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TreasonousBastard

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13. I think that it just shows that BOTH parties have...

Reply to restorefreedom (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 09:17 AM

Mar 2016

failed a vast number of Americans who are looking for a better life-- for themselves and their descendants.

Now, I don't think all that many of them know just what should be done, but they seem sure that whatever it is, it isn't being done.

So, since traditional politicians aren't doing the job, they're giving Trump a shot. That they may be shooting themselves in their feet is a chance they are taking.

Bringing Romney out as a last gasp just reinforces their fears.

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so what do we think about trumps great night? [View all] restorefreedom Mar 2016 OP

Great News! He's the most easily beat by either Democratic Candidate. Lil Missy Mar 2016 #1

and if the establishment even attempts a contested convention restorefreedom Mar 2016 #3

don't count the victories before the votes rurallib Mar 2016 #12

So true. Note his $50 tRump steaks didn't sell. Auger for the future? Hortensis Mar 2016 #15

Bring it. raging moderate Mar 2016 #2

Starting Mar 15 Angel Martin Mar 2016 #4

i never thought about the fleecing restorefreedom Mar 2016 #5

You see, they do support the redistribution of wealth Angel Martin Mar 2016 #8

well done! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #16

He needs about 54% of all remaining delegates to go in with a majority. Buzz Clik Mar 2016 #6

There is a problem with "winner take all" in upcoming states. Koinos Mar 2016 #7

We need Trump to continue to do well liberal N proud Mar 2016 #9

I don't think he'd even win a Republican primary if it were between just him and one other person gollygee Mar 2016 #10

He's going to get the nomination oberliner Mar 2016 #11

I think that it just shows that BOTH parties have... TreasonousBastard Mar 2016 #13

I just don't want Cruz to pull any victory out of this mess in the GOP... CTyankee Mar 2016 #14

there's a sucker born every minute?. . . . . .n/t annabanana Mar 2016 #17