Summit to test conservatives’ support of Trump ahead of convention

[aligncare]

Are you disparaging someone for *not* being one-dimensional?  Wow.

No, not at all. I'm saying government work is not as hard or intellectually taxing as everyone pretends it is. Look at your average city, state, or fedgov employee.

At this stage of governmental dysfunction, Trump's private sector experience, where results count, rocks! That's my considered opinion. I come by it honestly.

[WAC]

...You stated that ..." Trump claimed Education was one of the top 3 functions of the federal government"....

As did other Presidents making it a priority.... as follows.


1980, Congress established the Department of Education as a Cabinet level agency.
 for the next 12 years under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, education was a priority issue.
 The religious and private sectors were involved as well, with introductions of tax credits, parental involvement and vouchers.

 1989, President George H. W. Bush signaled public school choice to be a “high priority.”
 formed a task force to study Hispanic education and called for an “Indian education bill of rights” to help improve education for Native Americans..... Drug education also came to the forefront during his Administration.

1991, President Bush formed the National Education Goals Panel to create a national assessment system to measure progress toward the national education goals for 2000.
 Congress passed a bill to create a national council on education standards and testing, the purpose of which would be to study the feasibility and desirability of creating national standards and a national examination system for students.

During President Bill Clinton’s administration, education achievement 'focused' on the Goals 2000 competitive grants.

President George W. Bush made education issues a priority. NCLB, as described above, was one of the first bills passed by Congress during his Administration.

@geronl

[RoosGirl]

No, not at all. I'm saying government work is not as hard or intellectually taxing as everyone pretends it is. Look at your average city, state, or fedgov employee.

At this stage of governmental dysfunction, Trump's private sector experience, where results count, rocks! That's my considered opinion. I come by it honestly.

Oh absolutely, your average DMV worker needs the same set of skills as the President. :P

[WAC]

..... I'm saying government work is not as hard or intellectually taxing as everyone pretends it is. Look at your average city, state, or fedgov employee....At this stage of governmental dysfunction, Trump's private sector experience, where results count, rocks! That's my considered opinion. I come by it honestly.

You are exactly right.....My son is a heavy hitter in the VA and states often the frustration level of lazy workers who only do the very least they have to because they know they can't be fired...that there is no incentive for them to do good work so they don't.

[Silver Pines]

I'm for Donald Trump being president solely because I think he will make an excellent chief executive officer and commander-in-chief. The part where he puts an end to the Bush and Clinton dynasties is just an add on bonus.  ^-^

Okay, but in supporting the candidate, you're supporting the man and his character.  It's a package deal.

[WAC]

No, actually what you wrote isn't clear at all.  What you're saying is Trump's big stand on education is to leave it the way that it is, but make people think it's something else?

LOLROTF...  I think we can close this conversation now that it's gone into the twilight zone...Bye!

[RoosGirl]

LOLROTF...  I think we can close this conversation now that it's gone into the twilight zone...Bye!

Perhaps you could be more articulate in the future.

[Mechanicos]

Trump claimed Education was one of the top 3 functions of the federal government not too long ago

Actually he said security 3 times but do not let facts get in your way and keep adding the question was not about only the federal government. Its was all government which includes States. But then truth will not help the rage spews against the guy who beat Cruz.

[Norm Lenhart]

Actually he said security 3 times but do not let facts get in your way and keep adding the question was not about only the federal government. Its was all government which includes States. But then truth will not help the rage spews against the guy who beat Cruz.

FACTS:

"On Tuesday during CNN's town hall, Donald Trump was asked what he thinks are the top three functions of government.

He answered, "[t]he greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education."

[RoosGirl]

FACTS:

"On Tuesday during CNN's town hall, Donald Trump was asked what he thinks are the top three functions of government.

He answered, "[t]he greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education."

That's not really what he meant though.  He said "I would say.."  that doesn't mean that was his answers, that just means if it weren't for security he would say education....big league. :P

[Norm Lenhart]

That's not really what he meant though.  He said "I would say.."  that doesn't mean that was his answers, that just means if it weren't for security he would say education....big league. :P

If I learned anything from his online excusers, it's that whatever Trump clearly said, it's not what he REALLY said.

We have always been at war with EastAsia...

I love Orange Brother.

[HootOwl]

FACTS:

"On Tuesday during CNN's town hall, Donald Trump was asked what he thinks are the top three functions of government.

He answered, "[t]he greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education."

Very disappointing  a conservative Republican.  Where were your brains during the primaries???  You notice he quit debating as soon as most candidates dropped out.  He still brags about running against 16 opponents.  Without that bunch  he would have never been nominated.

[Mechanicos]

FACTS:

"On Tuesday during CNN's town hall, Donald Trump was asked what he thinks are the top three functions of government.

He answered, "[t]he greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education."

And you did get the question was not limited to the Federal Government? So Yes those are what many people including conservatives on Medicare think are correct. So what is your point?

Oh right you think a GOP is going to win a presidential election saying hes going to end Medicare...

[Norm Lenhart]

And you did get the question was not limited to the Federal Government? So Yes those are what many people including conservatives on Medicare think are correct. So what is your point?

Oh right you think a GOP is going to win a presidential election saying hes going to end Medicare...

FACTS:

"On Tuesday during CNN's town hall, Donald Trump was asked what he thinks are the top three functions of government.

He answered, "[t]he greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education."

[HonestJohn]

No, not at all. I'm saying government work is not as hard or intellectually taxing as everyone pretends it is. Look at your average city, state, or fedgov employee.

At this stage of governmental dysfunction, Trump's private sector experience, where results count, rocks! That's my considered opinion. I come by it honestly.

Some governmental work... yes.

Other governmental work... not so much.

Or do you know how to make a hydrogen bomb?

[Mechanicos]

FACTS:

"On Tuesday during CNN's town hall, Donald Trump was asked what he thinks are the top three functions of government.

He answered, "[t]he greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education."

Yeah thats a correct response for most Americans. "Government" per civics class in grade school includes state and federal government. And No GOP not even Cruz was going to say he would stop medicare. So Federal for Security (Military, intelligence, etc) Healthcare (see medicare and other stuff like state medical). Education is most obviously a State function.
So all 3 are to most Americans government functions.  Should they be? That's why we need a conservative court which we have no chance of getting with Hillary.