Anonymous wrote:I would still call myself a Republican. I’m all for immigration enforcement, but think it can be done in a much kinder and humane way than Trump is going about it. I do think he’s a dirty old man who likely abused women and kids. I also think he’s going a little crazy with attacking other countries, naming things after himself, and bypassing Congress when he can. I hope there are better candidates on both sides next time. I actually voted 3rd party in the last election, but do lean conservative and would like to see a proper Republican candidate next time. Of course, I have little hope of seeing a good, moral candidate.

Agree with most of this. I’m Republican but didn’t vote for Trump in either election. I agree with tightening up the borders, arresting criminal aliens, and tamping down some of the DEI stuff. I do, however, believe that Trump should be sitting in a jail cell and that his entire Cabinet are a bunch of clowns. I can’t wait until Scavino, Miller, Kennedy, Bondi, Noem, Homan, Patel, Hegseth, Tulsi and the rest of them are held accountable and are left to fight each other for the two available jobs at NewsMax or Fox.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.

So you're ok with the killings in Minneapolis, the measles outbreaks, and building a $300M ballroom while the national debt is spiraling out of control and Americans are struggling to pay for groceries and health insurance?

There is a reason that interfering with a federal operation is a felony; it’s a dangerous practice. FAFO in play.

Measle outbreaks are happening generally around large illegal immigrant populations. Which is why the NIH recommends doing outreach in a “culturally sensitive manner “

The ballroom is being financed through private donors.

Biden allowed millions of people to flood the border, I’m more horrified by that, than what is happening now.

NP but I don’t believe you hold a master’s in STEM. If you did the illegal immigrants would not threaten you. For me, they might be my house cleaners and landscapers. (Probably, I employ the companies but don’t interrogate the employees). Are they somehow your competitors?

I gotta say, of all of the people I know, who have HHIs in upper 6 and lower 7 digits, none are threatened by illegal immigants.

I'm a Democrat who spent years campaigning hard against Republicans. Attended the Women's March in my pussy hat. Was a loudmouth on social media about Trump.

You know what? I've come to realize that Democrats are just as unbearable and holier-than-thou, if not more so, than Republicans. Especially progressives, a group of which I thankfully no longer am part. I'll take a sane conversation with a Republican over a scolding lecture by someone on the left.

I'm just an immigration hawk. Trumplican.

Former Democrat, that can't reify the platform with their response to the immigration challenge. At least the minor portions of the platform I cared about.

I basically don't like anything that is happening in the cities or urban centers.

Regarding the ballroom….
Private donations are not a legitimate funding source for federal buildings/activities. Lawsuits we’ll tell if it is considered a legal source. Because as can be seen by current donations - the money coming in is thinly veiled bribes. Don’t want a tariff on your company….donate to the ballroom.

But I would expect private donations will be determined to unlawful for federal activities.

Federal spending is determined by Congress - you know that constitutional thing - power of the purse. And just because current speaker of the house and senate majority leader are not exercising congressional oversight - doesn’t mean that will always be the case.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.

So you're ok with the killings in Minneapolis, the measles outbreaks, and building a $300M ballroom while the national debt is spiraling out of control and Americans are struggling to pay for groceries and health insurance?

There is a reason that interfering with a federal operation is a felony; it’s a dangerous practice. FAFO in play.

Measle outbreaks are happening generally around large illegal immigrant populations. Which is why the NIH recommends doing outreach in a “culturally sensitive manner “

The ballroom is being financed through private donors.

Biden allowed millions of people to flood the border, I’m more horrified by that, than what is happening now.

Thank you for a cogent response to liberal nonsense. A rare treat to read here.

OP you might have had good intentions here but no Republican is going to waste their time responding. Not because they cannot answer your question, but because the “response” is always rude, condescending and with a refusal to converse in good faith.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.

So you're ok with the killings in Minneapolis, the measles outbreaks, and building a $300M ballroom while the national debt is spiraling out of control and Americans are struggling to pay for groceries and health insurance?

This post is the epitome of what’s wrong with the group think of current Dems. If Dems want to earn people’s votes, they need a platform beyond “well, at least we’re not that guy!”

Seriously. I haven’t voted for a republican on the presidential ticket since the early 90s, but I have about had it with Dems. They just needed to be slightly better than Trump to win, and thought Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris was the best choice.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.

So you're ok with the killings in Minneapolis, the measles outbreaks, and building a $300M ballroom while the national debt is spiraling out of control and Americans are struggling to pay for groceries and health insurance?

There is a reason that interfering with a federal operation is a felony; it’s a dangerous practice. FAFO in play.

Measle outbreaks are happening generally around large illegal immigrant populations. Which is why the NIH recommends doing outreach in a “culturally sensitive manner “

The ballroom is being financed through private donors.

Biden allowed millions of people to flood the border, I’m more horrified by that, than what is happening now.

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Anonymous wrote:Republicans can read?

Trump: I love the uneducated.

Democrats: we hate the uneducated.

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Anonymous wrote:Stats show that most (the majority of) republicans are very happy with trumps. So it’s up to the independents and the democrats. No use in trying to convince the republicans

It's just that the portion of people identifying as Republicans is shrinking somewhat...

Actually it’s growing. Population shifting from blue to traditional red states.

Those two things have nothing to do with each other, chief.

Actually, it does. The electoral college will favor Republicans as population shifts. This is what will determine election outcome.

People don’t become Republicans when they move to traditionally Republican states, though. This is why Arizona and Georgia have two Democratic senators right now.

No, no, they literally get painted red and start watching Fox News the moment they cross the border! (/s)

Anonymous wrote:This is not a site that wants discussion. It is a one sided cult

I'd say it's pretty representative of a district where 90% of the voters chose Kamala Harris.

Anonymous wrote:I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.

It's only the foreign policy that bothers you? Not the killing of American citizens with no repercussions, the inhumane treatment of immigrants in concentration camps, and Trump's racist posts? You are full on MAGA, no matter what your voter registration claims.

Anonymous wrote:I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.

So you're ok with the killings in Minneapolis, the measles outbreaks, and building a $300M ballroom while the national debt is spiraling out of control and Americans are struggling to pay for groceries and health insurance?

I’m an Independent who voted for Trump and hold a masters degree in a STEM field. I get news via WSJ, WaPo, the Economist, and podcasts. I’m overall happy with my vote for Trump, although his foreign policy has not been great (as expected).

I voted for Dems in the past and would vote for one again, but not any of the names being tossed around for the next nominee.