The man lacks humility, has no professional political background, and does not come across as presidential material---he's scrappy, direct, and sticks his finger in the eye of political correctness. Yet, he and his message are resonating big time---to the chagrin and frustration of a mocking media, his fellow candidates, and even the Republican party. But, thank God for variety, lest we all die of
boredom from a crushingly long election season. If nothing else, the Donald is adding spice to a process that can self destruct from bland, canned, cookie
boredom from a crushingly long election season. If nothing else, the Donald is adding spice to a process that can self destruct from bland, canned, cookie
cutter speeches, and cloying attempts to woo the folks, with the sweet talk of change, without alienating their money backers, which often equals no change once they are in office. Trump is financing his own campaign, owes no allegiance to anyone, which gives him a refreshing flair--and the hope that he might actually mean it. It's game on---and too early to predict any winner yet, but right now, Donald Trump, a "flash in the pan" a "passing phenomena", is proving them all wrong. But will he last? Does he have the right stuff? And could he possibly be the next president of the United States? Hard to believe, isn't it? Harder still for a an
opposing party hell bent on dismissing and destroying him right out of the gate---it is amusing to watch their confusion now---is this guy for real? Is he a clown or an actual threat? Should we encourage the former in order to ensure a Democratic win, or keep trying to take down the latter?
Trump, in the meantime, keeps bringing it---but in the first debate, he didn't do all that well, rudely insulting the host, Megyn Kelly , who had surprised him with her own rather rude questioning regarding his attitude toward women in the past. Huh? Well, that's her journalistic right, but it
smacked of attention getting on her part. I'm a great fan of Megyn Kelly, and wouldn't have wanted her to play soft ball with any of the candidates, but that seemed inappropriate and below the belt for a first question. What we really want to know from Mr. Trump is how deep his knowledge and wisdom run, and whether he could actually manage a country---we want substance, not just brash, trash talk. Does his success as a brilliant business entrepreneur translate to nimble, wise, and
smart decisions as the CEO of America, and our next military commander and chief? That's a big cross over, and we're not sure political and business acumen are the same---that's what we need to
determine, and that's what Donald Trump needs to prove in the long run. He is beginning to attempt
to do just that, coming out with more detailed and interesting ideas on immigration and planned parenthood funding. He never fails to shock and awe, with his brand of mixing it up with common
sense and outrageous, offensive statements. "We will build a wall, and the Mexicans will pay for it!" The guy has some kind of kahones, to put it Trump crassly, or confidence borne of solid experience in the business world---but c'mon. It would almost be worth it to see him try---but too important to simply take him at his word.
The sophisticated money is still betting against Trump---try doing the opposite at your next social event , and watch your popularity index sink. But his appeal is interesting and intriguing to observe, and those who dismiss it, do so at their own intellectual deficit, and perhaps shallow mis-calculation of a man who offers hope to a people desperate for it. Because win or lose, the Donald speaks to a great hunger and heretofore suppressed outrage within a very large group of people, who feel the country is on the verge of total collapse. He has given voice to them, and they are roaring their encouragement.
Mr. Trump's in your face approach is energizing, even to the other Republican candidates, and a satisfying slap in the face of political correctness---but what's interesting about this man is that he seems to lead with his head, not idealistic emotions. He is more pragmatic, than idealogue. At one time a Democrat, he voted for Obama, but now sees the country in disarray, and has done an about face. He sees the good in planned parenthood, but not the funding of abortions. He is rich beyond measure, but seems not without compassion for others. He professes belief in God, but does not carry the banner of the Christian right. Call him a flip flopper, offensive, rude, bombastic, and undignified---but don't call him stupid or a clown. He is smart, real, tough, ---and he is connecting some, incredibly, how. He certainly doesn't need the money, and his motivation seems genuine---he says he feels the call to save the country from financial and military ruin, two important, national lynch pins, and that he can do it. Will he prevail , or will the brutal election process reveal him to be completely unfit for the job?
All men and women who would be president are human--and not without their imperfections---but one thing is clear if you are of the conservative bent ---we need help, and we need it fast. Are we at the point of needing someone completely against type---not so much a carefully edited, well coiffed diplomat, but a daring, 'let's get this thing done', kind of leader? Do we we want it so bad that we are
willing to take a chance on a man without smooth, or schmooze, but an uncanny, savior like appeal? Have we seen this movie before? Yes, but this time this man speaks a different language---"I will make America great again!" Like a cold glass of water in a desert of terrible thirst,----he offers relief, beyond belief.
But not so fast---Republicans have a way of eating their own before the election is even served up---they do not march lock step in abeyance to the party's dictates. They are an unruly, independent crowd, perhaps to their own destruction, ---but their leaders don't like interlopers, or those they think may disrupt their power base. Trump has said he will stay with the party---if he is treated fairly. Let's all do that, because to do otherwise is to indulge in a kind of societal snobbishness---let the people decide, not the media, the old guard Republican establishment, the big money, or threats of a party split. Allow the man to show us what he's got, for better or worse--but do not silence him for his bad hair, his ego, his brashness, or his less than politically correct demeanor---this is America. We thrive on originality, diversity, and guts---consider all the candidates, study their credentials, vote wisely, but for now---watch and consider Donald Trump's rise--- or fall.
opposing party hell bent on dismissing and destroying him right out of the gate---it is amusing to watch their confusion now---is this guy for real? Is he a clown or an actual threat? Should we encourage the former in order to ensure a Democratic win, or keep trying to take down the latter?
