Conservatism, what does it mean? Does it mean anything when it is the usual practice for the Congresscritters to vote conservative; but when it matters, they don't?
People are against Trump because they fear that he isn't a conservative. The claim is that he is just mouthing words that he believes we want to hear.
It could be true, but it could also be not true. Just the same for the other guys that they believe in because they drank the Kool Aid. So, what if it matters that Trump isn't a true conservative? I don't think there are any anyway.
Instead, I look at what is possible, and then look at what the candidate says. Then I ask myself if he can or will do what he says that he will do. It is entirely possible for Trump to cut taxes and keep services as good or better than what they are currently. What would be "liberal" about that? Why would it not be conservative when Reagan didn't even do that, nor has the GOP controlled Congress done anything like that. Therefore, it is possible for him to fulfill that promise. The other half of the question is "Why would he not"? He will because he is not obligated to donors to give them what they want because they helped him get elected. He can do it on his own. Therefore, there's no obligations that would prevent him from executing his proposals. The only thing stopping him would be political opposition, maybe some from these so-called conservatives who are supposedly for controlling the growth of government. If the so-called conservatives want this kind of outcome, then why oppose him?
There are those who may accuse me of drinking the Trump flavor of Kool Aid. I think not because I am well aware that Trump could betray. But isn't that what they all do? I think Trump would be motivated to do a good job because he wants to be remembered that way. Why would he want to be remembered for destroying the country? Or do they believe that Trump will destroy the party? Trump couldn't do that. If he betrays, it may even strengthen the party. They will finally do something about their own weakness that would allow a demonstrated phony to take over their party. But he hasn't demonstrated any such thing yet. Give him a chance, I say.
Basically those who are against Trump want his supporters to give up on their own judgment. If Trump's supporters are anything like me, they are sick and tired of the failure, and the excuses that go with them. All we get is excuses from them, including both so-called conservatives and "Rinos" alike. Time to suck it up, and get it done. No more excuses.
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