Trump on NATO - Election 2016

Telegraph: Reports " ...Trump used a major speech on Thursday to lay out an “America first” foreign policy that would see Nato allies contribute more to their own defence. "

Lets Get Real:

The US is the leader of the free World, with that title comes the obligation to defend its allies against threats.    The present threat to Eastern Europe is Putin's Russia, the invasion of the Crimea and East Ukraine shows that the Russia bear has got its paws out, and needs to have its nails cut.  In the Middle East the the Western allies face the threat from Iran and Daesh, thus they need to be kept secure, one does not want to see Saudi Arabia go nuclear, that kind of action could lead to a nuclear exchange between SA and Iran.    US foreign policy after Obama needs a new agenda, that can only come from Hillary Clinton, Trump would be a disaster.

Cruz's VP Choice - Election 2016

Guardian - US Politics Live: Reports in its 9.23pm post the following, " Ted Cruz picks Carly Fiorina as prospective running mate..If I am nominated to be president of the United States, then I will run on the ticket with my vice presidential nominee, Carly Fiorina. "

Lets Get Real:

This is a bold move by Senator Cruz, it allows Fiorina to be his attack dog while he can fight on policy.   Also it has already annoyed Trump, the friction between Trump and Fiorina is well known.  In declaring his VP choice he is following what Ronald Reagan did in 1976, lets see if it is more successful now than it was then, there will be pressure on Trump to declare his VP, to state so would be a mistake,  Trump needs to think careful about this choice, he needs someone to balance him, what about Kasich, that would end this long running game.

Trump on Foreign Policy - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Mr Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican candidacy in the 2016 presidential race, said he would pursue an "America First" policy. "

Lets Get Real:

The Trump foreign policy would be a disaster for Western security, his American First policy would weaken NATO, the EU countries can not afford to pay 2% of their budget to defence and NATO.   The Middle East allies, well those left could not be sure that Trump would come to their defence, while Eastern European allies in NATO would be concerned that Trump would sell them out to Putin's Russia.   THIS is why Hillary Clinton has to win in November. THE  Trump policy sounds of a Isolated US, the very same policy that lead to World War 2.

Another Super Tuesday - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Voters in five north-eastern US states are casting ballots in a series of primaries that could cement the leads of presidential frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump....Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island are holding primaries on Tuesday. "

Lets Get Real:

The QUESTION that must be asked are we going to have to accept that Donald Trump will be the Republican Nominee, as of now it looks like Trump will be the nominee, it is expected that he will have a good night tonight, will the deal between Cruz and Kasich do any difference, it might annoy voters, they do not like the idea of back room deals, it looks like the Establishment is trying to pull a fast one, thus voters if your a Republican and you supported Reagan the only way out is to VOTE for Hillary Clinton in November.   The domestic agenda of a HRC Administration will be LIBERAL, but one can expect a tougher foreign policy, in life you have to make the odd deal, and this is the case with HRC, hope that the supposed hawk turns up, no one with any honour could vote for Trump.

Hail Mary Pass by Cruz and Kasich - Election 2016

Telegraph: Reports  Trump's "  rivals have begun an unprecedented last-ditch attempt to stop him winning the Republican presidential nomination by co-ordinating their campaign efforts in certain states. "

Lets Get Real:

This is the LAST throw of the dice by Senator Cruz and Governor Kasich, if it does not work then Trump will be the Republican Nominee, and it has been suggested that a Trump ticket would lose as big as Barry Goldwater lost in 1964 to LBJ.    Let's recall the only bright spot of the Goldwater Campaign was the birth of Ronald Reagan as a serious candidate for 1968, 1976 and finally winning in 1980.   Thus from the ruins of 2016 we might to see a 2nd Reagan come along, not holding my breath but it is a hope. 

Trump on Syrian Refugees - Election 2016

Guardian - US Politics Live: Reports the following in its 7.17pm post. " Donald Trump warned attendees of his Warwick, Rhode Island rally today that Syrian refugees could break into their homes - a racist-fueled line since there’s no evidence of crimes by Syrian refugees in the area.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus more racist remarks by the Donald, one does really wonder what is happening to the Republican Party, Ike and Ronald  Reagan must be turning in their graves at the thought of Trump in THEIR Oval Office.   The Democrats should have an easy victory in November, IF Trump wins then the most darkest aspects of the American character will be on show for the World.   Thus HRC has to move to the centre, from there she can win the Presidency. 

