GOP Primary Megathread III: Third Time's A Charm

[Senkaku]

The really obese one.

Well no shit, but why Taft?

Idk, he was really good at eating things and not fitting into bathtubs? Maybe Arkinesia's into that. Everyone has their kinks.

[The Black Forrest]

Write in Lincoln! Best Republican ever!

You misspelled "Eisenhower".

He would be hated by today's republicans.

[Camicon]

You misspelled "Eisenhower".

He would be hated by today's republicans.

As would every other Republican president.

[Arkinesia]

The really obese one.

Well no shit, but why Taft?

Taft is in my view one of the most underrated Presidents in US history. He set in motion the basis of the future American soft power via trade. He further introduced Dollar Diplomacy and handled a number of LA crises quite admirably.

He also expanded antitrust enforcement, was an active supporter of open borders, and had a respect for the law and the limits of the Presidency exceeding most other Presidents.

He would be hated by today's republicans.

As would every other Republican president.

I was going to say “not Bush,” but no, no. Even the younger Bush would be derided as an “open-borders loving parasite.”

[Camicon]

As would every other Republican president.

I was going to say “not Bush,” but no, no. Even the younger Bush would be derided as an “open-borders loving parasite.”

Hell, Jeb basically tried to be this cycle's version of his brother, and he got massacred.

[New Jerzylvania]

Pathway to Election (Stairway to Heaven) ~ apologies to Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin

There's a lady who's sure what glitters is Goldmans
And she's buying a pathway to election.
When she gets there she knows, if the polls are all closed
With a word she can get what they paid for.
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a pathway to election.

There's a fool for some wall, but he wants to be sure
'Cause he knows that his lies have dual meaning.
In the rule by the book, there's an email that sings,
Sometimes all of our mistakes aren’t forgiven.

Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it makes me wonder.

There's a feeling she gets taking money from the rich,
As their spirits are buying her influence.
In my thoughts I have seen bomb blasts through the trees,
And the voices of those who stand burning.

Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it really makes me wonder.

And it's whispered real soon, that she’ll call the tune,
The White House will be unreasonable.
And new days will dawn for those who belong,
And the Democrats echo with laughter.

If there's a Trump in your hedgefund, don't be alarmed now,
It's just a spring clean for this new queen.
Yes, there are two paths Dems can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road they're on.
And it makes me wonder.

Tempers are burning and it won't stop, in case you don't know,
The reaper's calling you to join him,
Hillary, did Monica suck him, and did you know
Your truth lies on the meaning of what is is?

And as we’re blind on down your road
A heart smaller, cold without soul.
There walks the lady Wall Street knows
Who speaks white lies and wants to show
How everything still turns to Goldman gold.
And if you listen very hard
The truth will come to you at last.
When all’s said and done she’s bought and sold
She’s owes them, but dreads their phone calls.

And she's buying a pathway to election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBPVlTibs0o

[Idzequitch]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

How much do you want to be the next step is for Trump supporters to go "well Reagan is the WORST!"

[Gauthier]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

How much do you want to be the next step is for Trump supporters to go "well Reagan is the WORST!"

And something about having a defective Reagan gene.

[Kelinfort]

Well no shit, but why Taft?

Taft is in my view one of the most underrated Presidents in US history. He set in motion the basis of the future American soft power via trade. He further introduced Dollar Diplomacy and handled a number of LA crises quite admirably.

He also expanded antitrust enforcement, was an active supporter of open borders, and had a respect for the law and the limits of the Presidency exceeding most other Presidents.

As would every other Republican president.

I was going to say “not Bush,” but no, no. Even the younger Bush would be derided as an “open-borders loving parasite.”

That's a solid argument, I never really looked at Taft that way until now. I knew he spearhead dollar diplomacy and the like, but I didn't realize he was that agreeable.

[Sane Outcasts]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

Just to add to this, Paul Ryan called Trump's remarks about Judge Curiel "the textbook definition of a racist comment."

Ryan still endorses Trump because he doesn't want to see Clinton win, but several members of the party aren't letting Trump off easily. It's like they know they may end up supporting him all the way to the Presidency only to spend four years carefully disavowing everything he says.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

Just to add to this, Paul Ryan called Trump's remarks about Judge Curiel "the textbook definition of a racist comment."

Ryan still endorses Trump because he doesn't want to see Clinton win, but several members of the party aren't letting Trump off easily. It's like they know they may end up supporting him all the way to the Presidency only to spend four years carefully disavowing everything he says.

Oh, if Trump wins there will be subtle subversion, as opposed to Hillary's blatant subversion from Republicans.

Congress Republicans are basically between a rock and a hard place this time.

[Idzequitch]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

Just to add to this, Paul Ryan called Trump's remarks about Judge Curiel "the textbook definition of a racist comment."

Ryan still endorses Trump because he doesn't want to see Clinton win, but several members of the party aren't letting Trump off easily. It's like they know they may end up supporting him all the way to the Presidency only to spend four years carefully disavowing everything he says.

Not to mention Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse made a similar comment, and continues to throw all of his influence against Trump.

Unity is to Donald Trump as brevity is to War and Peace

[New Jerzylvania]

Just to add to this, Paul Ryan called Trump's remarks about Judge Curiel "the textbook definition of a racist comment."

