Politics is a dirty business, played by politicians according to their own convoluted set of rules. That is why it is so hard for a non-politican to win office. The rules keep changing, and the powers that be make sure that the insiders win so that they can all keep scratching one another’s backs.
This election cycle has been a particularly odd one, and the front runner for the Republican party is outsider and non-politician Donald Trump. That is not to say that Trump has been above his own set of dirty tricks, he has masterfully played the press, his opposition, and the public. One does not become a wealthy developer in New York City without gaining skills in the rough and tumble of business and negotiating.
One of the main reasons that Trump has gained traction is that Mr. Average Citizen is sick and tired of the games and cronyism that Establishment Republicans have been playing for years, leaving the average citizen in the lurch and keeping Wall Street and their political friends in the money. So it seems that finally average Republicans will have a say in who runs the show. But wait, not so fast!
See page 2 Republican delegate reactions in Colorado:
Preston Kriel, the only reason Cruz supposedly has a history of dirty campaigning is because Trump attacks Cruz every time Cruz’s polls are more favorable or when Cruz beats him and Trump starts yelling accusations. Trump supporters love it and believe it without verifying if Trump is telling the truth. Trump acts like an immature child who must get his way or he has a tantrum. Just because Trump says something doesn’t make it true. There are many instances of Trump lying. Cruz is doing better now, not because he’s cheating but because Trump hasn’t had an effective ground game. Cruz knows and plays by the rules. Trump whines about the rules but only recently has hired a professional to guide him through the process. Is the process fair, probably not. But it’s not fair to Cruz either. The difference is Cruz is playing by the rules. Trump is not. I’m listing a bunch of web sites that supposedly list his lies. It’s up to you to read them, research, and make up your own mind. Cruz is not perfect. But he does have a proven conservative record although he’s done some bonehead things and put his foot in his mouth on more than one occasion. Trump has claimed Cruz is part of the establishment. He is not. The RINOs hate Cruz and don’t want him as the president either. Cruz is a constitutionalist. Trump is not.
The Colorado process is convoluted and the primary system seems better. But Colorado dies it different.
http://www.coloradoindependent.com/156936/colorado-republican-caucuses
In case you’re interested, I’ve included a bunch of sites which reportedly highlight Trump’s lies. Believe them or not. It’s your decision.
http://www.vox.com/2016/3/8/11178872/donald-trump-policies
I’m not sure how I feel about trump but this corrupt system is bigger than that. The game is rigged on both sides. The voice of the majority should count for something
His story is that he alone was given conflicting and incorrect dates to appear. Something smells of fraud however the establishment trys to spin it.
Kathy Hille The Colorado system is convoluted. But it’s the system all have to play by, even Cruz. Cruz played by the rules, had his ground game in place. They worked hard and won. Trump didn’t play by the rules, went in too late to get an effective, if any, ground game. Trump lost and started whining that Cruz cheated. Cruz didn’t cheat. But that doesn’t stop Trump from lying about it. But Trump plays the victim and it excites his base when he starts crying about how everyone is against him and how everyone is cheating him. That gives Trump more free publicity and his supporters eat it up. But is Trump’s loss in Colorado a sign of cheating or simply a sign he was unprepared?
POLITICS ARE REALLY ROUGH THIS TIME AROUND – TRUMP IS ABOUT TO DISRUPT THE APPLE CART FOR A LOT OF CORRUPT WASHINGTON PEOPLE AND THEY ARE SCARED THEY WILL BE TOSSED OFF THE GRAVY TRAIN. IT IS GOING TO GET A LOT MORE ROUGH BEFORE NOVEMBEER!!
NO NEED TO TYPE ANYMORE – WE BELIEVE THE SAME WAY!
Isn’t that American!!!!!!!!!!!
S**t on the Colorado Repubs
CO – how can you just stand by and let your vote be taken away – I am shocked – I knew our system was corrupt, but at least Donald is bringing out how corrupt it really is. this is Communism.
Time for Americas party America First led by TRUMP