One word: Sherman.
Posted on 11/11/2015 6:36:20 AM PST by nikos1121
I think debating is one thing... but doing and leading is another. The two are different as night and day.
Someone can have a great debate, e.g. Td Cruz always debates well, he's about as professional as it gets at it, but does he possess the trait that leaders have, i.e. that people will instinctively follow them? We hear that Jeb Bush did well last night, but will it change his persona of someone who might have the math down, but doesn't have the instincts when the going gets tough?
I bet the people at Apple would follow Steve Jobs in whatever direction he wished to take his company when he was alive and running it. We saw the trait in Reagan. WWII had its Patton and Churchill.
They can debate all they want, but I think it comes down to the doing.
So, let me ask all of you something, which is in my opinion the most imnportant question. You're in a fox hole. Which one of these candidates would you follow out of the fox hole to attack the enemy?
These are my answers.
Jeb? No. I doubt if he'd be up in the front leading very long, esp after the first defeat. Remember, George Washington was beat several times before he eventually won a great battle. I don't see any Georg Washington in Jeb.
Rubio? Maybe someday, but not now. I think Rubio, quite frankly is still an apprentice, but a good one.
Ted Cruz? Possibly, yes. I think he has the characteristics of someone who will fight to the finish. But his time, is not now.
Carson? Sorry, no. I'd be afraid he didn't read his compass right, and might be looking at too many options before committing. I don't see Carson, like Julius Ceasar burning his bridges to attack the enemy. He'd be great in the rear over seeing our MASH units.
Carli? I think she has leadership qualities, but I fear she might be getting into a battle we shouldn't be in. I see her as a good lieutenant.
Trump. Definitely yes. I think Trump, would be careful in the assault, and like Patton have the best trained army and advisors at hand. He's the Custer on the stand, more than anyone.
Rand Paul? Nope.
Christie? A good sergeant type, but not the general.
In short, Good People, we have tough tough times ahead. I think they can hold these debates until the cows and pigs come home in Iowa, but I think most Americans know, only one person has the ability to take us through this. And for now, that person is Donald Trump.
You want to follow Custer into battle?
Ted Cruz! Absolutely!
Ted Cruz
The best attribute of Trump is his ability to get the people pumped up, excited about our prospects again. Obama has sapped the energy of America. We need a Cheerleader-in-Chief after the current dismal Divider-in-Chief.
Further, this country needs a strong leader who can rise above partisan politics & cronyism to put America first. Someone who is not beholding to either politicians or big money interests. Only Trump fits that bill.
Who would I follow into battle?
Trump because he oozes success, Cruz because he is too smart to do something stupid, & Christie because he is tough.
Carson no, he doesn’t have the heart of a warrior. All the rest are wishy-washy politicians who will walk us right into an ambush.
I think Trump would throw me under a tank the first chance he got if it enhanced his own personal stature.
I agree. An excellent analysis.
I do believe that leadership can be trained, that experience is crucial, and that vision makes all the difference in motivating troops.
Trump has a vision of a United States as a sovereign nation.
Cruz’s vision is the same.
Rand Paul wants an independent, individual liberocracy.
Rubio envisions a well-oiled social engine.
Fiorina sees a functioning machine.
Bush sees a social democracy.
Kasich is the same.
Carson sees a wholesome, safe community.
What about David Patraeus?
Anyone with the balls to pick up a rifle, don an LC2 harness with extra mags and take point.
Cruz is the one that "lacks depth on foreign policy, and to back up my assessment of Cruz on foreign policy I submit the following. Right after the Egyptian military overthrew the Muslim Brotherhood government Cruz called for ending aid to Egypt and sanctions on Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood government was imposing an Islamic government on Egypt, murdering Christian and burning Churches and Cruz wanted to punish the military for overthrowing them? Really that's your depth guy? Give me a break.
What was "conservative" about voting to reauthorize the Patriot Act.
EXACTLY!!!!!
I wouldn’t follow any of those Bozos currently running for President into battle. Did any of them even serve on active duty?
When I stopped to think of any living politician that I would be honored to follow, Col. West was the only one I could think of.
Yes it would. Trump is already pulling a significant percentage of the black vote. I personally think Trump will win anyway if he gets the nomination, but Allen West would definitely get him higher percentages of the Black Vote.
That would pretty well solidify the election for Trump.
I am not a Trump supporter. I am a Cruz supporter. Trump has a lot of what we need, (feisty, will fight.) But Cruz has all of what we need. (Willingness to fight. Devotion to conservative principles, and the soul of a philosopher.)
That being said, I will happily vote for Trump, Carson or Cruz. If Jeb is the nominee, I will vote for Hlllary.
Might as well get the fires started.
Ted Cruz.
He’s distinguishing himself as a born leader who can dominate and who can eviscerate the opposition, yet do so with intelligence and grace.
Would follow him anywhere!!
One word: Sherman.
Amen!
Amen!
....Custer on the stand...
So you mean he would lead you into a battle against overwhelming odds, then use terrible tactics guaranteed to get you killed?
Epic fail.
If you wanted to illustrate a leader making a great, and successful, stand against overwhelming odds you should have gone with General McAuliffe at Bastogne.
Or any other of a number of notable leaders.
But Custer?
Custer won several battles during the Civil War. He was undercut by Benteen. HIs battle plan was solid, but during the battle his troops did not do what they were supposed to do.
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