Posted on 02/07/2016 8:12:39 AM PST by Helicondelta
Few people will talk about this, and fewer will even want to acknowledge it, but what Donald Trump did before the debate even began shows the measure of a real man's worth.
Trump and Carson
At the beginning of the ABC debate, each of the candidates were being introduced in a specific order. The first name called to the stage was Chris Christie. The applause was loud and lingered through the time when Martha Raddatz called the second candidate Ben Carson.
Dr. Carson did not hear his name called (easy to understand why when you listen to the video) and stood in the entry-way. The moderators, with their backs to the candidates, didn't notice his absence and called the third name on the list, Ted Cruz.
Ted walked past Dr. Carson and onto the stage. Carson remained in the awkward, and embarrassing position, 'no-mans-land', on-camera but out of sight of the live audience.
What happened next shows the remarkable character of Donald Trump.
The fourth name called was Donald Trump, but by then the back-stage crew and candidates were aware of Dr. Carsons' position. Trump slowly approached, and then realized the embarrassing position of a fellow candidate hanging in the wind.
Trump showed his leadership by standing right next to his friend, and not walking onto the stage.
The other names continued to be called, and proceeded as mentioned. But not Donald Trump, he remained with his colleague thereby reducing the internal anxiety felt by Carson.
It would have been very easy for Trump to walk by Ben, just like all the other candidates did. But instead he chose to wait, and remove the embarrassment factor by infinite magnitudes.
Then, like a boss, when Dr. Carson was called to the stage, Trump waited and allowed Ben to get the audience response and appreciation. It takes a lot of courage to make split second decisions like this, and it shows a remarkable insight into the man's character.
Donald Trump was born June 14, 1946. I was born the same day in 1952.
June 14 is Flag Day. A great day for a POTUS to be born!
Hey, why not, we are all mind readers, and so easily offended by the other guy's candidate.
There is going to be lots of hangovers on Wednesday am, regardless.
Exactly I can’t believe these idiots spinning this to make trump look better...if you have any sense just watch it again and you can tell he didn’t hear his name...this is stupid even for the trump cult
Cruz supporter here. You hurt Cruz by having (deliberately?) poor vision and lack of understanding of what happened. Look at it again?
160 posted on February 7, 2016 at 11:34:47 AM CST by Resettozero
I did ...these people are crazy to think he was being kind...he and Carson were both confused...he should have told Cruz to go on rather than look a little foolish if that were the case. Both had been introduced and neither heard their name. Trying to spin this is Kim Jong in type idiocy. Trump never makes a mistake either
You are not helping Ted Cruz’ campaign either. Look! Football game! Sooper Sunday!
Class. Manners when it really counts. A bead on another person.
What difference does that make in addressing the idolatry of a Politician claiming to be Conservative. Someone that is a foul mouthed serial adulterer who abuses the elderly by using the heavy hand of government to try to take what she didn’t want to sell?
#265 You’re really Marco Rubio stuck on message #11 aren’t you? ;)
LOL I will defer to your better skills on lip reading!
“June 14 is Flag Day. A great day for a POTUS to be born!”
This is the most cogent argument for electing Trump I’ve ever heard.
In case you missed it here. Let me repeat it.
Donald Trump is a serial adulterer, juvenile foul mouthed abuser of the elderly who is attempting to convince people he is a Conservative after a life time of supporting Liberal Policies and politicians with both personal and financial support.
Donald is also a dishonest person shown by his Repeated adultry, lies about how the end of the eminent domain case came about etc.
It,’s a character trait shown repeatedly in Trumps adult life. He can’t be trusted
Good video.
Jebby ... Master Dorque
“Donald Trump is a serial adulterer, juvenile foul mouthed abuser of the elderly who is attempting to convince people he is a Conservative after a life time of supporting Liberal Policies and politicians with both personal and financial support.
“Donald is also a dishonest person shown by his Repeated adultry, lies about how the end of the eminent domain case came about etc.
“It,’s a character trait shown repeatedly in Trumps adult life. He can�€™t be trusted”
Your post can be ignored. It can not be refuted.
IMHO idolatry does not serve us at all
That is why I’m posting it.
Haven’t after the Clinton’s and Obama wr had enough of the fraudsters?
Exactly!
D1 has got it right!
I thought so immediately. The others were only concerned with themselves. Trump showed class and leadership. True class is making the other feel comfortable.
For all those who think Trump is an egotistical blowhard and Cruz is a Christian paragon, look to their actions.
It would be amazing to have someone like Trump as our President. He is magnanimous and generous. We haven’t known a President like that since Reagan. though W did have some moments.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.