Special Forces for Syria - Daesh War

BBC News: Reports " President Barack Obama says he is to send up to 250 more special forces troops to Syria to support local militias in the fight against so-called Islamic State (IS). "

Lets Get Real:

The Oval Office can call the troops whatever it wants, as long as US Special Forces are there to fight Daesh and train the local rebels, even if the battles in Syria are confusing, as to whom is fighting whom.   The Obama slow policy has worked, one should always give credit when its due, the Oval has taken its time, those caught up in the 24/7 news cycle wanted faster action, the best action is action that is considered.   Let's see what happens with the extra troops. 

London Mayor ATTACKS POTUS on EU - EV Vote

Daily Mail: Reports " Boris Johnson branded 'racist' and likened to the right-wing Tea Party after his attack on the 'part Kenyan' Barack Obama  "

Lets Get Real:

The left wing Establishment always use the race card when it comes to attacks on President Obama, in the case of the EU they understand that POTUS is on thin ice, the norm is for Foreign Governments to be neutral during internal elections.   Thus one can expect that Boris Johnson to be attacked by the BBC and the Guardian, they understand that he would be a popular leader to take over from PM David Cameron when he leaves, thus they want to punch holes his leadership before he comes PM.    This blog has not covered the EU vote that much, it's early, there are weeks to go, it has not even made a firm decision on how to vote, thus being told by POTUS how to vote is irksome in the extreme and not good politics for the Oval Office.

Obama on EU Vote - EU VOTE

BBC News: Reports " US President Barack Obama has said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for trade deals with the US if it votes to leave the European Union. "

Lets Get Real:

With all due respect to POTUS, he should keep his nose out of UK internal affairs. The UK does not go on about the level of African - Americans in US jails or the level of gun violence in the US.   It is up to the UK voter to decide ALONE on the role of the UK in the EU.   The President is a lame duck President, IF the UK votes to leave the EU, the issue will be up to the next President.   The President should be concerned about the Middle East and the threat from Daesh. 

Hillary Clinton on Gun Control - Election 2016

Lets Get Real:

On this policy HRC and the Democrats are right, there needs to be a tough law on the owning of guns, in fact outside of the Police Force, the Army and Sport events NO American should have a need of a private gun.   If you remove the guns from the civic society and from daily use then guns will not be the first answer to problems.   NEED FOR TOUGH GUN LAWS. 

Troops for Iraq - Daesh War

BBC News: Reports " The US is to send 200 extra troops to Iraq to help fight so-called Islamic State (IS), officials say...Alongside the additional troops, Apache attack helicopters will be deployed for the first time against IS in Iraq. "

Lets Get Real:

IF only President Obama had done this at the start, it would have prevented the growth of Daesh in Syria and Iraq, the City of Mosul would have been kept out of the hands of Daesh, now that City has to be fought over, in the wait Daesh has been able to create numerous IED's in Mosul, also they will make it hard for the Iraqi/US forces to fight house to house, street to street, one can hardly use Apache attack helicopters in close city quarters.    The fight of Mosul has just began, it will be bloody and has to be successful. 

More US Forces for Iraq and Syria - Daesh Threat

The New York Times: Reports on increased US Special Forces for Iraq and Syria,  " The Obama administration is preparing to broaden its military campaign .... by increasing the number of Special Operations forces who advise Syrian rebels, and it is also considering the addition of Army attack helicopters to the fight against militants in Iraq "

Lets Get Real:

IF only President Obama has listened to his military in 2011, but his ego was to much, he thought he knew IT all, and thus the birth of Daesh, and the moving of a secular revolt in Syria in to a religious fight.    Long after Obama  has left the White House to do paid speeches his successor will have to deal with the results.    At the end of the day the retaking of Mosul will require US ground troops, the US and the Baghdad Government can not afford to lose when they try to retake Mosul.   Thus house to house fighting and street fighting will require troops, it is only a matter of time before the US places ground troops back into Iraq, the Oval can call them what he wants, but they will be troops fighting. 

Clinton on Trump - TV Advert - Election 2016

Lets Get Real:

This hard hitting advert is the type of advert the Democrats will run if Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, thus the Republicans must grow up and smell the coffee, they need to select a candidate that can beat HRC, that is Governor Kasich.  The Democrats have the money to fight a dirty election, lets not give them the political arrows at the start. 

Republican Delegate Count - Election 2016

Guardian - US Politics Live:  Reports on the following Republican delegate count, " Trump 744, Cruz 559, Kasich 144  ".

