“Certainly people evolve. All the time. But I need to see evidence of it to believe it-—not just talk.”
His company - Trump Organization - for starters ... One does not succeed with such an enterprise by making wild liberal decisions. Such an enterprise requires putting”conservative” principles in to action.
Moreover, what of all these “conservatives” we elected to both houses of Congress? They “talked” the talk and supposedly demonstrated sufficient “evidence” of their conservatism to back up their “talk” ... And what have they actually accomplished? NOTHING! They all fold like cheap suits. Obama says “jump,” and they answer “how high.” So, don’t lecture me about “true” conservatives - because there are enough examples from the bunch to whom we gave the nod of approval to blow your argument out of the water.
“Considering that Trump lies constantly ...’
Constantly, eh? Really? Give specific credible examples of his lies - not accusatory generalities.
” ... and engages in Alinskyite attacks from the left ...’
Again, in context, demonstrating side by side the comparison of Trump’s methods with that of Alinski, bearing in mind that this is a political battle in which the rhetoric, up to this point, is rather tame when compared to what was typical in American politics a century ago.
If you think that what Donald Trump has demonstrated thus far is even close to times past, then I have to think you are quite naive, or otherwise uninformed of this nation’s political history.
“...In fact, everything I see from the man confirms that he’s still a progressive, still a big government statist.”
Again, provide specific in-context examples relative to this period ... not what he may have stated 10 or 20 years ago - or even 3 years ago ... As you first admitted - people evolve in their opinions depending on the exigent circumstances. Everything I see, hear, and learn of him in context of what he actually does in practice, runs contrary to your accusations and gross presumptions.
“If you persist in supporting him, you need to come to terms with the fact that he will never achieve broad appeal, that his negatives are too high and many people simply will refuse to support him. ...”
Every national and state poll proves you wrong. Donald Trump has far broader appeal, across all demographics, than does Senator Ted Cruz.
“... Take a look at social media; every day, more people are becoming disgusted with his leftist attacks and his alignment with his fellow members of the establishment.’
Partially true - they are all Cruz supporters, Captain Obvious
“Choose a better candidate while you can. ...”
I did choose the better candidate - the one who has the most broadest appeal, and thus holds the best chance to win the election - Donald J. Trump. That said, should Senator Cruz win the GOP nomination (and that is a slim chance) I will support his candidacy 100 percent ... But he will get trounced in the general. That is simply the demographic reality. Ted Cruz cannot pull cross over votes. Unless you think Democrats and Independents are going to suddenly pull the lever for a Bible-thumping, on-steroids conservative, hard-core crusading Baptist zealot. If you actually believe such is possible, then I must reply that you are suffering a very strong case of denial.
“Tantruming won’t change a thing.”
Tantruming? Is that a word in the dictionary? Whatever ...
Physician, heal thyself!
I won't vote for him under any circumstances.
Trump: "Let's Get To Be A Little Establishment"
To hell with Trump.