Posted on 07/11/2015 6:27:55 PM PDT by smoothsailing
July 11, 2015
Thousands, perhaps as many as 20,000 (inside and out) turned up today in Phoenix Arizona to hear Donald Trump say “the silent majority is back“, and “we’re going to make America great again“.
Originally a small 500 person venue was booked at a local hotel. However, due to overwhelming response the Trump Campaign needed to move to a bigger venue, the grand ballroom at the Phoenix Convention Center.
By all accounts Team Trump could have moved to, and sold out, an even bigger venue – quite possibly an entire sports arena. However, like all things within a massively growing movement, the growing scope of a thirsty audience exceeds the initial predictions. This is merely the beginning.
Donald Trump speech in Las Vegas 7-11-15
Arriving slightly late, after another massive audience earlier in the day in Las Vegas, Trump was obviously impressed and overwhelmed when he initially walked into the Phoenix venue.
After the initial pictures, signatures, and handshakes for those closest to the stage, Trump delighted the Arizona audience with a full throated advocacy of middle America, main street populism at its best.
Yes, Trump was in typical form. However, even in the world of The Donald, where things are customarily bigger, grander, exceptionally flashier and, well, more brazenly American – even with that, there was a subtle humility evident as Trump recognized the firestorm of support he is witnessing amid a desperately yearning electorate.
Even Trump seemed overwhelmed.
But he didn’t disappoint. Perhaps by luck, doubtful by plan, but most certainly inspired, Trump began by discussing the issues against him as reflected in the national media. He took the time to talk about NASCAR pulling out from an event in Miami, and ESPN pulling out of a golf course event in California. Pointing out how silly both instances were, and yet how both were played up by the media to be reflective of something they were not.
Trump then shared the backstory of the MACY’s conversation with the CEO calling him moments before he was to give a speech to an audience in New Hampshire. Donald Trump using the story to reflect how insane it is to try and run for President when you are a successful businessman.
While his successes were being called out on stage during the introduction, he was simultaneously being told by a friend that he had become too controversial as a candidate. Trump used the example to highlight the insanity of being successful, and taking a stand on principle to do something important.
However, he didn’t need to dwell on the issue long before he talked about knowing the support of tens of thousands of Americans, “the silent majority”, who quietly cut up their Macy’s credit cards, and chose to take a stand with Trump.
On June 16th, when Trump announced, we were the first website to note the most important part of supporting a non-traditional candidate. More than money, and more important than infrastructure, a patriot leader needs to know they have the dignified and heart felt support of the people.
Thankfully, the growing scope of the crowds, the increased support on-line and through social media, are allowing Trump to see that he is not alone in his opinion that America needs to be proud again. America needs to be GREAT again, and he is willing to put his life, his fortune, his sacred honor, and yes, his ego, on the line to make that happen.
He is seeing the support. That is the single most important part of putting yourself out there for all the media and leftist piranhas to bite at. More than anything he needs to receive reinforcement that he is supported.
This weekend’s events are doing just that.
Many people will now begin to take positions that Trump needs to get specific with his plans for solutions to the challenges he outlines. We are a nation of electorate indoctrinated by Marxist media who tell us that anyone without immediate solution is not a viable candidate. This is false.
We are, as a nation, selecting the leader to make decisions. We are hiring a CEO for the entire country. Our first priority when interviewing candidates is to find out: a.) are they competent, then b.) can they address the problems we need them to face.
You don’t tell the potential hire what the flaws are within your organization during the interview. The interview is focused on their competency and your evaluation of their competency. Only after the candidate is hired do you expose them to the problem writ large. Right now, we should be evaluating their ability – not the possible solutions.
Begin with the end in mind.
Begin the process of interviewing the CEO applicants, with the restoration of the Republic in mind. The interview focuses on the quality of the applicant, not the quantity of the restoration.
We want a candidate who loves our country. We want a candidate who wants to work for us – we the people. We want a candidate with quality of decision making, a proven record for success, and an unapologetic -even infectious- enthusiasm to work for us.