Lets Get Real:

The Cruz Campaign is getting the delegates while the Trump Campaign is a big white shark out of its depth.  The only way the Republicans can win in November is for there to be a contested convention, with neither Trump or Cruz getting the right number of 1237 and the delegates finally going for a vote winner in the shape of Kasich, he would bring in Ohio, while he could pick Rubio has his VP.    Thus you have the road through the electoral maths to the Oval Office.   This long contest is starting to get slightly tedious. 

Cruz rolling in Republican Delegates - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " US Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has won all 14 delegates in contention at a state party convention in Wyoming.  "

Lets Get Real:

Donald Trump calls Senator Cruz, lying Ted, well it seems Ted understands the rules of the Republican Party, the Republican Establishment loath Donald Trump they just hate Cruz.   Let's be honest the Establishment would like to to see both Trump and Cruz go on a one way trip to Mars together, they have the ego for the power thrust.   The Donald does not seem to care or want to understand the rules of the Republican Party, it does make one wonder how Trump become a billionaire, he did, he must understand Hotel construction better than politics.   IF it is a contest convention this blog is supporting Governor Kasich of Ohio.

Trump the MOANER - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Republican Donald Trump has said the party's leaders do not want him to win the presidential nomination.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Donald is acting like a LOSER already even before the Republican National Convention, it is his fault that he did not understand the rules of the Republican Party, the ego did not check his at the door before entering the race.   IF the Donald reacts this badly to his own Party how will react to the rest of the World.   This is WHY this blog is supporting HRC, she might have allowed the enemies of the US to check her email,  but it was an accident, of the three possible candidates for President she has True Grit. 

The Many Faces of Bill Clinton Part 2 - Election 2016

The Washington Post: Reports " But it speaks to a broader problem for the 42nd president of the United States. Clinton is caught in a time warp, having to grapple with how much the era in which he served, the events that occurred then and the actions he took as president have been reinterpreted and, by many in his own party, rejected. "

Lets Get Real:

The former President was right to take on the protester, he is fighting for HIS legacy, the Democratic Party has gone off the cliff, it has gone to the extreme of the liberal agenda.   HRC has a dual problem, she wants to support her husband but also wants the votes of the liberal base of the Party.   It can be argued that the Clinton record on crime was right then and now, its the Party that has gone bonkers.    This base problem could come back to haunt HRC in the general election and IF she wins the general election. 

Clinton LEADS Sanders in NEW YORK - Election 2016

Guardian - US Politics Live: Reports in its 7pm post the following, " Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by 12 points in the upcoming New York Democratic primary, according to a just-released poll from Monmouth University. "

Lets Get Real:

As stated this race is a FAKE, the FIX is in for HRC, the elite press need a fight as to give them reasons not to cover Donald Trump.    HRC will be the nominee, and Oval has made it clear that they do not expect HRC to be charged over her email server.   Thus what will be interesting could Sanders become the VP for Clinton or could it be a ALL female ticket, with Senator Warren as the VP.   That is more interesting debate that the actual race, the FAT LADY has sung and the song is over for this race. 

Obama's failure in Libya - Obama Era

BBC News: Reports " US President Barack Obama has said failing to prepare for the aftermath of the ousting of Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi was the worst mistake of his presidency. "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the great one admits a mistake in way, he blames the long term disaster of Libya on the UK and France, how comes it is never his FAULT, he is the President of the United States, the buck stops with him, the next leader will have to make up for the Obama failures, one is shocked that Obama does not blame himself for the rise of Daesh in Syria and Iraq, his failure to keep troops in Iraq after 2011 allowed for the growth of Daesh, the secular revolution in Syria become a religious war between the two main sections of Islam.   The Russians have gained back the Crimea and parts of East Ukraine due to weakness of the Obama Administration.   The Obama Administration saw the Abdication of the US as a World leader, and the fault is with the Oval Office. 

Trump vs. Cruz - Election 2016

The New York Times: Reports " Donald J. Trump’s new convention manager accused Senator Ted Cruz’s campaign on Sunday of employing “Gestapo” delegate-wrangling tactics and said Mr. Trump still had several paths to winning the nomination before the July convention. "

Lets Get Real:

The Republican 2016 race has reached the Outer Limits of reality but the above is typical of the hot air coming out of  the Trump Campaign, in less the Cruz Campaign has physically hurt delegates, thrown them into cells, used torture, or murder them the Cruz Campaign is not the rebirth of the Gestapo, when you start to compare the Opposition to the Nazi's you know a Campaign is worried.    The Cruz campaign are using the rules of the Republican Party, it shows that the Trump Campaign has been a one man band thus far.   The lack of understanding is the reason that the Trump is failing, he hopes New York will comes up Aces for him, its fun time in the Big Apple. 