Trump, in the meantime, keeps bringing it---but in the first debate, he didn't do all that well, rudely insulting the host, Megyn Kelly , who had surprised him with her own rather rude questioning regarding his attitude toward women in the past. Huh? Well, that's her journalistic right, but it
smacked of attention getting on her part. I'm a great fan of Megyn Kelly, and wouldn't have wanted her to play soft ball with any of the candidates, but that seemed inappropriate and below the belt for a first question. What we really want to know from Mr. Trump is how deep his knowledge and wisdom run, and whether he could actually manage a country---we want substance, not just brash, trash talk. Does his success as a brilliant business entrepreneur translate to nimble, wise, and
smart decisions as the CEO of America, and our next military commander and chief? That's a big cross over, and we're not sure political and business acumen are the same---that's what we need to
determine, and that's what Donald Trump needs to prove in the long run. He is beginning to attempt
to do just that, coming out with more detailed and interesting ideas on immigration and planned parenthood funding. He never fails to shock and awe, with his brand of mixing it up with common
sense and outrageous, offensive statements. "We will build a wall, and the Mexicans will pay for it!" The guy has some kind of kahones, to put it Trump crassly, or confidence borne of solid experience in the business world---but c'mon. It would almost be worth it to see him try---but too important to simply take him at his word.
The sophisticated money is still betting against Trump---try doing the opposite at your next social event , and watch your popularity index sink. But his appeal is interesting and intriguing to observe, and those who dismiss it, do so at their own intellectual deficit, and perhaps shallow mis-calculation of a man who offers hope to a people desperate for it. Because win or lose, the Donald speaks to a great hunger and heretofore suppressed outrage within a very large group of people, who feel the country is on the verge of total collapse. He has given voice to them, and they are roaring their encouragement.
Mr. Trump's in your face approach is energizing, even to the other Republican candidates, and a satisfying slap in the face of political correctness---but what's interesting about this man is that he seems to lead with his head, not idealistic emotions. He is more pragmatic, than idealogue. At one time a Democrat, he voted for Obama, but now sees the country in disarray, and has done an about face. He sees the good in planned parenthood, but not the funding of abortions. He is rich beyond measure, but seems not without compassion for others. He professes belief in God, but does not carry the banner of the Christian right. Call him a flip flopper, offensive, rude, bombastic, and undignified---but don't call him stupid or a clown. He is smart, real, tough, ---and he is connecting some, incredibly, how. He certainly doesn't need the money, and his motivation seems genuine---he says he feels the call to save the country from financial and military ruin, two important, national lynch pins, and that he can do it. Will he prevail , or will the brutal election process reveal him to be completely unfit for the job?
All men and women who would be president are human--and not without their imperfections---but one thing is clear if you are of the conservative bent ---we need help, and we need it fast. Are we at the point of needing someone completely against type---not so much a carefully edited, well coiffed diplomat, but a daring, 'let's get this thing done', kind of leader? Do we we want it so bad that we are
willing to take a chance on a man without smooth, or schmooze, but an uncanny, savior like appeal? Have we seen this movie before? Yes, but this time this man speaks a different language---"I will make America great again!" Like a cold glass of water in a desert of terrible thirst,----he offers relief, beyond belief.
But not so fast---Republicans have a way of eating their own before the election is even served up---they do not march lock step in abeyance to the party's dictates. They are an unruly, independent crowd, perhaps to their own destruction, ---but their leaders don't like interlopers, or those they think may disrupt their power base. Trump has said he will stay with the party---if he is treated fairly. Let's all do that, because to do otherwise is to indulge in a kind of societal snobbishness---let the people decide, not the media, the old guard Republican establishment, the big money, or threats of a party split. Allow the man to show us what he's got, for better or worse--but do not silence him for his bad hair, his ego, his brashness, or his less than politically correct demeanor---this is America. We thrive on originality, diversity, and guts---consider all the candidates, study their credentials, vote wisely, but for now---watch and consider Donald Trump's rise--- or fall.
every single word you have written has resonated with me !! i am so so ready to see someone worthy to be president and America was not born or weak people , for to to long we have had our voice's silenced , i am not fanatical or a government risk type person , I love my country and If trump does win he will win because this country needs someone to nurture and no longer strip her bare ! There are so many important issues that needs to be known and discussed and the more they slander him and do not let him speak what needs to be determined the more they are going to lose , serious serious issue's need to be known , social security , welfare , our homeless Our People !! fro the first time in History America can no longer be a melting pot ! We do not know the next wolf in sheep's clothing we are letting in !! Me my vote is for my country thank you for speaking my mind , i like your style :)
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