If Trump was just promising things he had no intention of enacting, he would not have brought Sessions on to his campaign as an adviser and point man on illegal immigration, nor Carson as adviser and point man on getting rid of bamstercare.
Two examples (of many) of just how serious he is.
I once preferred Cruz, and now prefer Trump. There are good solid reasons for that change, and I wouldn't call them "populist".
Katwoman, you should rethink, along with other sane Cruz supporters such as Jeff. This nomination is virtually all over but the shouting, and if Cruz is smart, he will bargain for a position at the table with Trump, rather than side with the traitorous elites of the GOP.
I wouldn't either. I would call what Trump is proposing "problem solving". Something unheard of in DC. Politicians throw money at problems as a bandaid effect in order to keep the problem alive for their reelection.