Hillary Clinton is in the CLEAR - Obama supporting HRC

Guardian: Reports "  Obama: 'No political influence' in Clinton email server investigation..In Fox News interview, Obama defends Hillary Clinton’s private email server and claims he has ‘taken more terrorists off the map’ than any other US president "

Lets Get Real:

THIS is a clear signal to the Obama Department of Justice that the Oval Office expects HRC to be cleared by them, the Democratic race is a fake, so is the investigation, there is no way the FBI is going to place the handcuffs on HRC, the Clintons are to BIG, they are to well connected.    LET's be clear, there is one rule for the rich and another for the poor, it happens to ALL great Countries, there is nothing you can do about, its the nature of power, and the Clintons are the future power in the Oval. 

Sanders on the ROLL - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Bernie Sanders has won the latest stage in the battle for the Democratic nomination in the US presidential poll by securing victory in Wyoming. "

Lets Get Real:

The Sanders vs. Clinton fight is a FAKE, the HRC campaign has tied up the race, it can be expected that HRC will win big in New York and will gain more super delegates.   The Democratic Party needs the fake reality of a race as to keep the press interested, otherwise it would be Trump that or Trump this.    If your clever you have ditched watching the Dem race, the real race is the Republican side, can Trump reach 1237 delegates, if he can he is the nominee, IF not then the Republican Establishment will make the rules that any else can win the race.   The only problem that HRC has is BIll, can she keep the big dog on a lead. 

The Many Faces of Bill Clinton - Election 2016

Guardian - US Politics Live: Reports in its 6.45pm post the following, " Bill Clinton came close to an apology today for engaging in a heated exchange with Blacks Lives Matter protesters while stumping for wife Hillary Clinton one day prior. "

Lets Get Real:

Thus HRC faces the same problem that Jeb Bush had with running, if your family is in politics you get all the negative crap and none of the good stuff, like getting elected in your own right.   Thus Bill Clinton off the lease shows why he was a great politician and HRC never comes close.   The former President was heckled on his own record as President, thus Slick Willy was faced with a problem, either he could agree with the heckler that  a past policy of his was wrong or he could defend his policy.  LET'S RECALL we are talking about a former President here, he was not going to crap on himself even if it helped HRC,  Bill Clinton will always be the top dog in the Clinton family, he comes first, no matter what, a half kind of sorry is typical of Bill Clinton.  The real answer was that he was right in what he said, the heckler was wrong, and it does not matter a dam what colour the heckler was, they were wrong and on this point the Old Dog was right. 

What is a Contested Convention ? - Election 2016

Telegraph: Reports " A candidate is officially nominated when they gain a majority of delegates voting at the convention. When no candidate enters the convention with a simple majority - over 50 per cent - of delegates committed to them, a contested convention ensues..."

Lets Get Real:

The delegates are bound in the first ballot to the candidate that was chosen by their State and after that its open season on getting the delegates to chose the nominee.   That why Trump being rich comes in to play, if the Campaign is any good it will have files on each delegate and what they would expect should they become unbound after the 1st ballot.   That type of political operation takes years of being in the field and a LOT of money.  Overall it might be Trump or someone we have not heard about, that is why a contested convention is fun. 

The Delegate Count - Election 2016

Guardian: Reports on the Republican and Democratic Delegate count, the article notes that on the Republican side " Trump 743, Cruz 517, Kasich 143, " on the Democratic side, " Sanders 1,058, Clinton 1,748, ". 

Lets Get Real:

The Democratic race is OVER, its a ghost play now, HRC will get the nomination and every one knows that, it just depends when Sanders leaves the race.   On the Republican side its a real race, if Trump does not get to the majority of 1,237 then its a new game, lets recall Trump is a billionaire, that is not to say he will buy the delegates, but he can offer them goodies, golf at his complex or a stay in a Trump Hotel, or a flight on Trump One.   Let's see who is the last man standing at the Convention. 

Wisconsin Result - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has decisively won the Wisconsin primary, complicating front-runner Donald Trump's path to the nomination. "

Lets Get Real:

The anti Trump forces and that includes the Republican Establishment has to create more problems for Trump, in New York State the Trump's home State he leads my miles, thus this needs to be cut down, it will take Super Pacs with a lot of money to fund negative TV adverts.   Cruz is not that popular with the Senate Republicans, but its like a choice between shooting yourself and throwing yourself off a cliff, the cliff option is Cruz.    The Democratic race is OVER, it will be Hillary Clinton, lets hope ALL the way to the White House. 

