Buyer beware when deciding which candidate to support!

The deck chairs are being rearranged on the Republican 'ship of fools' in an attempt
to keep it from going off its establishment desired course.

The primary race is now down to five from seventeen so the choices for the donors
who already spent $200 million and the politicians who have are spending their political
capital, has narrowed to two, Marco Rubio or John Kasich! 

Subtle message to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Ben Carson; "you need not apply".

Donors want the assurances and politicians want stability that both Rubio and Kasich
offer. The other three are too "risky".

What the wealthy and the politically savvy refuse to accept, the public see this primary
much differently than they do.

The majority of Republican electorate will take a risk on Trump for his boldness, for
Cruz for his deep commitment to the rule of law, and for Carson for the human decency
and common sense he brings to the conversation. All would approach the presidency in
a much different way than the favorites of the political establishment.

As the process moves forward across the country it might be confusing as all candidates
will offer appealing messages, making it tough to pick one to support.

Be forewarned....PAC money and endorsed by politicians especially those who have been

in office for many years.  Consider them dis-qualifiers!

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Do we really need a US Dept. of Education?

​The US Dept. of Education has sent a warning to NC, either the state
test at least  95% of its student or Federal funds would be withheld.
Thus, the Federal govt. once again "governs" an independent state.

When I read this story I thought back to 1979 when the US Dept
of  Education was created and wondered if Congress ever thought
what it was doing at the time and the impact on the states.

I am sure it seemed appealing to have Federal oversight to ensure

education across the country would be equal.  But, 40 years later
this is not the case, so what value does the US DOE provide?

The perceived benefit of Federal oversight not withstanding, we

must not forget Congress is elected by the people of independent
states, and are "employed" to represent them, not Federal agencies.

States are more than capable to provide the level of education its

citizens demand, not what the Federal govt. dictate they should.

The interests of parents is more important than those of Washington
bureaucrats, as it should be.

It is long past time this forty year experiment, centralized education

oversight be scrapped and states once take full ownership of public
education without the costly burden of compliance or the risk of
losing rightful govt. funding.

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Political corruption coming out of the shadows

Politicians usually work behind closed doors, making deals to advance
an agenda of the puppeteers who actually govern. 

But, not this presidential election year as two 'out of the mainstream'
candidates, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, are making waves in
the normally calm political waters.

On the Democrat side, Sanders is challenging Hillary Clinton as other
well known challengers "decided" not to run for the presidency.

If Sanders believes he has a chance to be the nominee he not only is
fooling himself, but also thousands of his supporters who think likewise.

This year there is no hiding the process is fixed to favor Hillary Clinton
by a political party as misnamed as any party can be. Democrat!

Hillary won the Iowa Caucus by the narrowest margin thanks to 'coin
flips'! Then she won the Nevada Caucus by drawing from decks of cards
in venues that included casinos of all places!

No matter coins or cards, Hillary Clinton was assured she would get the
super delegates needed to win despite how well Sanders performed.

On the Republican side its equally tainted. Although a field of seventeen
vied for the nomination, the political establishment was guiding the process
as donors placed their bets!

As the field whittled to five Trump remains far ahead, drawing the largest crowds
and energizing the electorate as no other Republican candidate since Reagan.

But, unlike the Democrat Party which 'gamed' the process, Republicans needed
to use a different approach and even publicly spoke of stopping Trump!

The plan was a bit nefarious. Political PACS ran negative ADs against Trump,
donors "bet" tens of millions on candidates who fit the establishment mold.
Even elected governors and members of Congress only endorsed candidates
who would pass the GOP 'litmus' test, which Trump could never do.

Party leaders do not care the electorate wants Trump, they do not!

Even media reports ask "what can be done to stop Trump". This demonstrates
how little respect is given to the will of the people.

For those scratching their heads why Sanders and Trump are doing so well,
review the behavior of the parties. It tells us more than either Trump and
Sanders are saying!

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Why college tuition will remain unaffordable.....

Bernie Sanders has gotten a lot of mileage in his presidential campaign
by promising "free college tuition".

However, Sanders conveniently omits stating "WHY" college tuition is so
high. Missing from his stump speech is the govt. run student loan program
as the cause, not the "billionaires" on Wall St.

Sanders will try to blame capitalism, but capitalism brings competition
that would drives tuition down. And, don't expect him to blame his 'holy
grail' of governance, socialism, for this would destroy the Utopian world
he promises.

But, it is socialism, woven into the fabric of college financing, that
prevents tuition from being affordable. 

With govt. loans schools have no reason to compete on price even though
it would broaden the marketplace to millions more.

So, as long as funding is available colleges can maintain high tuition,
with little incentive for them to do otherwise.

