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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #100 on: July 15, 2016, 05:42:26 pm »
Suing?  Isn't that what Trump does?
I would be surprised if he doesn't have squadrons of scum sucking lawyers working for him.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #101 on: July 15, 2016, 05:55:58 pm »
I probably shouldn't, but I can tell you one of those members was banned for threatening member's real life personas/jobs on LinkedIn.

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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #102 on: July 15, 2016, 05:58:01 pm »
I am trying to think of a way to say what I think without breaking rules.  I'll just say it.  In my view, Trump celebrates his win in the same way some BLM people were celebrating cop killings.  Or some Muslims were dancing after the planes flew into the buildings.  It may technically be a win, but I will never see it as good or legitimate. Trump lied and slandered and whined and scammed and flip-flopped his way to victory.

And that's why I'll never vote for him. Character does matter.

If he's right about something it won't change the fact that he has revealed himself to be of low character.

Lost in the victory gloat of the Trump supporters was another rule change that would have been very good for conservatives. Trump supporters voted down pushing for primaries to be closed and only allow Pubs to vote in them. It was proposed that States that made their primaries closed would receive extra delegates.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #103 on: July 15, 2016, 06:01:09 pm »
I probably shouldn't, but I can tell you one of those members was banned for threatening member's real life personas/jobs on LinkedIn.

Now that sounds like a stereotypical Trumpian action!
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #104 on: July 15, 2016, 06:08:20 pm »
Then where are Carling, and A-Lert ??

Hopefully, we will never find out.

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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #105 on: July 15, 2016, 06:12:56 pm »
That's too bad it didn't pass.  I guess Trump must think about re-election.

Another thing I've been thinking about.  I remember Republicans making a great big deal about all the involvement Hillary had in Bill's campaign and then White House.  They said she wasn't on the ballot and shouldn't be given so much power.  Now they give us Trump and family.  What is this family power share thing?  I don't like it.  The family is the family.  They should not be making policy decisions.

I think you make a good point. I wonder how much the campaign is paying these family members to "advise" Trump.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #106 on: July 15, 2016, 06:25:45 pm »
Ah yes.  I didn't think of it that way.  It might be all about the money they can squeeze out of the campaign.

Trump was "loaning" his campaign money as well as renting assets to it when he was claiming he was "self funding" the campaign. A great example of how low character is reflected in behavior. I believe that he had to forgive those loans, but I'm not sure. I'm sure when federal funds get issued to his campaign his advisers will be reimbursed.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #107 on: July 15, 2016, 07:06:54 pm »
More to the point, what does that make the rest of us?   I submit that we cannot merely withhold our votes from Donald Trump, but to actively work and vote to defeat him.   This is no time for conscientious objection.  We must stand up to fascism and defeat it, no matter the short-term cost.   

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And therein lies the self-evident proof that these people are enemies of liberty and will not tolerate any dissenting opinions or ideas when it comes to their Dear Leader that they want for king.

It's not enough they took over myriad forums and social groups and ran off/banned and silenced everyone critical of their prince.  They demand it now here.

Jazzhead did not say anything warranting the demand for her banning, yet we see this militant for Trump demanding just that.  Then he goes on a tirade against one of the owners who also does not genuflect at the altar of Trump.

These people are a mob.  I truly believe, given the behavior of these Trump Militants, that Hillary will be a lesser immediate danger to you than Trump's mobs will be.

They act like Trump's Squadrisi, and it's fitting considering the things their Il Douche has threatened to do on his own authority.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #108 on: July 15, 2016, 09:22:30 pm »
To clarify.Since voting 3rd party will not defeat him are are you supporting voting for Hillary to defeat Trump?
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #109 on: July 15, 2016, 10:09:09 pm »
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This guy needs to go!

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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #110 on: July 15, 2016, 10:56:45 pm »
It's no longer a "GOP site" because one of the owners isn't fond of Donald Trump.  The site used to be called The GOPBRIEFING ROOM

Nobody here ever had a discussion/thread or notice given them that were were now a "conservative" site and no longer associated or affiliated with the Republican Party.

The suggestion it is not a GOP-related site appeared one evening in a thread where a #nevertrump pack was getting their a$$ handed to them.

It's bogus.   It's sour grapes.

And it's so wrong.

@mystery-ak , @Repub4Trump Well, I'm new here so I don't know. Is the above true, and if so do you want me gone?

