Are not most nominees captives of their party? Trump may prove to be an exception as he will do as he darn well pleases and denigrate anyone who opposes him. He has already threatened the Speaker. He is the one who needs a civics lesson (do they even teach that in our “progressive” schools today?
What have any of the other candidates of either party done to demonstrate competence in foreign policy? Given Trump’s non-trivial foreign business ventures, it’s probably reasonable to assume that he’s more qualified than any of the other candidates to effectively manage foreign policy. He’s certainly had more success than Clinton, and significantly more experience than the junior Senator from one of the smallest, and least diverse states of the Union.
Have you ever tried to enlist in the military? They don’t just take “all healthy recruits”. Most people going in the military have at least some college, and just about every NCO has an Associates degree or better, with many Senior NCO’s having a post-graduate degree. The idea that anybody who can fog a mirror can enlist is a slander, but it is emblematic of the contempt that most leftist hold our service members in.
DoD accounts for roughly 16% of all federal spending, or roughly 25% of what is spent on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal entitlements.
Foreign Policy is a red herring.
Since when do international business ventures equate to foreign policy? As to an examples of foreign policy experience? Rubio served on the foreign relations and intelligence committees. Clinton was Secretary of State.
My comment was neither slanderous, or contemptuous
, so spare me the self-righteous chest thumping. I bear zero ill will to those who serve our country, but I balk at the idea that respect should be automatically granted to people based on that fact alone. Plenty of soldiers are well-deserving of respect and admiration, but then again, some aren’t. You also seem very focused on officers and NCOs. I agree they have a higher education requirement, that’s obvious. However, for basic entrance into the service, a high school diploma (or in some cases a GED) is all that’s neededMy comment was on executive branch spending, correct? As far as I know you’re pulling these numbers from the total federal budget…so it really has no bearing on what I originally said.
As a Catholic and registered Republican, I resent that. I don’t help the one who is stuffed in cash!!! I help God’s people who need help and I’m very generous… You have a wrong idea of Republicans…
Foreign policy is a red herring???
I honestly don’t know where Trump stands on any issue, foreign policy included, except his desire to be elected President of the U.S. On many of the major issues, he has changed his position dramatically to appeal to GOP voters, and when challenged in interviews, he often changes or softens his position. On the subject of abortion rights, for example, he has flip-flopped completely. I also don’t know whether his crude bluster is an act to appeal to certain voters or sincere. I understand why Catholic voters might not want to see Hillary Clinton elected, but I can’t understand why they would support Donald Trump. He seems uniquely unqualified for the presidency.
Well when I took civics, the teacher looked at me like I was crazy and told me I was in wood shop. That was when I realized civics wasn’t taught that semester.
Trump might want other countries to do all sorts of things, but that hardly means they’re going to do them. He certainly shouldn’t hold his breath waiting for other countries to take greater responsibility.
More to the point, he advocated committing a war crime and taking out the families of ISIS. This is one of several reasons why I do not consider the man to be prolife.
I have never been a Republican. I was born and raised Democrat and worked for the party for years. I had to leave when I came to the realization that one could not simultaneously be a dedicated Catholic and a dedicated Democrat. So now I’m just myself, without a party.
I will add to this. First, I don’t believe he is anti-abortion. His praise of planned parenthood to me is very troublesome.
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Foreign policy is a red herring???
Trump:
1.) His ISIS plan is “bomb the **** out of them” – Seems like he put a lot of though into that.
*** Yea, and Obama, Putin, and the other coalition countries are not already bombing the heck out of ISIS**?
2.) Claims he “watches all the shows” to get foreign policy advice
*** Doesn’t Obama find out about all his scandals from CNN, and he has staff? Nothing wrong with Trump listening to the expert talking heads, he’ll add advisers as the race progresses.**
3.) When pressed, lied about consulting with John Bolton about foreign policy
*** ****Your complaint sounds petty, but I don’t know the details and how it is relevant. John has expertise.
4.) Claims Mexico will pay for a wall – pretty sure getting this done via tariffs would start a trade war
*** Naw, since Mexico knows what’s in their best interest. Perhaps they will settle for enforcing their own immigration and border laws.
5.) Doesn’t care about Ukraine joining NATO
*** That’s the smart response. Being either very pro or anti on the topic only raises further issues that can’t be addressed well by a candidate. Why stir the pot? **
6.) Wants to violate NAFTA by placing a tax on imports from mexico by American companies
*** Have you never been part of a negotiation?
**7.) Lied about the percentage of Egyptians that would like to break their treaty with Israel
*** LOL, what are you talking about? sounds like a very petty criticism about referencing a survey? **
Come on man
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Negotiating international business ventures requires the same skill set as negotiating international trade agreements. As to Clinton’s experience, I’m not sure how being a failure at Secretary of State is a qualification for advancement. Regarding Rubio, who I like, he’s a first term Senator who’s spent most of his Senate career running for President. Not much experience there.
Actually, I didn’t mention officers at all, I only referred to enlisted ranks. When I went to basic training, the vast majority of my company had either some college, or military training via JROTC before enlisting. Several had Bachelor’s degrees. And no, a high school degree or equivalent is rarely sufficient to be able to enlist in the military. You must also perform well on the military aptitude tests (ASVAB), which is not a particularly easy battery of tests, as well as being able to pass criminal background and drug tests. The notion that just about anybody can enlist in the military is seriously outdated.My comment was neither slanderous, or contemptuous
Maybe you’re unfamiliar with how the US government works. The executive branch is responsible for spending almost all the money in the federal budget. Congress has very little spending authority.
LOL Trumps “business plan” is to make Mexico pay for the wall by taxing imports. You know those imports that American’s buy and that the American public will pay for with increased prices.
Yes, we should go further with torture? Just with suspected terrorists? What about other suspects as well. Is that the America we want to be? Isn’t it bad enough we allow abortion?I will add to this. First, I don’t believe he is anti-abortion. His praise of planned parenthood to me is very troublesome.
Then this:
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The above quote is also troublesome. Troublesome is probably too weak a word on my part. Can’t think of an acceptable word…
I can’t see how I can vote for him.
Sounds more like a fantasy of the NY Times, which I regard as out of touch with the average voter and a provider of false hope to liberals.
