Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his supporters are up-in-arms after the GOP announced it was changing up the delegates awarded in Colorado and assigning all of them to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz — a move critics say effectively denied citizens across the Rocky Mountain State their right to vote.
How is it possible that the people of the great State of Colorado never got to vote in the Republican Primary? Great anger – totally unfair!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2016
The people of Colorado had their vote taken away from them by the phony politicians. Biggest story in politics. This will not be allowed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2016
Trump is also blasting the way the country chooses presidential party nominees as “corrupt” and “crooked” as he grapples with the potential of a contested convention that he risks losing.
To grab up all the delegates in the state, Cruz took advantage of an unusual change to Colorado’s nominating process.
Rather than selecting delegates according to a statewide vote, as it has in the past, Colorado held a series of rolling caucuses this week in each of its seven congressional districts, which culminated in a statewide convention on Saturday.
More than 3,000 people attended the convention to pick the remaining 13 delegates. Cruz supporters sported bright orange T-shirts with his slate of delegates printed on the back.
Trump’s organizers distributed a slate that listed incorrect information for four of his candidates. His campaign contended the errors were due to changes to the ballot by the state GOP and did not rule out challenging the results.
The complex Colorado process inherently favored Cruz, the Trump campaign charged, and suspicions among supporters mounted after the results were announced Saturday night. The official Colorado Republican Party account tweeted: “We did it! #NeverTrump.” Colorado GOP spokesman Kyle Kohli said the tweet was unauthorized and it was swiftly deleted. The party was investigating who wrote the tweet.
Cruz supporters argued that their candidate didn’t just have an organizational edge but that the Texas senator was a better fit with the state’s socially conservative, libertarian-minded Republicans. “The Donald Trump caustic politics just doesn’t resonate in Colorado,” said Tom Peterson, an engineer and delegate from rural Elbert County.
Trump supporters were frustrated by Colorado’s arcane process, which involved a series of caucuses at different locations before the convention. “It doesn’t seem like a real fair system,” said George Rosel, 60, an engineer and Trump supporter who came to the convention from the Denver suburb of Highlands Ranch. “It seems kind of rigged.”
Of the 34 delegates Cruz won, only 30 are technically pledged to his campaign; four are party officials who are unpledged but have promised to support Cruz, and the campaign placed them on its slate.
Speaking to thousands packed in a frigid airport hangar in western New York on Sunday, Trump ripped the byzantine fight over delegates at the heart of his party’s nominating process. He argued anew that the person who wins the most votes in the primary process should automatically be the GOP nominee.
“What they’re trying to do is subvert the movement with crooked shenanigans,” said Trump, comparing his woes to those of Bernie Sanders, who is winning states but still far behind Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton in the race for delegates that decide party nominations.
“We should have won it a long time ago,” Trump said. “But, you know, we keep losing where we’re winning.”
Trump was coming to terms with the political reality of candidates chasing delegates ahead of their nominating convention, and now he’s shifting his focus to developing a strategy akin to the one rival Cruz has been pursuing for months.
“A more traditional approach is needed and Donald Trump recognizes that,” Paul Manafort, Trump’s new delegate chief, said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” At his rally in Rochester, Trump repeatedly insisted his campaign was “doing fine” and predicted he would clinch the nomination before the summer convention.
Nonetheless, his supporters described with disdain what they saw as an effort by the party’s establishment to deny Trump a victory they feel he has already earned.
“I’m 59 years old and maybe I’ve had my head in the sand through the years, but I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Cheryl Griggs of Hilton, New York, who attended the rally with her son. “To go against the votes of the people and the will of the people and put somebody else in there, I think, is horrific.”
She said she didn’t understand the delegate process and believes that the winner should be decided by popular vote.
Rochester’s Scott Nasca said he worries the efforts would only leave Trump bruised heading into a general election.
“The sad thing is the guy’s got to go against the Democratic establishment, and now he’s got to go against his own party’s establishment as well, and it’s just not right,” said Nasca, 48, who owns an investment company,
“It’s absolutely ridiculous. But he’s a threat to the big people in politics, the lobbyists, the elitists in the Republican Party,” he added. “They’re going to disenfranchise their own voters.”
His brother-in-law Mark Tachin, 50, a mason contractor in Rochester, was equally glum.
“It’s like the American people don’t have a voice anymore, it almost feels like that,” he said. “As much as people are voting right now in these huge turnouts that Trump is getting, they’re still not paying attention to these turnouts. They’re still trying to do their own thing despite the voice of the people. It’s just unbelievable to me.”
“It’s just they don’t get it,” he added, “It’s disheartening.”
Trump was introduced at the rally by Buffalo real estate developer and 2010 gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino, who said that talk of a brokered convention “suggests that they can take that right away from the American people to choose their leader.”
Elsewhere, Trump continued to try to catch up to Cruz’s ground operation, which is months ahead in some states when it comes to securing friendly delegates. Cruz is trying to eat into Trump’s home-state support in conservative pockets of New York.
Manafort said the Cruz campaign was using a “scorched earth” approach in which “they don’t care about the party. If they don’t get what they want, they blow it up.”
“The key, especially for uncommitted delegates, is the electability question,” Manafort said on NBC.
Trump still has a narrow path to nailing down the Republican nomination by the end of the primaries on June 7, but he has little room for error. He would need to win nearly 60 percent of all the remaining delegates to clinch the nomination before the convention. So far, he’s winning about 45 percent.
Following Cruz’s sweep of Colorado’s remaining delegates on Saturday, the Associated Press count stands at Trump 743, Cruz 545, and John Kasich 143. Marco Rubio, who ended his campaign, has 171 delegates.
The Associated Press contributed to this article
Both parties are corrupt to the core. All elected representatives are ‘do-nothings’ and sole job in Washington is to preserve their jobs and protect ‘political machine’ above country. This time around lets vote out ALL incumbents up for re-election in November!
Sent message we the citizens are sick and tired and WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!
DAMND STRSAIGHT TRUMP 2016 AND 2020
TRUMPIS THE ONLY CHANCE TO BRINGJOBS BACKTO AMERICS AND PUT AM END TO THOSE FN GOOD OLD BOYS CAREER POLITATIONS YES IF THEY DO NOR SELECT TRUMP TORUNFR PRESIDENT LETS VOTE THOSSE FNCROOKS OUT OF OFFICE SHOSS THOSE BASTARDS A THINGOFR 2
He has my vote
I don’t understand how they can give the delegates that belong to Trump and give them to Cruz… I also don’t understand how Cruz can be President.. He was not born in the United States.. It’s not fair to Trump for the Republican party to change the rules in the middle of the election.. I guess the American people don’t matter anymore.. We should be able to vote for who we want not who the big wigs in Washington DC want.. What happened to the people having a voice in this election???.
Cruz is one of them and Pro-GMO and thats why. They know they’re losing because of the Truth Seekers and pulling out all the stops to stop Trump which shows all the corruption and why these people should be jailed but won’t because its all pre-meditated with the purpose of running America down to a third world country with nothing but rich and poor. But don’t let this deter you from Voting for Trump becase they want people to believe in false hope with their ignorance and hope people will give up. Don’t wave the white flag. This should fire people up more to go to the polls and vote.
I agree with you, Bob, only problem is…..your vote doesn’t count!!
And get out and talk to every one you can, let them know what is going on, we all have to lock arms or they are gonna mow us under. United we STAND.
Anything goes under Maritime/Admiralty Law which we’ve been under since the civil war. Essentially the Constitution no longer has validity since they sneaked this one in the door and you and I no longer have any rights.
This country has never had a “civil” war, Tanana, That horror (600,000 slaughtered) was The War Of Northern Aggression. And this US Monkey House has been waging was of aggression ever since.
Isn’t this called, disenfranchising the voters of Colorado? First Cruz declares Carson going home and quitting Iowa, next we see many voters disenfranchised in Colorado. Is this how you stop Trump, by constantly moving the goal post?
So bob, is your loyalty to the CSA and the Constitution of the CAS? By the way, who seceded BEFORE Lincoln became president and who attacked whom first?
Dana – the DELEGATES have now become so much of an EGO they now BELIEVE THEY KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR ALL OF US. LIKE CONGRESS they are FEATHERING THEIR OWN NEST WHILE THEY ARE IN POWER…. In the case of the “National Conventions”
they are Feeding Their Egos,/ living / FREE and High-on-the-Hog,, Gifts/Privilege and EGO
To Hell with Your or My One Vote . . . . They are using the tens of thousands of OUR VOTES
to GET THEM to the Conventions and then USING THEIR-OWN SINGLE VOTE ADDED TO OURS
THEN VOTING THEIR WAY. SO DID WE GET TO FREELY VOTE AND APPLY OUR ‘OWN’
VOTE????????? NOPE. WE NEED TO GET BACK TO THE POPULAR VOTE – PERIOD.
KamaAina
Ted Cruz Tells Megyn Kelly He Would Force Rape Victims To Carry Rapist’s Baby
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/04/05/ted-cruz-tells-megyn-kelly-he-would-force-rape-victims-to-carry-rapists-baby-video/
Women “think you may be too far right on social issues,” Kelly told Cruz while pointing out that the GOP presidential wannabe’s stance on abortion rights is repelling female voters away from a Republican Party that needs votes from women if it hopes to survive in November.
But Ted Cruz refused to budge from his extremist views and openly stated that he believes rape victims should be forced to carry pregnancies that result from rape to term.
“Rape is a horrific crime against the humanity of a person. But at the same time, as horrible as the crime is, I don’t believe it’s the child’s fault. We want to do every thing we can do to prevent the crime on the front end and to punish the criminal. But I don’t believe it makes sense to blame the child.”
Kelly fired back by informing Cruz that women think he “would be forcing the mother to go through unspeakable trauma to carry her rapist’s baby for nine months.”
On that point, Kelly is correct. Forcing a woman to endure nine grueling months of a pregnancy she did not want only helps the rapist torture his victim more, it rewards the rapist with a child. And in far too many states, a rapist can then sue for parental rights and would be able to harass the victim for the next 18 years of the child’s life.
Well, at least he’s still on speaking terms with Megyn. For now, anyway.
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Jude, didn’t Trump say that he’d punish women who had an abortion if the procedure was made illegal? Doesn’t that include rape and to save the life of the pregnant woman?
obama wasnt born here either,its all rigged
Yes, he was. Hawaii is a state.
Elizabeth, what independent party has seen the ORIGINAL long form of Mr. Obama proving that?
All we can do is vote whom ever is in out, regardless of our party, that is the only way we can open Washington DC’s eyes. And start listening to voters once again, you simply don’t change rules in the bottom of the fourth just because your behind 2-1.
SRT-
All we can do is vote whom ever is in out, regardless of our party, that is the only way we can open Washington DC’s eyes.
Um, the People can do MUCH more than that; every officeholder swears a binding oath of fealty to the Constitution. The FIRST time they exceed the bounds the Constitution places on them by voting for anything the Constitution does not ALLOW them to, the felony perjury arrest should commence.
And start listening to voters once again
Just like in “Animal Farm,” some animals are “more equal” than others – like the wealthy, who are really the ONLY people most officeholders truly care about.
you simply don’t change rules in the bottom of the fourth just because you’re behind 2-1.
Yeah, you just ignore the rules(Constitution: Supreme Law of the Land), and no one will dare to hold you to account for your felony perjury.
Dana, you are a witness as is all of America and the world to just how corrupt the system has become.
They didn’t give Trump’s delegates to Cruz. The people there met and voted and Cruz won the vote. He read the rules, paid attention to the change Colorado made, in an attempt to keep their delegates from supporting someone out of the race. The Cruz Campaign has been there since August working. Trump sends one guy in the week of the convention. Trump doesn’t get delegates just because he says so. This isn’t like his net worth where he can pretend it is whatever he wants.
Stitch, why are you posting facts rather than demagogic rage? Hasn’t the Trump campaign said numerous times that the “NATION” has spoken and that Trump should become president? Haven’t a number of Trump devotees stated that “We the People” have spoken and we don’t need no (expletive deleted) convention or general election? 😉
For some of the Trump demagogues here, the above is tongue-in-cheek.
stitch-
They didn’t give Trump’s delegates to Cruz.
You’re right; they simply didn’t tell the Republican voters in Colorado that the election of delegates was a PRIVATE affair.
The people there met and voted and Cruz won the vote.
Not the “People,” but a certain small caste of them.
He read the rules, paid attention to the change Colorado made, in an attempt to keep their delegates from supporting someone out of the race.
So the GOP wants to tell a free people that they are NOT free to vote for whom they wish; hmm. Sounds like tyranny, not liberty, to me.
The Cruz Campaign has been there since August working.
Manipulating, more like.
Trump sends one guy in the week of the convention.
Do you have a source for this info?
Trump doesn’t get delegates just because he says so. This isn’t like his net worth where he can pretend it is whatever he wants.
Nice; weak attempt at character-assassination time, eh?
They didn’t give Trump’s delegates to Cruz. The people there met and voted and Cruz won the vote. He read the rules, paid attention to the change Colorado made, in an attempt to keep their delegates from supporting someone out of the race. The Cruz Campaign has been there since August working. Trump sends one guy in the week of the convention. Trump doesn’t get delegates just because he says so. This isn’t like his net worth where he can pretend it is whatever he wants.
Spread the news about how to do a write in for TRUMP should his name not appear on the official ballot come November.
It is easy to do it by mail in ballot too. Google how to do it NOW …don’t wait for last minute.
Why not write in the name of the traitor Hillary or the communist Sanders rather than the narcissist bully, briber, adulterer, extortionist and blackmailer Trump?
By the way, IF Trump is nominated for the GOP, unless a “YUGE” negative revelation comes about, I’ll vote for him. He’d be far better than the traitor Hillary or the communist Sanders.
BUT If Trump wins the MAJORITY of State delegates at the Convention and the corrupt GOP Elite deny him the nomination, THEN I’ll vote 3rd party, perhaps the Constitution or the Conservative Party, and let the nation get the president it deserves, a traitor or a communist.
Kathy-
If a vote is cast for someone not on the ballot, it is thrown away. It doesn’t count! It has always been so; votes for Mickey Mouse, Thor, God of Thunder, and Jesus – or even just popular, like Charlie Sheen or Jeanine Pirro – are treated similarly.