I never figured this was a GOPe site; since when I showed up I saw a section dedicated to 3rd Parties. I've tried to be respectful, in my debates over this issue, but I remain #NeverTrump. I don't mind Trump supporters and enjoy a good debate that's half of why I'm here. If that is not acceptable and if I am required to toe the party line in my posts please let me know. I don't want to be the cause of any dissension or work at cross purposes to the site.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #111 on: July 15, 2016, 10:59:10 pm »
@MysteryAK, @Repub4Trump Well, I'm new here so I don't know. Is the above true, and if so do you want me gone?

I never figured this was a GOPe site; since when I showed up I saw a section dedicated to 3rd Parties. I've tried to be respectful, in my debates over this issue, but I remain #NeverTrump. I don't mind Trump supporters and enjoy a good debate that's half of why I'm here. If that is not acceptable and if I am required to toe the party line in my posts please let me know. I don't want to be the cause of any dissension or work at cross purposes to the site.

No it is patently not true. It has been shot down many times previously and again earlier on this thread!
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #112 on: July 15, 2016, 11:08:18 pm »
It's dead only if we let it die. We still have members of the House, the Senate, Governors, state legislators, etc., to elect.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #113 on: July 15, 2016, 11:16:07 pm »
@mystery-ak , @Repub4Trump Well, I'm new here so I don't know. Is the above true, and if so do you want me gone?

I never figured this was a GOPe site; since when I showed up I saw a section dedicated to 3rd Parties. I've tried to be respectful, in my debates over this issue, but I remain #NeverTrump. I don't mind Trump supporters and enjoy a good debate that's half of why I'm here. If that is not acceptable and if I am required to toe the party line in my posts please let me know. I don't want to be the cause of any dissension or work at cross purposes to the site.

We welcome all sides. It is odd for some who come from FR to get used to not having one orthodoxy endorced, but we are adults and don't need to be told what to think. Plus, forcing only one line of thought is like never being weened off the tit, you will never grow that way. Eventually you need to start chewing steak. Some are content eating only soft, easy foods and never facing challenges.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #114 on: July 15, 2016, 11:22:07 pm »
@mystery-ak , @Repub4Trump Well, I'm new here so I don't know. Is the above true, and if so do you want me gone?

I never figured this was a GOPe site; since when I showed up I saw a section dedicated to 3rd Parties. I've tried to be respectful, in my debates over this issue, but I remain #NeverTrump. I don't mind Trump supporters and enjoy a good debate that's half of why I'm here. If that is not acceptable and if I am required to toe the party line in my posts please let me know. I don't want to be the cause of any dissension or work at cross purposes to the site.

It's just another concerted effort the Trump Militant is making in terms of pulling another Jimrob over here.  Even to the point apparently of trying to convince the other owners/mods to oust Mystery-AK because she is not a rabid Trump fan and they assert that this site is officiated with the GOP.

I find it telling that they are offended at the comment that this is a Conservative site.  Seems that term is offensive to some until they finish bastardizing it to mirror the image of their prince.

So now they are making an issue over the name of the site, and probably strategizing with the other rabid militants on TOS to 'do something about it'.

It's pathetic, but like other fascist mobs from history past, tolerance of differing views is strictly verboten and everything must be made to serve the glory of their leader, because enemies of the state are everywhere dontchaknow.
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #115 on: July 15, 2016, 11:24:44 pm »
It's just another concerted effort the Trump Militant is making in terms of pulling another Jimrob over here.  Even to the point apparently of trying to convince the other owners/mods to oust Mystery-AK because she is not a rabid Trump fan and they assert that this site is officiated with the GOP.

I find it telling that they are offended at the comment that this is a Conservative site.  Seems that term is offensive to some until they finish bastardizing it to mirror the image of their prince.

So now they are making an issue over the name of the site, and probably strategizing with the other rabid militants on TOS to 'do something about it'.

It's pathetic, but like other fascist mobs from history past, tolerance of differing views is strictly verboten and everything must be made to serve the glory of their leader, because enemies of the state are everywhere dontchaknow.

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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #116 on: July 15, 2016, 11:40:43 pm »

Mod 3: Comment removed.

Obviously I hit it pretty close to the mark to garner the insult.

Insanity is voting for Trump thinking he is going to fix where we've devolved while claiming to be a Conservative. 

