Hitler brought more people into fascism in Germany than any candidate before him. Popularity amongst less than half of the population is not a mandate for greatness. The Republicans of the 80's and 90's had their flaws but they were good people trying to do good things for our country and the world. Mistakes were made but it was always with the idea that the US and the world was going to be better with their efforts.
Trump's isolationist policies may foster better relations with countries like Russia, North Korea, Afghanistan, Somalia and the like....but it creates strife in the rest of the world and his plans are the type of plans that lead to world wars. Our country was the greatest country in the world because of our involvement in world politics. Trump loves to yell about "Make America Great Again" but he doesn't realize that his polices are more 1920's and 1930's.....not the 1960's when US power and influence was growing. Again, not everything we did back then was perfect but our actions were based on the idea that we were making greater good in the world....not worrying about how many mansions we could build in our country while regular people can't afford to buy houses at all.
Sigh, where to start. Let's lead off with this whole Hitler comparison. Flat, Flat, Flat, it is so old and tired. You and Joy Reid must not have received the memo this "go to" talking point is beyond stale.
Flat I don't' think you are a dummy; I do believe you have a serious case of TDS and it is making you a very angry man. It sounds like at one point you were a Republican. We have some common ground. Allow me to elaborate on why I vote for DJT.
The reason I voted for Trump in 2106, 2020 and will again in November is because I have had it with the Republican establishment. I, like some of you in 1992 voted for Perot. After Bush Sr. came with the "read my lips" comment I was done with him. Did I think Perot was going to win...No. I was a young man tired of the bullshit of the GOP and wanted to send a message. Yes, you can thank me and Flounder for ushering the Clintons into DC.
The Republicans hadn't had a strong leader with a backbone who was willing to push back against the Libs and the media since Reagan. W was and is a pussy and war monger. He was the poster boy of "go along to get along". Dude rolled over at every turn to show his yellow belly. Hell, he never pushed back against the media stating "it wasn't presidential to do so". While Obama bashed the shit out of him, he, to this day hasn't uttered a negative word about Barry. For Christ sakes they are literally bosom buddies. That's what happens when you know where the bodies are buried.
The point is, with regards to the establishment you can't tell the difference between the D's and R's. They are one corrupt organism.
I was tired of weak candidates who didn't fight back. Me and tens of millions of my closest friends wanted an outsider with a business background who would stand up to China, was tough on immigration, tough on crime and would get NATO to pay their fair share. We wanted a candidate who wasn't bought and paid for and we didn't care if he was raw or crass. We wanted someone who understood our anger/frustration of what the Republican party had become.
Is Trump a showman? Of course he his. He had the hottest show on TV for ten years and loves the spotlight. He is a real estate mogul who owned the Miss America pageant. He was living the high life, had all the cash he needed to live a beyond comfortable life and really had no reason to jump into the race in 2016. He could have ridden into the sunset with his money, his great life and great family.
But he did have a reason. He hated the direction America was going and thought he could make a difference. He got on stage and smoked 16 GOP candidates. Jeb fing Bush who spent over 100mm on the primary and was supposed to be the front runner for the nomination got dispatched IMMEDIATELY.
Trump shook up politics to its core. He was raw and real and didn't give 2 F's if anyone liked his approach or not. It resonated with tens of millions Americans who just wanted someone who would fight for them.
Now Beta Males both on the left and right hated this approach. The establishment was supposed to win. That is how the system was set up. Trump turned that shit upside down. So, what does Barry, Hillary and the DNC immediately do. The sabotage his presidency.
Dude was fighting headwinds from the jump and yet here he is. Still standing, thriving and fighting back. With the ear to f'ing ear on his face. How can you not appreciate the resiliency and fortitude this man possess.
Thing is Flat, I think you are an establishment guy. Most Never Trumpers are. They don't like rocking the boat. They are alright with the media and the libs (one in the same) kicking their asses. Never Trumpers aren't fighters. They are pussies like the Bush clan.
I digress. Back to Hitler. Hitler tossed millions of Jews in ovens. Hitler invaded 7 European countries. Please enlighten us again on how Trump can be mentioned in the same breath as Hitler!
With the NATO conference this week. The rest of the world wants a strong United States of America. They need a strong United States of America. With Joe Biden and for that matter anyone on the left that isn't going to happen. Remember Barry and his "lead from behind strategy and calling ISIS the JV team". Trump dispatched ISIS in a month.
You say Trumps plans leads to wars. That is utter delusional bullshit. How many wars in his four years. ZERO.
What leads to wars is a weak president of the United States.
You say and I quote "The Republicans of the 80's and 90's had their flaws but they were good people trying to do good things for our country and the world"
Reagan was a stud for sure. Bush Senior was a sell out. Bob Dole was indeed a good man.
DJT has exposed the left as the socialist/marxist party that they are. They don't ever try to hide it anymore. He is the only president in our lifetime who has called out the corrupt media. He said if Biden was elected in 2020 it would be a disaster.
And here we are Flat. Here we are.
The Republican party of the 80's and 90's is gone pal. It is Trumps party moving forward and the bench on the Right is DEEP. More than likely his VP pick with be JD Vance. JD at one time also called Trump Hitler. He realized he was a fool and came around. Unlike you Flat.
Let me ask you this. Would you vote for Marco Rubio, Tom Cotton, Glenn Younkin, Ron Desantis, Byron Reynolds, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, Sara Huckabee Sanders, Tim Scott? The reason I ask is because I don't think you would. I think you want the old Republican party back. You know the one that bends over and said 'thank you sir, may I have another.
Not going to happen Flat.
Oh and Mik....brother give me some love; this rivals your long drawn out rants (minus the 2.2, 2.5, 3.2 stars mentions).
Alright I need bourbon and a blow j. Gonna get the bourbon probably not gonna get the blow j. May have to grab the wife by the you know what.
ED triggered in 3.2.1.