My thoughts on the CNN GOP debate:
Well, I haven't really discussed my views on this election cycle,
but there's not much time left before the Republican nominee is chosen, so I
thought I'd throw out my thoughts on last night's debate:
Overall, I don't think the debate performance of any of the
candidates changed or will change their standings. The biggest dumb-ass reward
goes to the Telemundo gal who spent her whole time giving a speech, citing
questionable polling, and then asking each person on stage "Do you get
it?"
Trump - probably the worst performance I've ever seen in a debate.
Doubled down on praising Planned Parenthood, and equating the Palestinians with
Israel. Nothing of substance. But Trumpians are rabid, and they can't stop
frothing at the mouth. Notwithstanding this, the Drudge poll still had Trump
winning by over 60%. Go figure.
Rubio - the Cuban motormouth. This guy talks so fast and throws
together so many subjects at 100 mph that I can't help but thinking he's got a
stash of cocaine somewhere he regularly dips into. I do believe on a majority
of issues, Rubio has been a conservative voter, but I have no faith in him on
the issue of immigration. On that subject he has been bought hook, line, and
sinker by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the donor-class. He's flipped
depending on who he's talking to, as noted by his speeches given in Spanish vs
English. He has attacked the border patrol and immigration enforcement
officials who have pointed out how he betrayed them during the fight over the
Gang of Eight bill. For me, immigration is such an important issue to the
security of our country, that I cannot bring myself to support Rubio. I just
don't trust him.
Cruz - again, probably the smartest guy up there. Full of
substance. Consistent in his message. Not afraid to take politically incorrect
positions. He's my first pick.
Kasich - I wish this guy would just drop out already. Want to know
what he did in Ohio? Too bad, because even if you didn't, he'll tell you. The
problem is that he's a Statist who loves Common Core, and actually believes
ObamaCare is divinely inspired. He crowed about a new bill in Ohio that rewards
doctors for charging below the mean while providing care to "keep you
healthy". Of course he doesn't say that his plan still has government
calling the winners and losers. And where does that reward money come from?
He's a squishy guy without a plan or solution except to call a meeting with a
bunch of people.
Carson - I love the man but if I watch him too long, I'll fall
asleep. This is the only guy I know who can talk while in a coma. I think he
could be a good President, but he just doesn't exude leadership.
All the above having been said, I would vote for the Republican
nominee whoever it is. I will never support the Bitch of Benghazi or the
Sycophant of Stalin.
