Posted on 07/17/2016 8:46:16 AM PDT by Kaslin
His choice of Mike Pence to serve as his vice president reveals to me that Mr. Trump might be beginning to understand the importance of moral character - both for individuals and for a nation.
I do not know the current heart of Donald Trump. I don't know if he regrets the way he has talked about women. I don't know if he regrets his infidelity, or his harsh language, or the many other things I decry about his past.
But I do know that he has chosen a committed conservative champion to be his running mate. And that is enough to cause me to support a Trump/Pence presidency.
Ronald Reagan taught us that "personnel is policy." In other words, you can tell how a person will lead or govern by the people he chooses to serve with him. Donald Trump has chosen in Mike Pence an incredibly effective warrior for conservative principles.
Yet, a lingering concern for many is whether or not Mike Pence is ready to fight for the rights of business owners to freely practice their faith. Our uncertainty comes from faulty steps he made as Governor of Indiana, which painfully reminded us that no politician is perfect. It would be wise for Governor Pence to clarify his position on this critical issue soon; he owes it to those who have fought by his side over the years, and whose support he needs to win.
But I am clear about the the Mike Pence that I came to know personally from my work in Washington, DC. As a Congressman, he stood firm for the rights of the preborn, small business, and the biblical definition of marriage. He fought against government healthcare and federal control of education. He was a champion of economic freedom, limited government and a strong national defense. He was, and is, inspirational and visionary, and incredibly skillful at fighting the liberal machine and bureaucracy.
And just as importantly, I had the opportunity to get to know Governor Pence on a personal level too. He and his wife Karen chose Arlington, Virginia as their home away from home while he was a congressman, and they lived near us. Their son was in classes with my daughter at our local public high school and I had the opportunity to see Mike Pence as a devoted, loving father. I remember his attending Back to School Nights, scurrying through the hallways searching for the next classroom like the rest of us confused parents as we made our way through an abbreviated version of our kids school day. He took the desk next to mine in a history class and respectfully listened to and questioned the teacher about about the curriculum, never identifying himself as anything other than Michael's dad.
I often saw Mike and his wonderful wife, Karen, strolling hand-in-hand as they went for evening walks through our neighborhood. He was a "regular guy," who always made time to strengthen his family amidst the busyness of life. His was, and is, a calling to fight for the policies that will strengthen all families. And fight he does. His record is sterling, both as a national leader, a neighbor, and a family man.
As readers of my columns know, I enthusiastically campaigned for Ted Cruz in the primary cycle, and my heart was broken when he left the race. I firmly believe that his time will come to lead our nation - but this is not his time. That is reality.
Reality is also that Hillary Clinton will be the democratic nominee.
Hillary Clinton must NOT become the president of the United States. If she is, say goodbye to religious freedom; goodbye to free speech; goodbye to your right to own a gun. Say goodbye to state rights; to law and order. Say goodbye to your hope for a Supreme Court that will restore the right to life, overthrow ObamaCare, and uphold the Constitution. Say goodbye to the rights of parents, local control of education, privacy, and the right to self-determination on just about everything.
Say hello to more crime, nationalism of police forces, more terror attacks on US soil, greater unemployment, a horrible economy, increased national debt, a further weakened military and a nation that no longer understands, for crying out loud, the difference between a man and woman. Say hello to Socialist America.
I have spent much time before my Lord seeking for direction after Ted Cruz dropped out of the race, and feel very strongly that He is directing me to support Mike Pence for vice president, which means that I am also supporting Donald Trump for President. This was a process for me - but the more I considered the brutal reality of what a Clinton presidency would bring, the more I leaned toward voting for Trump. Still, my direction was not completely clear until Mr. Trump wisely chose Governor Pence as the person who would be one heart beat away from the Presidency.
There are many other Christians who are still earnestly struggling with this critical election decision. For those who are open, I pray that you will consider my words.
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and the Democratic Party seek to destroy the very freedoms and rich Judeo Christian principles upon which our nation thrives. Now that Donald Trump has chosen Mike Pence, we have a ticket that offers hope for the restoration of this precious gift from God called, "America". For me, the choice is now clear.
