The official US Republican Primary thread

[aardvark15]

From hearing Trump speak, I don't get a lot of specifics about any policies.  He seems very vague. I know he makes good speeches and talks broadly about things that people want to hear but I wish he would explain more about how he wants to accomplish certain things.

Group psychology has found that more people will support you when you agree on being against something than if you talk about what you support.

So saying "this sucks" or "that's lame" draws a larger crowd of people than saying "we should do things this way".

That's probably true.  It's also harder to be criticized for your view if you don't express a view but only criticize other's views.

[bryant.coleman]

True, Trump will have enough problems carpet bombing muslims and immigrants at home before he focuses on "bombing the shit out of" other nations.

I agree that Trump is not in favor of illegal immigration. On top of that, he favors a temporary ban in Muslims entering the United States. But he is not doing anything which is against the American constitution. The illegal immigrants broke the law, when they entered the United States. Why should the law breakers be favored, when hundreds of thousands of people who have applied to legally immigrate to the US are waiting in queue? 

[Elwar]

True, Trump will have enough problems carpet bombing muslims and immigrants at home before he focuses on "bombing the shit out of" other nations.

I agree that Trump is not in favor of illegal immigration. On top of that, he favors a temporary ban in Muslims entering the United States. But he is not doing anything which is against the American constitution. The illegal immigrants broke the law, when they entered the United States. Why should the law breakers be favored, when hundreds of thousands of people who have applied to legally immigrate to the US are waiting in queue? 

I doubt he is much in favor of legal immigration either. At least if you're brown.

[Elwar]

Looks like we're down to 3 establishment candidates and 3 non-establishment (though Cruz is establishment-light).

I just hope Bush, Rubio and that other establishment guy don't gain any momentum.