[mkjessup]

This is a good article. And Trump is the only candidate who has come right out and clearly stated that he will "bomb the sh*t out of ISIS", destroy the oil fields they control, and wipe them out.

I believe Ted Cruz would likewise take a hard line against the Islamic threat confronting us, but as our Esteemed Founder said recently Cruz is still "wet behind the ears" which means he doesn't have as much real world experience as does Trump.

For leading America and the West against the spectre of Islamic terrorism, my bet is on Donald Trump.

[Lakeshark]

I do agree that Cruz might have the same lines against Jihad, I just don't think he can go over the heads of the media as well, nor deal with the slings and arrows of the PC/unbercompassion crowd in this country.

It's one of a couple of reasons I switched to preferring Trump.

Don't get me wrong, if Cruz wins, I'll support him fully, I just think for this time, while we are on the edge of having our lights put out in this country, we need some of the unlikable and irascible nature of Trump.

[ManHunter]

While I agree with your overall premise, I have to take some exception to it. Trump is admittedly older and more experienced, but he has no more knowledge of defense matters than Cruz and probably less. Witness his obviously complete lack of knowledge about the nuclear triad.

I have complete confidence that both Trump and Cruz would, as Trump has said “...bomb the S**t out of ISIS” or as Ted Cruz has said, destroy ISIS “utterly and completely”.

Let’s hope one of them wins and we’re both right - about ISIS and any number of other issues.

[ifinnegan]

“Trump is the only candidate who has come right out and clearly stated that he will “bomb the sh*t out of ISIS”, destroy the oil fields they control, and wipe them out. “

As I recall Cruz said we would make the ground glow.

So I’m not sure Trump is the only one.

[editor-surveyor]

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You’re quite confused!

Trump has zero experience getting things done in government, and Cruz has shown himself the master at what really matters.

Working quietly behind the scenes, studying history, and putting what he learned into effect, preparing comprehensive and convincing Amici for court cases, he has become the only man in politics in the last 20 years to accomplish positive things for America.

Trump would be a babe in the woods, having to be led around by an ear bud, just like Obama.

Please, no more proxy presidents!
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[JediJones]

Cruz has more experience studying international, military and terrorism issues than Trump. Trump just “watches the shows.” Neither have any direct military experience.