If Trump is denied the nomination at the RNC, especially if he has the “magic number”(or more), then i believe that he will simply form his own party(the “Trump party,” probably), and work his people like crazy to get the necessary number of signatures to qualify for being placed on the ballot in ALL States and Districts and Possessions that have electoral votes in time for the election. He’d better check into the deadlines for such petitions to reach the appropriate authorities, too..
Dana, don’t worry about it as we can Write-in our votes for Mr, Donald John Trump, Sr. That is what I will do if they keep pulling their damnable bullshit up. Screw the GOP, we do NOT need them, they need us.
I think what the Republican Party has done with this election. They are the modern day British Red Coats. They are trying to force American to follow there instructions and there will. Not the will of the People or our right to Vote We stopped them over 200 years ago I am not advocating taking up arms but we need to take America back and recommit ourselves to the laws of the land the Constitution and the Bill of Rights it will take us to do this not a dysfunctional Senate or Congress and surely not the Obama Administration.
Nonsense. Don’t you realize that Trump’s advocacy of tariffs (taxes) on goods coming into the U.S. has backfired throughout history? The most glaring example of that were the Smoot-Hawley tariffs (taxes) of the 1920s that were supposed “to protect American jobs” and “American business” ended being a major factor of the “Great Depression!” So, Trump gets to impose the tariffs (taxes) on all these countries and products being imported into the U.S. and what happens. Those countries impose corresponding tariffs (taxes) on U.S. goods coming into their country! Those people stop buying American products and Americans stop buying imported goods and can’t afford products because of the taxes already imposed on American business (which caused them to move their business overseas in the first place). Trump is supposed to be a businessman par excellence? He is either ignorant of the problem or is a Democrat shill for Hillary or Bernie.
So, how’s that 500 billion dollar trade deficit with China, 58 billion with Mexico (not counting lost taxes and social support for illegals (est 100 billion), working out for you?
I AM voting for TRUMP even if they do not put him on the republican ticket. I WILL write in Donald TRUMP! This country has gone to crap when the voting system can just be scrapped if the party bosses DO NOT like who the PEOPLE want for president!!!!!!
Sam W that is what everyone I know is doing is writing Trumps name in November. I will now become an Independent . I have had it with these crooks. I will not vote for any one other than Trump. I will vote the rest out. These scumbags think they can get away with this crap. I am pissed off but if I lived in Colorado It would make me sick. Rafael Cruz is a sweaty creep. He was born in Canada and professess to be a Christian. He is discusting. I don’t know one person out of my family and there’s 100s and friends they think he is a lying creep.
Kathy-
i agree with your assessment of Cruz.
Not to be prejudiced, but virtually EVERY Southern Baptist i’ve ever met is a lying hypocrite. i’m sure there are SOME who are genuine, but i’ve never met one.
Check out this link, if you wish:
youtube.com/watch?v=EZX1gmBZQYA&nohtml5=False
Wayne Madsen claims some strange things about Cruz’ college history.
Amen! Voting for Trump also!
Cruz is a f***g crook, just like the RNC!!! I have NO use for him! If Trump doesn’t win, as far as I’m concerned, it’ s WAR!!!!
I was a full blooded republican to the core every sense I turned legal age to vote. but If this assinine (gop) continues to pressure against Donald Trump then he should just tell the (gop) where to stick their heads and go independent.. win or not I’d still vote Trump if it tore that (gop) outta the ground but its roots, and I’d never vote for a republican or a demon crapper and be libertarian or independent voter .
Art… That’s exactly why we need TRUMP!!!!!!!!!!
I agree, TRUMP 2016. I only wish it could be sooner.
The way it’s going we’ll be getting Ted Cruz and he’s not even from this country… He’s from Canada… To be President you have to be born on American soil.,,
Agree! Then we have Clinton who was under investigation which seems that they now have swept it under the rug. Our Government is corrupt to the core!
Doesn’t matter where the Cruz (or is that Crud) is from?) That thingy we suffer under now is from Kenya.
So they say, but yet we have the Muslim Obama born in Kenya
Dana-
Technically, that’s not true; a lawful presidential candidate must be “natural born,” and the First Congress, Second Session, declared(and completely in-line with Vattel’s Law of Nations) that natural-born status comes only to those children born to parentS that are BOTH Citizens at the time of the child’s birth…but with an add-on: they wrote that it doesn’t matter WHERE the child is born, as long as it’s born to TWO citizen parents.
As a more recent example, when info surfaced that John McCain was born in Panama, questions were raised as to his eligibility, so in S511, the Senate cited this very law made back in the FIRST Congress to justify McCain’s eligibility, thus putting paid to the notion that the definition of the phrase “natural born” means anything OTHER than what was written back then.
It was interesting, however, that the Senate did NOT make the same declaration about D’OweBama, for IAW the words literally chiseled in stone above the entrance to SCOTUS, “Equal Justice Under Law” does not seem applicable in his case…not yet, anyway. He’ll get justice eventually, full and complete.
cruise SLIP keeps saying that his mother was a US citizen when he was born in Canada …. he is LYING through his penis-looking NOSE !!!!!! and looking DOWN ON US with it, as well !!!! fact is, both his US-born mother and Cuban-born father became CANADIAN CITIZENS well before he was hatched out up there !!!!!!!! they had a business, paid taxes and VOTED in C. elections !!! in order to do that, they HAD to be C. citizens … C. did not ALLOW non-citizens OR those with dual citizenship to vote in their elections !!!! SO, while his mother might have been born in the US, which he was quick to prove when it came up, she renounced that precious US citizenship when it was necessary to do so, & so there are other documents out there that are NOT being shown to the public, like the paperwork she filled out to renounce her US citizenship, the paperwork she filled out to apply for C. citizenship and the paperwork she filled out when they moved back to the US to once again BECOME A US CITIZEN !!!!!!!!! IF she had been a US citizen when he was born, then he WOULD be eligible to be the president ….. because SHE was a US citizen she would have been able to automatically confer US citizenship onto him. BUT not only was she NOT a US citizen, the paperwork she should have filled out to confer that onto him was NEVER FILLED OUT … so if she had been a citizen, she neglected to fill out the paperwork conferring US citizenship to him !!! HE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE THE PRESIDENT !!! ACTUALLY, if you want to talk about the delegates ….. little marco has held onto the ones he managed to scrounge out when he was running, tho in MY OPINION that should be ILLEGAL, since he no longer is running, but the scuttlebutt is that he is hanging onto them because for some strange reason, he thinks he can still be the president, even tho he is not running any more !! either he knows more than HE is letting on, and they are going behind the scenes to put HIM in at the convention, or he is just as delusional as I thought he was all along !!! AND HE is the very definition of an ANCHOR BABY as he was born in the US to Cuban immigrants !!! BOTH of HIS PARENTS are Cuban immigrants, so he is even less eligible than SLIP is !!!!! the ONLY thing he has over SLIP is that he WAS born in the USA, while SLIP was born in Canada !!!!! ok …. I am off my soap box now !!!
Dana-
To be President you have to be born on American soil.
Technically, that’s not true.
The first Congress, in their second session, recognized that the Constitution did not define the phrase “natural born,” so they defined it in Law(since they’re the branch that MAKES law), duly approved by George Washington. They defined it as “born of citizenS” of any of the several States, which fully conformed our fledgling country to the Law of Nations book written by Vattel about 30 years previously, which was frequently referred to by the F&F. But they went a bit further than Vattel, making it law that no matter WHERE the child was born, if it was born to 2 US Citizens, it was “natural born.”
When questions arose about John McCain’s eligibility due to the fact that he was born in Panama, the Senate issued S511, which declared him to BE eligible by citing this very first Congress’ Law. (this should “put paid” to the notion that the definition of “natural born” has been changed at any time in US history, btw. When researching this issue long ago, i found 4 SCOTUS decisions which involved the phrase, and one of them CITED Vattel, iirc. – though none dealt directly with the lawful qualification for the presidency, they DID confirm the 2-parent rule.)
Curiously, the law cited by the recent Senate did not ALSO bar D’OweBama by that SAME DEFINITION…which sortof changes the words literally chiseled in stone above the entrance to SCOTUS, “Equal Justice Under Law,” don’t it? But most of us have known that there’s no such thing as “Equal” justice in America, and has NOT been for some time. If you’re well-connected in Washington – and by this, i mean connected to the wealthy and powerful in the Shadow government – then the Law is NOT for “all.” i saw another poster just yesterday allegedly quote H “I Liar” y Klinton as saying “There are laws for the ruled, but no laws for the rulERS; i am a ruler.” (personally, i doubt very much that even The Liar would utter those words, especially not in public.)
But, back more to your point: yes, Cruz is ineligible. He was born to TWO Canadian citizens in Canada, even though Cruz’s mother was ONCE a US Citizen, and i know this because Cruz’s mom voted in Canadian elections, something that ONLY Canadian citizens can DO. Cruz’s DAD was NEVER a US citizen, so under the “2 parents” rule, Cruz is DISqualified, even IF some idiot rules that once you become a citizen of another country, you can still keep your US citizenship even when the country you’re in SPECIFICALLY FORBIDS dual citizenship.
There are at least 3, maybe 4 kinds of citizenship in America:
14th Amendment(no parents need to be citizens; the child IS a citizen, but disqualified for the presidency.)
Native citizenship(1 parent a citizen; not qualified to be president because not “natural born.”)
Naturalized(legally immigrate, pass the test, take the oath, not qualified for the presidency. Schwarzeneggar, from Austria, is an example.)
Natural Born(born of TWO citizens; CAN hold the office of the presidency IAW the Constitution. Trump’s mom, originally from Scotland, became a US naturalized citizen about 8 years before Donald was born, and his dad was always a US citizen, so HE’s actually qualified.)
Cruz isn’t even a 14th Amendment citizen, because he wasn’t born on US soil. He was born in Canada during a time when dual citizenship WAS PROHIBITED by Canada, so he was nothing BUT Canadian – a fact he seems to have acknowledged in May 2014, which is when he officially renounced his Canadian citizenship – but what kind of citizenship IS Cruz claiming? He seems to have hidden his birth and citizenship records, like another candidate. Wonder if he’ll spend as much as D’OweBama did to obstruct access to them?
Test post.
Wouldn’t we all LOVE to have the ability to change the rules half way through the process, or when the outcome is being decided?
Who wins a football game or baseball game, foot race, court case or argument!
Party leaders MUST HAVE their powers restrained.
I fear what is happening in congress as Paul Ryan has “the rules,” what ever those rules are, suspended before taking votes on bills.
He publically rejected suggestions he would replace Boehner but then accepted it when he was being pushed to take the position. Sounds like the same thing he is now doing with suggestions the Republicans change the election rules and votes decisions and decide who they will declare the candida for presidential race.
Ryan will suspend all the rules and step up as the candidate BECAUSE HE WAS PRESSURED INTO IT!
How absurd American Politics has become!
Its trump who wants the rules changed after the game has started.
When he decided to run he should have done his homework:
1. Learn the issues, both foreign and domestic. It is obvious he has, at most, s shallow base of knowledge.
2. He should have hired staff with national election experience. People who understands that each state decides its own rules. And who understands bound and unbound delegates. But he didn’t.
For a man who says he has a great mind, and will only ire the best is proving he is wrong on both counts.
BTW, 2 of his kids can’t vote for daddy in the NY primary. Why? Because even though they are working on his campaign they didn’t switch parties too become registered republicans last October.
I suspect many of his fans probably did not switch registration. Nor the new voters register in NY by march 25,2016.
Why didn’t Trump tell his supporters? If he didn’t know it doesn’t speak well for someone running for president to pay no attention to this detail. Nor does it inspire confidence that he surrounds himself with dolts.
Here I am, conservative, bread and butter republican NY voter. Voting for Cruz.
See you at the polls in 8 days!
Good post, but don’t expect Trump supporters to be influenced. They are as closed minded as Democrats.
Yea, they remind me of the 2008 Obama supporters. Mindless, slobbering minions
For a man who says he has a great mind, and will only ire the best is proving he is wrong on both counts.
SORRY, but for someone talking about Trump not being as smart as he thinks he is – maybe you should
look at yourself. I believe the first line of my comment, the one written by you, Theresa, should proof read
their statements – should that -ire- have been hire?
I believe we should look at the timeline of WHEN Colorado changed the rules. Bill
Your right clunie. I spelled a word wrong.
You are an ass. Did I spell it right???
My prediction will be Donald Trump will take New York by a land slide also he will take all of the next 5 states. Also Cruz people must remember the delegates everyone is talking about are unbound delegates that can change their minds at will. Nothing is set in stone. If I was all you Cruz people I would not get so excited because knowing Donald Trump this is a way to motivate people to vote that much harder for him. I really do not think Trump is worried in the least about Ted Cruz. I also think Trump know who is going to be his VP and would not be surprised if that person have enough delegates to push Trump to the win. Remember Trump is the only one that can cross the finish line and the most likely person to be able to offer the future VP his spot.
If 2 of Trump’s very own children failed to change their party preference from the Democrat Party of the
Republican Party, the party that Trump kids’ Paw-Paw is running in for President, then it doesn’t inspire any confidence in the New York Voters that Trump the Vulgarian knows what the heck he is doing. Either that or Trump’s children know something about their dad’s fitness to be President that they are not telling us.
If 2 of Trump’s very own children failed to change their party preference from the Democrat Party of the
Republican Party, the party that Trump kids’ Paw-Paw is running in for President, then it doesn’t inspire any confidence in the New York Voters that Trump the Vulgarian knows what the heck he is doing. Either that or Trump’s children know something about their dad’s fitness to be President that they are not telling us.
Oh gross
Trump says he plays by the rules! Yeah, right! His own rules, not the rules in place. NO rules were changed in Colorado before this year’s processes began. He didn’t read the rules or he thought he should get his own rules in play by screaming about corruption. Yes, there is corruption, but not in this case. Trump smeared Cruz with the claims that Cruz had sweetheart rules in place with his Goldman Sachs loan which Cruz paid back. Trump has a thousand times more loans in place from a hundred banks (maybe more) in the U.S. and who knows where else?!? Trump (physician?) heal thyself.
