Steerpike

Glad you are back.

I don't like or respect the guy one bit; my sole desire is to see a Democrat in the White House, and in this context, my approach is, 'an enemy of my enemy is a friend'. I think his presence in the Republican race is helping the Democratic cause, despite his caustic rhetoric. Although, I would have to say (and I think you said it too), I'd rather have Trump than Cruz. But beyond that, I want whoever is most likely to lose to Hillary. Whether that is Rubio or Trump I can't honestly say. I think Rubio's lack of experience would mean he would be trounced by Hillary, and I fear that Trump could be a formidable opponent, simply due to his utter disregard for any standards of behavior.

To be clear, Boiler, I'm not asking a simple 'why are you against Clinton', but rather, if it came down to Trump v Clinton, how can you possibly say you'd vote for Trump in that context? And to repeat my earlier question, tell me what specific actions Clinton would take in the White House that so anger you.

Steerpike

That may be a statement of fact, but - consider Trump's state of mind if he gets to the convention with a big margin of votes but not the required number to guarantee nomination; if he is 'dispossessed' at that point, his ego is likely to be inflamed, and he could go down the independent route as a way to keep the momentum and keep his ego stoked - another several months of cheering crowds and wall-to-wall TV coverage ... regardless of the likely outcome. No one ever accused him of being reasonable in this process.

WJS

I am really surprised to see so many socialist expats and the comments made here on the forum. I would have thought those of you that support Bernie and the likes would have stayed in Europe and not moved over to the good ol US of A the land of the free.

RoadWarriorFromLP

I'm not in his head, but I suspect that he was doing this for sport.

And I would say that he has done a great job of running for Republican nominee. But it's those same attributes that make him a losing presidential candidate; unfortunately for him, most voters aren't like GOP primary voters. Candidates don't usually run this way because it ultimately results in defeat when it counts, i.e. on the first Tuesday in November.

scrubbedexpat099

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sir_eccles

One doesn't always move countries because you like the politics.

sir_eccles

Hey pigeons, would you like to meet this cat?

www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/02/26/chris-christie-endorses-donald-trump/

Why would Christie endorse Trump? VP?

Steerpike

Care to make a point?

Giantaxe

As you can see, Boiler is almost always more interested in trolling than engaging in reasonable discussion.

scrubbedexpat099

Trolling = Anything negative about Hillary (for those who may be confused)

Giantaxe

No, trolling includes doing what you frequently do.. posting stuff without comment to see how people react to it.

As Steerpike said, do you have a point?

sir_eccles

Children children, this is like watching the GOP debate.

Leslie

Chris Christie is officially on my shit list.

Leslie

We need a Boiler Whisperer.

dakota44

Birds of a feather....two loudmouth blowhards. Given Christies minimal support in the primaries I doubt it will help much.