If a man will begin with certainties,
he shall end in doubts;
but if he will be content to begin with doubts
he shall end in certainties.
Sir Francis Bacon
Tweet of the Day
Trump on nonviolent NV protester: "I’d like to punch him in the face." Your future POTUS: dreaming of assaulting someone who disagrees.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
The Cruz campaign is wrong in arguing that the Rubio campaign is too moderate/left. Conservatives are splitting their vote.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
The Cruz campaign has itself to blame for not taking Trump more seriously months ago, wanting to grab their fair share when Trump imploded.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
The Cruz campaign needs to come to terms with the fact that people are voting for Trump despite his inconsistencies on the issues.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
If I were to advise Cruz, I would focus on getting his favorables up, take up a more populist tone vs. crony capitalists, poke fun at Trump.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
If I were Cruz, I would declare a unilateral ceasefire against Rubio and invite Rubio to a longneck beer summit, no Trump vodka served.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
I wouldn't mind seeing a video of Cruz and Rubio's adorable kids taking swipes at Trump piñatas.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
Ted Cruz has now decided to go hardcore deportation? You won't take voters away from Trump.Big INS not limited govt.https://t.co/PMech9olgE— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
I'm now annoyed enough at the hapless Cruz campaign on immigration to regret my vote last Saturday. I should have voted for Rubio.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
I don't see a path forward for Cruz past Super Tuesday. Rubio is the most electable. Make a deal: Rubio should nominate Cruz to SCOTUS.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 23, 2016
Well, Nevada has already been called for the fascist, with Rubio edging Cruz for a distant second in early returns. I feel sad for America.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 24, 2016
The Cruz campaign has problems. Once again, Cruz is losing the evangelical vote to Trump. Cruz' attacks against Trump as RINO aren't working— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 24, 2016
Trump may be winning the battles but losing the war.Others are joining me in refusing to vote for Trump in November. https://t.co/WoKypRK7Eo— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 24, 2016
Tonight's result is not surprising in the sense Trump has been polling with a double-digit lead, and Rubio has regained momentum.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 24, 2016
Image of the DayA critical test for the Cruz campaign is Super Tuesday, sometimes called the SEC primary. He cannot afford to lose Texas and must win more.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) February 24, 2016
Economic Myths
Cool Science
The Nevada Caucuses
I am not going to stay up all night. I don't know how representative the first 17% are (they could be coming from Trump strongholds) but I've been watching his share of the vote go from the low 40's to 47%, which, if it stands, would be impressive, however I feel about Trump. As I write, Rubio is at 24% and Cruz about 20%. Carson and Kasich are below 6%. I'm not going to repeat what I tweeted above, but with 3 consecutive victories, Trump has strong momentum heading into Super Tuesday. Cruz needs to do well; if he can't win 3 or 4 states, including Texas, I don't see a path for him. Rubio needs to win somewhere, and I'm not sure that can happen with Cruz still in the race.
Facebook Corner
(Pro-Life Libertarian). Will you vote for the ProChoice, Libertarian candidate over the Republican or Democrat?
I don't see abortion as a federal issue. If the GOP nominates Trump, I will most likely vote Libertarian Party.
It's not the job of the federal government to stop the execution of babies?
No. Police powers are under the states via the Tenth Amendment.
I agree with Ronald A Guillemette, but since the judicial branch of the federal government legalized abortion, it must be attacked at the federal level.
You can only change the Constitution through an amendment or convention, both unlikely. In either case, the President plays no role. Of course, judicial nominations are important. (Make no mistake--I am pro-life, but I'm also a political realist.)
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Stevie Wonder, "A Place in the Sun"