This is why you will never see a full page AD offering reduced tuition,
only low interest student loans that keep families in debt for years!

The unchallenged collusion of universities and the government which now
controls the entire student loan program ensures tuition will stay as
high as colleges desire.


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Donald Trump may be the right man for the times!

A year ago if someone asked what I thought of Donald Trump
of a presidential candidate, I don't know who I would respond.

Its not that I did not think he was smart or a problem solver.
But, I didn't think he would address such a wide range of issues
with a competency only experienced politicians would offer.

I candidly do not know what I'd say. I never gave Trump much

thought as a serious entry in the political world.

As a 'true conservative' I doubted Trump would be a person to
ensure Reagan type conservatism would once again find a
home in the White House! I believed only Ted Cruz could fill

Reagan's shoes.

But, after listening to Trump address more issues than anyone

thought he even understood I have come to believe he could be

the one person to "make America great again".

A lot has happened since his announcement in June 2015 when
he joined a lengthy field of many experienced politicians seeking
the  Republican nomination.

Trump was dismissed as an 'entertainer', even though he has a
forty year career as a builder.  He was accused of being a charlatan,
a liberal who took a wrong turn. He was said to be "unfit" for the
office. And on and on!

The professionals who follow politics in and out of the media said
his  candidacy was dead due to the countless outrageous remarks
he made.  Worse, he was not a conservative, the cloak every GOP
candidate professes to be no matter how they perform!

If you listened to Trump you know what he said. If you have not, this
is  what I heard!

Trump said he would 'build a wall, and get Mexico to pay for it'.  This
over the top comment was met with ridicule, except where it matters
most, in the rural areas of Arizona and Texas which have been inundated
by illegals, coming to work and transport drugs!

He also said politicians do nothing but talk and take millions for donors who

want to influence them.

This claim resonated across the entire country to people who yearn for

problems to be fixed and hate the money from influence peddlers!

Not one candidate dared to respond about their failures or donor influence.

Trump added Mexico is sending drug dealers and rapists. The media was
outraged at this insult to people who came here to work.  But, it got attention.
Trump went on to say highly educated Hispanics are not coming here, only
the most hard pressed and criminals. Trump could have added, Mexico is
failing its own people, indifferent to their plight!

But, consider what is occurring across the country, the "war on drugs" has

been a failure, Mexican drug gangs populate our inner cities! How wrong

can Trump be?

Again, the American people have seen first hand what politicians ignored.

He said the Asian Trade deal is killing jobs in America, even though some

of his opponents favor it.  This message resonated so much some labor

unions are endorsing Trump! Not since Reagan have unions endorsed

a Republican!

Trump said Common Core is killing public education and education will once

again be done by the states. This is what parents have been complaining

about, yet the Republican party continues to support it!

Trump said he would be the Keystone pipeline and make our country energy

independent.  He probably will

He chastised the American companies moving to Mexico, such as Ford, and
would set high tariffs against them. Don't doubt him!

Trump even told the truth about 'climate change'. He said it is a scheme to

transfer wealth, any will only weaken US economy, which most conservative

also believe.

With every issue he addressed his favor-ability grew stronger and with each

passing week, one by one each of the 20 challengers dropped out, and we

are left with six!

This is what is happening. Trump is showing you can beat a political opponent,

overcome a complicit media and rally concerned Americans to support your

candidacy. And do it without mentioning you are a conservative or Constitution.

He is doing this in the most unorthodox method;  speaking the way Americans

speak in coffee shops and diners across the country.

Is he conservative enough to pass the fraudulent Republican litmus test? Does
anyone actually think the majority of Americans even care?

Americans who support Donal Trump are all true believers, but not all true
conservatives. They see him as the bold alternative to the political deal makers,
whose primary interest are how the deals affect them.

He says he will build a wall, make Ford will pay high tariffs if they build plant
in Mexico, stop all immigration until we get control, will not support TPP, kill
Iran deal, destroy ISIS, stop Common Core, return education to local control, become energy independent, build Keystone, expand fracking, called climate
change a fraud and more.

 

I am taking this primary as a bystander, enjoying the battle for the nomination.  Finally the GOP has life....thanks to Trump!  It has been amusing watching the governors believe their success is an asset.  They are clueless of the public
sentiment. It are the candidates which stand out which are well ahead.

So many conservatives get upset that Trump is doing so well, and only Cruz
seem able to keep pace.  But, as the NY Post story cited Trump is not
using consultants and other methods.  His advantage may be NOT doing
what is expected.

First of all Trump REALLY wants the job and doing everything he can to win
it. And despite those of us who cringe at what he is saying he has been
winning over more people than anyone else.