Why not talk about what Trump and Cruz intend to do for America. Trump wants a better Americaand has laid out his plans, that’s why everyone wants him. None of the other canidents
were saying anything like he did until they saw Trump was getting votes of confidents, then they jumped on the band wagon and said everything Trump said…
So look for what they can do not what you think they did. Makes sense to me
It just shows you Donald Trump is honest. Ted Cruz knows how to manipulate because he has been in politics and knows how things work in politics. Crooks.
Theresa, good for you that you support Lyin Toxic Ted. He is such a narcissist that he along with you do not see that he is only being used to secure a contested convention. If you think the party wants him any more than they want Trump you are truly delusional! He thinks he is smarter than evryone else & these very desulions of grandeur will lead to his downfall. I will personally be thrilled & probably laugh till my sides hurt because he will be shown for the unwanted little troll he is. The party will most likey choose Paul Ryan who is just as smug but much easier on the eyes. Yes looks do matter along with being a party lackey.
I know Theresa you want to believe, much like Agent Mulder that the truth would prevail but in the end the series got cancelled. Actually Mulder left the show & it went on without him, thats what will happen to Tricky Ted the party will go on.
Unlike Toxic Ted the Canadian Crook, we who support Trump will follow him to a 3rd party. Trump has good numbers that cover soom to be former republicans & democrats along with independents who consider themselves part of a movement to take back this republic from the elite establishment of both current parties. Win or lose we are organizing & are making plans for the future not just this election. The establishment will either work with us or they won’t have a party within a few cycles we like to compare them to the Whigs. That party is no longer are of the process & the same fate will befall the current parties. You don’t have to believe & we don’t care if you do.
I will say to all the Trunp supporters on here if you are not members of groups on Facebook please join. You will find we do have plans & you are more than welcome to be part of them. We are working to a valid 3rd party since we do not have faith in our current party options to do what is right. Trust me Toxic Lyin Ted may have a ground plan but we are creating a long term plan. There are 2 options for the Crafty Conniving Canadian Cruz:
1) He is left at the alter at the RNC for someone more worthy. (think Paul Ryan)
2) A slim chance but they just might give hime the nomination.
The 2nd option would be only to outright throw the election to the democrats. He would be ripped to shreds by Hillary & the MSM would finally come out no holds barred. It will be a massacre that will make what they are doing to Trump look like childs play. I bet those records he has sealed somehow become public. lmao For all the lip service he gives to Trump about his taxes this will be an absolute joy to watch!
In closing, we’ll see you at the contested conevention Theresa! Bring some tissues because you are going to need them.
Theresa, and the rest of you Cruz/establishment supporters need to watch this clip at the bottom asap. Trump is the ONLY candidate who has been to the EU and seen the massive destruction being caused by the alleged “refugees”, and he is the ONLY one that has said he would send them all back from all our US cities if he gets into office. We need that to happen asap!!
He seems to be the only one who can see the devastation that is about to hit the USA through these muslim soldier imports, who are not refugees at all. Trump is the only one tough enough and smart enough to take the correct stand against this invasion/takeover.
Hillary recently stated she will push forward full throttle on the bringing in many many more of these unchecked muslims if she gets into office- probably to be on the same path as Merkel and the French President who are total IDIOTS and who should be put into prison for doing what they have done to their people! Trump is disgusted by what the muslims have done to Europe and so am I. They are now essentially CONQUERED- without a battle, without any consent of the citizens; those muslims just poured in by the millions and arrogantly demanded instant housing, food, money, etc. The single biggest issue in the world right now is this muslim jihad going on and if you don’t get it, its because the UN and regulated media refuse to show you what is in this video clip. They also won’t tell you that ISIS has now killed 500,000 people, according to the latest news report I saw. Most are beheadings/torture, etc. The latest was in a place called Palmyra where over 40 people were brutally tortured and then beheaded. 23 of those people were women and children.
TRUMP is our only hope. Cruz will do NOTHING about the muslims, and Hillary is already in love with them and wants to have them all move here and take over like they have in the EU. Cruz cannot beat Hillary…EVER. So its down to the wire- either we get the GOP to pull their heads out and support the rightful sweeping choice of the people- Donald Trump, or we will be conquered by the muslims via the muslim lover Hillary in the VERY NEAR FUTURE. So, if you don’t believe me, then prove me wrong and watch this clip. I think it could even save our lives to have everybody get the visual on what is really going on with them over there. Because they are already here and more are coming every day. >:<
https://www.youtube.com/embed/44vzMNG2fZc
mrsh I have seen the video before & I agree with you. One thing the crazy Croozers do not seem to want to accept is the guy is a globalist. The North American Community was something his wife worked on & open borders will happen. They do not want to dig deep enough to find the truth which hasn’t even been touched as of yet. Let’s go with something minor they have thrown out, perhaps we can join Glenn & Ted when they hand out “teddy” bears & balls maybe that will calm those angry young men. I doubt it but maybe if we have crazy Kasich join them to give some loving hugs.
With the rate things are going I just hope whatever end we meet I pray it is quick. These people are known for cruelty & brutality so I don’t have high hopes. Maybe Obama can arn them with the guns he takes away from law abiding citizens so then it might be a quicker demise.
If we do not get control of this situation we are doomed. Both parties detest us but it appears only Trump supporters see the writing on the wall.
mrsh:
Thank you so very much, mrsh. I started to put my two cents in, but you have spoken for me very well. Trump loves America and that’s far and above all the other leaches. Donald Trump 2016!
No wonder Trump went to Bosnia Herzegovina the Mohammedan Area of the former Yugoslavia. Because Yugoslavia is where the Donald imported his latest wife from when he couldn’t find an American Woman who would do that disgusting work.
you low life witch,how much are you being paid for puting this in?cruz is trash,not even born in this country,are you one of the wet backs from mexico?or from isis?
They are taking away all of our right’s.. They don’t want Trump so they are gonna do everything they can to keep him out even if it means cheating or changing the rules in the middle of the election… I’m disgusted by DC and everyone up there.,, they don’t deserve to be In power..,
I say if both parties don’t want the WILL OF THE PEOPLE then maybe WE THE PEOPLE should shut down government! Pay your bills for the month, get food and gas and ALL working people quit working or buying food or gas for 5 days. Do you know how much our government would lose daily! And those bastards wouldn’t get paid! That to me is our only option to be heard!
Paul Ryan Most people hate his ass. He Evan looks evil. He is a traitor.
well, mr. ryan … not capitalized on PURPOSE … is on his way out !!! I have been praying for someone conservative to run against him when he is up for re-election, and we NOW HAVE ONE !!!!!! so ryan is going to be REPLACED in D C !!!!!! I was proud to vote for him twice, I think it is, but NO MORE !!!!!!!!!!! he is on his way OUT !!!!!! I am not sure if he realizes it yet, but he will …. SOON !!!!!!
Exactly! I am so pissed! I am only voting for Trump, period.
I don’t care what the GOP does. I’m voting for Trump. A vote for Cruz or Kasich is basically a vote for Hillary.
Angie, will you do it as a write in on the ballot? I guess we wait and see if Trump goes 3rd party because I will follow his direction! Colorado NEVER made it known about these little caucuses they held last week. I think when they got a clue of persons voting for Trump we got shut out! This is the first I am hearing of them!
The candidates did know about colorado rules. Trump made arrangements to attend the Colorado convention. Then he canceled last week.
He also fired the head staff in Colorado, again last week. And put someone in who had no information.
Oooh baby, that’s so smart!
They changed it when they dropped the Straw Poll back in February of this year. How many want to take a guess that they only notified Cruz people that they made the change.
Carol, Colorado and all the states rules were known in 2015. It was up to each candidate to READ or at least hire someone else to, and find out how each state runs.
Trump knew about the Colorado convention. He made plans to attend. But last week he cancelled.bcruz showed up.
But you would rather blame Cruz, b/c he understands, rather then Donalds incompetence.
And frankly, if he is incompetent to run as campaign, I dread to think how he’d run the country.
Just saying. . .
When Trump doesn’t get his way he smears people–Ben “child molester” Carson, Carly “uglier than dirt” Fiorina, Marco “little man” Rubio, Jeb “lazy (or slow) man” Bush, Ted “liar” Cruz–or screams loudly–such as corruption, corruption a la Nancy “Republican swamp” Pelosi or the little kid “that’s not fair” on the playground–or insults those that ask him “unfair” (in HIS less than humble opinion) questions–a la Fox News commentators like Megan Kelly. IT IS REALLY GETTING TIRESOME! It’s getting so bad I’d rather listen to Hillary’s howling and screeching.
Speaking of INCOMPETENCE…Theresa, you just said “incompetent to run as campaign”. Hmmm..?
Watch the video clip: https://www.youtube.com/embed/44vzMNG2fZc
Cruz isn’t even an American, he is a CANDIAN, and he does nothing but lie…Hmm…who does that remind you of …? Obama is not an American and all he does is lie as well!! So you CRUZ supporters didn’t learn your lesson the first time around with the Obama usurper?? DUH!! He is also establishment.
Cruz will do NOTHING about the muslim invasion coming to America- none of them will except for Trump. What horrible mistake it would be to underestimate the threat we’re facing of the incoming muslims who are now in jihad mode and heavily funded via the UAE. And we will be conquered by them, all because the establishment can pull their illegal tactics to get who the top of the party wants?? What MORONS!
I’ve been to the conventions where they have chosen our candidate ahead of time and have trashed the people’s choice. They’re doing the same illegal crap all over again. They are not a party anymore- they are a cabal of crooks stealing American’s future right out from under them. I saw it firsthand 3 elections in a row! They are crooks!!
TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT or there will be no USA after next term!
Theresa are you a moderator on this site? Your comments seem to get posted & they are lengthy but mine sit waiting for hours. Hmmmm
That is a crazy statement. Rump is the democrat party insider. Illory attended his wedding. He’s given 70% of his money to democratic politicians. 30% to republicans. His 3 kids are not voting for him. They are democrats. He will not release his tax returns. He has is set up by his political buddies so he doesn’t pay any. He is the ultimate insider.
Too bad I can’t give you a “LIKE” on that!
Paul Brown being as you brought up releasing information, when will Toxic Ted release his records? Why are they sealed up tighter then Fort Knox? Something to hide?
Paul Brown what about Ted’s sealed records? When will we be able to see them? You probably don’t want to talk about those.
I AGREE! I THOUGHT THE PEOPLE VOTED! CRUZ WASN’T EVEN BORN IN THIS COUNTRY. I THINK IT IS TIME WE THE PEOPLE TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK, BY WHAT EVER MEANS. CRUZ NEEDS TO GO HOME TO CANADA. TRUMP WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT! BECAUSE WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND IT!
Art:
It is to the point that the 2 parties (actually 1 masquerading as 2?) orchestrate elections by giving us THEIR 2 choices.
Ron Paul began creating a head of steam 4 years ago…if I recall, he came in second in Iowa. The leftist media ignored him….no interviews….not even any commentary.. He faded…. (neither ‘party’ will tolerate a Constitutionalist in the Oval Office)
Ya gotta ask: what, exactly, IS the purpose of “parties”? They exist to promote their ‘spin’…their interpretation of the Constitution….and make promises based on these deviations. Then then get their members to comply based on the “mob rule” concept: courage to break the law if done as a group.
Since this promotes 1) an individual to break his oath of office and 2) a group to, in effect, overthrow our government by ignoring the Constitution….POLITICAL PARTIES NEED TO BE BANNED AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL.
Guaranteed: this will require “force”.
Sounds like a great step to totalitarianism…that’s what ALL the Dems and most of the RINOs favor anyways.
If voting made any difference, They would not let us do it. —-Mark Twain—-Those old guys were pretty smart. We are just now starting to figure out that the Big 3 CONTROL THE GAME. Big Business, Government & Media are the Cabal that is scared to death of losing Control of the Billions at stake, so murder by proxy is always in play.
The FBI investigation into Hillary is going to be very interesting. Foreign hacker extradited to US and being questioned by FBI. I wonder how she will escape this one?
Kenny I have been saying this for years. Im from the socialist state of Maryland, one of the most over taxed states for people who work, and a refuge for illegal alliens, and a welfare, and foodstamp haven. This state has bred and imported the worst of the worst democratic/ socialists. Just to name a few, McKulsky, Clyburn, and Van holland, the cobra. Its making me leave the state after 71 years here. I’ve had it with the republican party and the socialist state of maryland.
Colorado changed its nomination protocol last August.By law it was publized to all registered Reps,all local newspapers,TV and the Internet.Cruz complied with the change to aid his nomination.Trump,in his incompetence,paid no attention to the State’s rules (sound familiar?think Oshitface). We really don’t need another narcissistic,know nothing ,blowhard,with no vision(or understanding) in foreign policy,believing the President should control education and health.In fact,Trump’s medical program calls for federal payment,in toto,for all,including the 34 million that Obamacare does not cover.His expelling of illegal immigrants is now being explained by Trump as an opening salvo to attract voters, meaning,he has no intention to export 11,12,20,or any illegal immigrants already here (particularly,Obama’s designated “dreamers.”) Does this sound like the vision of a reformer,or the bs of a modern day PT BARNUM,WANTING HIS OWN AGGRANDIZEMENT,AND BELIEVING A SUCKER IS BORN EVERY MINUTE?
Voting all incumbents out this election is exactly what many of us in the “take our government back movement” have been calling for over the past 3 years. I don’t know why this is so hard to get across to those who claim to want their government back. And how any state can change the rules to the people voting during an election year be legal and gotten away with without an outrage of demonstrations by the voters. I guess that is the submission of status the Coloradoans are willing to give up to their state republican party and RINOS. One thing I do know, there are millions of us across this great nation that have decided that if the current leaders of the Republican Party are willing to show the voters that they don’t care about representing them over their own political agendas, then they will not only end up out of office sooner than later, but they will loose the next election as well. The reason is that millions of us are so tired of their bull…t and lying dishonest ways that we will vote for Donald Trump on our ballots as a write-in candidate and to heck with them getting the White House back, and maybe even loose the Senate and House in the short term. Who knows? If our numbers are as strong as we think we are, we may just get him elected in that manner anyway. It is time to re-energize our Tea Party affiliations and liberate America dreams from the controlling parties in our Federal and some state governments ASAP. I, as many declared Republicans are, am fed up with the party as it is today. And I just can’t support it any longer, in any way, unless they will respect the the majority as a people of the party as we see ourselves. I truly feel the leaders of the current so called Republican Party, are more like communistic than free citizens representatives. They think they have the power to do what they think is best for us as opposed to what we the people think is best for us. You can not change rules in the middle of the game, and you must accept the most wanted candidate as a serious candidate according to the people and not their private club rules, which have been changing almost hourly for the past 2 months.
