Thread: Republican National Convention

The older I get (46). The more cynical I have become. But that has not lead to apathy. Critical thinking is not stressed or taught in our government run schools.
Important history is slanted, altered, purposely portrayed out of context. Or worse totally removed from the textbooks. Our children use every day in school.
If you think I am incorrect ask anyone under 25 about the Federalist Papers. And wait for their answer.
Ask them if they studied the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution. And discussed and dissected their meaning. How the men that wrote and debated them viewed the world. Viewed our responsibilities as "Citizens".

George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson. All presidents. All couldn't wait to get out of DC and back to their farms. Today once the politicians get to Washington. They sell their soul to stay and most become richer in the process.
I do feel that we are at a point in history that will be looked back upon. Not because we have a Trump/Hillary election. But that we have/had a choice between choosing continuing the path laid by a Svengali Socialist. And trying to turn away from it.
November will tell us all if the "takers" are in the majority. Bernie and Hillary are counting on their promises of "free college, healthcare, phones, housing etc. To put them over the top.

None of the things that they are running on are enumerated in the Constitution. They are all perverted interpretations made possible by the progressive assertion that it (Constitution) is a "living" document.And the founders couldn't have foreseen modern times. So the document they wrote doesn't need to be amended. A purposely very difficult thing to do.
Instead a president can issue executive orders. Or congress can write and pass laws. And hope a Supreme Court will "find" a way to interpret them (laws and EO's) and declare them "Constitutional". The ruling that Obamacare is Constitutional. I believe will go down in history as just as bad as the Dred Scott decision.

BTW I am not a huge fan of Trump. It's just that I have no doubt that Hillary will appoint Justices to the Supreme Court. That will wipe away the last protections that our Constitution provides us. This will affect all Americans in a substantial and concrete way for generations.
That alone is enough for me to be against her.
Rant over. Ken

I've said this before but I'm still astounded folks like or want to vote for Trump. Hearing him described as a blue collar billionaire or "he's one of us" or he can't be bought when he himself bought the nomination. What is obvious is the American people have lost all ability for critical thinking and are easily brainwashed.

I'm not saying Clinton is any gem either.

The real crying shame and astounding fact is how in this country we find ourselves with one these two as the next President. That says it all about our political system.

Maybe the Klingons will come and save us all.

Not sure the Klingons would be "saving us". Conquering might be the outcome.
Their women were not all that attractive. Don't think Captain Kirk even shacked up with a Klingon. And he had almost zero standards.
The philosopher in me says "salvation best comes from within."
I look to, and hope that the youth of America rediscover our history and embrace the ideals that made and make this country I love.
Not sure they will put their cell phones down long enough to wake up.

How anyone could throw a vote in for Hillary is beyond me, SHE IS A CRIMINAL.

Donald Trump, is Not a Criminal, drinker or drug user.

The choice is Very Clear for me, especially since Trump put HIS $$ where his Mouth is, Cruz, not even an consideration, ever.

Last but Not Least, there is NO WAY to vote your way out of what is coming- My wake up to You.

Originally Posted by FAL

How anyone could throw a vote in for Hillary is beyond me, SHE IS A CRIMINAL.

Donald Trump, is Not a Criminal, drinker or drug user.

The choice is Very Clear for me, especially since Trump put HIS $$ where his Mouth is, Cruz, not even an consideration, ever.

Last but Not Least, there is NO WAY to vote your way out of what is coming- My wake up to You.

So, enlighten us. What's coming.

Originally Posted by Brenngun

So. How do you think their doing with that "Big Tent thingy" initiative they announced a decade or so ago?

Just wondering.

As you noted big tent is some ancient stuff, we now live in the time of the big wall.
We may not even need to get those jobs back from China - with such a great wall there may be more than enough jobs to cover everybody who has had theirs taken away by the Clintons and Obama.

Originally Posted by Maryland998

George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson. All presidents. All couldn't wait to get out of DC and back to their farms.

You probably want to go back and read their biographies, because in my class you'd have gotten F.

I have it on good authority, after the wall is built he will build a great Ark and put two of everything on it (especially his money) that way we will be prepared for what's coming.

I thought the convention lacked a little polish, but that's to be expected from someone coming in from the outside.

But when we have so much perceived disconnect from the elite political class to everyday people, it's not surprising. Donald Trump is a manifestation, a lightning rod for something that has been growing for years, and as the saying goes, it's much easier for the mob to get a new elite than it is for the elite to get a new mob.

Originally Posted by gugi

You probably want to go back and read their biographies, because in my class you'd have gotten F.

When I read Washingtons farewell address of 17 Sept. 1796 he states that he had prepared one (farewell address) four years prior. At the end of his first term. That suggests to me that he wanted to end his service to the country and return to his estate/farm in Mt. Vernon. Not continue in public office.
During his presidency he designed a 16 sided building that was used to thrash wheat. An anecdotal fact that I believe shows his thoughts were not on gaining more power and keeping himself in power. But in fact desired to relinquish power and return to his home. One of the reasons he was unique. My 2 cent.