Posted on 02/02/2016 8:41:04 AM PST by Kaslin
How any female in America could support Donald Trump, the American version of former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, is beyond me.
Call me old school, but I have a real problem electing a man to public office who the Washington Post reported has a "Twitter feed and history of public comments" describing women as a "dog," "fat" and "disgusting." Even still, some conservatives give him a pass.
I know. We're electing a president, not a pastor. Or at least that's what we hear from certain evangelical leaders who think it's okay to endorse a "Biblically-illiterate strip club owner" who trades his wives in for newer models, as Freedom Outpost described in their January 27 column.
How about electing a president with principles, that is, assuming principles still matter?
Sure, presidents are just people who put their pants on one leg at a time like we do, but am I asking too much to have a president who has a history of keeping his pants on? Conservatives had a lot to say about Bill Clinton's improprieties when he was in office and they still do. In 1994, the LA Times reported the late evangelist Jerry Falwell, Sr. marketed a video "featuring an assortment of allegations involving President Clinton ranging from sexual misconduct to murder..." My, how far from the tree some have fallen.
Boasting about his sexual exploits with married women in his book "The Art of the Comeback," Trump bragged, "If I told the real stories of my experiences with women, often seemingly very happily married and important women, this book would be a guaranteed best-seller..." Trump's appeared on the Howard Stern show multiple times discussing his female conquests in a way that might even make Bill Clinton blush. Maybe.
It's odd that prominent evangelicals like Dr. Jerry Falwell, Jr. endorsed a man who once said he couldn't recall ever seeking God's forgiveness, saying he just tries "to make it right...I don't bring God into that picture..." It's amazing these leaders actually believe an unprincipled man who seems to have no problem breaking marital vows and brags about helping married women break theirs would keep his promise to be a defender of Christianity.
Trump's decision to not participate in the Fox News-Google debate simply because he believes he was treated unfairly by a female is troubling in that it displays how terribly self-involved he is and vindictive toward whomever he perceives as his "enemy." Narcissism is a huge character flaw conservatives notice in President Obama, but with Trump, not so much. America needs a leader who loves America more than he loves himself.
Given the recent evangelical Christian endorsements, it's starting to get lonely out there as a believer, but I cannot in good conscience endorse Trump - even if I am the last Christian standing. Yes, I will vote, because that's my duty as an American. But I cannot endorse a man who spent his lifetime supporting progressives and espousing just about everything I don't believe, while simultaneously gaming the political system to pad his wallet. I also have grave concerns about his mean-spirited, uncontrolled speech and relentless flip-flopping.
Of course, no candidate is perfect. But some are less flawed than others. Let us remember that "earthly" kings and presidents will always fall short. The longing we have inside for justice and righteousness will never be satisfied by looking at another human. So look up. Seek truth and don't allow anger to overcome reason or common sense.
Even as distasteful as a Trump Presidency is for me to consider, I am reminded that Jesus, who was known as a friend of sinners, would seek an audience with Donald Trump to remind him that there is a reason why it is easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than a rich man to find peace with God. If Trump found that peace, he might be unstoppable.
ISIS are beheading children and we’re worried about people’s feelings.
If I were running against Hillary I would DARE her to say she’s “offended” as I would HAMMER her over being weak.
Turn it around on those who pretend to be offended.
Jim:
E-S has been a perennial troll. Look at what he carries around in his tag; look at what he accuses beyond bounds of reason and with no evidence. He is a negative to Free Republic. Why is he (or she?) tolerated?
Respectfully submitted,
HiTech RedNeck
I'm as fierce a fighter for true conservatism as they come!
My RINO friends, claim I am the female model for Atilla!
I assume you are talking about Job (Solomon was probably much richer than Job). Job has a book named after him because even when he lost all of his family, wealth and riches and was reduced to sitting in sackcloth and ashes, he still refused to give up his faith in God. Do you think if Trump was reduced to living on the street he would honor God and trust Him?
“Perhaps I am the one with the most mind of Christ in this thread.”
My goodness, presumptuous AND self righteous....that’s a nasty combination.
Consider that military school improved his attitude; how much riches did he have there?
You've never said someone looks like a fat slob....or white trash....or whatever?
Don't bother answering.
Oh my, it’s impossible to have the mind of Christ any more?
Well if so, then how can you tell that it is impossible? You have locked yourself in a conundrum of being what you accuse me to be.
Read the articles. He said he didn’t need to confess or forgiveness.
God sent his son to die for Donald Trump. All he has to do is repent, believe and be saved. Repentance requires humbling himself before God. I pray he truly repents. We will know when that happens. Most all knew Obama was saying he was a Christian for political purposes. I think even Christian democrats knew but chose to believe him rather than searching Gods heart for the truth. He was popular cool.....they chose badly.
remember my original post did not mention the "I Am GOD". Not once.
you are now embarrassing yourself.
But I am still curious as to that Conversation you had with the "I AM GOD".
I love to hear others testimonies of HIM.
You have locked yourself in a conundrum of being what you accuse me to be.”
Keep going, you’re only serving to prove my point.
He said he did not bring God into his picture.
But just stop with the scorched earth tactics and think.
WHAT KIND OF GOD DID HE EVER HEAR ABOUT.
This is the rather stuck up mainline PCUSA.
That is a “liberal” God who is actually illiberal. He’s always busy excusing the profligate who never improve and accusing the conservative for their plight.
Now has Donald been profligate and even doing profligate things now? Yes.
Has Donald failed to improve? I posit the evidence shows cogently: NO.
Is Donald failing to improve even now? I also posit the evidence shows cogently: NO.
You want some static idol as do many “Christians.” Actual Christians will smell out, not suspicions, but salvation stories.
OMG.....Editor can you believe this one? And didn’t even ping you?.......
I reply the very same thing to you with great assurance. Keep the display up.
Your speech belies you.
If your last name is Smith, Jones, or Brown, you get to use your middle name too.
Keep on showing your foolishness.
Yes, your speech belies you.
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There will be a great quake the day that you have any respect for anyone or thing but yourself.
The mind of Christ?? - Really?
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He still had lots of riches even there.
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