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re: Trump is not a conservative
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:41 am to hansenthered1
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:41 am to hansenthered1
I voted for Bill Clinton in 1996.
In 2016, I told people on this board repeatedly that Trump's platform matched that of Clinton. Major social issue was that trump was pro-gay marriage before Clinton was (or needed to be).
Trump has never been conservative nor advertised as such.
In 2016, I told people on this board repeatedly that Trump's platform matched that of Clinton. Major social issue was that trump was pro-gay marriage before Clinton was (or needed to be).
Trump has never been conservative nor advertised as such.
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Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:41 am to hansenthered1
Doesn't matter.
He's governed more conservatively than any president in my lifetime (which includes Reagan)
He's governed more conservatively than any president in my lifetime (which includes Reagan)
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:42 am to hansenthered1
quote:I asked this during the primary. I just got called a Kamala supporter, but never had any substantive response. It was hilarious that some around here thought if you didn't find Trump conservative enough, you were obviously a Kamala voter.
So, why should conservatives support him?
The mid terms are going to be brutal unless Trump is able to run the okie-doke again.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:42 am to hansenthered1
quote:
Trump is not a conservative
Thanlfully. Its its why he won the WH twice
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:44 am to udtiger
quote:Not that I'm defending the guy, but our deficit was $165 billion in 2007. It's 10x that now.
He's governed more conservatively than any president in my lifetime (which includes Reagan)
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:45 am to Taxing Authority
I won’t be satisfied until it’s at 1776 levels. If he doesn’t do that, he’s just not conservative.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:46 am to hansenthered1
Nobody ever considered him conservative.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:46 am to SDVTiger
quote:
Trump is not a conservative
Thanlfully
Man, MAGA really hates fiscal responsibility.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:48 am to Taxing Authority
quote:
The mid terms are going to be brutal unless Trump is able to run the okie-doke again.
Because of conservatives? You are a dying breed thankfully. But typical that you Iosers would sit at home take an L then complain
The cuckservative way!
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:49 am to hansenthered1
quote:
So why should conservatives support a platform that is Clinton era policies?
I’ve not argued they should or shouldn’t, just stating reality.
The short answer is, no politician aligns 100% with any ideal, so you pick the ones that check the most boxes. The “conservatives” out there have proven to be not at all, so you look to see who will do what they say they will.
Long answer, Trump has some more conservative positions and some not so conservative position. One core position of conservatism is limiting government scope and having it be lean. Well, that is a pillar of Trump’s policies. Now, I think while he has certainly tried doing that and made some good progress, it’s been far from great improvement. Better than we’ve had in decades, but still leaves plenty to be desired.
As to why a conservative “should” support Trump, I would say the argument would be that his stances on trying to reel in government bloat, foreign policy, and overall support for the American businesses would need to outweigh his more democratic positions. If you think they do, then that would be why you would support him.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:49 am to RogerTheShrubber
quote:After a campaign season of saying everyone was a RINO GOPE puppet, now they are touting being a RINO GOPE puppet as a good thing. But it's totally not a cult.
Man, MAGA really hates fiscal responsibility.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:50 am to FLTech
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He’s not a progressive or a conservative - he’s a huckster
Would you buy a used car from this man?
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:52 am to SDVTiger
quote:Definately. We need more RINOs. WhO dID yOu VoTe FoR?
Because of conservatives? You are a dying breed thankfully. But typical that you Iosers would sit at home take an L then complain
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:52 am to Harry Boutte
None of those cars look used
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:54 am to Taxing Authority
A
Going after Rand and Massie proved these folks are just ideologically bereft followers.
quote:
fter a campaign season of saying everyone was a RINO GOPE puppet, now they are touting being a RINO GOPE puppet as a good thing. But it's totally not a cult.
Going after Rand and Massie proved these folks are just ideologically bereft followers.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:57 am to Mo Jeaux
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He never has been.
A corollary point here is that when many Republicans call Trump a RINO, it most certainly is true. Compared to what preceded him, DJT is a RINO.
And that is a good thing. Indeed, Trump’s most enduring appeal is that Trump has enemies in all the right places.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:57 am to hansenthered1
One day you’ll learn we voted for Trump because he’s neither conservative nor liberal. The two far sides who have tds are the ones who always cry about shite but have about 10% support together.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:58 am to momentoftruth87
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The two far sides who have tds are the ones who always cry about shite
If you are so sure of Trump, why do you dismiss criticisms of him?
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:58 am to SDVTiger
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None of those cars look used
So you're saying that's an actual new car sales lot?
It's a reference to this:
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