permafrost: That is the most detailed and profound account of the "real t***h" about Trump from a former republican that I have ever read! Please allow me to share your post with others who are still lost in the darkness? Thank you for your honesty and candor. It would be good if more of those who support Trump (and many don't even know why) were able to hear from a Veteran and true patriot!

An old guy that I do not really know very well...But we share the patriotism needed for this country to survive..

I’m a retired veteran. I’ve lost faith specially because of my former Party the Republicans. It started with Sarah Palin, but now, it’s truly profoundly sick. Trump isn’t the threat - it’s the blind corrupt politicians who enabled him and the brainwashed weak minded sheep who follow him. It’s CRYSTAL clear who and what trump is. However, Republicans are brainwashed with fear, r****m, paranoia, false patriotism, and f*****m. Going all the way back to McCarthyism, but today it’s all done by trump and filth like Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, and Alex Jones. Fear is the easiest way to control weak minded people. Trump is a vile, repulsive, corrupt, global elitist, born rich, spoiled, hooker-addicted, r****t, entitled brat who went to Ivy League college on daddy’s dime, chickened out of the draft 5x, inherited everything he has, went bankrupt 5x (a form of welfare), and built his life of extreme greed on the backs of i*****l i*******t construction workers and shafting blue collar vendors. Not to mention he put his own kids on the Whitehouse payroll while they continue to run his businesses & use their govt positions to make deals for daddy. NEPOTISM. He also using taxpayers money to fund his Mar-a-largo resort and DC hotel. His entire staff is made up of global elitist rich pigs trying to pillage America to line their pockets. Biggest swamp on earth. He’s also the first president to insult veterans on Twitter, to skip Arlington & WW2 ceremonies because of rain and his hair, and the first to refuse to spend Christmas with troops (despite a VA hospital just a mile from the Whitehouse). Not to mention he held a phony fundraiser during the e******n and stole from veterans. He throws tantrums on Twitter like a 4 year old. Directly uses his position to degrade and sow distrust of the free press and the FBI/DOJ. He blatantly encourages violence and threatens jail time against his opponents and protesters. He routinely calls the free press the "enemy of the people." Not to mention, his ENTIRE CAREER in NYC has been one of extreme corruption and attacking disabled veteran vendors. Trump only cares about himself, his ego, his wallet, and his penis. Trump could care less about America, except to gaslight it for his ego and wallet. 17 investigations, almost all of his closest long term advisors have all pleaded guilty, been convicted, or are under investigation. Absolute sick level of corruption.

At first you had my attention, I too don't like the Republican party. There are still some that are okay, the Freedom Caucus. Other than them, I think 8 were on Soros' payroll, and they just haven't been representing the people like they are supposed to since I WAS BORN!!! Trump isa different animal, one they've never seen he actually cares about the people of America. For them it's either do things his way or get swept away in the storm. The dems are irrelevant they've already stated many times where their allegiance lies and it ain't with the US.

An old guy that I do not know very well...But we share the patriotism needed for this country to survive..

I’m a retired veteran. I’ve lost faith especially because of my former Party the Republicans. It started with Sarah Palin, but now, it’s truly profoundly sick. Trump isn’t the threat - it’s the blind corrupt politicians who enabled him and the brainwashed weak-minded sheep who follow him. It’s CRYSTAL clear who and what Trump is. However, Republicans are brainwashed with fear, r****m, paranoia, false patriotism, and f*****m. Going all the way back to McCarthyism, but today it’s all done by trump and filth like Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, and Alex Jones. Fear is the easiest way to control weak-minded people. Trump is a vile, repulsive, corrupt, global elitist, born rich, spoiled, hooker-addicted, r****t, entitled brat who went to Ivy League college on daddy’s dime, chickened out of the draft 5x, inherited everything he has, went bankrupt 5x (a form of welfare), and built his life of extreme greed on the backs of i*****l i*******t construction workers and shafting blue-collar vendors. Not to mention he put his own kids on the Whitehouse payroll while they continue to run his businesses & use their govt positions to make deals for daddy. NEPOTISM. He also using taxpayers' money to fund his Mar-a-largo resort and DC hotel. His entire staff is made up of global elitist rich pigs trying to pillage America to line their pockets. Biggest swamp on earth. He’s also the first president to insult veterans on Twitter, to skip Arlington & WW2 ceremonies because of rain and his hair, and the first to refuse to spend Christmas with troops (despite a VA hospital just a mile from the Whitehouse). Not to mention he held a phony fundraiser during the e******n and stole from veterans. He throws tantrums on Twitter like a 4-year-old. Directly uses his position to degrade and sow distrust of the free press and the FBI/DOJ. He blatantly encourages violence and threatens jail time against his opponents and protesters. He routinely calls the free press the "enemy of the people." Not to mention, his ENTIRE CAREER in NYC has been one of extreme corruption and attacking disabled veteran vendors. Trump only cares about himself, his ego, his wallet, and his penis. Trump could care less about America, except to gaslight it for his ego and wallet. 17 investigations, almost all of his closest long term advisors have all pleaded guilty, been convicted, or are under investigation. Absolute sick level of corruption.

