Quote: spyro fan 8I support Trump because of his policies. I know that's odd to say, you'd think that's why anyone would vote for a candidate, but there are some people who are voting for Trump because he's not politically correct and because he comes off as a tough guy. Now, those two things are a factor in why I like him, but it's not my main reason. Also, the media lies. It twists things and puts words in his mouth. I'll post a video below showing how they do that. I like that he's anti-war, an anti-interventionist, tough on illegal immigration, wants to give states more power over their education, wants to cut all interest on federal student loans to 0, is socially liberal (doesn't care what bathroom trans people use or if gays wanna get married, also doesn't care if people do weed and will leave the decision to the states), and many other things. He's one of the most successful businessmen in the world and will do wonders negotiating deals with other countries, and with congress. An example is the wall. Will there be a wall? Probabaly not, he'll compromise and tighten security, penalize businesses who employ illegal immigrants, make it harder for them to get on welfare, etc. Illegal immigration is costing the U.S. too much money, and too many drugs are flooding into country. But anyway, yeah. Trump even admitted in a NYT interview that the wall, as well as everything else, is negotiable. He's not some far-right teapartier, he's actually very moderate, and will work with both republicans and democrats.
Here's the video showing the truth about some of Donald's political stances and quotes. It's not to make you want to support him, just for you to be informed. This is one of the videos that got me investigating and really researching these issues and realizing Trump is the candidate I wanted to support
Sorry for the delay in reply. I've been a bit busy over the past few days and to be honest I still haven't been able to sit down for the full video, and won't be able to for another day or two.
That said I do realize that Trump is largely a moderate in most policies. I recall seeing a photo gallery grouping all the presidential nominees based on their social policy stances (this is back when there were like 6 Democratic nominees and 1930 Republicans), and Trump was usually the middle ground compared to those on the far left (Sanders) and far right (Carson iirc).
It's why I was never quite certain why people loved to pick on him specifically or call him the worst nominee out there. I always thought Cruz was far worse since while Trump's ideas of walls and discrimination based on religion are outlandish, they probably would never get by a divided Congress. Cruz's ideas on the other hand were more rational and harmful, and had a higher chance of getting past should he be elected (repelling the gay marriage laws, other religious practices that would contradict separation of church and state, etc.).
No offense to Morris intended. I think it's established him and I are on opposite sides of the political spectrum.
That said there's a couple questions I have. If they're answered in the video I apologize and I'll look it over when I soonest can:
1. How is he anti-war? In that
political ad (that I'm pretty sure is still legitimate) he claims he will cut the head off ISIS (and take their oil). That sounds like an act of war. Additionally in one interview clip that was found in a
John Oliver video analyzing Trump, he outright claims the best way to deal with ISIS is to "take out their families", which is a war crime.
2. He's tough on illegal immigration and no doubt illegal immigration is a problem in the country, but personally I think we should be more focused on getting these illegal immigrants on the path to becoming legal and documented, rather than give them the boot and tell them they're not allowed back. Trump and many of his supporters are in the mindset that most are drug dealers and rapists and while there are some who come here and commit crimes or make their living through illegal measures like drugs, most I imagine are just trying to make a new and better life for their families and themselves. America is supposed to be a land of opportunity and personally I believe we should embrace that and help those who want it rather than shun them out and act like it's only for us (of which unless you're Native American, your family were immigrants themselves).
Immigrants are usually trying to make a better life for their children than they would have back in their native country. To me it's like the argument for social security/welfare in general; yeah you have bad apples that abuse the system and do nothing or commit crimes, but that doesn't mean you should cut it for everyone, including those who are using it to provide for themselves and family.
3. I'm interested in finding out about his plan to cut student loan interest to 0. See, for me this election, probably the biggest issue I'm paying mind to is college loans/financial aid, as it directly applies to me (someone who is being denied any financial aid because they believe my single father earns too much based on an inflated income he got two years ago). In fact while I agree with Sanders on nearly every issue, probably the biggest thing that makes him my choice is his hopes to get free public college for all, both two and four-year colleges (many wonder what his plan could be, but I would imagine closing up loopholes to allow the top 1% to get away with tax evasion would be the best and most logical method; don't even have to raise taxes on them). And while I don't really trust her, Clinton also seems intent to at least get free two-year community college. Trump, to my knowledge, has no plans for any of that.
4. While leaving things up to the states is admirable I think at some points we need to have the federal government step in and call the shots. Serving jail time and having a spot on your record for possessing marijuana for personal use is ridiculous and a waste of taxpayer dollars, and I know many states won't budge on that unless the federal government told them to change it (like they did with gay marriage).
5. He's a very successful businessman yes (though he's also been in massive debt before). And the theory that he could help the economy is well founded I'll give it that. But I have a fear that because he's a successful businessman and in that rich upper echelon, he may try to implement policies that benefit the 1% and rich groups, while doing little to nothing for us middle and lower class citizens. Is this a concern I should have, or has he already stated intentions to help the little guy out?
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