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Republican Candidates for 2016

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by chrispbrown, May 17, 2013.

  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    I need to see his Birth Certificate #Snark

    "Cruz grew up in Texas, he was born in Canada."

    What was the resolution to this issue?
    Why is he able to run again?

    Rocket River
     
  2. FishBulb913

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    Trump on warrantless searches of American Muslims:

    Trump on whether this would include a special ID for Muslims that denoted their religion:

    https://www.yahoo.com/politics/donald-trump-has-big-plans-1303117537878070.html
     
  4. ima_drummer2k

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    I have a theory on Trump.....

    I think he's just riding his wave of popularity for as long as it will last. I don't think he has any real desire to win the nomination. He just wanted to get his name out there and add a run for President to his resume. I think he plans on sabotaging his own campaign before it gets too serious, and perhaps this is him starting to do that.

    I don't think he envisioned himself leading the polls this far into it and he's already planning his exit strategy.

    Trouble is, it may backfire on him because so many people are taking him seriously and actually agreeing with the silly things he says.

    Sigh....I remember when it was cool to be a Republican. A more civilized age. Before the dark times. Before the tea party.
     
  5. rimrocker

    rimrocker Contributing Member

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    I don't know. Dude has an ego and if he was that smart, it seems like he could turn his campaign towards some positive stuff.
     
  6. bnb

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    I wonder if he even knows this is real?
     
  7. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    I think he's intending to turn this run of his into a cable TV game show after he drops out. You know, something like -

    Trumped! Be the Next President and Win Iowa! Seriously!
     
  8. Commodore

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  9. Cohete Rojo

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    As do we all. Mine: he does not like Jeb Bush.
     
  10. Rocket River

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    I wonder if Cruz is into BDSM. Dude takes attacks that have nothing to do with him...and passes them off as "the president attacked me.." etc. Nobody gives a crap about this guy and his bat-you-know what beliefs. Probably the saddest case of small dick syndrome I have ever seen.


    (President on refugees)

    Cruz: (responds in a manner completely unrelated) "He can say it to my face" :rolleyes:.


    Nobody in your own party cares or likes you, what makes you think the POTUS does? Laughable.
     
  12. Dubious

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    I don't think of it as a negative. 1. Ms. Clinton will win 2. No one can deny the absolute absurdity the GOP has devolved into. I thought they couldn't after Palin was actually on a ticket but I guess we didn't bottom out there.

    What needs to happen is the GOP to split into a Christian Conservative Party and a Conservative Centrist party, I suppose the Democrats could split into Democratic Socialist and Moderate liberal Parties. But people are going to see the GOP is just an astroturf obstructionist party for the 1%.

    I think Trump knows this and is just trolling his way to a nomination he only intends to exploit. It would be interesting to see how he would choose a VP... politically balanced or supporting celebrity. I'll guess a retired General, Petrus maybe.
     
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    I'm thinking Dennis Rodman or Meta World Peace.
     
  14. Jugdish

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    Isn't this what every rational person has thought since he started his campaign?
     
  15. Deji McGever

    Deji McGever יליד טקסני

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    Both have more international experience than many of the other GOP candidates.
     
  16. StupidMoniker

    StupidMoniker I lost a bet

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    I think Trump just wants the contract for the wall. It is the part of his plan that he describes in the greatest detail. He wants the big, beautiful door to say TRUMP over the archway.
     
  17. jo mama

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    the republicans must secretly want hillary clinton to be president b/c if they nominate either of those freaks she is a lock.

    at this point it is looking like he will actually get the nomination. carson is going down in flames and aside from a rubio bump, everyone else is DOA.
     
  18. peleincubus

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    there is no way trump gets the nomination right? are things really that messed up in the R party? palin & trump what a joke.
     
  19. sirbaihu

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    Here's the answer: whatever the hell happens, whatever the hell he says, Trump figures he's going to make more money from this, and he's right.
     
  20. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    I mean this very seriously, though it will sound like a joke.

    I live in SF.

    Cruz sets all local gadar going off like crazy, to hear people talk. It is a daily joke.

    And indeed, he is pretty effeminate in his speech, gesture and delivery. Swishy. There's nothing wrong with that, but I just don't think the nation, and especially not the GOP, is ready to have someone who *seems* so darned homosexual. I think, even if its subconscious, it will cost him votes. Maybe 10-15 years from now, it would be no big deal.

    I actually believe that he's straight, if that matters to anyone, but he is very effeminate.

    Again, sexual pref doesn't matter to me a bit, but I think the weird affect will influence enough voters to hurt him.
     

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