In a matter of days Nevada Democrats and Republicans will be asked to lend their support to one of their parties’ candidates in the state’s first-in-the-West caucuses. The decisions will be closely watched by the rest of the nation and could help sway the eventual outcome of the contest. So it is imperative that we make studious and informed decisions.
Democrats will gather at mid-day Saturday and Republicans on Tuesday evening in precincts across the state.
For Democrats the choice is basically between socialism and socialism light. Take your pick. If you liked President Obama’s performance, you’ll love either one of these candidates.
But Republicans are cursed by being blessed with some tough choices. All the remaining candidates on the GOP slate are credible, experienced, principled and conservative individuals who could do much to turn this country and its economy around over the coming years — save one.
To begin with, Donald Trump has never been and is not a Republican. His core political philosophy is: Whatever is good for Donald Trump — everyone else be damned.
Trump has flip-flopped on every major issue, as well as his choices of political affiliation, most recently changing from an independent to a Republican Party registration in 2012. Until recently he had contributed more money to Democrats than Republicans — including Bill and Hillary Clinton and Harry Reid. He has called himself a liberal and said the country is better off when Democrats are in the White House.
Though he rails against ObamaCare he has often and recently advocated a universal single-payer health care system similar to Canada’s.
Trump has proposed huge tariffs on imported goods — similar to those imposed by the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930 that helped deepen and lengthen the Great Depression — that would raise prices for everyone and would likely start a tariff war that would kill American workers’ jobs by slashing exports.
On education, after once calling Common Core a disaster, he now says Common Core is here to stay.
For a man who claims to be able to deal with and win over the likes of Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and the world’s assorted dictators and potentates, it was telling that he could not face Fox News’ Megan Kelly from the debate stage because she once confronted him about his numerous sexist and misogynistic comments.
“I would bring back waterboarding,” Trump blusters. “And I would bring back a hell of a lot worse.”
Thin-skinned Trump sues people at the drop of a slight.
Trump’s immigration stances are a muddle of implausibles and impracticalities. He calls for deporting everyone residing here illegally but then letting the decent and law-abiding ones back in. We get stuck with the bill coming and going.
“I think eminent domain is fine,” he has said, specifically referring to the Kelo court decision that let communities grab private property from one person to give to a company that might generate more tax revenue. He tried to use eminent domain to grab a woman’s home so he could build limousine parking for one of his casinos. During a debate he said the Keystone XL pipeline would not get 10 feet without eminent domain, but The Wall Street Journal reports that 96 percent of the easements needed for the pipeline have already been lined up. He never lets the facts get in the way of his rants.
Trump has said he sees nothing wrong with the federal government controlling 85 percent of the land in Nevada and 50 percent of the land in the West.
He supported Obama’s bank bailouts and ruinous and futile stimulus spending.
Once pro-choice on abortion, he now claims to be pro-life.
After earlier calling for legalizing drugs, he now opposes even state sanctioned marijuana sales, such as in Colorado.
Since earlier calling for longer waiting periods and tougher background checks before one might purchase a gun, he now claims to be a staunch defender of the Second Amendment.
In 2000, Trump called for privatization of Social Security, but now he opposes any changes whatsoever as the system slides toward bankruptcy.
The Tax Foundation calculates that Trump’s tax proposal would increase the federal government’s deficit by $10 trillion.
Please share these Trump facts with others when you go to your precinct’s caucus to choose delegates. Not a good pick for Nevada. — TM
Why I can’t vote for Ted Cruz or Donald Trump.
First of all let me begin by saying I am as conservative as they come. So naturally believing in the constitution I should be supporting Ted Cruz. The fact of the matter is when I listen to my heart I don’t like Ted Cruz. What is it about Ted Cruz that bothers me? Besides the oily hair, I think after watching him address his audiences I am reminded of watching the TV evangelist who has rehearsed his lines and actions for the maximum emotional effect. Billy Swaggart, Jim Baker, etc. Of course, this does not surprise me since his father was a evangelical minister. However something else that bothers me even more about Ted Cruz. It is the fact, that he claims to be the most pure of all the candidates. Nobody supported Ronald Reagan more than he did. Nobody believes in the Constitution as much as he does. It is this behavior from a so-called Christian that bothers me the most. There’s a story in the Bible Luke chapter 18 verses 10 through 14 the talks about a Pharisee and a publican who go to the Temple to pray and the Pharisee brags to God how great he is and how much better he is than other men. Ted Cruz reminds me of this pharisee. Another Scripture in Matthew seven verse 10 states by their fruits you shall know them. When I look at Ted Cruz’s fruits, I see a guy who is falsely saying Ben Carson is dropping out of the race. I see a guy who is trashing his opponents with false or misleading advertising. I see a guy whose actions aren’t very Christian.
Finally, the last reason I don’t like Ted Cruz,is the simple fact that he can’t work with other people. He can’t even work with people in his own party. Instead, he continues to stab them in the back. No wonder not one Republican senator will endorse him. How does he expect to govern when he can’t even build any bridges. Does he really think the Republicans and the Democrats are going to pass any of his legislation. Instead I think They’ll join forces to override all of his vetoes.
When it comes to Donald Trump, even though he has said some things that I agree with, I can’t support him because he has been a major supporter of liberals and liberal policies for most of his life. On some issues, he is still a liberal , (planned Parenthood) . Donald keep saying everything is going to be great but he doesn’t provide hardly any specifics. I also have to say that his behavior is anything but presidential. I guess, Donald reminds me of the Trojan horse. It looks good on the outside but on the inside it is dangerous. America doesn’t need another dangerous president we already have one of those. However, I wish Ted Cruz would donate to Donald some of that oil he has been using in his hair.
There was a time when Republicans actually wanted a candidate that had Morals. A President you could look up to and was a role model to our children. Now Republicans are flocking to this immoral, (ask his ex wives) Sue happy, bankruptcy happy, mean spirited, and dishonest businessman who is divisive and will destroy the Republican Parties chance of actually winning in November. What happened to the Republicans of my youth? Donald says he is going to act Presidential soon. I’m sorry but I don’t want a President who is just acting Presidential , I want a President that IS Presidential.