NOTE: This is the official evaluation thread on this candidate. Previously developed points in other threads can be posted here. Assistance in aggregating points for each section is appreciated. Non-constructive posts may be deleted.
This thread is intended to be a collection point of the strong pros and cons of any potential liberty candidate / campaign that is being discussed / promoted on the forum. You are welcome to post both positive and not-so-positive attributes about the candidate as they related to their position on supporting liberty as well as issues relating to their campaign. The most important information may be aggregated in this top post for easy reference.
Candidate Name: Donald Trump
Office Sought: President of the United States
Website: https://www.donaldjtrump.com
Social Media:
https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump
https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump
Candidate Profile: On the Issues
Civil Liberties: F
Constitutional Issues: F
Economic Issues: C
Foreign Policy: F
Social Issues: C
Overall Issues Rating: F
Race Profile: Competition & Demographics
Incumbent:Barack Obama
Other Primary Candidates: Ted Cruz, John Kasich
Non-Incumbent Candidates from Other Parties: Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson, John McAfee, Bernie Sanders
Relevant poll numbers:
Overall Race Profile Rating: B
Miscellaneous Pros/Cons
Key strong points:
Unknown points for further research:
Possible weak points: character
Possible deal breakers:
The applied analysis goes well beyond a simple libertarian “purity test” as we understand the potential value of supporting an imperfect candidate who can still be of value to our Mission. We understand the positive changes that Trump can bring and have considered these elements with great care. We have also looked into the down sides as well and evaluated them along with the risks and unknowns. From this we are able to make a full informed evaluation that considers all elements.
The conclusion of our analysis shows there are reasons why Trump campaign should not be supported at any level. The sites final determination is a result of some of Trumps extreme positions against liberty, his power and influence, his predatory alpha-style tactics and his drive to get his way, which in total, is a potentially dangerous combination with the office of the presidency.
Of course, it is impossible to predict what Trumps behavior and actions will be once in the White House, and speculation of any specific wrong-doing would be fruitless, but the concerns are enough for us to withhold any support for Trump as some form of “defense candidate”, supporting the lessor of two evils or hoping for some side benefit from him winning the presidency.
It is understood that some people may not share this concern and still see value in supporting Trump in some capacity, this is understood. While we can amicably agree on differences we do not want to be responsible for supporting what may prove to be a very bad outcome that was reasonably perceivable up front.
Overall Rating: Non-Supporting
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