Once we identify the candidate who WANTS TO be the leader, because he loves the entity he leads, then we are guaranteed the basic tenet of “principle”.
A guiding principle that when making decisions the determined direction will be chosen based on the love for our Republic above all other factors. This is called “Principle Centered Leadership”; that is what we should be seeking. If we know that essential principle exists, then we can trust them to make the right decision when those decision moments are reached.
Begin with the end in mind.
How do you eat an elephant?
One Bite At A Time.
WOO-HOO!
Correct!
This is what happens when someone says the truth and not polishing it with political correctness as stated by the MSM.
Really nice isn’t it?
“America needs to be GREAT again, and he is willing to put his life, his fortune, his sacred honor, and yes, his ego, on the line to make that happen.”
I am not really a big fan of his. But after watching how he has handled the immigration fracas, and his seemingly willingness to put his business brand on the line, I will pay close attention to him. I believe he is sincere. But I have been fooled before.
YES!!! 8^)
"In the 4,200-capacity Phoenix convention center packed with flag-waving supporters"..........
are they just being petty losers?
Why are you worrying about those present. How about why they attended and the message? You can only explain so much for name recognition but you have to acknowledge that Trump is delivering a message that resonates with most of America. Too bad that most politicians don’t realize that!
Why are you crowd counting? Don’t you realize that if you take that and multiply it by 100 you would still be underestimation those that would have liked to attend?
Republican politicians are so easy to understand and dispense with! Easier than Democrats it seems...
Solid speech and without a Teleprompter.
The fight is on! Who can belittle Trump the most, the fastest, and with the greatest lie.
Have an answer for anyone who calls the Donald a Clown or buffoon. Just ask how many books they have written and refer them to the Amazon book section and the list of books authored by Donald Trump
They confuse the persona on The Apprentice and the graduate of Warton Business School
We have all been fooled before one way or another. I remain optimistic that Trump is who he says he is. Time will tell.
There is another thread which is dealing specifically on this issue, maybe they would like to have you imput as well. oh my.
So sorry to have offended you my friend......this was a speech that was heard around the world, I can do math.
Of course you’re right!
The name callers are inferior to him, and they know it!
Heh, did I really sound like I cared about whether those attending were over 15,000? The thought that you took it so is you problem. I care not. Your attitude about Trump is yours alone.
Expressing his amazement at the size of the crowd, Trump said, “This is unbelievable. This began as 500 people in a ballroom in Phoenix.”
The campaign was asked to move to a larger venue to accommodate the thousands of people who wanted tickets, according to Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks.
The Trump campaign said 15,000 tickets were distributed for the event at the Phoenix Convention Center, where the North Ballroom has a capacity of only 4,200, according to the facility’s website. The campaign said thousands were turned away because of fire regulations.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/11/politics/donald-trump-phoenix-rally/
And yes, it appears that you are concerned that it was 4200 or 15K or 100K, or you would not have ask "WHY ARE YOU" concerned as you did. And no, I DID NOT see a problem only that perhaps AP lied which is what I suggested in the first place. savy?
So, I will let you feel that you have chastised me and let it rest, OK?
so happy that you are not concerned (lol) about my attitude regarding TRUMP, but by the crowd that was there it seems my attitude is shared and well received by thousands, all over the world.
Well, I do like to respond to everybody, so that is that...
Really, I care not about the number of participants at this point, it is the MSM news, and that has been great.
As to you personally, I am not trying to do anything but disagree with you about Trump’s entry into this race. I like it and you do not...
That’s okay! Have a good one...
and I believe he said that is was also seen around the world. Just wait until his next one, he will have to rent and Arena.......Amazing, the speech heard around the WORLD.
AP reported that there were only 4200 attending, they must have wrote & published that before they moved it, lol, or they prefer to just plain lie............
WHERE IN THE heck did you see that I don’t like TRUMP, I know you are not dense, but please enlighten me on that one. <P.
NOW HEAR THIS: I like TRUMP, I like what he says. I like that he was heard by thousands and AROUND THE WORLD.....happy now?
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