[Pox]

From my point of view, “True Moral Authority” is neither earned nor relevant, but is a personal “belief” that springs from arrogance and a relative self-righteous predisposition.

I'm trying not to come across as “judgmental”, but simply trying state that “taking a principled stand” does not equate to “moral superiority”.

On a final note, I'd like to personally state that I will NEVER trust ANYTHING that ANY politician says without doing my own research and forming my own opinion independently of any statement or belief that ANY politician holds.

[Siena Dreaming]

“True Moral Authority” is neither earned nor relevant, but is a personal “belief” that springs from arrogance and a relative self-righteous predisposition.

Throughout history, good people have followed leaders who led them on a wholesome path.

Ex: In the last century Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill seemed to people to have good moral compasses i.e. they considered them authorities who were moral...who had earned their trust through actions and words which reflected values in the Judeo-Christian mold.

This is not a revolutionary concept.