A man who is a possible Mussolini would not be singing the praises of the Bill of Rights like Donald Trump does, on virtually every occasion. In particular, he enthusiastically endorses the First, Second, and Tenth Amendments. It seems some people cannot see past their prejudices to actually listen to what the man has been saying. Or if they do, they dismiss his words as those of a liar.... (WHY???)
The Trump phenomenon has been perplexing to me in many ways, in the reactions he draws from people. Some of my most respected and esteemed political analysts/commentators -- e.g., Charles Krauthammer, Rich Lowry, Stephen Moore, Brent Bozell, Karl Rove, others -- look like they are going into anaphylactic shock at the mere mention of his name. Their eyes glaze over, they get this deer-in-the-headlights look; they start hyperventilating; they foam at the mouth; they look like they're about to have a stroke.... It really is quite a remarkable phenomenon, I just don't understand it....
What may be going on here is people projecting their own quite irrational subjective fears into the shape of a boogyman, which they then use to terrify themselves.
But it's all much ado about nothing, if you were to ask me!
Trump is running first and foremost as an AMERICAN WHO LOVES HIS COUNTRY. NOT as a "party man," but as a patriot. I don't know why some people find this so difficult to accept.
JMHO, FWIW
Be not afraid, my friend!
Marry me, betty boop.
Betty...I hope you do not take offense...but quite frankly this is very uncharacteristic of you.
Myself...Joanie...Travis (Matt)...and others are somehow now irrational?
You honestly think that words like “projecting their own quite irrational subjective fears into the shape of a boogyman, which they then use to terrify themselves” are appropriate to use when replying to Travis McGee?
As he said, and as I have said, if it comes down to it I will vote for Trump...and I do believe that there are a number of things...per my own Trump Phenomenon Thread (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3401409/posts)...that I believe he is very serious about accomplishing which will absolutely help out nation.
But I will still do so with reservations. And I certainly will not discount...and will seriously consider the opinions and heart felt comments of people like Matt, Joanie, Squantos and others whom we have known for years and whom I know to be rock solid, loyal Americans. It just seems that your responses tend to write what they say off with accusations of irrationality or boogeyman fears.
I am just being honest with you dear sister, and I hope you will take it in the spirit it is intended. After something well over 15 years of correspondence with you...this is, IMHO, very out of character for you.
For Matt and Joanie and others...there is nothing wrong with being concerned about people like Trump, or Cruz, or Rubio. They are very talented people...but they are also imperfect people. All of mankind is weak and subject to ills and temptation. It is only through Christ that any of us can be made whole.
when it comes to politics and individuals seeking the Presidency and double and triple dose of concern and skepticism is in order.
I pray the US does turn around. I believe the GOP candidates that are left can each, to one extent or another...help that happen.
My biggest issue regarding all of this is the temperament and spirit that many people are latching onto as a result of it. Even more so than in past elections.
It is a spirit of anger and dissention amongst those of us why have been, and should remain allies. I do not intend to be a part of that.
I do intend to rationally share my own opinions of what I am seeing and pray that the American people will choose aright from the choices they end up getting presented.
Notice who helped put this accusation to print.
By Dana Milbank Opinion writer December 8, 2015... from the article ..” the conservative military historian Max Boot tweeted: “Trump is a fascist. And that's not a term I use loosely or often. But he's earned it.”
Excellent. But don’t marry Laz.