Unlike the chatter amid most of the professional punditry we don’t view the Ted Cruz -v- Donald Trump debate confrontation as the most consequential part of the GOP debate in South Carolina.   The exchange between Donald Trump and Jeb Bush regarding China and trade economics was actually the most revealing.

Donald Trump pointed out because of the size of our market we have tremendous leverage on China; leverage we have failed to use for the past three decades.

For the sake of brevity, I’m going to accept that most readers here are familiar with who is funding and directing Jeb Bush, and in larger, more consequential measures, the DC apparatchik in charge of U.S. Policy, ie. Wall street.

In retort to Trump pointing out a necessary shift in trade position (a shift to put American interests first – a shift to stop the dependency on cheap import goods – a shift to use China’s dependency on access to our market to OUR advantage) Jeb Bush came back with an example of Boeing manufacturing. (more…)

Some video’s from the MSNBC interview this morning. Summary version:

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No rest for those who want to Make America Great Again.

Trump rally in Urbandale Iowa, today – Approx 9:30 AM (CST) 10:30am (EST).   Doors open at 7:30 AM The Donald Trump rally is being held at:  Living History Farms Visitor Center – 11121 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA  – Live Stream Link

You might remember it was Urbandale High School who shared a video of their reaction to the news of Donald Trump coming for a visit three months ago – see here.

NOTE at the time of this scheduling we can only find one pre-scheduled Live Stream if you find another please drop it in the comment section, thanks.

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The 30-year fire chief in Harney County Oregon has resigned over a rather disturbing revelation, and he is not alone.

Aamon Bundy (left) – Hammond Family (right)

The local and state media in/around Burns Oregon have been putting fear into the hearts of many Harney county residents by claiming various bands of “armed militia” have been stalking residents of the community.  A typical example is HERE.

Amid these concerns and the promotion of community fear, the 67-year-old County Fire Chief, Chris Briels (on the job for three decades) responded to a call of “some militia guys poking around the local armory”.   However, what he discovered was far more troubling.

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In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “2016 Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Presidential Race and/or any of the candidates therein.

This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread.

The case is Schwartz v. Cruz, 4:16-cv-00106, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (Houston) – and the suit was filed yesterday.  An 85-year-old lawyer, who claims no party affiliation, has filed a 28 page complaint with the U.S. District Court seeking expedited determination of the eligibility of Senator Ted Cruz to be President of The United States.

(Via Bloomberg) Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz should be disqualified from the race because he isn’t a “natural-born citizen,” a fellow Texan claims in a “birther” challenge filed against the senator in a U.S. court.

The suit seeks a court definition of the term to clarify whether Cruz — who was born in Canada to an American mother — can or can’t serve if elected.

“This 229-year question has never been pled, presented to or finally decided by or resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court,” Houston attorney Newton B. Schwartz Sr. said in his 28-page complaint. “Only the U.S. Supreme Court can finally decide, determine judicially and settle this issue now.” (more…)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

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Who Won the Debate?

• Drudge Poll HERE
• Blaze Poll HERE (pro Cruz site)
• Right Scoop poll HERE (pro Cruz site)
• Herald Tribune Poll Here
• Slate Poll Here
• New Jersey.Com Poll HERE
• Conservative Outfitters Poll HERE
• Washington Times Poll HERE

Overview thoughts.  The auditorium venue was absolutely structured with GOPe types.  Support for Jeb Bush, and Marco Rubio was far more evident than exists in a general republican population.  Party insiders within South Carolina, including Nikki Haley, obviously influenced who was within the participating audience.

There was an earlier South Carolina delegate meeting/convention prior to the debate.  Insider sources on social media indicate most of the official South Carolina Republican Party delegates are pro-Rubio; many believe this is by specific GOPe design.

That explains the audience responses to both Jeb Bush an Marco Rubio.

Simultaneously, this same group (audience participating) understands the best way to eliminate Trump is to use Ted Cruz to attack him.   And Ted Cruz fell for it hook, line and sinker; just like the useful, and willing, idiot he is.

Always remember the GOPe party goal (Rubio and Bush) has never changed:  (more…)