Count me in. We need a petition to ratify that we want this. We will need over 90 million signatures. How do we get started. We should be able to get it started on socila media. i.e. Twitter but I do not have the savy to do this. Any ideas?
Absolutely. And we should all go further and agree to push for the 28th admendment for term limits and agree to rid DC of all incumbents this year and every 2 years until we replace them all. We should also rid ourselves of the republican and democratic parties and begin to vote for the person not the delegates.
It is shocking that the RNC completely SUSPENDED the Election in COLORADO, NEVER BEEN DONE IN THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION! And the Washington Controlled Media and Talk Radio Hacks, act like it’s a normal everyday occurrence, EVERYTHING IS FINE HERE FOLKS, NOTHING TO SEE , JUST MOVE ALONG!
Cruz, a Constitutional Attorney is THANKING THE TYRANTS FOR STEALING THE VOTES OF THE PEOPLE! Cruz Supporters are fine with it!
AMERICA IS DONE!
Over half the states have caucuses so all of them crooked from Iowa and Kansas and all the rest. It would have been different if it had of happened last month but it was changed 8 months ago well before Trump was even on any ballot.
This is a DRY RUN to see if they can get away with screwing with the system. If no one protests, then watch and see this happen in Cleveland.
Test
that is great
The GOP did no such thing. It is part of the written rules of the Colorado State Republican Executive Committee hat they can take the actions that they did. The problem Trump is having is that he doesn’t think that the Laws of Colorado should apply to Trump. Colorado is not alone, Trump believes that no laws, rules, or regulations period should apply to him anywhere and at anytime. Trump is nothing more than a poor imitation of the notorious Roman Emperor Caligula. In Trump’s mind the GOP should open their legs and give Trump what he demands simply because he is Donald Trump and you are not!
I just can’t believe that there are so many mixed up people in this world. Please tell me just where the money is coming from for all the things the great donald has said he wants to do.I am beginning to think that it is all donald’s people on this computer,trying to get people riled up. I lived in Cleveland during the riots,and believe me you don’t want that,you aren’t even safe in your home let alone on the streets.They will make sure you are out of food and when you try to go and get food [look out baby] As for donald I would not want his finger on the button, he has that nasty temper and he would get us all killed as he gets us in to war. please people think before you leap.Think of your kids and family. you may not like what is going on,but remember it is the rich people that are tearing us apart. I will pray you think before you leap.
You are so correct. Its time to take our country back from these career politicians. Vote all incumbents out of office this year.
Lieing Ted , Killary Hillary and Berny the commy , these three together could not equal any change or resolve in the future of Washington . I think citizens we need to unite burn washington hang every one of those corrupt crooks and start new. we wont loose any thing as whats there is crap any way , I can believe That our hand picked officials would give the entire nation away to our enemies rather than than to loose the friggin bribe money they line there pockets with .Well fellow americans since our votes dont count and we cant even vote these pricks out so revolution is just about the only thing that is going to save our beloved constitution. Save them guns folks It going to get worse as the election draws near and we see just how utterly corrupt these crooks really are .GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS AND HELP DONALD TRUMP
The establishment is a 3000 pound canary that does whatever it pleases, legal or not.
you are right on this political corrupt mafia machine has got to stop great men and women have fought for this countries way of life it used to be what you could do for your country now it’s what is in it for me and my family f everyone else we are bankrupt they make millions of dollars and we the people suffer more and more everyday it is pathetic.
you are right on this political corrupt mafia machine has got to stop great men and women have fought for this countries way of life it used to be what you could do for your country now it’s what is in it for me and my family f everyone else we are bankrupt they make millions of dollars and we the people suffer more and more everyday it is pathetic.
you are right on this political corrupt mafia machine has got to stop great men and women have fought for this countries way of life it used to be what you could do for your country now it’s what is in it for me and my family f everyone else we are bankrupt they make millions of dollars and we the people suffer more and more everyday it is pathetic.
you are right on this political corrupt mafia machine has got to stop great men and women have fought for this countries way of life it used to be what you could do for your country now it’s what is in it for me and my family f everyone else we are bankrupt they make millions of dollars and we the people suffer more and more everyday it is pathetic.
It not what we want it what they want. The Secret Donor the Wealthy People. It a Game to them. They don’t have to live like the American Worker in poverty. That why we need Term Limit with no Benefit in Government . Wealthy People took over Government to run it their way and take all the Benefit.
Colorado must be High!
And whiney, crybaby, CORRUPT Trump is crying again. If HE cannot be allowed to be corrupt, then he accuses the honest ones of corruption, a TRUMP TRADEMAR. Mobster Trump want American’s to believe that what he never had, was ‘STOLEN’ from him., as stealing has always been his way of life. (hope he gets indicted for his scams, A,E, such as the STUMP University et al.
GO –ck Yourself You Hildebeast Loving POS!!!
Great response for an illogical, unthinking Trumpster… It show real lack of class and a great inability to express a reasonable thought concerning the man you are supporting. But, then, Rush is correct…nothing reasonable will change a Trumpster’s mind.
Well said Keith. “TRUMP USA” vs “CRUZ CANADA and HILLARY NWO”. Both CRUZ CANADA and HILLARY NWO are wanting the same thing that has just killed the EU- open borders and the US people getting taken over/conquered by the Muslim Jihad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/44vzMNG2fZc see the horror for yourself….
TRUMP USA!! Trump said he will ship them all back to where they cam from. FANTASTIC!! ;() And then he’d probably bill the Saudis for their transportation too! ………….Exactly what should happen. 😉 Trump rocks!
You will be sorry if Cruz is elected. He and Heidi both have been working for open borders, a new North American territory and one North American Bank so good luck with allthose lies Cruz is spewing.
I agree with your comment, Heidi Cruz is a member of The Council on Foreign Relations she is a True Globalist for sure
both Heidi and Ted are owned by Goldman Sachs The Globalist have all their bases covered this election cycle,
The only way Donald Trump will see the White House is to be invited by Ted Cruz 🙂
I hope your last statement is correct.
I beg to differ. I am one pissed off American and everybody I talk to as well! Were not going to take it any more. Cruz needs to go home in Canada. Is shouldn’t even be able to be elected. All he is doing is insuring Clinton. Nope we the people are talking, but they are pretending not to listen. So they will be made to listen, and it won’t be good for any of us. but something has to be done.
You are 100 percent correct. The corruption is going to stop one way or another. Politicians on both sides do not grasp what’s transporting in this election! Bless us all!
True! Something NEEDS to happen! But, what? It’s VERY clear that the establishment does not give rat’s ass what the MAJORITY of the American want AND need! WE WANT AND NEED TRUMP!!! They are going to try and make sure WE don’t get who we want! I hope America raises hell! I’m looking for a civil war! I’m old and disabled, but I’ll be there in my wheelchair fighting to have Trump as MY President!!!!
I think the cruz supporters better read about cruz and his wife. They will probably find out something that they wished you did want to know !
RNC/GOP sent BOGUS illegal letter to CO delegates defaming TRUMP — this has effectively crumbled your precious GOPe and will subsequently create a 3rd party alternative to vote TRUMP #POTUS — so go cry in that – you uneducated #CruzSexScandal supporter
Roger stone, nicknamed the dirty trickster, told enquirer that lie about Cruz.and trumps friend, pecker owns the enquirer. Obvious fake story.
By the way,stone left trumps campaign to make a trump superpac. But didn’t trump say superpacs are evil?
And Donald met with Washington DC lobbyist last week. But wait, didnt he say lobbyist are bad?
As for sex scandal- trump repeatedly has told the public he wants to date and have sex with- ivanka. That is worse then disqusting.
Theresa,
You are a dirty minded old hag who needs to go read her bible some more. Now let us be truthful.
TED CRUZ is Canadian born citizen and not a citizen of the United States. Ted Cruz will never be president because this so called republican party is FINISHED. Never will mine in the South vote for Ted Cruz. The South will shun him. Take that to your Canadian born Cuban ruler and smoke it.
He is an american.
And as for dirty minded- I was just repeating the horrible and disqusting things trump has said on Howard stern about his daughter ivanka.
He has also said things no normal father would ever say about his daughter tiffany as well.
No good father speaks such obscene things aboutg his girls. Just ask any decent man you know.
Ha! I love your post????
Corrupt?!!! You are totally brainwashed or work for Lyin’ Ted. Disgusting
I’ll tell you about corruption.
Donald helped Andy Cuomo get elected as NY Governor.
He helped Clinton get elected any senator, twice.
He helps schumer get reelected as NY senator again and again.
This list would continue till midnight.
Be it as it may- he supports pro abortion, pro open border , anti 2nd amendment, and corrupt po!iticians.
He is the donor who kept the establishment in power. For decades.
Theresa, Trump listens to the people and he is the only one who does. He is also the only real American running on the ticket. He is tough and smart…on OUR BEHALF. There’s CanadianCruz and NWOHillary- both from the same pack of lieing cheating CFR/NWO wolves who’s goals are to destroy the USA through their NWO collusion via open borders. Trump says BUILD A WALL!!! Hurray for Trump! TRUMP USA TRUMP USA TRUMP USA
https://www.youtube.com/embed/44vzMNG2fZc
Um.. it is obvious that you are confused. An honest election doesn’t change the rules in the middle of the game.
This is a coup. There will be a civil war. That’s what they want. How can you be so stupid?
The Dems want a civil war so Obama can declare marshal law and maintain all power for himself for at least one more term. Just call him king Obama because it is coming to that.
You have a very legitimate point…obamas sitting back laughing at the circus created concerning all of them…what if Hillary wins the whole thing and then is indicted for her ooopsies by the FBI?… Obama could then like u said declare martial law
Guest what a day of reckoning is coming and i hope you no good people get what is in store for you . For you will sure deserve it.
You’re an IDIOT. I really feel sorry for people like you. Not ONLY do you like being told what to do, you like it when you’re told when and how high? You are a foolish person and I bet you DON’T wear the pants in the family………TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Caps won’t make it happen.
#nevercruz #nevercruz #nevercruz
#nevertrump #nevertrump #nevertrump … both lead to Pres Hillary.
And that sniveling Grandpa looking Cruz doesn’t complain? Get your head out of where ever you have it.
Karen,
Let’s make it perfectly clear!!! It’s grandpa Monster and his niece who are trying to get into the White House!!! Can’t listen to his rhetoric or look at that face.
Ur a nut!!!!
Cruz is the Lying mobster
Mobster?
Trumps latest hire, manneforte, has ties with the Russian mob.
Please don’t confuse Cruz with trump.
Here are some facts about “lyin’ Ted”.
Ted Cruz
•The reason there are Purple Heart medals on the chests of the Fort Hood shooting victims is because Cruz and Palin fought to put them there when no one else would.
•The reason Obama’s executive amnesty has not cleared the Senate is Ted Cruz!
•The Reason the gang of 8 bill did not pass was because Cruz amended it to death.
•The Reason the crosses on the Az war memorials didn’t get torn down is because Ted Cruz successfully defended them in the Supreme Court of the United States.
•The reason the Ten Commandments are still on the courthouse steps in Texas is because Cruz successfully fought for them in the SCOTUS
•The Reason a 76 year old handgun ban was lifted in DC is because Ted Cruz successfully defended the Second Amendment in SCOTUS and got it lifted.
•The reason Texas was able to execute a foreign national guilty of multiple rapes and murders is because Ted Cruz successfully argued and defended US soverignty against the UN in SCOTUS.
•Ted Cruz has led the fight to defund Planned Parenthood.
•He has led the fight against executive amnesty,
•He has led the fight against the Iran Nuclear Treaty.
If you are from Houston you may remember when two young girls, Jennifer Ertmman and Elizabeth Pena were walking home one evening and we’re abducted, brutally raped and murdered. The man was caught and tried, found guilty and sentenced to death. The man had lived here illegally most of his life. A few years later the United Nations World Court with 60 countries siding said Texas violated his rights by not informing him of his right to contact his consulate. George Bush and Secretary Rice ordered Texas to release him to keep peace with the U.N. I can remember how the parents of those girls were so shocked and devastated that this man would go free. Abbott was the state attorney general at the time. One of his junior attorneys went to argue before the Supreme Court. This attorney argued the Constitution clearly states that the United States was a sovereign nation and no other nation had jurisdiction over our laws. All 60 countries were there arguing against this one attorney from Texas. He won the case and Texas executed the offender in 2005. That junior attorney was Ted Cruz. I have admired and had confidence in him ever since. He will fight the unjust for all of us as well. He is not for the corruption in Washington and they know he will fight them and win.
Cruz is a nut job and he gets it honestly from his father. That is one thing honest about him
Agree with everything you said john, because it is the truth.
I’d add: Cruz “shut down the gov’t” trying to get some of the Dems’ (Obama’s) and the RINOs’ agenda stopped–recall all the GOP elites’ cries and sniffles about it!
The elites hate Cruz more than Trump but are only using Cruz to “stop” Trump and will fight him as well.
I’d give you a real big “HUG” (“FB LOVE”) if I could. Great record for that ol’ establishment elitist Cruz…LOL. Yeah, right!
John-
Even if everything you just posted about Cruz is completely true, that doesn’t change the FACT that until May of 2014, he was a Canadian citizen.
Even though he’s relinquished it that May, he has deliberately hidden his birth AND citizenship records.
About a month ago, i found a website that claims that during the run-up to the re-election of D’OweBama, Cruz opposed anyone voting for D’OweBama on “natural born” citizen grounds – which, if true, PROVES that Cruz KNOWS he’s Constitutionally unqualified for the office.
