Posted on 02/02/2016 8:41:04 AM PST by Kaslin
How any female in America could support Donald Trump, the American version of former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, is beyond me.
Call me old school, but I have a real problem electing a man to public office who the Washington Post reported has a "Twitter feed and history of public comments" describing women as a "dog," "fat" and "disgusting." Even still, some conservatives give him a pass.
I know. We're electing a president, not a pastor. Or at least that's what we hear from certain evangelical leaders who think it's okay to endorse a "Biblically-illiterate strip club owner" who trades his wives in for newer models, as Freedom Outpost described in their January 27 column.
How about electing a president with principles, that is, assuming principles still matter?
Sure, presidents are just people who put their pants on one leg at a time like we do, but am I asking too much to have a president who has a history of keeping his pants on? Conservatives had a lot to say about Bill Clinton's improprieties when he was in office and they still do. In 1994, the LA Times reported the late evangelist Jerry Falwell, Sr. marketed a video "featuring an assortment of allegations involving President Clinton ranging from sexual misconduct to murder..." My, how far from the tree some have fallen.
Boasting about his sexual exploits with married women in his book "The Art of the Comeback," Trump bragged, "If I told the real stories of my experiences with women, often seemingly very happily married and important women, this book would be a guaranteed best-seller..." Trump's appeared on the Howard Stern show multiple times discussing his female conquests in a way that might even make Bill Clinton blush. Maybe.
It's odd that prominent evangelicals like Dr. Jerry Falwell, Jr. endorsed a man who once said he couldn't recall ever seeking God's forgiveness, saying he just tries "to make it right...I don't bring God into that picture..." It's amazing these leaders actually believe an unprincipled man who seems to have no problem breaking marital vows and brags about helping married women break theirs would keep his promise to be a defender of Christianity.
Trump's decision to not participate in the Fox News-Google debate simply because he believes he was treated unfairly by a female is troubling in that it displays how terribly self-involved he is and vindictive toward whomever he perceives as his "enemy." Narcissism is a huge character flaw conservatives notice in President Obama, but with Trump, not so much. America needs a leader who loves America more than he loves himself.
Given the recent evangelical Christian endorsements, it's starting to get lonely out there as a believer, but I cannot in good conscience endorse Trump - even if I am the last Christian standing. Yes, I will vote, because that's my duty as an American. But I cannot endorse a man who spent his lifetime supporting progressives and espousing just about everything I don't believe, while simultaneously gaming the political system to pad his wallet. I also have grave concerns about his mean-spirited, uncontrolled speech and relentless flip-flopping.
Of course, no candidate is perfect. But some are less flawed than others. Let us remember that "earthly" kings and presidents will always fall short. The longing we have inside for justice and righteousness will never be satisfied by looking at another human. So look up. Seek truth and don't allow anger to overcome reason or common sense.
Even as distasteful as a Trump Presidency is for me to consider, I am reminded that Jesus, who was known as a friend of sinners, would seek an audience with Donald Trump to remind him that there is a reason why it is easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than a rich man to find peace with God. If Trump found that peace, he might be unstoppable.
Republican can be a broad swath of positions. Democrat typically is far left today but might not always be in a local context (qv Kim Davis). The devil might be in those details. How he has played ball on positions might be good to know.
Maybe the skeptics have good reason; on the other hand I have reason to “suspect” good things too. We noticed that Barack Obama was a good gun salesman. Is it beyond the pale that he has also proven a good prayer salesman? People are praying for something to be raised up to salvage America from the Barack Obama disaster, and if that isn’t Cruz could it be Trump?
I tend to try to be optimistic until I hit something that is an absolute stop. And then I still remain optimistic while waiting.
"The final key to the way I promote is bravado. I play to people's fantasies. People may not always think big themselves, but they can still get very excited by those who do. That's why a little hyperbole never hurts. People want to believe that something is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular. I call it truthful hyperbole. It's an innocent form of exaggeration - and a very effective form of promotion."
~Donald Trump, The Art of the Deal
Actual Christians will smell out, not suspicions, but salvation stories.
Where’s his salvation story? I think every Christian believes we must repent, believe,.....to be saved. He says he never asked God for forgiveness.
But just stop with the scorched earth tactics and think.
So you think I should stop telling the truth? You think we should hide his past from republicans and they shouldn’t have all the information so we can make an informed decision? ...So we should hide this until it’s too late because the left will let everyone know during the general election. How many women and Christian men will vote for a man who did what he did? I say we need MORE light in this race otherwise we’re just like the left who won’t report the lefts wrongs. I wish we could ask EVERY candidate if they have dirt in their closets, and if they do, TELL US NOW!
Honestly! That sums it up perfectly.
Where do I get to publish my screed of why I would never vote for Rubio, which is exactly what we’re going to end up with after all these GOPe operatives here. Dammit
OK, why don't you try it? Has Trump ever "made it right" with the 150 Polish illegal aliens he imported to do the demolition work for Trump Tower? He paid them $4-5 an hour, 12 hours a day, seven days a week, in an old building with asbestos and lead dust with no breather masks, hard hats, or gloves. He stiffed a good many for their pay and the union for its contractual benefits. He fought that case for 20 years without repentance and finally settled.
Is that a guy you would expect to be a champion of the American working man?
You can dig up whatever stories you want, Trump’s my man. His employees love him, more loyal than voters. The picture you paint wouldn’t have that following.
But go ahead, keep up the smear jobs. No other candidate will build a wall, defend the 2nd Amendment, rebuild the military and especially, get us decent trade deals and bring jobs back.
That’s a champion of the American working man.
In other words, no amount of evidence will convince you of your error. Enjoy the ride chump.
In other words not amount of opposition research will determine my vote. I look at the man, his record as a successful businessman and family man, and his stance on issues.
You might try this approach.
Where do I get to publish my screed of why I would never vote for Rubio
The putative Dem candidate Hilary Clinton sincerely sends her thanks for the vote you will not make to at least cancel out one of her votes...
Susan Stamper Brown looks to be a solid conservative. See http://www.susanstamperbrown.com
I agree with her on Donald Trump. Many other conservative women do too. Trump isn’t a conservative though so that’s no surprise.
Whatever Irish, I’m over it.
The whole game is rotten to the core.
It’s every man for themselves, they have shown it over and over. They ALL suck. Sorry, that’s my truth as I see it.
Crass liberty is far better than eloquent tyranny.
Sorry but no one is entitled to oppose or even criticize Trump, only GOPE RINOs would dare to do it. People that don’t like him can shove it.
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Yes indeed, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
We leave that job to Laz
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