The test of integrity is the value of one's commitment. All of the Republican candidates who began the primary, except Trump, vowed in the public forum of the first debate that they would absolutely support the eventual nominee. There were no qualifying statements associated with that commitment, so anyone who refuses to honor their word at the convention is a dishonorable hypocrite.

Not sure about that...I think he could of bridged that gap and set the example...but we'll never know for sure now...I think we're already half way down the rabbit hole and just barely hanging on to a root!

You do not get that brain only creatures are adept at imitating consciousness, conscience, intelligence and even a mind...and we should not be flattered by that imitation.

Cruz was far more than talk, he had a history of standing on his fidelity to the Constitution.

As I said, the American people crafted their own coffin and if they want to nail it shut they are more than welcome. Me and mine will survive.

When he himself was part and parcel in that cronyism. We might empathize with businessmen and how they have to navigate the system but one thing is for sure...he is NOT a principled man.

I'd really like to perform a "Citizens arrest" upon that yuge ass of hers.

The problem is that Hildebeast will speed up the destruction of the country, and not in the distant future. $15 min wage, 43% capital gains tax, increased estate taxes, restrict purchase of guns, etc. Those things will come quickly if she is elected.

Cruz talked a good game, but he was hated by the congress and would have gotten nowhere IF he even got elected.

I don't know what he did to you, but clearly his is not an idiot, has a brain (and uses it), and if he isn't smarter than the rest of them (which hasn't been proven one way or another - and doesn't really matter at this point), he sure as hell isn't a looter, and isn't in the race to become one. That should earn your support in and of itself.

With 4 dogs roaming my property I can visualize that metaphor!...smell it TOO!

The republican party was dead in the water until Trump came along and tapped into the anti-establishment sentiment that was brewing out there. Sanders also tapped into that and damn near unseated Hillary. The Republican party was still stuck in the past, and rebelled against Trump, and would have lost badly to Hillary- BADLY. Now they at least have a chance to slow down the advance of socialism here. Obama accelerated that advance, and Hillary will continue it. The republicans should listen TO Trump actually and tap into that anti-establishment sentiment. People are tired of being manipulated by the power brokers who make US pay for their riches through Federal Reserve money printing, restrictive laws, and political correctness.

Nicely said Blarman.

They don't have to support anyone in order to contribute to the platform they want to stand by...trumpet would be wise to listen and take notes...but I doubt he's open to any of that...his ego is way to big; which puts into question his level of consciousness in my opinion.

Cruz was THE guy. A Constitutional Conservative that would have effected the changes we both know this country needs. Of course, those on the blow-hard train (DT) slandered him and elevated DT, a NY moderate at very best.

If HC is what this country chooses it gets what it deserves.If I didn't have kids I wouldn't care at all.

A parasitical idiot! no brain! The dumbest among them.......couldn't dic a tator out of his own pants.

So you will get Hillary, the definite worst of the two. The problem is that the election system is corrupt and needs to be undone. Third party candidates have no chance. The elections are rigged by the electoral college, and the cronyism of the election itself. The big money contributors own the major candidates, and the money buys the media . Plus, the candidates can make promises they never intend to keep and arent held accountable.
You should want this stuff fixed, and like it or not Trumps supporters are mainly people who want this to happen.

After the revelations today, of the Benghazi Committee, I'd vote for anyone short of Dr. Mengele rather than Hillary Clinton. Whatever Trump is he is better than this evil incarnate running for president. Is Trump childish in his pronouncements? Is he unknowledgeable? Can he screw up? Yes to all those, but compared to the rapist's assistant, he is slightly below sainthood.

Remarkable reply. I grew up in NY and, for 20+ years) witnessed DT as he matured into what he is today. I know people who have had recent business dealings with him in the past. DT is a mole, placed by the Ds, more likely B&HC, to destabilize the Rs when the Ds believed they had no chance to win. The government manufactured desperation of the American people was played on and DT got a frenzied response, more than he expected.

This Vet says **ck this country if this is best representation we have to offer ourselves. We deserve to fall apart and take a place in history's dust bin if we can't conserve the Constitution and pass on its appropriate legacy to our children.

If Trump is monarchial dictator, then what in the world would you term the Oblahblah??

he didnt say Cruz shouldnt go to the convention, but that IF he goes to the convention he should support the party's candidate. Thats not dictatorial

I agree with Trump.

I think you miss the attraction of Trump. The middle class is tired of cronyism at all levels, and if you listen to Trump, thats his message

Bullshit. Its the action of a petty dictator, and that's what we get from either Trump or Hillary.

There is no comparison between the secession of Brexit and the lying, looting foolishness of Trump.
Brexit was a simple choice: serfdom to a foreign power or a certain degree of self determination.
Voting for Hillary or Trump is choosing between slavery by the torture of socialist looting or serfdom by the torture of monarchial dictatorship.
Brexit is choosing neither.

Have fun with Hillary, cause thats what you are going to get. Our somewhat crooked system needs to go before third party candidates like Johnson have a shot at it. Right now its Trump OR Hillary whether any of us like it. Dump on Trump, and you get Hillary, period. Doesnt it make sense to choose the LEAST bad one when you only have two?

Contemplate so-called current "republican ideals".
I just did and my mind's eye is looking at craven Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, who Obama thanked "for $$$making$$$ government work."
It was talk big for votes and then to cower for Obama RINO behavior that opened the door for someone like "bad hair day loose cannon Trump" as I like to call him.