saying-he-doesnt-need-donations-trump-starts-an-online-fundraiser

67 posted on 08/27/2015 7:46:06 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: piasa

Rather a sparkly unicorn than the low down dirty stinking rat infested GOP.

Been there, done that, ain’t doin’ it again.


68 posted on 08/27/2015 8:10:04 AM PDT by chris37 (Heartless)
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To: ziravan

Yep.

The GOP can go to Hell.

I hate the damned thing.


69 posted on 08/27/2015 8:11:48 AM PDT by chris37 (Heartless)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

When push comes to shove, Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden’s name is gonna be on that ballot next November. Decent Americans will do their duty, whining on the Internet doesn’t frighten me into thinking otherwise.

The only thing that would worry me is some clown pulling a Perot.


70 posted on 08/27/2015 8:12:51 AM PDT by Impy (They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
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To: Amntn; SmokingJoe
Zeke Miller ‏@ZekeJMiller Aug 8 .@realDonaldTrump has started online fundraising (sent to the former @THEHermanCain presidential list)


71 posted on 08/27/2015 8:14:25 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Amntn; SmokingJoe

https://secure.donaldjtrump.com/donations/make-a-donation/

By clicking “Contribute” I certify that the following statements are true and accurate:

This contribution is made from my personal funds and is not drawn on an account maintained by a corporation, labor union, or national bank, and
I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident and this contribution will not be reimbursed by another person.

$2,700 is the maximum amount an individual may give for the PRIMARY election to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

$5,400 is the maximum amount a couple may give combined for the PRIMARY election to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. If a joint contribution is made, both individuals must be listed as account holders or both must sign the check.

Contributions to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc can also take contributions for the general election at this time. An individual may give $5,400 combined for the primary and general elections. A couple may give $10,800 combined for the primary and general elections.


72 posted on 08/27/2015 8:15:31 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: DoughtyOne

EXCELLANT.......where do I send you a MEGAPHONE?


73 posted on 08/27/2015 9:01:55 AM PDT by annieokie
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

No body is arguing that he is accepting donations.

The claim was made that he was sending out emails soliciting donations to which I stated I have made a donation to Trump and have received no such emails.

The person claiming they received the email needs to post it or I won’t believe it.

By the way, there is nothing wrong with accepting donations. He said he was not accepting large donations in return for political favors.

My donation was to let him know I appreciate what he is doing.


74 posted on 08/27/2015 9:10:58 AM PDT by Amntn
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To: SmokingJoe

I joined the Trump campaign the day after his announcement speech. I have yet to receive a SINGLE request for a donation. I have received DOZENS of such requests(email, snail mail, and phone)from the other candidates and the RNC.

Reading comprehension is your friend.


75 posted on 08/27/2015 9:51:35 AM PDT by TTFlyer
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To: Amntn

Okay. Just trying to help with your request.

BTW, no one says that they accept donations for political favors.


76 posted on 08/27/2015 10:25:31 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Lopeover
There is only one way to win conservatives back, and that is do what they were voted in to do, and do it before the 2016 Presidential election. Since they won’t, there is no winning conservatives back!

Amen!
77 posted on 08/27/2015 10:37:20 AM PDT by yuleeyahoo (Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty. - Calvin Coolidge)
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To: TTFlyer
Totally irrelevant what you have and have not received. FACT: Trump has sent out emails soliciting for money. FACT: Amongst other thing nags, he is using Herman Cain's mailing list to solicit(don't ask my why). FACT: He is using Newsmax as one of the outfits to send out the soliciting emails.
I have provided links to back up every single one of those assertions. Trouble is you don't seem to be able to read much of anything, never mind comprehending it.
78 posted on 08/27/2015 11:28:18 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: SmokingJoe

Well, i’m on TRUMP’s mailing list, not Herman Cain’s. And I STILL haven’t been spammed for money by Trump. Neither has any other Trump supporter I know.

Can you explain why the Trump Campaign would chum “Herman Cain’s mailing list” for money(lol)and not his OWN?


79 posted on 08/27/2015 11:46:30 AM PDT by TTFlyer
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To: TTFlyer

See post # 71 and 72.
I have no idea why Trump is using Herman Cain’s lists.


80 posted on 08/27/2015 12:16:29 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
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