Ryan still endorses Trump because he doesn't want to see Clinton win, but several members of the party aren't letting Trump off easily. It's like they know they may end up supporting him all the way to the Presidency only to spend four years carefully disavowing everything he says.

Oh, if Trump wins there will be subtle subversion, as opposed to Hillary's blatant subversion from Republicans.

Congress Republicans are basically between a rock and a hard place this time.

If somehow this election went to the house, some massive amount of soul searching should take place. But it's DC so no souls left, they've been sold long ago.
But seriously, if Gary Johnson has at least one electoral vote, he might be observed as a savior.

NEWSFLASH!
GOP Senator Mark Kirk has just announced he has retracted his endorsement of Citizen Trump.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/m ... port-trump

[Trumpostan]

Michael Reagan: I won't vote for Trump, and neither would my father.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Graham is calling for Republicans to rescind their endorsements of Trump, saying that Trump's comments on Judge Curiel are "the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy."

But we're still uniting the Republican Party, right Donald?

How much do you want to be the next step is for Trump supporters to go "well Reagan is the WORST!"

I think the appropriate phrase is something with rats and a sinking ship.

If Trump was a ship, he'd be called Trumptanic, the most luxurious ship around but the arrogance of the captain and him ignoring iceberg warnings will lead to the inevitable end. Those who jump off the ship are being smart.

[Gauthier]

How much do you want to be the next step is for Trump supporters to go "well Reagan is the WORST!"

I think the appropriate phrase is something with rats and a sinking ship.

If Trump was a ship, he'd be called Trumptanic, the most luxurious ship around but the arrogance of the captain and him ignoring iceberg warnings will lead to the inevitable end. Those who jump off the ship are being smart.

And Trump would be the one yelling "I'M KING OF THE WORLD!" the whole time.

[Idzequitch]

Oh, if Trump wins there will be subtle subversion, as opposed to Hillary's blatant subversion from Republicans.

Congress Republicans are basically between a rock and a hard place this time.

If somehow this election went to the house, some massive amount of soul searching should take place. But it's DC so no souls left, they've been sold long ago.
But seriously, if Gary Johnson has at least one electoral vote, he might be observed as a savior.

NEWSFLASH!
GOP Senator Mark Kirk has just announced he has retracted his endorsement of Citizen Trump.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/m ... port-trump

I respect any leading Republican who grows a spine and stands up to Trump. Policy aside, at least they are refusing to enable him and his idiocy.

[UED]

If somehow this election went to the house, some massive amount of soul searching should take place. But it's DC so no souls left, they've been sold long ago.
But seriously, if Gary Johnson has at least one electoral vote, he might be observed as a savior.

NEWSFLASH!
GOP Senator Mark Kirk has just announced he has retracted his endorsement of Citizen Trump.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/m ... port-trump

I respect any leading Republican who grows a spine and stands up to Trump. Policy aside, at least they are refusing to enable him and his idiocy.

Yes I agree with this. People like Paul Ryan and Newt Gingrich are supporting a racist and they know it. I'm proud that people like Romney and Mccain aren't going to endorse this guy simply because they want their party to win.

[Western Pacific Territories]

People like Paul Ryan and Newt Gingrich are supporting a racist

Wanting to get rid of people who illegally immigrated is not racist.

He's definitely a illegalist though /s

[Idzequitch]

People like Paul Ryan and Newt Gingrich are supporting a racist

Wanting to get rid of people who illegally immigrated is not racist.

He's definitely a illegalist though /s

Have you looked at his comments on Judge Curiel? That should tell you all you need to know about Trump's position on race.

[Freefall11111]

People like Paul Ryan and Newt Gingrich are supporting a racist

Wanting to get rid of people who illegally immigrated is not racist.

He's definitely a illegalist though /s

Obviously he's not racist. Calling someone "my African American" is perfectly normal.

[Gauthier]

Wanting to get rid of people who illegally immigrated is not racist.

He's definitely a illegalist though /s

Have you looked at his comments on Judge Curiel? That should tell you all you need to know about Trump's position on race.

"He's Mexican, ergo he's biased." It's amazing he doesn't look over his shoulder at all the Mexicans he's hired constantly.

[Arkinesia]

Taft is in my view one of the most underrated Presidents in US history. He set in motion the basis of the future American soft power via trade. He further introduced Dollar Diplomacy and handled a number of LA crises quite admirably.

He also expanded antitrust enforcement, was an active supporter of open borders, and had a respect for the law and the limits of the Presidency exceeding most other Presidents.


I was going to say “not Bush,” but no, no. Even the younger Bush would be derided as an “open-borders loving parasite.”

That's a solid argument, I never really looked at Taft that way until now. I knew he spearhead dollar diplomacy and the like, but I didn't realize he was that agreeable.

Yeah, he was basically Teddy operating more within the bounds of the law.

[New Jerzylvania]

That's a solid argument, I never really looked at Taft that way until now. I knew he spearhead dollar diplomacy and the like, but I didn't realize he was that agreeable.

Yeah, he was basically Teddy operating more within the bounds of the law.

And a tub stuck on his ass.

[The United Territories of Providence]

Donald Trump is giving what may be, his best speech, and it is on a teleprompter. He's talking about the General Election and His Role as the Nominee...he's closing out the Primary. It's...very very good and I'm afraid.