If you’re unaware, the First Congress, Second Session, wrote Law which defined the phrase “natural born,” because it was not defined in the Constitution itself, and even though they also knew that those who wrote the Constitution and those who ratified it were well-read in the ponderous multi-volume tome by Emmerich Vattel called the “Law of Nations,” which defines the phrase “natural born” as requiring TWO citizen parents for that status to be conveyed in EVERY country…which should ALWAYS be the presumed meaning of the phrase. But because those in the First Congress wished the definition to be clear and precise and IN LAW, they MADE that law.
Now, some on this site have said that the definition of “natural born” has been changed by a subsequent Act of Congress, in 1952 – though when challenged to provide the exact phrasing, did not do so.
However, when John McCain’s eligibility for the presidency was challenged on the grounds that he was born in Panama, S511, issued by the Senate prior to that election, CITED the First Congress’ Law when declaring him eligible, because that law carried a provision in it that any child born OUTSIDE the territory of the US IS a natural born US citizen if BOTH parents were citizens at the time of the child’s birth – and both of McCain’s parents fit the bill. This should put paid to the notion that the phrase “natural born” has been lawfully redefined ANYwhere in US law.
Oh, you are so original! Is there a possibility that you have a single thought of your very own or are you just going to open your mouth and let Donald speak for you. You are not different then the mindless, slobbering minions of Obama
Honest? Who the hell are you referring to that’s honest in this this sham process? Go back to mommies basement and finish your nap time. In 5 years when you wake up come back and post something rational and mature.
I am writing in Trump No Matter what
Me too!
agreed #nevercruz
Delusional Libtard
Go away troll
Tell that to the older gentleman who was a Trump delegate and the Chairperson let go because he would not CHANGE his vote. The guy did a video and put it out there. He was really sad and dishearten because he felt even as a chosen delegate he had no say. It was either change to Cruz or get out basically. This is what Trump is talking about. Force tactics to force delegates to change their votes. Shameful.
Cruz and his people are not, nor have been forcing delegates to vote for Cruz. Cruz, unlike trump was in Colorado during their convention. But trump- cancelled.
Trumps people couldn’t get their act together. They told trump people which ones were trump delegates. Trumps people wrote down the wrong numbers.
The only thing Cruz can be blamed for is this: being smarter and more organised then trump!
Well, I, for one want someone as President that does not sit around for 23 hours reading “The Cat in the Hat”!!
Theresa-
Cruz didn’t relinquish his Canadian citizenship until May, 2014, and will NOT tell us just how he became a US citizen – as well as how he qualifies as a “natural born” one, ergo Constitutionally-qualified for the presidency. His mother, while born in the US, moved to Canada and voted in Canadian elections, something ONLY Canadian citizens can do, and that’s where Lyin’ Ted was born. His dad became Canadian after fleeing Cuba, and was NEVER a US citizen, which fact ALONE disqualifies Ted – natural-born status is ONLY conveyed if BOTH parents are citizens at the moment of the child’s birth.
As to Colorado, what convention? The People of Colorado got NO CHANCE to vote for ANYone, which disenfranchised the entire State. So, just like Ted apologized for in Iowa, he’s a thief, too, stealing votes and delegates.
Give it a few more weeks until the women in the Enquirer article are interviewed, or Lyin’ Ted’s ph # pops up out of the DC Madam’s phone book – then his whole “Christian” facade will crumble, too.
Then we’ll have it all laid out: liar, thief, hypocrite, agent for the New World Order and One World Government of the Antichrist. Right now, we have “liar” easily proven, we have “thief,” for he confessed to stealing Carson’s delegates in Iowa. That he is an agent for the NWO is easily adduced via his support for his wife; the only thing not proven so far is his infidelity – and he has been analyzed by speech-pattern therapists who say that since Cruz engaged in attacks to denials in about a 5 to 1 ratio when confronted with the Enquirer article, that’s a CLEAR indicator of deception. All it will take is some unequivocal testimony, and the last element is also proven.
H “I Liar” y Klinton? You won’t even go watch The Clinton Chronicles, a movie you don’t even have to rent to see. If Klinton is as good as you claim, surely there can be no harm whatsoever in watching to apprise yourself of certain facts you might currently be lacking, is there? You wouldn’t want to vote a Criminal into the White House, would you?
So you calling this old man who I tell you looks very honest that he is lying. Cruz people who is now establishment people told him to change his vote. When he did not he was OUT. You are a nut job who can not see that your candidate has gone to the dark side of the establishment. Actually I think Cruz was always there.
What a stupid comment you moron!!!!!
If the republican (notice I did not capitalize republican) party denies the voters the right to select their own candidate, and instead forces one of their rino hacks on the voters, the elephant is dead. The republicans have reached the point that even if you vote for one of them you in effect just get an extension of the democrats. Conservative that I am in contact with are highly dis satisfied with the way they have been lied to for the past few years, and very disgusted the way they have been represented by so called republican candidates who campaign as conservatives, and then govern as liberals. If we wanted liberal muslim, communist as our government leaders we would have voted democrat in the first place.
At lease Trump is not married to his cousin and kids are not only sisters but cousins-disgusting inbreeds no class AZ is smart and Trump took it by storm with early write in votes.
How can people be so incredibly ignorant. Your right Cruz is disgusting. Trump 2016.
I say the same thing…How can people be so dumb as to think that another politician period, would be better than someone who..A runs his on companies, B wants to make America Great Again, C. wants to make sure all that come here are LEGAL, D. wants to repeal obamacare. MY GOD the list goes on and on…..I really feel sorry for those people who weren’t born with God given common sense!
Trump has for at least a decade been calling for socialized medicine.
On sept 13,2015 he said he will replace obamacare by putting every american on medicaid, or medicare. And said the government will pay for it.
As for stopping illegal immigration and ending sanctuary cities- Cruz will do that.
As for bringing business back, that’s why he has the flat tax.
As for destroying Isis? Yes, untie our soldiers hands.
And governing by the constitution, not whims.
Cruz is the only constitutionalist running !
This NYer is voting Cruz, on April 19th.
See ya there
A flat tax will break America and to be sure there will be hidden taxes. You are delusional
Theresa-
Cruz is the only Constitutionalist running !
Just BY running and not disqualifying himself under the “natural born” section of Article 2, he’s proven that he cares not a fig for the Constitution…and that in fact, he has lied under oath, a High Crime called Felony Perjury. He should be under arrest and awaiting prosecution RIGHT NOW, not be out as it were on bond, busily stealing delegates.
And then Hillary will win New York 3-1 in the General Election. Donald doesn’t believe in New York anymore. He lives in Florida-no state tax. Same with Yankees owner Steinbrenner. They don’t believe in those ‘New York values.’
Why are there candidates campaigning and spending money for candidacy and why vote and spend all the money involved in the process if the powers that be have already decided “Their” candidate no matter what and if the person who receives the most votes doesn’t have a chance? This whole voting process is a bunch of crap. We don’t need delegates deciding who should be president. Every registered vote should count for the candidate and not this delegate voting process, which doesn’t sound legal anyway. Why should states like New York have more delegates than a state like Georgia. Does it mean that their citizens are more important the other states. One person, One vote, One count should be the way a person is chosen, not these paid delegates.
I agree, it should be the total vote from the “people”.
Be glad you don’t live in Oregon.
We vote, but the president is always selected before our votes are even tallied and the voting isn’t even done.
Crazy!
Hi, Debbie. I grew up in Portland from 1936 to ’46 and it was quite civilized in those days. Today the whole state, nay, the whole west coast is just a colossal zoo. It’s sad but this country in such a state of decline that no one nor party can save it. Sooooo, I don’t vote for any of these clowns, I just watch the show in utter amazement.
I completely agree my fellow Alabama voter. The delegate system is corrupt – we are SUPPOSED to be voting for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES where WE the PEOPLE have a right to vote — this vote is being stripped from us – the blanket of corruption is now visible – We the People will not stand for our rights to be violated — this makes me angry for how long this has been going on UN-NOTICED — we see it now – we know the corruption runs deep and TRUMP will expose it all . I will not vote for any other candidate other than TRUMP. PERIOD. I will also drop the GOPe and never vote GOPe again – ever.
It was not unnoticed.
Maybe by you and a certain candidate who couldn’t be bothered too do even a minimal amount of homework.
And that candidate and his staff couldn’t even tell his kids to switch to republican by October 2015. So now his own kids can’t vote for him in the NY primary.
But I guess that’s “unfair” and “Cruz stole his kids votes”.
Well sweetie, we have been doing elections this way since Lincoln.
Its not exactly new.
Too bad your candidate is unable to articulate the rules , he signed off on, to you.
It is extremely rude and sexist to call people sweetie
I agree totally one person one vote is the right way to make sure our vote counts.
This is a coup.
Grow up! The only “coup” is from the Trump side that didn’t learn that the rules have been in place or changing since at least 1965 when I became interested in politics during high school. My dad almost disowned me because I supported Goldwater in 1964 and Reagan in 1966 (Governor of California, if you didn’t know). Every four years, the argument has been going on and on and on. Reagan learned to play by them and Cruz has learned to play by them–Trump is just the “bully” that expects to yell and bellow to get the rest to play by HIS rules. He screams that he has “millions” more votes than Cruz, but “millions and millions” more have voted for Trump’s opponents! Trump should have to play by the rules. Trumpsters have probably been ones that have complained about the electoral college process because we are NOT a democracy, we are a republic, a representative republic at that. It takes “more” than a plurality of votes to elect someone in most cases.
I am a long time Colorado resident, so let me give some background. Colorado had three presidential primaries in 1992, 1996 and 2000. That was probably a better system, but it was a costly one. There is a cost of millions of dollars to hold a statewide election and most of that was a cost to the counties. When the economy turned down, the counties could barely afford to supply services like plowing snow or issuing building permits. As a cost saving measure the primary was scrapped before the 2004 election and has not yet been re-instituted. There is now a bill in the Legislature and a voter referendum to provide for presidential primary elections in the future.
The current presidential campaigns have shown what an inconsistent system we now have for selecting candidates. I believe the problem lies in the political party system, but I don’t want to go into that at the moment. Let me just say that the economics behind the adoption of Colorado’s process should lead us to question why all taxpayers should have to contribute to what amounts to the internal processes of two major parties. If we are going to have primary elections at all, the purpose should be to select candidates, and that is not how it is done now.
How did Colorado manage to have a primary on the Dem side? Sounds pretty fishy to me.
The Democrats did not have a primary, either. The system they used is very convoluted and, if interested, you can read about it here: http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/D-Math.phtml. One difference between the parties is that the Democrats’ caucuses included some vote or “preference poll” to determine the support for each candidate. In previous years Republican caucuses also included that preference poll, but the party leaders decided not to do that this year. The better question is not comparing Democrats and Republicans, but asking why is Colorado actually having a primary election in June. The main purpose of that one will be to select among the dozen or so Republicans that want to run for the US Senate. Of course, that election will not include a presidential primary.
Colorado has been having a straw poll. They did away with it the 1st of the year I think. The straw poll was an indication to the delegates the preference for candidate. When they did away with it basically gave that power to the GOP establishment to choose and push who they wanted including removing delegates that bulked them. http://www.denverpost.com/election/ci_29564483/no-gop-presidential-straw-poll-colorado-caucus-gauntlet
That is correct Carol, and the party just did the same thing here in my state. They only told cruz supporters what needed to be done and by what date in order to progress to the State convention. So what a surprise, right..?
Louis-
As a Colorado resident, can you tell me who, exactly, voted for Cruz? Did any ordinary Citizens of Colorado do so? How many voted for Trump or Kasich, if you can find out, would also be helpful. From what i’ve read and seen, it was ONLY Republican party functionaries, and a quite small number of those…in comparison to the rest of Colorado’s voters.
the GOP has the convention rigged by YOU the elite what fools we have beento supporting YOUR candidate and not onr by the people
The GOP is setting the stage for a 3rd party that will be bigger than the GOP. They’ll have nobody to blame but themselves
I wholeheartedly agree. There are a growing number of us (republican voters) who are going to jump ship and vote for a third party candidate. This will effectively be the demise of the repub party, and they are fine with that as the same elites will remain in control. When you look at the way the youth of today are coming up, it really doesn’t matter who is elected-we are totally screwed. The only way we stand a chance is to lock and load–the tree needs to be refreshed once again.
Hey Bill, you said “I wholeheartedly agree. There are a growing number of us (republican voters) who are going to jump ship and vote for a third party candidate. This will effectively be the demise of the repub party”.
That will ALSO effectively turn our country over to the insane leftists, maybe for ever!
Is that what you want?
Why do we care at this point. Cruz is just a insane has Hillary. Just take a look at Cruz father. He is a nut job.
Hey John, is that what you guys want?? You establishment stooges are the ones responsible for trashing the people’s choice for a candidate ever since 2008, and it never bothered you guys one tiny bit to see the White House get turned over to Obummer, instead of letting the people’s choice lead, and actually get behind the candidate the people wanted. And you idiots are doing it AGAIN with Trump! Apparently you don’t care if the republican party survives or dies, just so long as the Americans are NEVER allowed to choose the candidate…right?? And byt he way, the “top down choice” for the people is ALWAYS a globalist!! No coincidence there is there!? Same thing as the Demoncrats- their only choices for their voters are globalists…shocking..you guys are both telling the people which “globalist candidate” they are allowed to beg behind. Do you guys really thing we don’t see what is going on here? Take a look at what the idiot globalists of the UN have doine to the EU: https://www.youtube.com/embed/44vzMNG2fZc
It’s destroyed!! Conquered, and now they have the same headed our way via open borders Hillary and openborders Cruz!
What a coincidence- the Republican AND Demoncrat candidates are ALWAYS globalists, and NEVER good old fashioned Americans anymore…What a surprise….Gee that’s not a takeover by the UN is it…..
i must say the republican party is very corrupt. dont deny the will of the people!!!!!!!! we christians know that every evil act is punishable by gods law. time for all republicans trying to steal the voice of the people, sit back and leave it into gods hands.i honestly believe no matter what rep. wins the vote, they or any body else in the party will never beat hillary, especially the insiders causing all the trouble. give donald trump his chance, and then the blame will fall on hime. the easiest way out.
i must say the republican party is very corrupt. dont deny the will of the people!!!!!!!! we christians know that every evil act is punishable by gods law. time for all republicans trying to steal the voice of the people, sit back and leave it into gods hands.i honestly believe no matter what rep. wins the vote, they or any body else in the party will never beat hillary, especially the insiders causing all the trouble. give donald trump his chance, and then the blame will fall on him. the easiest way out.
