Betty, as you know, I have been deeply involved with being aware of and involved with what has been happening to America for many years...up to and including putting myself out front and center on the line on several occasions.
I like that Trump is in the process too. I believe it is a good thing. I believe, despite my own misgivings which I will explain, that he is bringing many people to the table, and to watch the proceedings, and that is a good thing. They will get to see some very principled and fundamental things.
I like that he is a man of action. I like that he gets in the face of the media and the establishment types. There are several things he is saying about immigration, economics, and dealing with the international community that agree with.
But Trump himself he has NO sustained record of conservatism. He has NO demonstrated sustained commitment to the Constitution or fundamental principle.
Over the years, it is clear that his demeanor, nature, and personal life tells us that he takes things completely by the reins and does as he sees fit.
Even for the things I agree with, I cannot countenance someone who would ignore constitutional safeguards to get things done...and everything I have seen about Trump tells me, if he thought it necessary in his mind...he would do so in an instant.
Now, will that come about? I do not know and I pray not.
But, I do know thaty Ted Cruz is a committed and principled conservative, who himself is not afraid to speak the truth to the media, the establishment, and to the liberal left. I know he reveres and will uphold the constitution, and that he is a principled Christian man.
His record tells us this about him. His personal life tells us this about him. IMHO, he is the type of individual our founders had in mind when they fashioned our Constitution. When John Adams said our constitution was designed for a moral and religious people, and is wholly unsuited for the governance of any other, individual like Ted Cruz is who they were talking about.
So, at this point, I will support Cruz through the primaries, and if we are blessed enough for him to win the nomination, I will then support him through to the Presidency.
If it turns out to be Trump, I would vote for him over Hillary or anyone the left/DNC runs...but I would do so with the concerns I have given based on what I have seen of the man over a 20-30 year period. He is not what I would call a principled or moral centered individual.
As it stands, given what he is talking about doing, he certainly would be far better than Hillary or a Warren or anyone like that. But anyone who would possibly ignore, subvert, or side steps the constitution is a potential tyrant in waiting...irrespective of what they may support.
God bless you, Betty...and yours. If you correspond with Joanie...please pass on the same to her for me.
...and scottiemom...thank you for you kind words.
They are too kind.
I will admit to being richly blessed by God...for the love of a dear woman who has been my life-long friend and example. For five wonderful kids who have taught me more about life than I them. For ten grandkids who are the absolute sweet spot in life, with number eleven in the oven.
For the blessings of a miraculous experience with cancer and the chance to live on a few more years, despite the disabilities. For a decent mind and the blessing and ability to have been able to enjoy so much good in this Republic and provide for my family.
But most importantly for a faith in, love for, and testimony of Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, whose love, and which faith has sustained me through it all.
Again...thank you for the kind words and may His blessing rest upon you and yours.
Indeed Jeff. I like him very, very much. I'm impressed that he clerked for Chief Justice Rehnquist. He appears totally to support and uphold the Constitution, and I don't think the same can be said for most of the other candidates on stage last Thursday.
The Donald has certainly stirred things up! But I suppose it's inevitable that he will crash and burn at some point. As to whether he would mount a third-party challenge if he doesn't get the GOP nomination — well, that would be a very long shot. The historical fact is that third-party challenges have always been unsuccessful. So I rather doubt he would mount one. But it's his money — if he wants to make an "investment," then he needs to ask himself what are the odds that it would ever pay off.
BTW, I agree with your assessment of him. I have questions as to his character.... Plus his vulgarity is not attractive at all.
When he does crash and burn, what will happen to the ~20–30% (or whatever the number is) of voters who seem to be passionately committed to him? Somebody's got to scoop them up — OR they may just stay home next election day. Candidates who bad-mouth The Donald would likely be rejected by such folks.
So I'm very glad to see that Ted Cruz is not one of them. It seems to me he is in the best position to appeal to the would-be Trump voters.
I hope and pray that Senator Cruz will be the successful candidate.