I disagree about turnout, with Trump it will huge.  Have you ever heard the

GOP get an endorsement from labor?  Well, Trump has, because of the

promise to create jobs.

The big concern I hear is that Trump is not conservative. But, have the
GOP Congress been conservative?  The govt. has grown under Bush
and Obama, yet the party refused to reign either in.

Trump is doing more than wearing a label, he has offered solutions to the problems high on the public's list.

He is touching on issues everyone, not just conservatives want fixed!

We could see "Trump Democrats" vote Republican for the 1st time since

Reagan!

Remember, Trump is a builder, yet he is not afraid to address anything he
is asked about.

He is the only one to go after Hillary directly, and Bill!!  People have been waiting years for this to happen...and it finally is!

Cruz may be the better choice, but if Trump is the president I believe the
country will be stronger and long term dysfunctional governance will end.

Trump will not accept excuses for failure...and will fire people!!

We do not want another Democrat in the White House.  Trump has shown
his mettle, fearless and has not even touched his bankroll.


Regards,
Anthony Bruno
107 Landser Ct.
Cary, NC 27519

Its Only a Piece of Paper!

Does it matter if President Obama makes the next Supreme Court appointment?

Everyone thinks it does. Republican want the next president to appoint the 

new jurist so the choice would be confirmed by an election, not a lame duck. 

But, Democrats say President Obama has a "duty" to do it now! 

To steal a line from Hillary Clinton, "What difference does it make?"

No matter who Obama or the next president appoints and the Senate confirms our

legal system has been so corrupted its highly unlikely we will have anyone near

a conservative jurist, certainly none the caliber of Antonin Scalia will ever

be seated on the Supreme Court!

America's law schools serve as the “farm system” for the men and women who
will eventually serve as jurists at every level of govt. They learn from a
ideological playbook, driven by indoctrination, not the painstaking efforts
of the Founders to write a Constitution that ensured states rights and
individual freedoms be protected!

From local towns, counties, states and all Federal courts, the probability of

seeing a “Scalia-type” jurist serve has gotten smaller with each graduating class.

Each years thousands of graduates become lawyers, trained to believe the

Constitution is an impediment, not a guiding influence on American governance.

Schools no longer teach the Constitution, deferring to legal “precedents”. Even

Chief Justice John Roberts candidly admitted during his confirmation hearing that

'settled law' should not be overturned. This was the warning no one picked up on

as to where the Court would be going!

No matter who is appointed and confirmed, the end is near for “Strict Constitutional Constructionists” on the Court. To find a Scalia may be near impossible, as anyone

as bold as he was may not even get a degree!

For every Scalia you will find 1000 Bader Ginsburgs. And for every conservative

president you will find two dozen non-conservative ones.

As President Obama recently said in an interview on gun control, "I believe in the 

Second Amendment. It’s written there… on the paper.”  He couldn't bring himself to

utter "Constitution"!

This is America's future, there is no turning back!

What is 'Constitutional Conservatism'?

The second most challenging task for a politician is to convince
the electorate less govt. is best for him. (First is fund raising)

The public has been conditioned to accept more govt. services to
lessen the burden and responsibility he carries, unaware of the
unspoken price!

This has been the “evolution” of American govt. for over 100 years.

Yet, despite all the govt. now does, the electorate remains displeased

with what they are getting.

Enter “Constitutional Conservatism”, two words foreign to most. Neither

is presented in a positive light, thanks especially to public education.
So the task of explaining it must be done in the simplest way.

“Constitution Conservatism” means the national government should be
bound by the US Constitution, with its explicit limits, allowing
independent states to govern themselves!

Yet, this is not the current state of American governance!

Independent states are now more “dependent” on the Federal govt. then ever
before, so dependent even Congressional representative pass legislation to
burden them further and Federal agencies apply hundreds of regulations!

States are required to comply with mandates while begging the Federal govt.
for money which their own citizens sent to Washington in taxes.

This must be the beginning of any argument to convince the American people
“constitutional conservatism” to the best form of governance. The people
need to understand this first!

Once this sets in, than the true cost of a looming Federal govt. can be
understood. The people may not realize that every service influenced by
Washington is more costly than services that are not.

The people need to understand the three most costly; education, health care
and housing are tightly controlled by the Federal govt. that plays a major
role in the accelerating cost of each. It is not a coincidence!

When these costs are quantified the people will understand “Constitutional
conservatism” would change the political dynamics, reduce power of influence
peddlers, lobbyists and corruptibility in Washington.

It takes more than saying you are a 'conservative'. You might as well say
it to a mirror if the electorate has little understanding of what it means.

You would think someone who says he is conservative would offer what it means.