This is why I hate Establishment Conservatives. They play the Social Justice Warriors as much as the Left. Trump attack individuals, not GROUPS.
What regrets should Donald Trump have in this regard, Ms. Hagelin?
His choice of Mike Pence to serve as his vice president reveals to me that Mr. Trump might be beginning to understand the importance of moral character - both for individuals and for a nation.
Well folks, to my way of thinking Trump has showed far far more moral character that the GOPe, RNC, and NeverTrumpers.
Sadly, those three are the ones with the big mouths that almost exclusively address Trump publicly in or out of the media.
Does it show moral character to trash Trump, and help Mrs. Clinton by doing so?
Those using the "moral character" club, may want to put it away. By now all it amounts to is hitting themselves in the face with it.
Ever read the story of King David (said to be "a man after God's own heart"), Ms. Hagelin?
Welcome aboard! I hope and do think that your decision to now support Trump because of his choice of Pence, will be echoed across America. The choice of Pence is having the exact desired effect that the Trump campaign picked him for.
It broke the back of the #NeverTrump people on the rules committee just by leaking his name.
I must say I am impressed greatly, I mean Bigly (actually Trump says “Big League”) by the brilliance of the Trump campaign. (minus a couple of mistakes).
GO TRUMP/PENCE!
Well, Ms., do you think that Hillary regrets Bill's infidelity or the many other things both she and he have done?
I’m still freaked out that Pence’s daughter has no reflection in the mirror in that Chili’s photo. /s
Pence is Pence. No sign he does anything for the ticket in the Rocky Mountain West, and Trump was very weak there. Trump showed he can handle the south and the Midwest, maybe compete in the northeast, but he’ll need the mountain states.
Who is this self righteous twit? Trumps statements about women? I haven’t heard any at all. His tone isn’t nice? That called reality If a candidate cannot call out the DC BS in straight talk, he’s not serious about cleaning out the cesspool. And does Trump feel guilty about cheating in the past? Who knows, but maybe sweetcakes the pure can tell us how many penises she has seen,, handled and enjoyed in life.
I’ll guarantee you it isn’t just one. Bet a paycheck on it.
tire of the faux self righteous BS.
If he doesn’t win Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina then the mountain states aren’t going to matter.
If he doesn’t win Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina then the mountain states aren’t going to matter.
“There are many other Christians who are still earnestly struggling with this critical election decision.”
Only an ignorant fool is struggling with it at this point.
“No sign he does anything for the ticket in the Rocky Mountain West, and Trump was very weak there.”
The Mormon cult organized against him on orders from their NWO freak and poobah Romney. Guess New York electoral votes will have to make up for Utah. I wouldn’t waste time on them. They are basically zombies.
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and the Democratic Party seek to destroy the very freedoms and rich Judeo Christian principles upon which our nation thrives. Now that Donald Trump has chosen Mike Pence, we have a ticket that offers hope for the restoration of this precious gift from God called, “America”. For me, the choice is now clear.
Ronald Reagan taught us that “personnel is policy.” In other words, you can tell how a person will lead or govern by the people he chooses to serve with him. Donald Trump has chosen in Mike Pence an incredibly effective warrior for conservative principles.
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It doesn’t show in how good a neighbor Pence is but think I think Trump chose him mostly to be able to run on the economy of Indiana. If it had been New Jersey we would have had Chris Christie instead. IMO.
Rebecca would be more comfortable on Hillary’s team. Please feel free to leave, Becky.
Aw, did you take something Trump said about another person to be about you Becky dear?
Perhaps you should consider getting psychiatric treatment for your paranoid bipolar disorder.
Now I have to ask you a question, and I want an honest answer.
Did you ever vote for the nominee in the primary elections? I sure have not, unless the president ran for reelection. Like President Reagan did in 1984 and George W. Bush in 2004.
You must have been asleep at the debates.
My problem with Rebecca is she is regurgitating MSM/presstitute propaganda.
Why does that offend you?
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