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I'd like to see reasons, not platitudes, about why people do not like Trump or his policies. Specifically, how do you feel that Hillary would be better than Trump? In what ways, and with what specific policy points/positions?

The third parties have no chance, just like any other election cycle.

ShepherdTX wrote:Just curious, did they allow CHL at the rally?

Not in the venue, no. TSA performed checks on everyone (metal detectors) - I couldn't even bring my e-cigarette in. Understandable that they didn't allow firearms in this particular instance, IMO. Guaranteed many, many "carriers" were in the crowd. There were probably 50 or more police at the rally, both APD and Secret Service. Any shooter situation would have certainly been neutralized extremely rapidly given their immediate presence. I did feel safe, but awkward, even though I've only been carrying for about a week.

For me, the greatest single motivating factor, from the beginning, was watching all of the globalists, military-industrial complex insiders, and pundits lining up against Trump, and attempting to discredit him every step of the way. I know that when that happens, they're shaking in their boots that someone's going to destroy their power structure. I do not like being lorded over by globalists - I think it's extremely destructive, and antithetical to freedom.

Beiruty wrote:I will never vote for Hilary. However, I cannot help the GOP nominee until he can help me help him. Easy to understand. no?

Not sure I follow. What would he have to do to help you help him?

My family & I had the pleasure of attending the rally for Donald Trump in Austin on 8/23, and it was a great experience. The energy was strong - people were out in droves and nearly filled the entire arena, except for some of the floor space, which I believe was reserved to allow security personnel passage.

Aside from the huge crowd, it was extremely diverse - people from all races, religions, and sexual orientations came out to show their support. Protests were almost non-existent from my vantage point. There were about 5 or so interruptions during Donald Trump's speech, all so quiet that you couldn't hear them, and the security personnel were great about escorting them from the rally.

As we left the Luedecke Arena, there were probably 10-15 protestors right outside the door, holding various nonsensical signs. When we finally got out to Decker Ln after the rally was over, there were about 10 more protestors on the main road. I expected more vehement protestors in Austin, but the Trump team did well to avoid UT and to hold the rally pretty close to Manor, about 10 miles from the Austin Rifle Club.

We jokingly talked about going to a Hillary rally if she comes to Austin, which I may do, just to compare the size of the "crowd".

Were any other forum members at the rally in Austin? If so, what did you think? It was my first time ever attending a political rally of any kind, and I had a great time.