Trump and Wisconsin - Election 2016

CNN - Politics: Reports on the failure of Donald Trump to gain support in Wisconsin and his constant attacks on Governor Walker, a Republican, the article notes the following, " Trump's decision to repeatedly attack Walker has angered large portions of the party base and left many political analysts dumbfounded. Despite his early exit from the national contest, the governor remains an immensely popular figure among Wisconsin Republicans...."

Lets Get Real:

IN politics you do not burn future allies, after Governor Walker got out of the Republican race the Trump Campaign should have tried to get a peace deal and the support of the Governor, the Campaign should have stated that Walker was up for VP if Trump become the nominee.    In one thing Trump has said that is TRUE, he is a new pol, he is new to the game, but he is a rich pol. he should have hired the best staff and after winning a few States and made less critical remarks about Walker and other subjects.  Thus this blog ends up supporting Cruz in Wisconsin, it is  a odd World. 

The Day of the Wisconsin Vote - Election 2016

The New York Times: Reports " Wisconsin’s highly engaged voters routinely post some of the highest turnout numbers in presidential elections. On Tuesday, they will play an important role in both major-party nominating contests.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Primary fight in Wisconsin will show if Trump can bounce back from a bad week, the mess of his abortions views and his disaster on the future of NATO shows that Donald is unfit for the Oval Office, even Obama has not doubted NATO in public and it is a given that Hillary Clinton could be more hawkish when it comes to foreign policy.   This is time for the anti Trump Establishment to help push Cruz in to victory, a contested convention would be a disaster for the Republicans, either Trump or Cruz have to win, it can be argued that either will be defeated in the general election.    Out of a population of three hundred million the US has ended up with either Trump, Cruz or Clinton for President, how far can a State fall. 

Trump BURN OUT!! - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Republican front-runner Donald Trump has said he would easily win the Republican nomination if John Kasich drops out of the contest. "

Lets Get Real:

The quick victory that both Trump and Clinton wanted has been delayed by the stubborn opposition of Cruz and Kasich on the Republican side, and Senator Sanders in the Democratic case.   The Dem race is an illusion, Clinton will be the nominee, the Sanders campaign is just a fly in the Clinton web, it does not matter in the long term.   This can not be said of the Republican side, the very FACT that Cruz and Kasich staying in the race means that Trump might not get the majority he needs before the Republican Convention.  If Trump can not win on the first ballot then the delegates can vote for whom they like, thus Trump could LOSE.   How will the Trump cope with losing, he faces that prospect in Wisconsin on Tuesday, its not how lead that shows character but how you lose and how you react. 

More Special Forces for Syria - Daesh Threat

CNN - Politics: Reports " The number of U.S. Special Operations forces fighting ISIS could increase in the coming weeks, two defense officials told CNN. "

Lets Get Real:

The US will need a lot more Special Forces in Syria and Iraq to take down Daesh, there will need to be house to house, street to streets searches and fighting.  One is under the impression that POTUS just wants to make sure that it does not lose in Syria and Iraq and will leave the problem to his successor.    This writer must admit it has been impressed at the success of the drone strikes and the US Special Forces helping in Iraq and Syria, if only President Obama has left them in place in 2011 then we might never have heard of Daesh.   If's are the curse of history, there is one thing that the left and right agree on, there can be no talks with Daesh, its a cancer that has to be removed. 

Kim Philby in his OWN Words - Spy Craft

BBC News: Reports " A previously unseen video of one of Britain's most infamous spies describing his career as a Soviet agent has been uncovered by the BBC. "

Lets Get Real:

The only regret that this blog has about the death of Kim Philby is the fact that he did not live long enough to see the fall of the USSR and ALL his work had been pointless. This traitor cost the lives of many good agents for a World viewpoint that is now on the ash heap of history.   The West should learn from the actions of Philby, always be on guard against treason for faith or money.

The US hits Daesh in Iraq - Iraq War Part 2

BBC News: Reports " A militant from the so-called Islamic State (IS) believed to be responsible for a deadly attack on US troops in northern Iraq has been killed in a drone strike, the US military said. "

Lets Get Real:

The drone strikes have been a successful weapon of the Obama Administration, BUT is it the answer the question of Daesh, the answer is NO, the removal of Daesh will take US and UK Special Forces, in the big cities of Syria and Iraq it will take door to door and street to street fighting.   The West is VERY wary of placing ground troops in Iraq, but as the Bush surge showed it worked, is only when Obama removed the troops without leaving a security force behind did Daesh start to grow.   Thus far a good day for Western security.