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Amnesty Again? May It Never Be.

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Suppose your favorite musician is coming to your town to perform a concert and you purchase a ticket to see the show. On the day of the show, you use your ticket to gain admittance into the venue. But once inside, a bunch of people (let’s call them invaders), who did not purchase tickets but want to see the show regardless, manage to sneak in one of several poorly guarded openings. These invaders take your seat and the seats of many others. Reasonably upset you then go to find a security person, usher or some venue official to have these people removed because, after all, they did not purchase tickets and they snuck in, which is illegal.

Obviously the invaders should be kicked out, no matter how many songs they’ve managed to sit through and enjoy. Instead of removing the invaders, however, the officials do nothing, turn a blind eye and/or make excuses as to why they should be able to be allowed to stay, sit in your seat and enjoy the show that you paid to see but they didn’t.

It gets so bad since many ticket holders have also lost their seats that a coalition begins to form to try to appeal to someone higher up in the chain of command to have the invaders removed. There is some success in finding a few security guards to sympathize, but then the management steps in and puts a stop to any attempt at having the invaders, who are in plain sight, removed. They say that there are just too many to kick out, they don’t have the resources and many of the invaders have been here a long time so it’s easier if they just make an allowance for them to stay.

Infuriating, isn’t it?

The above scenario, although an analogy, illustrates the lack of respect foreigners have for our country’s rule of law and the disdain the Obama administration, along with establishment Republicans, have for the security, safety and freedom of American citizens.

Which is why electing the right candidate this 2016 election cycle is so important.

At this point in time, Donald Trump is the front runner and appears to be the candidate who will win the Republican nomination for president. Although Ted Cruz is the strongest, and quite possibly the only, conservative in the race, if he does not win, Trump is the only other candidate who seems likely to fix the problem of illegal immigration.

Those who want to live freely and enjoy the liberties our forefathers fought and died for need to understand the importance of not electing an eGOP Republican, such as Marco Rubio or John Kasich (both whose idea of dealing with illegal immigration is to grant amnesty), and elect someone who will secure the border, build the wall and enforce our immigration laws. For the future of America and her citizens, either Cruz or Trump needs to be elected President of the United States in November 2016.

 

Tom Folden is a political strategist, conservative author, and Editor-at-Large of RightWingWriter.com, a website for conservative viewpoints. An original participant in the Tea Party, he takes part in pro-America rallies when his time permits. He is also a singer/songwriter and recording artist. For interviews and/or appearances, please contact him at spencergroup@Hotmail.com.

Money Is Not Meant To Win Elections, Ideas Are

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Back in the good ol’ days presidential candidates were judged not on how well financed their campaigns were, but by how sensible their ideas were. Today it seems the candidate with the most money wins. Unfortunately, the candidate who has the most money or is the biggest spectacle gets the most airtime and often that is a deciding factor in a candidate’s election.

As we get closer to the 2016 primary and eventually the general election, it remains a mystery why some candidates have chosen to continue in the race. Jeb Bush, for example, seems to have little to no chance of earning the Republican nomination, as he consistently polls at around 5%, not that polls really matter at this point. John Kasich’s poll numbers are even worse. In this case they reflect the unpopular ideas (Common Core, amnesty, e.g.) both Bush and Kasich, as well as a few others, are trying to advance.

The reason Bush is still in the race is because he still has money and he’s an establishment darling. Kasich also is an establishment candidate but without nearly the amount of money the RINO class has been willing to throw at Bush, so it’s curious as to why he is still in.

Chris Christie, another establishment candidate, has espoused some unfavorable ideas but he does well enough in debates which seems to keep his hope alive.

On the other hand, Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson have some good ideas, make solid points about Hillary Clinton’s detrimental policies and don’t come from the normal stock of a politician, thus they’re considered outsiders. They have raised some money, but not Donald Trump kind of money.

Former candidates Rick Perry, Scott Walker, Bobby Jindal, George Pataki, Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum have done the honorable thing and dropped out of the race. Interestingly, unknown and former Virginia governor Jim Gilmore continues to drift in and out of the race. Soon he’ll be the only one on the undercard and will be forced to debate himself.

There remain three serious candidates on the Republican side that have the potential to become the next US President: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.

Rubio is a smooth talker, a polished debater and an establishment Republican. His ties to the “gang of eight” amnesty crew and quest for a path to citizenship for illegal aliens are troubling. He is probably the candidate most favored by the establishment.

Donald Trump is a successful businessman, billionaire and major media personality. He does love his country and truly wants to make America great again, but his antics and verbal put-downs of fellow candidates, journalists, pundits and even US Senators are unbecoming of a US President, regardless of how fond his supporters are of his politically incorrectness.

Ted Cruz is a different kind of candidate. He’s one who doesn’t quite fit the mold of a politician. He’s both an outsider and a member of the US Senate. His ideas are what most conservatives agree with and want in a president.

All three have something going for them. Trump has lots of money, makes bold promises and demands the most media airtime. Rubio debates with passion and a sense of urgency as if he’s giving the speech of a lifetime, which people are beginning to notice as annoying. Cruz is a solid debater, is always on his toes and can recall a great amount of specific information minutes after having received it, which will be useful in debating the Democratic candidate in the general election.

Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have ideas, too. Clinton wants to continue the failed policies of Barack Obama and Sanders wants to realize Obama’s dream, and his own, of turning America into a socialist utopia. Both Democratic candidates’ ideas will create an increase in taxes and a chaotic situation in a number of social industries, healthcare being the predominate one. Their ideas on foreign policy are also very concerning.

Clinton is supported by a willing media that still fawns over her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Financially she’s set since she’s got a treasure chest of funds that come from Wall Street donors, special interest groups, super PACs and huge speaking fees.

Sanders rails against Wall Street, special interests, lobbyists and super PACs. Most of his money has come from single online donors which he is very proud of.

When the field of candidates is narrowed down to one Republican and one Democrat, however, it will be interesting to see if money or ideas win.

 

Tom Folden is a political strategist, conservative author, and Editor-at-Large of RightWingWriter.com, a website for conservative viewpoints. An original participant in the Tea Party, he takes part in pro-America rallies when his time permits. He is also a singer/songwriter and recording artist. For interviews and/or appearances, please contact him at spencergroup@Hotmail.com.