Mr. Cruz’ campaign may be benefitting temporarily from these GOP rule changes. But in the long run it hurts him, too. This Republican establishment hates Mr. Cruz more than Mr. Trump. For this reason, if Mr. Trump doesn’t have the necessary 1237 delegates in hand at the Republican Convention, then he’ll probably watch as a ‘compromise’ candidate is selected after many floor votes. So all Trump supporters need to quit trashing Cruz. Instead, concentrate on why Americans should vote for Trump. Talk about the national debt/deficit, the weak military, poor education, unemployment, and on and on. And quit claiming that I’m an elitist just because I try to make an educated statement/argument. Focus on important issues/problems/solutions!!
Arthur-
i don’t see anything as being more important than the US Constitution, and Cruz is NOT QUALIFIED because he’s NOT natural born, which requires TWO citizen-parents.
The Senate apparently agreed when McCain ran – he was born in Panama, but to TWO US Citizens. Check out S511 for proof.
The courts keep siding with Cruz. Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Find some other reason to hate him.
I AM VOTING FOR THE “MAN” (TRUMP), NOT THE PARTY……..GOP SHOULD GET ON BOARD, & STAND BEHIND THE MAN!
I do not know what the republican Party believes they will accomplish with this Fraud. Trump has not only brought serious issues to the discussion, he has also managed to put a spot light on the corruption that evidently has been going on for years. I feel foolish to have not caught on to this fraud years ago. The entire election Process is manipulated, and corrupt.
This appears to be not only the Republican Party, but also in the Democratic Party. What is with these SUPER PACS, it is as if they are some higher bring that gets a weighted vote.
They are forcing good candidates to “wheel and deal” with their establishment in order to get the nomination, or not have the nomination stolen. When Trump first said, “If I am treated fairly”, I was unclear about what he was talking about, but once again he proves his worthiness by having the foresight to see this coming . If he has to run Independent, he will have my Vote.
Trump suddenly pulled out of two long-planned television debates. Voters nation-wide thus did not get to learn the pros and cons of his vision for the future, just because of his actions. No wonder many of us oppose him. We wanted to know more about the man, whether he would run a credible campaign against the democrat nominee, and what he would do if he became President. His own actions convinced me to support Cruz for President.
All they did was ask him questions that had no relevance to any policies. People are sick of them trying to set Trump up. Anything you want to know you can find in you tubes and Trump even had committee meetings in Washington as far back as 1999. CNN has the footage. They was asking Trump even then how to fix the economy.
No.
Trump won’t do any more debates b/c if it is just him and Cruz every american will be confronted with how little trump knows.
Does mop the floor with trump ring a bell?
Ding dong
Theresa- that’s the first smart thing you’ve pointed out- that is EXACTLY what globalist CanadianCruz ought to be doing…mopping the floors….in CANADA! Leave the bigger jobs like running the country to a real man- TRUMP!!
mrsh-
LOL! +1.
They should remember they can’t do this with the congressional votes. We need to replace them with anyone who runs against them.
Ted Cruz would make the worst president the USA has ever had. If you care about your country do not vote for Cruz.
I have been saying that all along. Now we must kick out the RNC/GOP/ROVE/RINOS and make our own president and that is Trump. These all along with Democrats, liberals, socialists and communists are not for America, so they are also illegal. You know what we must do so hope you are prepared to do it because this is how a war starts and we will see that we win. CO is not libertarian nor conservative, but exactly the reverse. We are tired of the tricks and illegalities in many states because these fattened calves are afraid of what will happen to them, their money, their plans.
Since the adherence to, and practicing the constitution is what made this country great,ted is the best one for the white house.
Oh right, that’s why he has sealed his birth records- right?? Just like Obama did! Because he is such a supporter of the Constitution?? He’s not eligible for the Presidency and we don’t need another Obama. Besides, has the rep party honestly decided that the demoncrats wouldn’t make that issue the deciding factor if Cruz stole the nomination?? Think ABOUT IT!! If Cruz is the nominee, that is the only thing the demoncrats will ever focus on and Hillary will be the guaranteed winner. How stupid is that?!
Teresa-
Why was Cruz a Canadian citizen until May of 2014?
How did he become a US citizen, and what kind of citizen?
Thank his mama. Born in the right place. You are fixated on this, aren’t you.
Mark, that has to be the dumbest thing I have read all day.
Cruz would be worse than Obama?
Where have you been for the past 7 years?
John-
i can remember when Americans thought that Clinton was the worst president of all…in addition to his selling of propeller cavitation tech to China and the debasing of the White House with coke parties and renting rooms for his “best” contributors and the whole BJ and cigar-insertion of Lewinsky(which made the presidency of the US a laughing-stock world-wide) thing.
Then it was the Shrub, who trashed the Constitution worse than any before him, put the country into TWO illegal wars of aggression, and more than doubled America’s debt…not to mention his barbarous practice of re-introducing torture as American foreign policy, in complete violation of the 8th Amendment, and likely complicity in the PNAC’s “New Pearl Harbor” 911 mass-murder.
Now, D’OweBama, who lied about “having the most transparent presidency in American history,” who doubled-down on the Shrub’s failed policies, then added a few wrinkles of his own, like lots more illegal aliens, etc., including lots more Muslims – both in the country as well as part of his upper-eschelon government aides and counselors(as well as sneaking up to 10K Muslims in to the country in the middle of the night in out-of-the-way airports on converted UPS planes, to be whisked away on charter buses to unknown destinations) while pretending to be a Christian, as well as supplying, training, arming, and giving vehicles and money to enemies of the United States…including leaving behind BILLIONS in undestroyed (or inoperative) vehicles and equipment in Iraq for ISIS. Now HE is the worst president so far.
Anyone detecting a trend, here?
What this means is the GOP is DEAD. WE THE PEOPLE (WTP) will replacement the GOP. The GOP will put either put DONALD TRUMP in office or as I statement will come to an endm.. The greedy fat cats have be exposed and can and will sink like the titanic. Let go elite or we will take back our country as did our founding fathers 200 years ago. DONALD TRUMP supporters will not lay down. GO DONALD TRUMP GO…
If, IF, trump gets 1237 delegates before convention, and on the first ballot he will be nominee.
If Cruz has 1237 delegates he will be the nominee.
If not it goes to the floor.
And Cruz will win that.
Stop saying the election is being stolen. Ixs trump really such a victim?
CO is not more libertarian and conservative than I am! This further underlines that the RNC/GOP/ROVE/RINOS are running scared and now doing the illegal maneuvers that they have always blamed the Democrats for doing. I have said Cruz has no character, morals, ethics or values. You, Cruzbots, have been told this but continue to want to vote for him? It only means 1) you don’t love America, 2) anything done illegally is okay, 3) you are selling yourself to the One World Government, and 4) that means you have no freedoms, or anything else. Yes, he is a smooth talker, but then so is Obama and both are liars, traitors, hate America, along with women! Thank you for showing your colors and think about them as slaves to the NWO you have nothing but maybe death by your new owners! How can you? How could you? Nevertheless, we real Americans can under OUR Constitution take action and you won’t like it.
Looks like I will vote for Trump’s 3rd Party or write-in Donald Trump. I will never vote for the republican party again if they are successful in their “Never Trump” campaign.
I believe Ted Cruz will bring dignity and sanity back to our country and faith as well it will not happen overnight after all he has to undo what the past president has done.
Can anyone tell me why Ted Cruz is such a disliked man what has he done or said that soooo many people demean him?
He demonstrated his negotiating skills. He read “Green Eggs and Ham” to the Senate I’m sure that will work with ISIS.
Jo, dignity AND sanity?? Is it inclusive of wife Heidi who has a psychological health problem? Will she again be found sitting in the grass by a street late at night with her head in her hands? Is THIS a picture of a “president’s wife” IF Lyin’ Ted gets the nomination by cheating and lying over and over again? How about dignifying the five (5) ‘Teddy Ready’ gals who come running when he calls in the dark of night? Dignity and sanity? Good grief!
Or trump announcing to the WORLD that he wants to bang his daughter? Yeah, guess that’s what you want as president. Trump is mentally ill and disqusting.
And 70% of women will not vote for him.
Hope Anderson cooper asks trump and ivanka about those many Howard stern interviews. If so, I will watch this next town hall.
Again Theresa Donald Trump never said that and the ones who put that crap out there are the ones thinking it and that means you. Vulgar hag.
I saw it on u-tube.
There is Donald, talking with Howard. Any one can both see and hear the interview.
This is not made up.
Trump is a pervert and obscene.
Theresa-
You have chosen to see obscenity and perversity in Donald Trump’s statements, while ignoring his qualifiers, e.g. “IF” she were not his daughter, and “MIGHT CONSIDER” dating her. That would be your CHOICE. i would consider such a choice to be evidence of a debased and biased mindset, one determined to see things in the MOST perverted light – and that would be on YOU, not Trump.
He like Obama are not natural born citizens and not eligible to be Potis. The democrats will claim he is not eligible as soon as he is nominated. Democrat Secretaries of State will not put his name on the ballot. Saying but what about Obama will go on deaf ears. Only hope is Trump.
Jo-
You apparently post and run, that is, you don’t come back and read comments and replies to your comments. i’ve been telling you for a LONG time why Cruz is ineligible, as WELL as what he has done(or not done).
Do not vote for dishonest John. That is a vote in favor of ignoring the votes of the people. It emboldens them to disenfranchise the people every time. This may be your last chance to elect a nominee if you do.
I voted for him in texas…BUT. .now I’m beginning to see some things that I don’t like…he and his wife are for making Canada/US/Mexico all one nation…he’s quite about it ..and I think he twists and misrepresents what Trump says.
This is how the corrupt system was set up. Primary voting by the people has never counted for anything. Nothing has changed.
I think the american people are tried of the politicians not listening to the people, and will see when election time comes for all of them. They shoild all Be kicked out. If Trump is not nominated there will be a lot of people turning on the party. I for one would go with Trump if he leaves the Republican party. Sad the Republican party will end up putting Hillary in. God help us.
This is time for an ultimatum to the Republican elite to reverse or face consequences.
No one should have his/her right to vote suppressed. It confirms if need be what the democrats have claimed many times b4 that the repub are in the practice of suppressing people right to vote!!!
THIS IS CHEATING!
Lying Ted gets to cheat his way through another state. But then again Colorado can’t get off the reefer long enough to fix the problems in their state. No wonder their system is screwed up. On the big picture whatever happens to government for the people by the people. Unfortunately the Washington establishment will never be voted out and replaced because not everyone can see the damage they are causing and the rich are keeping them in their so they can keep lining their pockets.
If we are no longer allowed the ‘change’ things via our vote, and this 2016 election cycle is showing us that our vote matters very little in this process, then the only thing we truly have left to effect change, I fear, is revolution. The Elites need to fear US.
GalacticGal-
The F&F gave us a wise precaution, in that ALL office-holders are REQUIRED to take an oath of fealty to the Constitution. This Oath is just as binding as are oaths taken in courtrooms, and just as viable as a tool with which to hold these people accountable. Violation of an Oath of Office is felony perjury. This is a High Crime for which prosecutions can result.,,and should, ASAP, IMO.
This would be a MUCH better outcome than an armed revolution.
You should probably always remember and never forget that the policies of the PtB have almost ALWAYS been to provoke the other guy to attack first, so they can feel justified in using overwhelming force to destroy “the aggressors.”
So try to have officeholders as routinely arrested and convicted as are perjurers, and for the same reason – lying under oath – first.
i feel i’m rather Jeffersonian in my approach to governance; have a read of a very pertinent citation of his:
“It would be a dangerous delusion were a confidence in the men of our choice to silence our fears for the safety of our rights… Confidence is everywhere the parent of despotism. Free government is founded in jealousy, and not in confidence. It is jealousy and not confidence which prescribes limited constitutions, to bind down those whom we are obliged to trust with power… Our Constitution has accordingly fixed the limits to which, and no further, our confidence may go… In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.”
–Thomas Jefferson
Source: Draft Kentucky Resolutions, 1798. ME 17:388
IMO, the FIRST time any officeholder betrayed the Public Trust by violating his Oath, he should have been prosecuted; had this been done, we would not likely be facing the problems we are today. Madison sortof mentions this idea here:
“It is proper to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties. We hold this prudent jealousy to be the first duty of citizens, and one of the noblest characteristics of the late Revolution. The freeman of America did not wait till usurped power had strengthened itself by exercise, and entangled the question in precedents. They saw all the consequences in the principle, and they avoided the consequences by denying the principle.”
— James Madison(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President
Source: “A Memorial and Remonstrance”, 1785: Works 1:163
CongressCretins have routinely violated their oaths by taking powers that the Constitution doesn’t authorize; one need look no father than any of SEVERAL alphabet agencies that can point to NO part of the Constitution which would validate their existence. The Presidents have done similarly by means of the War Powers act, Unconstitutionally passed by a rump Congress to give President Lincoln Unconstitutional powers during the War for State’s Rights. These “Executive Orders” amount to the dictatorial orders of a king, not a servant. SCOTUS has routinely “ruled” in ways that have the effect of changing the Constitution or expanding the powers of the Federal government; their rulings CANNOT CHANGE the Constitution, for that is a power reserved to Congress or the States via Amendment ONLY. Yet Americans have NOT held them to account. What happens when bullies are not confronted about their bullying? Does it get better, or worse? If you’ve ever seen a 4-year-old lord it over a 2-year-old, you can see the essence of the problem in human nature, and by reference, the problem with government and governors.
I’m beginning to think that for the first time since I became old enough to vote in the 60’s that I just may pass this year and not vote. It has lost all meaning. It is no longer the land of the free and the home of the brave. It’s become “the land of the free hand-outs and the land of corruption.” I am totally fed up and have no faith in the candidates, the process or the leaders. Whomever “THEY” want in office will be the one to get there. Honesty, Truth and the American Way is dead and buried. God help my grandchildren.
