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[–] slevin_kelevra 3 points -1 points (+2|-3) ago 

Clearly the man has struck a chord with a large majority of people

To which I would say the large majority of people are mindless sheep. It's like saying everyone is doing it so I might as well too. Not the best logic. As far your statement

This is a democratic political system just to reiterate, so in the face of Trump excelling wouldn't the way to stop him be at the ballot box?

In an un-flawed system where votes did actually count towards the eventual outcome sure, but that isn't where we find ourselves.

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[–] Somali ago 

To which I would say the large majority of people are mindless sheep

The majority of people do seem to echo that exact sentiment, being mindless sheep and all

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[–] burtzev 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

I guess I'll have to be the first to mention that in 1933 another individual in a foreign land also came to power via a democratic process.

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[–] ChurchHillBrowne [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hitler was APPOINTED, not elected......... A tremendous Difference..........

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[–] nonoyesyes 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

Because no democracy would elect an authoritarian right leader?

https://www.politicalcompass.org/uselection2016

People see Trump as a political outsider but he still spews the same authoritarian heavy government crap that most candidates do. Somehow we got stuck with a 2 party system, where both parties implement policy from the same political spectrum, and people think there is some sort of choice. The thing is Trump has made it clear he doesn't care about the system that has been setup and wants to go out of bounds on everything - seems like a great idea until you start to mix the idea that he is heavily authoritarian with the same ideals.

I guess I'll take the time to post links to articles talking about how authoritarian Trump is but it will be ignored for being from "establishment media":

From statements of how he will expand Obama care to make sure everyone has health insurance: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-60-minutes-scott-pelley/

Donald Trump: There's many different ways, by the way. Everybody's got to be covered. This is an un-Republican thing for me to say because a lot of times they say, "No, no, the lower 25 percent that can't afford private." But--

Scott Pelley: Universal health care?

Donald Trump: I am going to take care of everybody. I don't care if it costs me votes or not. Everybody's going to be taken care of much better than they're taken care of now.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-02-17/who-do-they-think-they-are-donald-trump-slams-apple-decision-refuse-hacking-iphone Increased police state/surveillance into everything electronic domestically. Force private companies to hand over sensitive trade secrets to help in investigations that the company has not been implicated in.

Removal is the go to reaction for political dissent. It is important to note that how Trump is handling protesters is significantly different from any other presidential candidate we have ever had.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyc4cQ9DkQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oeUhiIym-U

The guy has given money to Clinton (and numerous other major Democrats) to campaign on multiple occasions and was considered a Democrat before any of this started. Why people think he is out fighting for their best interests is beyond me - Trump seems like just as much of a snake as Clinton.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-donation-history-shows-democratic-favoritism/2011/04/25/AFDUddtE_story.html

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[–] WoodenWarrior 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

The second amendment provides a clean way to handle roots.

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[–] SrSysEng 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Riots too, but them roots can be bad at times. ;-)

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[–] reivin 1 point 12 points (+13|-1) ago 

For one, you are looking at this logically when there is no logic to it. Two, the curtain has been pulled back. Not even the DNC or GOP party heads are pretending votes matter anymore. Out right saying on msm, we choose the candidate, not the people. Three, this country is in the middle of a very large Marxist movement being carried out by people who don't even know what it means, hell, most don't even know what the Capitol of the US is, let alone our branches of government and how they are supposed to work.

The shutting down of the first amendment rights of people, the riots, are just the start to the Marxist government they are pushing for. When they get it, they are going to be hating life, as their safe spaces and tantraums could land them in prison or worse. They don't know what they got 'til it's gone comes to mind.

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[–] el_em_en_oh 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

The only people opposing Trump, are Democrats, "establishment" Republicans, and the media.

I haven't been able to find anyone, outside of those ranks, that opposes him (except the odd person, here or there, on VOAT).

The overwhelming majority of the folks I've talked to, are in favor of Trump.

Someone tell me... if the voting public supports him, and he gets to 1,237 delegates and wins the nomination, how can the Republican Party stop him? Will they be 'out of options' at that point, and be forced to get behind him, or is there a way they can try and torpedo him?

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[–] BentAxel ago 

A lot of my touchy feely friends are against him. Yaknow. Because he's a Racist! Yeah, that reason. How fucking stupid is that? They are all Sad about Bernie.

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[–] SrSysEng 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Not according to the current rule set which would have had to be rewritten before the primary cycle started, but now would require Trump and Cruz (and Kasich) to sign off on... that said, that is if they follow their own rules.

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[–] Dereliction 0 points 16 points (+16|-0) ago 

We cannot lose sight of the fact that Mr. Trump is where he is because of a free democratic process, by the people for the people.

The people protesting and threatening to riot over Trump are not interested in a free and democratic process. They aim to force the people into their candidate, their social and political frameworks.

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[–] DeepFriedPickles 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Meanwhile they claim to be the biggest proponents of a fair and equal society, unlike Trump supporters who are clearly anti-democracy fascists that are all literally Hitler

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[–] Gettm 0 points 30 points (+30|-0) ago 

He said he wants to audit the Fed. That is a huge threat.

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[–] NedTaggart ago 

Yeah, but most of the rioters think the Fed is the guy guy in the crown vic wearing a cheap suit and government issue sunglasses.

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[–] BentAxel ago 

Remember this? Nine Trillion Dollars missing from the Fed? Ah, Good Times.

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[–] dirk 0 points 17 points (+17|-0) ago 

on top of that

he wants to get rid of the trans pacific partnership, investigate 9/11, no more going to war and strengthen the ties with Putin.

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[–] cynoclast 2 points 1 point (+3|-2) ago 

And execute Snowden, and let the NSA spy on everything you do or say. nthxbai

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[–] Gettm 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago 

Didn't Kennedy get assassinated for wanting to audit the fed? I'm not an American so excuse my ignorance.

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