The 2016 US Presidential campaign is in full
swing and it has been anything but dull. The front-runners are totally
unconventional. One is a woman and the other a businessman who has never held a
political office. Constantly, people are asking me: what do you think of Donald
Trump?
Good question and for the longest time, I did
not have an answer. Having watched American politics all my life, never have I
seen a campaign like this one. Yet, as one committed to helping people become
‘future-ready,’ it is important to address the issue: What should we make of
Donald Trump?
Background:
Donald Trump, a businessman and TV personality, was born on June 14, 1946,
which means he will be 70 years old at the time of the November 2016 election.
Ronald Reagan was 69 when he was elected and inaugurated as President.
Trump Candidacy: The
day after his 69th birthday, he announced his candidacy for the Republican
Party nomination for the office of United States President. His slogan: Making
America Great Again! He promised to fund his own campaign and eschewed
donations for big donors and super PACs (political action committees). This
meant, among other things, that he would be free to say whatever he wanted.
Trump’s statements have been brash,
controversial and politically incorrect. He said that he would build a wall at
the Mexican border and have Mexico pay for it. After the IS attacked Paris in
November 2015, he proposed a temporary ban on Muslim immigration ‘until we
figure out what’s going on?’ These and other statements have offended much
of the public, other political candidates, and even some of his business
partners, who have subsequently severed commercial ties. Some of his rallies
have been marked by protests and violence. The mainstream media have scratched
their heads on what to do with him. Once highly-left wing news source announced
that they were removing Trump’s campaign from the ‘political section’ to the
‘entertainment’ section.
The Trump campaign entertaining? Well, despite
all the negatives mentioned above, he has consistently polled higher than his
Republican rivals (the party of Ronald Reagan and George Bush, the somewhat
American equivalent to the Australian Liberal Party or Liberal/National Party
Coalition; the US Democratic Party, to whom Barack Obama, Bill & Hillary
Clinton belongs mirrors the Australian Labour Party). He has won
state-after-state primaries and is getting closer to clinching the Republican
Party nomination. Until now, every attempt to stop his candidacy has met with
failure.
Why is Trump doing so well? His populist politically incorrect rhetoric resonates with many
people because he comes across as honest, rather than wooden and insincere. His
‘non-establishment’ credentials also impress a volatile electorate, who feel
regular politicians are not listening to them. His speeches and blunt
statements give him much ‘free’ publicity from the mainstream media, even
though they do not like his views.
What are we to make of the candidacy of this
very rich, non-political, intelligent man who seems to be steamrolling his way
to the Republican nomination? Here is some food for thought:
Conservative Challenge: People who hold to traditional or Biblical (rather than
progressivist) values will be troubled
by Trump - he has been thrice married, does business with casinos, and has
praised the abortion-giant Planned Parenthood. Though he implies he is
conservative, he has not always been that way in practice. Has he had a
‘Damascus Road-Experience’ to a socially conservative position or is his
conservatism tactical for more votes?
Conservatives Divided: Christian commentators like Messianic scholar Dr. Michael Brown in
the USA and Australia’s own culture warrior Bill Muehlenberg are highly
critical of Trump. Yet, some US conservatives like Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican
Vice-Presidential nominee and former governor of Alaska, have endorsed him.
One interesting endorsement comes from 91 year
old Phyllis Schlafly, a Roman Catholic constitutional lawyer, conservative activist,
and founder of the Eagle Forum. She was the woman who prevented the
ratification the feminist-inspired Equal Rights Constitutional Amendment (ERA)
in 1972. She is an American conservative icon and legend. Schlafly totally
supports Trump and says he is America’s last hope. The reason: He is not
beholden to the political kingmaker’s and will strongly deal with illegal
immigration. If we don’t stop this wave of illegal migration, America as we
know it will cease to exist, concludes Schlafly.
Big gamble: A
Trump nomination is a big gamble for the Republicans. His approval rating may
be high among Republican primary voters but his disapproval rating among the
general public is also high. He will be opposed by non-white migrants,
feminists, and the mainstream media. His likely opponent, Hillary Clinton, has
a well-financed campaign, universal name recognition, and has applied the
lessons from her failed 2008 campaign (Mrs. Clinton has unique challenges of
her own, including low ‘trustworthy’ ratings and an FBI investigation of her
emails while Secretary of State). Can Trump win? It is possible but it will be
tough.
Volatility:
Americans, especially conservatives are volatile. They are tired of
broken-promises, of pseudo-conservative politicians, of political correctness
and empty rhetoric. Perhaps because Trump is successful at business, a straight
shooter, and smart in-general, he is viewed as someone who can get the job
done.
The choice:
barring some major event, it looks like it will be a vote between Donald Trump
and Hillary Clinton. American’s will need to decide if they want, after a 16
year hiatus, to have the Clintons back in the White House or the fresh-face of
a very determined Donald Trump.
Don't talk for Trump. It's part of the Hegelian Dialectic. He has been set up as the value way out, but he's actually a way deeper in to the occult and the New World Order. Rarely has anyone made it to the Presidency without endorsement or sponsorship of the New World Order. All but two presidents have been Freemasons. Trump looks like he will go against the flow, and is quite possible be would implement a few of the things he talks of. But just do a search on 'Donald Trump Apollo gods apartment' and you will see what his 66th for apartment looks like. It's a tribute to occult gods. Apollo, Osiris, Zeus, they are all there. This theme places him small bang in the middle of the occult (hidden) practices of the people that rule the USA and the world from behind the scenes. I don't doubt Trump has done clout, but he's not at the top of the tree. He is however high enough up to inflict some serious damage. The only alternative at this time is..... PRAYER. No, I'm not being facetious. America has a set of candidates that's life choosing from a police line-up. The USA is so seriously in the clutches of the NWO, and the time is so critical that they have eliminated any godly or independent candidates. America don't find its future in political reform. It will find its future in the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob alone.
ReplyDeleteThe history of the Clinton's is unfortunately very bad. Several ex-employees including a body guard have testified how Bill became rich through drug running and Hilary (as a legal person) laundered the money. The money went into a trust and was landed out without repayment plans or interest to their friends. They have repeatedly been involved in violence. One ex-employee states there is a real of bodies leading to them. I don't endorse Donald Trump, however due me Hilary Clinton is a clearly wise choice. If she makes it in, she will use her power to have Bill installed as the next Secretary General of the UN, which Bill started years ago would be their aim : Hillary running the USA, Bill running the world. And who's running them? Suffice to say it's not the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob. It's time to pray in earnest America.
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