Marilyn-
Don’t give up just yet.
You may be able to help by first going to blackboxvoting.org, reading up, and seeing if there isn’t a way you can join with like-minded patriots who know that their civic duty isn’t over once they press the buttons on the screen, collect their “I’m Stupid” sticker, and go home…but find a way to ensure that the COUNTING of the votes is accurate.
Most elections in America have been stolen, probably since at least the end of the War of 1812…probably because so few Americans have CARED about who is counting their votes, and whether or not they are trustworthy..
“It is enough that the People know there was an election. Those who vote decide nothing; those who COUNT the votes decide everything.”
Know who said that? Josef Stalin.
And this year the votes will be counted by a foreign computer company. Now you can really worry!!
We now all know that BOTH DEMOCRAT & REPUBLICIAN PARTIES ARE CORRUPT. Mr. Donald Trump is not a perfect person, he has his short comings and that we all know as well.
If DONALD TRUMP is not allowed his just loss or win to represent the people of America, THEN, all we need to do is simply:
WRITE IN: ON YOUR VOTER BALLOT: DONALD TRUMP – X and we will have an INDEPENDENT PRESIDENT.
He then will be able to change WASHINGTON and cut-out all or much of the CORRUPTION, in the Justice Dept., IRS, Dept. of Education, EPA etc. etc. etc. Get the TRUMP WALL BUILT, to stop the ISIS from coming into America, approve the XL Keystone Pipeline & no longer need the Crude from the MED. – Get the JOBS back with Trade Changes & reduce TAX on Corporate monies outside the USA, etc. etc. ETC.
They have a computer program that can change your vote so what are we to do and as for writing in our vote…
they can throw them in the trash. I truly believe that Obama stole the last election. We can only try to monitor what is happening, Maybe by each voter being given a number that represents him tied to address and phones, work etc. If a voter cannot answer these questions…no vote! But definitely arrested. If the voter comes up twice in the system then the party he/she represents will be fined and the vote will not count. No more separating the party voting locations. All vote at the same place at the same time periods. Have all parties…(add an independent party), provide monitors for the polling places. Now having said that…anything that uses a computer system can be hacked and changed and stolen very easily. Our votes are being counted by another country,courtesy of Soros. So what we have here is a horrible situation. Better pray!
This is a Glaring example that those at the top have absolutely NO Regards for the American People and do most willingly deny Us are RIGHTS to elect who we choose!!! Why, because they will Absolutely not allow some one out side of their control to sit in The White, because they FEAR losing control and NO longer be able to force us to do according to their will!!!
WE need a New American Revolution because the American People have lost control of their Country and this is a glaring example that Mega Businesses and Corrupt Politicians own us and control our Lives!!!
If you don’t collusion in Colorado, read this!http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/04/colorado-bad-omen-donald-trump-ted-cruz
Trump is the start of the revolution , if the people cannot change the way we elect a president by the vote then there will be rioting in the streets that will lead to a full blown revolution.
Or, why doesn’t trump play by the rules? Or does he think rules dont apply to him? Funny, his best friend Hillary feels the same.
Omg, trump reminds me of the spoiled willy wonka girl!
What was her name again?
Ivan, we are not changing the rules in the middle of the election.
Now, if after this election is over, go for it.
But for now, please understand that all the candidates knew the rules of their respective party.
Event trump.
In 2012 he tweeted that santorum was not smart enough to seal he deal with the delegates after he won a certain state. He condemned santorum for losing 30 delegates this way.
Well I had it. Im leaving the republican party. They promise you they will get things you want done and lie. Now using dirty tricks to stop Trump . A man that wants to stop the corruptions. I wasn’t sure who I was voting for. But thanks for making my mind up republicans.
Trump is about s conservative as Stalin, Mao and Putin!! Both are working to rip off the American people one from outside and one from the inside. If people REALLY wanted to know about how Trump will act if he is elected just look at his past activities. Look at the HUGE amounts of money that he contributed to the Democratic party, Clinton and the ANIT-GUN Groups thorough direct donations and through those of his many companies/corporations. Trump is all about Trump and his empire building and making money. Once he gets into office he’ll push his agenda of land grabbing and the destruction of the constitution. He’ll work to strengthen Obama care or his version of it. He’ll make the American public so dependent on the government that he’ll be able to confiscate our firearms and become dictator for life!! I don’t like the man and I cannot trust anything he says again look at his past record he lives by the art of the deal.
Say what you will Mr Washington; Although you seem to revel in the act of “piling on” after the fact, once the deed is already done.
I am a Colorado resident and a small business owner; My opinions are strongly in favor of revising the political mainstream’s fraternal conduct.
The mainstream politicians of both parties love to make unilateral decisions and then say they know best what is good for me.
Mainstream political tactics ARE the heart of our problem. So deeply entrenched, life is really good for the mainstream. Principles such as productivity, accountability, equity, patriotism, honesty, and justice strike fear in their hearts.
It should not be a surprise each time a mainstream player stands up screaming to protect his “status quo”. It is
at is at the point that the louder the shouting, the louder the reaction, the stronger the drive should be to filter thru the source of the shouting.
This is a fact: Donald Trump was robbed of my vote and I know many other Coloradans who feel the same way. Donald has a valid argument ! Not only that, I have been robbed of my right to cast my vote for Donald!
Thanks Richard. You said it all. GO TRUMP 2016!!!!!!!!!!
terms on all in con. will not all they want is $$$$$$$
Everyone that is sick and tired of the GOP establishment and that wants to vote for Trump as president should just screw the GOP and write in Trump’s name on their ballots. Let them know that we have had enough of their crap and that we aren’t going to take it anymore.
I will vote for Donald Trump whether he’s on the ballot or not. I’LL probably never vote Republican again. Thank you–Rove, Romney, Kasich, Bush, Graham, and all the rest of you idiots of the GOP. The GOP elites are to blame for this mess—NOT Trump.
Write IN and be sure to use his full name or else they will ignore it.
This is OUTRAGEOUS!- I knew the GOVERNOR WAS CORRUPT – people of Colorado throw a dang fit – lock his phones up CALL HIM EVERY MINUTE! OROTEST- SCREAM AT THE TOP OF UR LUNGS! MORE REPUB BURN UR REPUB CARDS ALSO- TAKE A STAND!
Dianna, this has absolutely nothing to do with the governor. See my comments above for an explanation. In addition to what I said there, pleas try to understand that the procedures that Trump is ranting about are those adopted by the leaders of the state Republican party many months ago.
I heard that the GOP was as corrupt as the DNC but did not believer it until now. It looks like the truth is coming out
and we are seeing the “FIX’ is in to tell the voters to go and F_ _ K OFF. They are determined to put in their “PET”
under any circumstances and to hell with the will of the voters. This will give you an idea as to how hard it will be
to take our Nation back from the Lawyers we have elected to Political office.
I’m not a Trump supporter, but I agree with his statement that the candidate who gets the most votes in the primary should be the party’s nominee. The only caveat I would include would be that if no one gets 51 percent of the primary votes then the convention delegates would choose the nominee.
I think the process needs to be fair. It needs to use rules which were in place before the primary season began. It is not fair to change the rules in the middle of the game.
I agree with Ted Cruz’s stand on conservative issues, but I question Ted’s right to serve as president. The whole point of the birther movement against President Obama was the claim he was born in Kenya. While that was never proven, there is no doubt Ted Cruz was NOT born in the United States. Mr. Trump would have “standing” to challenge Sen. Cruz’s eligibility in court. Maybe he should file the lawsuit.
People have filed birther suits against Cruz and lost.
And by the way, the 1237 number is 51% of the votes. It is majority for first ballot, not just the one with the highest number. Doesn’t every american know that?
Sheesh
your counting ‘votes’ as delegates – NOT THE SAME THING AT ALL – so before you go insulting us all here — be more specific with your words
They lost because they was found Cruz did them no wrong. It has to be Trump or another candidate running against Cruz for it to run it’s course.
Justin-
“But, indeed, NO PRIVATE PERSON has a right to complain, by suit in court, on the ground of a breach of the Constitution. The Constitution it is true, is a compact, but he is not a party to it. The States are the parties to it. And they may complain. If they do, they are entitled to redress. Or they may waive the right to complain. ”
Padelford, Fay & Co., vs. Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah 14 Ga. 438, 520
If Trump sues, he’ll be denied “standing” for the above reason…same as the majority of others who’ve tried and were denied even a HEARING, much less a RULING. He would have to get his home State’s reps to sue on his behalf…well, technically, on behalf of ALL Americans, too. No one ineligible for the office should be allowed to run, much less serve.
And you’re right – the “birther” movement got sidetracked. They should have concentrated their efforts on the “natural born” issue, instead, for the Law is clear, and the SCOTUS rulings on the issue have been consistent: “natural born” status requires TWO citizen-parents, not ONE.
All you people who are so upset about state rules in this primary election; you should get your act together and do one thing:
Start working to get law in place to destroy the 2 party system completely.
The Constitution says nothing about parties. Every candidate should have to run as an independent, no party backing.
That should eliminate a large portion of the corruption we now have.
I agree – plus, we should get rid of delegates completely – and go back to WE THE PEOPLE voting – where each and every single persons vote COUNTS.
Okay. Listen up. The Popular Vote in the General Election OVERRIDES the Electoral College Votes and it is these “Delegates” that make up the Electoral College.
If you are a Trump Supporter. Be sure you are Registered with your State Elections as a Republican. Check with your States Election Rules right NOW to see if you need to make any changes to your Affiliation. This is based upon the information that Trump will not change from Republican to an Independent. But most States you can still vote for an Independent or do a “Write In” whether you are registered as a Republican or a Democrat – if by chance Trump does change.
If the Electoral College Vote during the General Election comes out before the Popular Votes are finished. DO NOT LEAVE THE LINE. STAY AND VOTE. This happened during the last election. People heard that Obama Won the Election by the Electoral Vote and they went home. Either vote early or stay and vote. Elections are won by the highest number of Votes to a Single Candidate. There is no second place. So even if Sanders or Clinton wins by the Electoral Votes over Trump or Cruz. Or if Cruz becomes the Nominee over Trump. The Popular Vote Overrides them all. But you have to vote.
sorry – but i’m not sure i believe this – all we hear is “whoever has the most delegates wins the nomination” – WE ARE ALL SAYING – IF TRUMP IS NOT NOMINATED BY THE GOP PARTY THEN WE WILL VOTE TRUMP FOR A 3RD PARTY CANDIDATE AS INDEPENDENTS” – That is what we are saying — so if the GOPe steals this from Trump – we are all leaving the GOP – period.
I am not voting for Cruz. He is just as bad as Hillary or Bernie.
John-
You may need to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the 12th Amendment; you are putting out what we used to call some “Bum Skinny.”
The state republican party may have KISSED the RNCs ASS ( hope they get what ever they were promised ) but I still WILL NOT vote for Cruz or any other candidate they put up if it is not Donald Trump so I hope they are ready for HilBilly and Obama 2.0 because that is what they are getting. I am also so fed up I change to unaffiliated in stead of republican.
We all know all the politicians are ” CROOKS “. We should vote all of them out of office. They talk about some people running for office not having any knowledge or experience in foreign affairs. That’s all BULLSHIT. We need someone that will look out for the United States interests. Eliminate the Fed. Throw out the United Nations, stop all foreign aid. No more military, medical, political, financial aid of any kind. ” Who the hell gave these asshole politicians the permission to give away our money or property? We should be trying, convicting and Hanging these politicians for Treason. Both Clintons, Obama should be first. Then their strongest supporters. Soros and all his communist buddys. Depot all “Illegals and Muslins. We can do very nicely without them. If they’re so dissatisfied here, get the hell out. I’d give all of them 2 weeks to leave, at their expense, and if after 2 weeks they would be ” shot “. THERE ARE ALOT OF US THAT ARE WILLING TO PULL THE TRIGGER. I could go on & on, but this would be a start. TAKE CARE OF THIS COUNTRY FIRST, GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
GOP establishment is shooting it self in the foot Go Donald
What is going on in this country, were the government has made such a mess with the rights of voting that it is so crokked and dishonest. I believe that they have made up my mind on who to vote for now. Thanks Trump now holds my vote I know it doesn’t count for much but he has it now.
If enough of us Trump supporters threaten to vote democrat if the GOP cheats Trump out of his running they might not bite off their noses to spite their face. If the do this to Trump just vote democratic for every political office in Congress even though it will put an end to our country it will end the Republican party.
Trump isn’t getting Cheated. He’s Demonstrating Presidential Incompetence.
Amen! Good to see someone gets it. Most of these folks have apparently ignored the past presidential elections. THERE IS NOTHING NEW HERE
Yes, this country does need Mr. Trump at the helm. Unfortunately, the GOP and Dem bigwigs are afraid of Mr. Trump, because Mr. Trump would go ahead and upset the apple cart full of all the benefits the politicians have been engorging themselves with over the years. It’s a rigged system. It’s not for the people, it’s for all the party bigwigs, the media bigwigs and the industry bigwigs. They’ve been feeding at the government trough for so long that they don’t want it to end. The politicians say all their promises before the voting, but turn around and do nothing once in office. Regardless, they stuff their pockets full of bribes, kickbacks and other freebies from the industry giants, the lobbyists and union bosses. Then as John McCain has done for the past 7 terms that he has held in the Senate, get rich, but ignore what is in the best interests of his constituents and what is the best interests of his patrons.
This is not going to change. Our beloved country is in great need of another revolution to whittle this wasteful government down to the size envisioned by the founders, defund and disestablish the invasive agencies that have sprung up since we gave our sovereignty to big business, special interests and the shadow elements hidden out of sight from the American people.
When the Constitution was written and ratified by the several states, the Federal government was given following enumerated powers:
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Native American Tribes;
To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;
To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;
To establish Post Offices and Post Roads;
To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;
To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court;
To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
To provide and maintain a Navy;
To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings; And
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
— Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution
The original framers also wrote that those powers not specifically delegated to the federal gov’t were reserved for the states.
Please notice that the above listed powers deal primarily with national defense, money and dealings with foreign nations. It was only after Franklin Roosevelt and his policies for dealing with the Great Depression and WW2 that we were stuck with a gov’t that over time has been more and more invasive regarding our lives and what we can even do with our property.
