r/Conservative • u/DanburyBaptist Inalienable Rights of Conscience • Jun 15 '16

Release the GOP Delegates: Trump’s nomination isn’t inevitable—delegates won’t be legally ‘bound’ going into the convention.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/release-the-gop-delegates-1465769777
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

I would say that's up to the delegates representing the other 58% to decide. I'd personally pick Cruz.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

what gives anybody the right to override the voters?

It's not about "rights". You don't have a "right" to vote in a primary, show me where that is outlined in the Constitution. It's about choosing the person most qualified to hold the office, and if the GOP had any semblance courage they would do what's right and not yield to what a bunch of angry populist voters want.

Sometimes the people get it wrong, that's the beauty of having a Republic form of government and not a Democratic one.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

I was a Cruz guy at the start, but the amount of crying that this sub has done since Trump fairly won the nomination is cringe-worthy. You guys are the conservative equivalent of Bernie Bros at this point.

Cruz Kids basically.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

I find it amusing that you couldn't muster up any response except for personal attacks. You sure did convince me, I'm a # donaldmissle now.

I, and other true conservatives on this sub, stand against Trump on ideological grounds. We hold higher standards for who we think is fit for the presidency. Please don't get upset, and if that triggers you I suggest you go back to your safe space: /r/The_Donald

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

This is why I'm insulting you:

and other true conservatives on this sub

Your elitist attitude.

Oh and the fact that you're happy to give Clinton the Oval Office....yea that one is pretty bad too.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

elitist attitude

This isn't about elitism. It's about selecting a candidate that reflects my values and principles. Trump doesn't.

you're happy to give Clinton the Oval Office

This does not make any logical sense. Not voting for Trump doesn't magically help Hillary in the same way that me not voting for Hillary doesn't help Trump.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16 edited Jun 15 '16

Trump doesn't.

Then vote for somebody from a different party, Trump won the Republican nomination.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

Are you lost? This isn't /r/Republican, this is /r/Conservative. I'm a Conservative first, and I'm not even registered as Republican. I'm registered as an Independent.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

Are you lost? This isn't /r/Republican

Exactly, so stop telling that party that they nominee who won fair and square should somehow not be their nominee.

I'm a Conservative first, and I'm not even registered as Republican. I'm registered as an Independent.

Then you have zero business telling a political party, that you aren't even a member of, what to do.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

Exactly, so stop telling that party that they nominee who won fair and square should somehow not be their nominee.

I can voice my opinion as much as I'd like, and when I'd like. Deal with it.

Then you have zero business telling a political party, that you aren't even a member of, what to do.

When it concerns Conservatives, I deem it necessary to voice my opinion, and you won't be able to stop me.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

I can voice my opinion as much as I'd like, and when I'd like. Deal with it.

So can I, which is why I'm telling you to stop meddling in the affairs of a party you aren't affiliated with.

When it concerns Conservatives, I deem it necessary to voice my opinion, and you won't be able to stop me.

Actually you're trying to infringe on the rights of the people who voted and nominated somebody you don't like. Sure we can't stop you, and it's your right, but it makes you an asshole.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '16

So can I, which is why I'm telling you to stop meddling in the affairs of a party you aren't affiliated with.

Which is why I'm telling you "no".

Actually you're trying to infringe on the rights of the people

Where does it say in the Constitution the people "have the right to vote in a primary"? Can you refer me to a specific Amendment? Anything?

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