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Is Donald Trump our modern day, Gideon?
The Bible ^ | 8/20/2015 | Nikos 1121

Posted on 08/20/2015 1:37:45 AM PDT by nikos1121

There are many stories out there about Gideon. The similarity to Trump is intriguing. Like Trump, he was not born into politics, but chosen. I'm sure Trump agonized over the decision to run for president. I'm sure too, that he felt called to do this. There are too many things going on, that make me think that he is the one, to lead us from the nightmare of the past six years, and what threatens to follow.

We are on the verge of giving Iran nuclear weapons. We have a president who tosses aside our security now and for ever.

I suggest googling "Gideon" and read the story. I excerpt just one here.

Gideon was the fifth judge over Israel in the book of Judges. He is introduced in chapter 6 of the book while he was collecting wheat and hiding it from the enemy. An angel came to him and asked him to take on the task of overthrowing the Midianites.

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To: catfish1957
More like a modern day Trojan Horse.

And how would Trump be any different than any other candidate? What about Boehner, McConnell, Bush and even Ted "I read the constitution but still support Obamatrade" Cruz?

If Trump does what he says he's going to do, he will be the great president.

If he doesn't, he will be just another RINO.

There is no Trojan Horse, unless of course he comes out for the terrorists, lets more muslims into the country and attacks Christians and their faith and be Iran's biggest supporter... Kind of like Obama.

81 posted on 08/20/2015 7:43:42 AM PDT by dragonblustar (Philippians 2:10)
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To: Harpotoo
"Ok you take jimmy carter and I’ll take Trump Mr holier than thou!"

"Mr.?" Is Catherine a male name where you come from, noob?

Hell, I guess it might be. You're clearly fine with the prospect of Trump "evolving" on queer marriage, and with the fact that abortion actually seems not to have mattered much to him at all.

And I'm supposed to be the liberal, LOL.

82 posted on 08/20/2015 7:55:03 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: nickcarraway
The are so angry if anyone tells the truth.

It's not that at all.

What's in Trump's background that so scary? He's crass, rude and obnoxious. So what.. Now compare that to Obama who has marxist ties, homosexual ties, professed his love for Islam. If Trump does what he says he's going to do, he will be a great president. If he doesn't, he will be tossed onto the pile of other RINOs that have failed America, just like Boehner and McConnell. And that is something we are guaranteed with the other candidates who have the establishment's support.

83 posted on 08/20/2015 8:00:33 AM PDT by dragonblustar (Philippians 2:10)
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To: dragonblustar
Trump isn't even a RINO. Three weeks ago he admitted many of his positions are those of a Democrat.

Let's be clear about Ted Cruz. He hasn't only "read" the Constitution. He began intensely studying and memorizing the founding documents from the age of 14. He traveled around Texas with a student group, giving speeches on the Constitution to various business groups. By the time he graduated high school, he had eighty speeches under his belt.

Has Trump ever mentioned the Constitution?

Everything hinges on the statement in your post, "If Trump does what he says he's going to do." That's a bad bet. You're putting your trust in a self-described Democrat who has a history of not living up to his grand promises.

84 posted on 08/20/2015 8:01:56 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: dragonblustar

The choice we have to make is not between Trump and Obama, but between Trump and the other Republican candidates.


85 posted on 08/20/2015 8:03:32 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: nikos1121
you’re obviously one of the many anti Trumps on this forum. If you like Bush, then vote for him....

Did I miss the news about Cruz, Carson, Walker, Jindal, and Paul dropping out of the race??

86 posted on 08/20/2015 8:28:06 AM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon (Will Trump make the trains run on time??)
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To: CatherineofAragon
He traveled around Texas with a student group, giving speeches on the Constitution to various business groups. By the time he graduated high school, he had eighty speeches under his belt.

Yes, he gave speeches. Then shafted the America people by supporting Obamatrade and wants to increase HB1 visas.

You're putting your trust in a self-described Democrat who has a history of not living up to his grand promises.

And how does that make him any different the republicans? Seriously. When have they lived up to their promises of late? If they had, Trump would not be an issue.

87 posted on 08/20/2015 8:35:28 AM PDT by dragonblustar (Philippians 2:10)
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To: CatherineofAragon

It’s okay, hardly anyone pays attention to you anyhow.


88 posted on 08/20/2015 8:48:08 AM PDT by flaglady47 (TRUMP ROCKS!)
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To: Dallas59

Good God indeed. Trump is a blow hard we cannot trust. He has supported Democrats in the past. May as well nominate a heroin addicted monkey if we are stupid enough to nominate Trump.


89 posted on 08/20/2015 9:06:26 AM PDT by Sam Gamgee (May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't. - Patton)
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To: nickcarraway

Good call. This is a man who went bankrupt and then turned to crap TV to remake his legacy.


90 posted on 08/20/2015 9:07:54 AM PDT by Sam Gamgee (May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't. - Patton)
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To: Harpotoo

He hates free speech.


91 posted on 08/20/2015 9:08:47 AM PDT by Sam Gamgee (May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't. - Patton)
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To: dragonblustar

Keep rationalizing to support your Democrat. It’s all the rage now.


92 posted on 08/20/2015 9:13:31 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: flaglady47

I can’t wait until you post a response to me that’s above fifth-grade level.


93 posted on 08/20/2015 9:14:00 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: Sam Gamgee
May as well nominate a heroin addicted monkey

lol

94 posted on 08/20/2015 9:18:12 AM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: Fightin Whitey

Good one. The sad thing is he is taking attention away from good anti-establishment candidates like Cruz. But, if he can vote split with Jeb that could be a good thing...


95 posted on 08/20/2015 9:20:02 AM PDT by Sam Gamgee (May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't. - Patton)
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To: CatherineofAragon
Keep rationalizing to support your Democrat. It’s all the rage now.

And you keep rationalizing your support for the establishment. That way you can keep pretending their is a difference between the democrats and republicans.

96 posted on 08/20/2015 9:24:54 AM PDT by dragonblustar (Philippians 2:10)
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To: CatherineofAragon

“I can’t wait until you post a response to me that’s above fifth-grade level.”

Promise to hold your breath and turn blue youngster?


97 posted on 08/20/2015 9:26:46 AM PDT by flaglady47 (TRUMP ROCKS!)
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To: Boogieman

I will admit that I very rarely ask God for forgiveness, He forgave me when He saved me. I believe that and try to live as He asks.

To me, asking forgiveness every day or frequently seems to be a lack of faith or perhaps pride, in that “I’ll do what I want and then ask for forgiveness” type thing.

Like people who are routinely snarky and then apologize. If they were truely sorry for their behavior, they wouldn’t continue to do it.

I can’t explain well what I mean but I do understand a position of not always asking for forgiveness.


98 posted on 08/20/2015 9:36:28 AM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: dragonblustar

Trying to paint Cruz, the ultimate anti-establishment, anti-Washington cartel candidate as “establishment” in order to justify supporting a self-described Democrat is laughable.


99 posted on 08/20/2015 9:42:13 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: CatherineofAragon

Millions of Americans are like me, social moderates and Fiscal Conservatives. I guess you’d want me and the rest to vote democrat instead of Republican or Tea Party candidate wouldn’t you. Yeah that would help America out of it’s current rut now wouldn’t it Mr holier than thou!-)


100 posted on 08/20/2015 10:15:33 AM PDT by Harpotoo
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