Needless to say, if there is no response after the GOP Convention or after the November elections…I will be surprised. Personally, I believe that we are witnessing the beginning of the end of the U.S. Even in Biblical prophesy, there is no mention of what has been the greatest nation ever to exist on this planet. This suggests that prior to the final 7 years of Daniel’s prophesy the United States would have gone the way of all the previous great nations of history with the exception of one. Israel.
I’m from Colorado, and did research awhile back. I found out that we were not going to be a part of the Caucasus, but I was unaware that all delegates would be given to the person they wanted to be as the nominee. I don’t think they’ve been fair to Trump on so many levels.
Cruz is one son of a b$&@$!!!
He is as dirty as the clintons. Yet so many idiots continue to worship him. It’s called BRAINWASHING!!!!!
People better wake the heck up and realize that Cruz is a sick wanna be dictator. Like what we already have.
This is disgusting!! It is NOT RIGHT!!! We the people are going to have to DEMAND that OUR VOTES COUNT!!!!!
Whether you are rep or dem, you should see that this is WRONG!!!
Wake up and vote TRUMP. 2016
I agree. Cruz is a typical politician making promises and scripting his speeches. Too much like all the others we’ve had in the past. I can’t even handle his mannerisms and his snide remarks thinking we are all too stupid to read between the lines.
THE BIBLE MENTIONS CORRUPTION IN HIGH PLACES IN THE LAST DAYS.SEEMS LIKE SOME TWISTY ASS GOING ONS
IN THE GOVERNMENT NOW MAYBE WERE THERE THE NATION MAY BEING TAUGHT A LESSON..
Imagine that. Cheating at a game that’s rigged from the start. When it comes to corruption, wave your flag and chant “We’re number one.”
Cruz people stole votes from Trump
It is shocking that the RNC completely SUSPENDED the Election in COLORADO, NEVER BEEN DONE IN THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION! And the Washington Controlled Media and Talk Radio Hacks, act like it’s a normal everyday occurrence, EVERYTHING IS FINE HERE FOLKS, NOTHING TO SEE , JUST MOVE ALONG!
Cruz, a Constitutional Attorney is THANKING THE TYRANTS FOR STEALING THE VOTES OF THE PEOPLE! Cruz Supporters are fine with it!
AMERICA IS DONE!
I have never in my 67 years been so ashamed to be an American. Your vote does not mean a thing. This is not a free country at all. The way this election is running, is like cops and robbers and the bottom line money. You think you have rights. No, G.O.P vote in their own rises and health care, free. While you and me get nothing, no jobs no middle class left. I guess you can vote the same old same old crap if you want to and nothing will change. The games that are being played are shameful. Get rid of the delegates and put term limits on congress. Take back your country.
This whole election is rigged. If Colorado doesn’t like the way the system works, then don’t vote or count their votes. How can a state law override a federal election. Cruz has pulled every slick move known to mankind. you want this creep to be our next President? I think not. The ruling heads of the GOP should be tossed like the garbage they are. Just because they don’t like a candidate, screw them voting is our job scumbags. Given the chance you guys will be cutting grass at the white house. I would vote democrat id there was something other than loon’s and criminals. And since when do we allow a socialist/communist to run in a democratic elections. Time to go back to Mother Russia Comrade Bernie.
TRUMP HAD HIS HEAD UP HISASS AND THEASSES OF ALL HIS GOOD PEOPLE, VERY GOOD PEOPLE , THE RULES WERE CHANGED IN AUGUST ,,, EVERYONE NEW IT , OR SHOULD HAVE ,,,,, CRUZ SURE DID ,,, AND THIS PIECE OF CRAP ARTICLE IS JUST FEEDING THE USEFUL IDIOTS .
KC. The rules were changed but not specific as to how they were going to bulldoze the people of Colorado and make their choices for them. No, I heard everything from (they were going to allow voting in a caucus) to they weren’t going to allow a vote because if you vote in a caucus and later change your mind on a nominee, you couldn’t change your vote. So they wanted to hold a vote later in the campaign. I guess if you’re not Ted Cruz it’s not easy to get the correct information.
I can see why you’re a Trump supporter.
KC. The rules were changed but not specific as to how they were going to bulldoze the people of Colorado and make their choices for them. No, I heard everything from (they were going to allow voting in a caucus) to they weren’t going to allow a vote because if you vote in a caucus and later change your mind on a nominee, you couldn’t change your vote. So they wanted to hold a vote later in the campaign. I guess if you’re not Ted Cruz it’s not easy to get the correct information.
This article is a bunch of garbage. I live in Colorado. I was at the state assembly. Nothing corrupt or underhanded went on. Nothing in the rules was changed on account of Trump or anyone else. Colorado hasn’t held a presidential primary since 2000. That wasn’t changed then because somebody thought Trump was going to run for president in 2016. Colorado has been using a caucus system since then. Nothing has changed in that system since then except for one thing – about a year ago (or more), before Trump even got into the race. Colorado had always taken a non-binding straw poll at the caucus to weigh in on which candidate was favorable to coloradoans. But about a year ago, the national Republican party changed their rules (before Trump got into the race) that if a state was going to take an official straw poll, it had to be binding. The libertarian-minded Republican leadership of Colorado decided then to opt out of taking an official straw poll rather than having its delegates bound to a candidate who had dropped out of the race by the end of March (Romney won the straw poll on 2008 and Santorum in 2012). This decision was unpopular among some, including myself, because it seemed that if 2016 was like any other election year, the race would be decided before CO had any say in it. Again this all happened before Trump got into the race. Colorado has made no secret about its delegate rules. Trump supporters had just as much opportunity to participate in the process as anyone else. They could have stayed and either run for delegate to the state assembly or one of the CD assemblies, or at least voted for who would be chosen to be delegates. But they didn’t – they left the caucuses instead. It’s just typical whining from the Trump camp because they didnt think learning the rules was important – which came down from their leader himself. He has never thought much of following the rules – he makes up his own rules as he goes along. He never bothered to learn the rules. Plain and simple, he did not do his homework. He said that as president he would surround himself with the “best people, the smartest people.” so one would think that if that’s really true, he would do that in his campaign as well. But if this is as smart as he – and his campaign staff – is, I’m not sure he’s smart enough to be president, and have to deal with wiley world leaders.
No, the establishment did not stack the deck against Trump in CO – stop whining and learn the rules and play by them. Don’t expect the nation to accomodate how you think it should be done. I didn’t hear you complain that SC, FL, and AZ gave ALL of its delegates to Trump. How is CO any different – except for the fact that all of the delegates went to someone other than Trump? I predict that if Trump wins NY, Trump will say that he loves NY, and they are the most brilliant poeple around. But if he loses, he will blame the system and the New Yorkers.
Maybe the GOP estd is for Hillary with theyre games & back room BS.
Same for the Dems who Infiltrate RNC.
Pre planned or just stupid Mgmt,.
When will RNC & DNC merge??
Needed.
When did the electoral college start? We the people should have the authority to elect our president, not hand-picked rino’s who has been bought and makes puppets out of who they choose. Go Trump! Choose cruz-you lose!
I just watched Saving Private Ryan for the second time, during which I was thinking about this Presidential election and the previous Presidential election when John Kerry ran, and the GOP including bush, gingrich, wolfowitz, rumsfeld, et ux had the AUDACITY to ridicule his Valor and Service during the Viet Nam War, remember the Swift Boat story?
Then thought of the current Presidential election with donald trump (draft dodger), ted cruz (no service), marco rubio (no service), Rand Paul (no service), Jeb Bush (draft dodger), Scott Walker (no service), Chris Christie (no service), Mike Huckabee (draft dodger), Rick Santorum (no service) or Bobby Jindal (no service), John Kasich (draft dodger) and Bernie Sanders (draft dodger).
Only Lindsay Graham and Rick Perry served with honor. Women couldn’t participate in combat when she was just out of college, so Hillary chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee, co-founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and served on the boards of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Legal Services and the Children’s Defense Fund serving her country this way.
The reason I am writing is that during the movie, was thinking about all these guys running for President where they would send young men and women into Harms Way….
When DONALD TRUMP said he would give nukes to Japan in order to ramp up a Pacific Arms Race, and that he would use NUKES in the middle east I was flabergasted…this guy has no sense of patriotism, no sense of country, and, because of a hangnail on a toe and money, kept getting deferments…HE IS A COWARD who would send your, my, your neighbors child into harms way, but hasn’t offered to/or served this country in any way shape or form, he could have joined the National Guard and served stateside, but NO, HE IS A GREEDY COWARDLY TAKER (Paul Ryan/Mitt Romney’s word). Nor have any of his children served this country in any way.
I urge you to view the movie and think about these creeps who have done nothing but screw over others to gain riches, sew seeds of HATE, BIGOTRY, HOMOPHOBIA, XENOPHOBIA (look it up), MISOGYNY and ask yourself if that is the sort of person you want in your corner…for me,
Hillary Rodham Clinton is my choice, vote for her 2016, 2020
MindyZumba:
(You Said) I urge you to view the movie and think about these creeps who have done nothing but screw over others to gain riches,
I think it would behoove you to take your own advise. Bill Clinton is a draft card burning lowlife SOB and his wife is a Lying murdering witch. Everything they have done in the past has been a guise to promote their own self interest and profit. Donald Trump has built an empire and he has done it of his own volition to promote his own prosperity for himself and for his posterity. That IS what the Preamble to the Constitution is all about and not to make a living from handouts of the government which always comes down to the arduous, hardworking taxpayer having to suffer and pay the price, while the Clintons and Obama’s bask in their riches and glory that they HAVE NOT EARNED….. WE THE PEOPLE are damn tired of the injustice of a “Screwed Up” Government that is promoted by “these creeps” like ……. ALL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS!
“Politicians are the lowest form of life on Earth and Liberal Democrats are the Lowest form of Politician”. (George S. Patton).
Needless to say: I am voting for Donald Trump because I want my Country and Constitution back!
Yes Mendy, I’m also voting for Donald Trump for the same reasons.. I would also like to see him bring back the military draft in order to teach these young people some respect for our flag and our country. Just maybe we could get them to focus on making an honest living instead of a life of crime.
OH BOO-HOO Trump supporters. There is NOTHING NEW with these “rules”. Trump’s team was perfectly aware of them. Not everything happening is about picking on poor, poor Donald Trump and his little trumpettes
You are right! They have always changed the rules to suit their own agenda or special interest….. Notwithstanding, it is a sorry way to run a Country!
Mildred:
Whenever it started, it was intended to give every state a more equal chance in the elections. This was a good thing in its day, but has been abused to the point that it has become criminal. If you will note, I have used the word “equal” in this reply. I have come to a point in my life experiences that I look down on this word with disdain because I firmly believe in my heart a conundrum which states: Free people are not Equal and Equal people are not Free. In essence, what I am saying is that it is not the Federal Governments job to: “insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity…..”. Folks, this is MY job and YOUR job, We The People! The Federal Governments job is to protect us from all invaders, foreign and domestic, who would enslave us to their own will. Anytime you encounter a politician who is promising you “Equality” or making any kind of economic promise, you can rest assured that your freedom is going to suffer. The economy would work well if the Government would stay the h&$$ out of it and let it work, but this will never happen because, they want to control us.
In the words of Mike Huckabee to the GOP. ” This is an election not an selection”. If they are successful in cheating Donald Trump out of the nomination, it will not only mean the end of Donald’s rightful victory, but will also spell the end of the GOP. As for myself, I will probably join Rand Paul as a libertarian.
This year’s Republican race is similar to 1952, Look it up!! Both the Republican and Democrat parties entered their conventions with a first ballot candidate. But Eisenhower was able to negotiate the necessary votes/delegates on the first ballot. And Taft accused Eisenhower of stealing delegates. Sound familiar? Well, the world didn’t come to an end in 1952/3. Those of you interested, look up the 1952 races. It’s interesting.
Correction-both parties entered convention without first ballot winners.
First, a war between citizens of the same country is the definition of a Civil War. Second, the GOP didn’t change anything. Mr. Trumps campaign didn’t do their homework while Cruz’s did.
I want to state at the outset that this comment has nothing to do with this article in particular. I am interested in sharing some bipartisan thoughts about the topic, We Are The Party, and address it to both Democrats and Republicans alike.
This election cycle has focused my thinking about the process we go through in both parties to select a candidate to represent us in the November elections. During the Democratic primaries Democrats vote for their choice but the “Party” has super delegates who are not beholding to the rank and file Democratic voter. On the Republican side it is apparent that when they don’t like who the rank and file Republicans are voting for “they” the “Party” try to decide who is going to be the nominee over the choice of the majority of their members. In both cases the Democratic and Republican parties forget that in reality you and I “Are the Party” and we should be the ones that ultimately decide who represents us.
To this end I am suggesting a voter “Revolution” where people push back hard on their respective parties and remind those in charge that you and I are the party and we really don’t care for these rules that take the ultimate say away from those of us who are also registered Democrats and Republicans. I would urge those of you who agree to write and call your respective Congressional, State and Local representatives to complain about the “process” in addition to the DNC and RNC depending on your party affiliation.
I think its time that the people involved in the political process understand that they only derive their authority from the People when we give it to them and WE need to recognize that when we acquiesce and let them do as they wish we are abrogating our individual prerogatives to have them represent us as we would like to be represented.
Those of you who feel you agree with my sentiments are free to use this statement in any comments or letters or conversations you have. It is my intention to insert this statement in the comments of every article I read online and to hopefully start a movement that will hold both political parties accountable to their members.
Thanks for reading this whether you agree or not.
The way the delegate totals are looking, the only way that Donald doesn’t get the 1237 delegates is if he implodes. He needs to quit talking trash. Focus/concentrate on the policy issues. Lean on that big time political guy that he just hired. All of you Trump supporters who live in ‘Purple’ states need to get busy. Do some of the grass-roots campaign stuff. It takes time and energy. And if you’re unemployed/underemployed you have the time. For all the attention on New York, it is meaningless. Hillary will win that state 3-1. That’s why I mentioned ‘Purple’ states-states where Donald has a chance to beat the Democrats.