Not Trump

I do not consider myself to be a politically minded person, but I also love the values, the pursuit of achieving greatness, on which this country has been founded. I can remember regret at Clinton's first election victory in 1992. I can recall being disheartened for Obama's second election win in 2012. I will admit I am frustrated as a believer in Jesus I should feel shame for valuing principles that helped form the U.S. constitution. I am disgusted at the condition of pop-culture and the immorality that demands acceptance. I am exhausted at the relevance of the Well-Fare State continually declaring they are never receiving enough, never mind the fact food stamps (EBT), disability, and Medicaid recipients are at all time highs intentionally not looking for employment for fear of losing their benefits. And the healthcare system is a complete and total mess, not just because of Obamacare, but as a result of litigation (need for malpractice insurance), irresponsible private financial conduct, and ridiculous rates left to be delegated between practices and insurance companies.

All that to say, I have my concerns with the direction the country has been traveling. I am not interested in another Democratic, or even Socialist, president. However, I have not lost my senses screaming obscenities against other people. I watched a discussion composed of about 30 Republicans arguing why they were angry at America on FoxNews. It was scary to watch because no one could articulate why they were enraged, but they were mad and the government was to blame and no one could be trusted. A tar-and feathering smothered in paranoia.

I listened to another interview with Dr Robert Jeffress, a Baptist pastor in Texas, announce the evangelical voter does not care about morality or integrity. It is more important to win. Ronald Reagan was a Democratic Hollywood star with an astrology searching wife. But that was okay because Reagan returned America on track.

I will not impose my pick for the presidency, but I almost find it my personal conviction to charge protest against Donald Trump. As Trump's growing popularity increases among the Evangelicals (a political word I really do not like) I find it necessary to expose the many ways he panders. None of the Christian Believers I know unabashedly support Trump. Yet, I keep hearing about the growing support of the Evangelicals. Am I backwards or possibly un-Christian? Then I read this blog and it is a great expression on how I feel by Thomas McKenzie titled "This Isn't Funny Anymore". This is the best articulation that simulates my regard for Trump.

http://www.thomasmckenzie.com/blog/this-isnt-funny-anymore-why-im-voting-against-donald-trump

I can tell you Trump's claim to fame casinos in Atlantic City has fallen into bankruptcy leaving many contractors uncompensated for their services. I can tell you Trump owns strip clubs. I can tell you he has been divorced twice. I can tell the Trump "University" is essentially an overpriced sales pitch. I can tell you Trump is as much apart of the the Washington establishment as Jeb Bush with his dirty money buying politicians' votes. I can tell you Trump has always wanted to be president thinking Oprah would make a great Vice President. I can tell you though Trump is a "strong Christian" will never seek repentance from God.

I can make these arguments, but does it really matter? Does it matter Trump has flip-flopped on universal healthcare, immigration, and women's rights on abortion? Does it matter that Trump ejects whatever crudeness that comes to mind? Does it matter that Trump leads with mob rule bullying and insulting with false accusations? Does it matter that Trump deals by bargaining, bribing, and blackmailing? Does it matter that Trump is king of realty tv with scripted manipulated scenarios? Does it matter that Trump's biggest success is the name brand like the Kardashians or the Hiltons?

I once thought Trump would easily win the black vote with his "You're fired" suave. However, with the KKK support and the white supremacists now more than ever I am certain Trump is after the angry white man's vote. This is surprising considering Trumps's admiration for Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jackson. And I never considered Trump to be racist on his Apprentice show. Yet, just like his pandering to the Christian voters reciting non-understood scripture and claiming to be a target by the IRS because he is a Christian he is also pandering to the angry white voters who want enforced border control and immigration halted. The man who prides himself for being a Washington outsider boosts triumph when endorsed by establishment Republicans. Why is Trump's pandering and hypocrisy overlooked while other people with candor is described as lying?

I am exasperated at hearing we need Trump because he is like Reagan. The country is divided by rage and frustration and fear. Reagan rhetoric will not heal our country. I do not care if the Republican party falls. When the establishment no longer serves its people it must fail so the voices of the people can rebuild it. We are desperate for leaders like Washington and Lincoln who lead by integrity and honor even in the face of great adversity and impossibility. Men who united by the core of courageous belief (Christ Jesus) without compromising or tanting their faith. Trump is not the answer. He is the fuel for the fire. An unrighteous fire of loathing, self-serving, nihilistic fury. I implore you to do your research on how Trump has conducted his finances (four businesses have declared bankruptcy and there is always a lawsuit whether against him or devised by him) and himself (Who has Trump's friendship? Examine his wielding like he is in the WWF) in the last ten years.

As a very old knight instructed in the movie Indian Jones and the Last Crusades, "Choose wisely."