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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #117 on: July 15, 2016, 11:48:47 pm »
It's just another concerted effort the Trump Militant is making in terms of pulling another Jimrob over here.  Even to the point apparently of trying to convince the other owners/mods to oust Mystery-AK because she is not a rabid Trump fan and they assert that this site is officiated with the GOP.

I find it telling that they are offended at the comment that this is a Conservative site.  Seems that term is offensive to some until they finish bastardizing it to mirror the image of their prince.

So now they are making an issue over the name of the site, and probably strategizing with the other rabid militants on TOS to 'do something about it'.

It's pathetic, but like other fascist mobs from history past, tolerance of differing views is strictly verboten and everything must be made to serve the glory of their leader, because enemies of the state are everywhere dontchaknow.

That's pure nonsense.  There aren't more than half a dozen Trump supporters here as you well know.  There are quite a number who don't care much for him, but will vote for the GOP nominee in November, given what we know another four years of liberal leadership in the White House would bring.  There are no mobs here, and never have been.  There are members who are passionate about their values and this election.  This forum has been a conservative one, but one that doesn't limit its members to any one conservative ideology.  Most here generally support the GOP, because they realize that with all its faults, it is the only party that can save conservatism.  Some support the libertarian ideology and frequently make some excellent points.  Although a few have indicated they will vote for Hillary this Fall, most are a lot smarter than that. 

I don't care much for the views of some here, and some don't care much for mine.  But the owners have welcomed almost all views, and even those who complain about how the forum is run are tolerated, something even some who came over here recently wouldn't have done in earlier elections at TOS.  Sit down, have a drink and quit worrying about 5% of the members staging a coup. 
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« Reply #118 on: July 15, 2016, 11:57:53 pm »
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« Reply #120 on: July 16, 2016, 12:56:57 am »
It's Friday night...everyone relax and have a drink... :beer:
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« Reply #121 on: July 16, 2016, 12:58:28 am »
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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #122 on: July 16, 2016, 12:58:50 am »
That's pure nonsense.  There aren't more than half a dozen Trump supporters here as you well know.

I've experienced an entire site get taken over by less than a dozen trolls who ran off every productive contributor to that site, engaging in the same kind of sowing of discord about the owner/mods crap I'm watching repeated here.  They were not as open and brazen about calling for banning people that opposed them like I'm reading from one of Trump's militants here.  So it's not nonsense to warn about it.  I've seen it before.

There are quite a number who don't care much for him, but will vote for the GOP nominee in November, given what we know another four years of liberal leadership in the White House would bring. 

You are going to have that regardless which tyrant is handed the throne in November.  That die is now cast and we will be forced to eat it.

There are no mobs here, and never have been. 

It's a big internet out there and it's interesting to watch some members here act the same way that the larger bunch of Trump militants act all over the net and social media.   Spouting the same talking points, engaging in the same kind of insults, threats and ridicule we read elsewhere. 

There are members who are passionate about their values and this election.

That is the excuse given at places like TOS and elsewhere for what they have done to make their domains Trump Safe Spaces.  Demanding a member 'needs to go yesterday!' is just more of the same crap they have done elsewhere.  I'm making sure to point it out.
 
Most here generally support the GOP, because they realize that with all its faults, it is the only party that can save conservatism.

It's dead Jim.  The GOP has gone the way of the Whigs AFAIAC.

It's frightening anyone would think a corrupted party is the only way to save the principles and ideology of our founding.  Because if that is what people truly believe, Conservatism might as well have built it's mansion on sand in a tidewater basin.

But the owners have welcomed almost all views, and even those who complain about how the forum is run are tolerated, something even some who came over here recently wouldn't have done in earlier elections at TOS.  Sit down, have a drink and quit worrying about 5% of the members staging a coup.

I'm not the one advocating the zotting of anyone over remarks that they believe Trump is a Fascist and then warning the owner not to 'cross the line' while giving her grief. 

I don't tolerate bullies and I don't much care for people telling me to sit down and shut up because I'm calling them out for what they are doing.

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Re: #NeverTrump Delegate Rebels ‘Defeated’ at the RNC Rules Committee
« Reply #124 on: July 16, 2016, 01:31:52 am »
My bucket list is so full, but I'll keep this in mind!  (I've used a lot of "em, tho!)

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