Posted on 01/28/2016 3:20:58 PM PST by RightSideNews
By Craig Johnson
Moreover, thou shalt choose able men, such as fear God, Men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them. Exodus 18:21
Based on scripture, Cruz or Trump?
My last article, TRUMP, CARSON, CRUZ: CHAMPION MATERIAL? , was a character analysis of the top three outsider Presidential Candidates. It was also an explanation of why, during our "Crisis" eras, Americans turn to men with the qualities that each one of them possesses. We have arrived here again.
The harshness of the times makes all of the Establishment Candidates look like "Low-Fat Republicans."
While Dr. Carson is not a member of the "Low-Fat" gang, his inability to sufficiently project his strength in a manner demanded by the times, has caused most of his many, many, admirers, to seek a candidate with similar traits of high moral character, but with more bite; more attitude.
That leaves Trump and Cruz. An honest analysis – personal likes and dislikes aside – reveals much when the yardstick is taken from the above quoted, ancient words of Jethro, to his son-in-law, Moses.  (Exodus 18:21)
(Bloomberg's estimate), and $10B (Trump's assertion). Various finance experts say an unmanaged S&P 500 Index Fund would have yielded between 8 and 20 Billion Dollars. As for Trump's branding ability, he is so able, that one must consider him to be a master. Where Trump's gambling and hotels have been average; his airline, vodka, and apparel have failed; but his "reality TV" shows have been hugely successful. His ability to manipulate the media (playing out again as I write, with Trump “saying†he will skip the Iowa Debate); has him atop most polls.
Cruz, was said by Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, to be “the smartest student I ever taught.†Cruz’s nine appearances before the Supreme Court are more than anyone in Texas history, and more than any current member of Congress.
Those appearances resulted in Ted Cruz protecting:
The only people who hate Cruz are those who benefit from overgrown and unnecessary government. Not just the recipients, but the implementers – contractors, grant recipients, and unnecessary bureaucrats. Cruz represents the type of necessary pruning that will restore fiscal sanity and end the gravy train. Cruz's support for life, marriage, school choice, religious freedom, no cronyism, and the entire faith community agenda is almost the polar opposite of Trump.
Trump has been on both sides of every major issue.
Even his boast of being an "outsider," and not being "in politics" is untrue. The very reason that citizens distrust politicians to do the right thing, is that they believe the politicians are more likely to do the will of big donors, rather than little voters. Then obviously, the "big donors," who give the money, and the “politicians,†who receive the money are both "in politics." Trump has donated to all of the major players, with an edge to the Democrats. Trump is not new to the game. He’s an old, experienced player. He’s just on the opposite side of the table for a change. He's eliminating the middleman.
Cruz demonstrates his hatred of covetousness and his knowledge of how to lessen it by his steadfast desire to prune the government leviathan. When asked why he robbed banks; Willie Sutton said, Â Â "Because that's where the money is." Similarly, crony capitalists, like Trump, love bigger and bigger government for the very same reason. Advantage: Cruz.
So, there it is. Cruz by a mile. But, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one other factor with this "Bible-based" endorsement. Many preachers across the land, some more prominent than others, and most with far more biblical knowledge than I; have endorsed Trump. It’s understandable how nominal Christians can be taken in by this showman. But, alleged “watchmen on the wall†should really be ashamed of themselves. This is not even close. A first year Christian, or a high school student could look at Exodus 18:21, or many other biblical commands on how to choose leaders with Godly characteristics and get this one right.
A man who cannot quote a single Bible verse and miss states the one verse that was written down and given to him( "Two" Corinthians ), and who viciously lied on Evangelist Bob Vander Platts, should not be endorsed by men in Christian leadership.
If you are like me, and many others who make up the Christian, Conservative, Constitutional, Coalition; and you want integrity and consistency in leadership, then Ted Cruz is your man.
Craig Johnson is a news analyst and commentator, speaker, and president of The First Amendment, Inc., (www.thefirstamendmentinc.com). He is also host of The REALLY, Real, Deal with Brother Craig the Hatchet Man, (www.blogtalkradio.com/the-hatchet-man, returning soon to 820AM WNTW (www.820theanswer.com), and School Choice Advocate & Board Member for the Virginia Christian Alliance. For interviews and speaking engagements contact Kimberly@agencyforthearts.com. Â
Well said
This was for the Nation of Israel. Not applicable to the USA. The whole premise is false. And somehow, God managed to use kings like Cyrus, who didn't meet any of this criteria.
Totally agree with you, but he’d likely make a better
Prime Minister.
Asked Chris Mc Daniel in Mississippi
Part of what I admire in Cruz is his unwillingness to compromise with evil. It's why the old boy club in the Senate doesn't like him.
Hey there’s a “Draft Ted Cruz for Prime Minister of Canada” group on FB.
He’s popular everywhere.
Sundance laid it out, how Cruz financed the defeat of MS Tea party Candidate to beat RINO for 40 years Thad Cochran. It's at the conervative treehouse (aka last refuge) if they want to look.
They're mesmerized by their TV preacher/candidate, begging for money while taking millions from gays and Goldman Sachs.
“This was for the Nation of Israel. Not applicable to the USA.”
Sure, because God never gave any advice to Israel that is applicable universally, right?
Cruz needs to worry about debating Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
A very concise and spot-on assessment. Trump cannot debate him toe-to-toe on the issues he claims to support so he has to hammer Cruz on the non-issue birther nonsense.
Rince Priebus should be fired.
Fox should have be told no Kelly. Fox show on NR was pure bias, their childish demeaning Tweet was not a Joke it was how Corporate Fox feels.
Trump escaped an ambush, but Mr. Loyalty Oath RNC chairman didn’t protect the GOP front runner like he should have
Forget sending cash to the RNC until the Rino poop is cleaned of of the RNC barn.
I agree with your comments. Further, I think folks have stopped sending any money to the RNC.
Chris McDaniel is a co-chair of Cruz’s campaign in MS.
https://www.tedcruz.org/news/cruz-for-president-announces-mississippi-leadership-team/
Oops! Monkey wrench in your baseless attack eh? Better make up some other false garbage.
Sue Trump—you chicken. If that’s the best thing you caome up with to support Trump.
Well, now that you’re already “Gone” .. I guess it won’t hurt to tell you CLIMATE CHANGE IS A HOAX. Sorry to disappoint.
Oh my .. that’s all you want, Ocean front property ..????
Poor thing. Well, in San Diego, because of El Nino, we have lots and lots of ocean front property. See .. there ya go.
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