("Unlike you guys") You read this forum often, Jedi

If so, you should realize that 'Frostie' is one of my best friends on the OPP, and indeed a "true Patriot." Among other bonds, our being Brother's-In-Arms as USMC combat Veterans from the Viet Nam War tie us together. In the instances we may disagree on something, it does not negate the fact that we are more united than not in our views. I hold the same high regard for many Marines as well as others who may disagree with me on various matters. It has never been required that my friends/associates align with my every thought.

As far as your second paragraph is concerned, yes I remember, and concur.

SEMPER FI

At first you had my attention, I too don't like the Republican party. There are still some that are okay, the Freedom Caucus. Other than them, I think 8 were on Soros' payroll, and they just haven't been representing the people like they are supposed to since I WAS BORN!!! Trump isa different animal, one they've never seen he actually cares about the people of America. For them it's either do things his way or get swept away in the storm. The dems are irrelevant they've already stated many times where their allegiance lies and it ain't with the US.

I also am a Veteran, a Disabled Vietnam Veteran that is retired from the Defence Dept. as a Logistics Specialist. Your analysis of this mentally flawed narcissist is spot on. I also agree that these spineless Republicans, ( McConnell, Graham, Jorden, Connelly, Paul, ) have sold their souls and a patriotic responsibility to the highest bidder, McConnell & Paul to Russia. These Republican Civil Servants have without integrity violated their Oath of Office and must be held accountable for their Anti-American activities. Trump and his family have time and time again violated the Emolument Government Laws not to mention the past backdoor banking fraud by Trump and his corrupt son in law Kirchner with the Israel and Russian mob. This family is dirty and is now using their corrupt financial s**ms inside the taxpayer's government institutions to enhance their personal wealth. Pelosi and Schumer in my estimation are contributors to this increased poisonous corruption in Washington by sitting on the fence and not taking the gloves off to do the job the v**ers of this Democracy elected them for, to protect and maintain the integrity of the United States, CONSTITUTION. This country is in a dangerous position of losing its Democratic culture, and let me inform the working-class v**ers of this country that I have been in 48 countries around this planet and believe me when I say you do not want to live under the totalitarian form of government that the majority of these countries use to enhance their personal wealth and dominate the lifestyle of their people. You, the V**ERS, hopefully still have a f**r e******n process and control the destiny of the future for your children and grandchildren. DONT SCREW IT UP, THERE IS NO TOMORROW ONCE THESE UNETHICAL, CORRUPT CORPORATE BILLIONAIRES, LIKE TRUMP, SELL YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR FREEDOM TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR POWER AND PROFIT. YOU JUST MIGHT BE A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE FALL OF THE MODERN DAY ROMAN EMPIRE

Well I know the Republicans aren't perfect but are heads and shoulders taller than the Democrats !

Give the fact the Democrats are telling us they want to completely do away with the Constitution and E*******l College and provide sanctuary cities and states , have open borders etc etc etc !

I'll stay with the Republicans because at this time we are only a two party government with several sideline parties that makes no difference and only helps the Democrats in the end !

Now in the event a third party with some really good solid people were to come into play it is at that time I'd seriously take a look at them !

I also am a Veteran, a Disabled Vietnam Veteran that is retired from the Defence Dept. as a Logistics Specialist. Your analysis of this mentally flawed narcissist is spot on. I also agree that these spineless Republicans, ( McConnell, Graham, Jorden, Connelly, Paul, ) have sold their souls and a patriotic responsibility to the highest bidder, McConnell & Paul to Russia. These Republican Civil Servants have without integrity violated their Oath of Office and must be held accountable for their Anti-American activities. Trump and his family have time and time again violated the Emolument Government Laws not to mention the past backdoor banking fraud by Trump and his corrupt son in law Kirchner with the Israel and Russian mob. This family is dirty and is now using their corrupt financial s**ms inside the taxpayer's government institutions to enhance their personal wealth. Pelosi and Schumer in my estimation are contributors to this increased poisonous corruption in Washington by sitting on the fence and not taking the gloves off to do the job the v**ers of this Democracy elected them for, to protect and maintain the integrity of the United States, CONSTITUTION. This country is in a dangerous position of losing its Democratic culture, and let me inform the working-class v**ers of this country that I have been in 48 countries around this planet and believe me when I say you do not want to live under the totalitarian form of government that the majority of these countries use to enhance their personal wealth and dominate the lifestyle of their people. You, the V**ERS, hopefully still have a f**r e******n process and control the destiny of the future for your children and grandchildren. DONT SCREW IT UP, THERE IS NO TOMORROW ONCE THESE UNETHICAL, CORRUPT CORPORATE BILLIONAIRES, LIKE TRUMP, SELL YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR FREEDOM TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR POWER AND PROFIT. YOU JUST MIGHT BE A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE FALL OF THE MODERN DAY ROMAN EMPIRE