Call for a Hero

I’ve paid my dues
Time after time
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes,
I’ve made a few
I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face,
But I’ve come through
(And I need just go on and on and on and on)

We are the champions, my friend
And we’ll keep on fighting ‘til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
‘Cause we are the champions of the world

The 1977 song We Are the Champions by Queen embodies the Trump appeal for millions of Americans. Trump often brags about America becoming winners under his leadership, but his outlandish pomposity typically creates over the top eye-rolls or contempt. By no mean, should a Trump presidency be a conceivable option, however after learning of my husband’s support for Trump during the Kentucky caucus reevaluation of my distain for the reality T.V. billionaire requires special attention. In our discussion for presidential qualities truth unveiled a revelation: America needs a hero.

The United States for the past three decades has undergone economic struggles, wars, attacks, protests, scandals, and unconstitutional court verdicts. Promises, charges, declarations have proven meaningless. Money, lobbyist, and deceit have muted frustrated voices and movements. At every corner the people have been searching for a hero to make a stand mighty and unrelenting. When 911 struck the people were ready to be a force to reckon only to be disappointed by a wild goose chase and an endless war without vengeance. The Hope and Change pledge, an era of new beginnings, became blemished by racism, unemployment, decreased economic growth, and fear for international terror. Disillusionment after despondency after discouragement after disappointment. One reminder after another verifying America is indeed weak, ineffective, and silent.

America has acquired momentous heroes. American men and women have accomplished enormous feats for the betterment of mankind. George Washington, Nathan Hale, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Fredrick Douglas, Sitting Bull, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, George Patton, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, John Glenn, Martin Luther King, Jr., Neil Armstrong and the list goes on. Each individual arose against vast odds and fought valiantly. They will be remembered and admired for their contribution to the American ideology.

The definition for the word hero is a man who is admired for his nobility and courage. The country has lacked an admirable hero for decades. (By no means should U.S. soldiers’ contribution be disregarded, but their efforts have been overshadowed by bias.) There are athletes and Hollywood stars. We have musical artist and religious leaders, but all too often we are disappointed. It is never a surprise to learn the person is a druggy or an abuser or a pedophile or a scammer. The American public keeps searching for their hero hoping the comic book characters come alive.

Enter Donald Trump.

The loud boisterous billionaire enrolls a political race when America needs him most. Though the man says little of substance and design he is an outsider who knows how the real world works. He can achieve results without the bureaucracy. Trump is mad too because his businesses have been bankrupt, he has had to hire cheaper immigrants, and has been forced to outsource his companies to Mexico and China to make a profit. He understands the pains experienced by the people as he sleeps in one of 40 different multimillion-dollar residences. Yet, the glitz and glamor and wealth are apart of the appeal. Like the Marvel character, Tony Starks, perhaps Trump has an alter ego saving lives in an iron suit. Trump manages to earn 2 billion dollars worth of free advertisement. What other super powers can he exemplify, apart from the art of deal making.

America loves to be entertained and wooed. We want to feel good about ourselves and encouraged we are doing a job well done. Over and over again in a still small liberal voice we are prompted, “It is not enough. Give more. Sacrifice more. Change more.” Of course, people clamor to “Make American Great,” because what they hear is, “I will be great. I am the hero. I can fight back.” The demographics show it is not just a guy thing or white thing or a poor thing or a rich thing. It is not a straight thing or religious thing. People want a hero contesting for their rights empowering their greatness.

While the election thus far has illustrated a ridiculous foolishness and misdirected arguments it is only the beginning. A Trump and Hillary Clinton election will completely divulge the immorality imprisoning the United States. Soon there will be competitions to prove who is more inept, who is the larger liar, who is more money hungry, who is socially more generous, who is more corrupt. It will be a bloodbath of smears and accusations covered in veracity. The country will observe in disbelief. There will be people sitting fascinated like watching a Survivor episode. Other people will slump in shame realizing America is becoming either Sodom or Gomorrah. Then they must decide who is the lesser of two evils as they mark their ballots.

Concerns have been alluded to a Trump presidency. In this search for a hero caution needs to be drawn while being over zealous. Trump does not have a voting record to validate him thus listen to his words and actions carefully. Expect some kind of universal healthcare. Expect bullying of other countries and skeptics. Anticipate Trump’s words to transform into many shapes and forms. (Trump’s interpretation for the day of what is great.) Anticipate major changes in the tax code with larger deficits (Trump is good at searching for lower bids with lower quality. He does not have a history of spending within his means). Expect more than ever before civil unrest between races and religions and status. Expect disappointment. Remember our last president’s promises; change did come, but not for the good.

Though heroes are fun to imagine America’s greatest victors have been the underdogs. Starting as early as the colonial army to the drunken postal clerk, Ulysses S. Grant. To the Depression stragglers of Seabiscuit and James J. Braddock, the Cinderella Man. To the athleticism of Jackie Robinson and George Mason to the exploration of Lewis and Clark and Charles Lindberg to the genius of Nikola Tesla and Steve Jobs. The world prepared to disparage their efforts and from the coals they arose to achieve historical magnitude. David, the ultimate underdog and little shepherd boy, subdued Goliath, the daunting Philistine. The carpenter’s son, the fisher of men, the servant Jesus instead of fighting with swords and spears fought in love sacrificed for all. We should not be afraid of rippling the waters, not as an exhibition, but as a movement for justice and preservation of a nation founded for God.

The underdogs are awakening trying to shout loudly. Amongst the media and other distracting noise it is difficult to hear their chants. There is an underdog running for president. Ted Cruz, the only God fearing constitutionalist. Admittedly, he has elfish features with rosy cheeks. It is unfortunate he speaks like a televangelist waiting to hear the words “hellfire and brimstone,” uttered. However, listen to his meaning and examine his record. He dominates truth and genuineness. In a day in age where appearances weigh heavier in hollow relevance the guise is a façade and will only dissatisfy. Whereas principles, steadfast, honor are everlasting and will inevitably prevail.

While the liberals are competing who is more generous with taxpayers’ money and Republicans are arguing who is more conservative and Trump supporters are fighting protesters there is Cruz declaring the truth. He continues to defend our rights as American citizens. He forges ahead confronting suffocating government. He presses onward for liberty. He maintains an exceptional standard for all Americans to achieve their goals and potential while respecting their humanity. He has formed a stance without being a billionaire or having establishment money. Rather than exhausting our resources to stop Trump hail support for a true believer of the constitution. It has been proven one too many elections a water-downed conservative is not electable. Cruz should be finished. Nevertheless, the message he declares is fact and he symbolizes the foundation of America without being tainted by scandal and lies.

If in fact America is searching for a hero, investigate your definition of the word. When I inquired for my husbands definition he replied, “a self-made man who exercises common sense of genuine respectable character willing to assist those in need.” My definition is a bit briefer: loving self-sacrifice. Does your candidate comprise your credentials or once again are we settling for a compromise?