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It is from an article by Mychal Massie on January 19, 2016 in Daily Rant, Race & Politics. Agree or disagree, it is a good, worthwhile read; regardless of which side of the aisle you sit on; or if you don't sit on either side of the aisle at all. I submit it only as information.
Trump Is Not a Liberal or Conservative, He’s A Pragmatist.
We recently enjoyed a belated holiday dinner with friends at the home of other friends. The dinner conversation was jocund, ranging from discussions about antique glass and china to theology and politics. At one point reference was made to Donald Trump being a conservative to which I responded that Trump is not a conservative.
I said that I neither view nor do I believe Trump views himself as a conservative. I stated it was my opinion that Trump is a pragmatist. He sees a problem and understands it must be fixed. He doesn't see the problem as liberal or conservative, he sees it only as a problem. That is a quality that should be admired and applauded, not condemned. But I get ahead of myself.
Viewing problems from a liberal perspective has resulted in the creation of more problems, more entitlement programs, more victims, more government, more political correctness, and more attacks on the working class in all economic strata.
Viewing things according to the so-called Republican conservative perspective has brought continued spending, globalism to the detriment of American interests and wellbeing, denial of what the real problems are, weak, ineffective, milquetoast, leadership that amounts to Barney Fife Deputy Sheriff, appeasement oriented and afraid of its own shadow. In brief, it has brought liberal ideology with a pachyderm as a mascot juxtaposed to the ass of the Democrat Party.
Immigration isn't a Republican problem – it isn't a liberal problem – it is a problem that threatens the very fabric and infrastructure of America. It demands a pragmatic approach not an approach that is intended to appease one group or another.
The impending collapse of the economy isn't a liberal or conservative problem, it is an American problem. That said, until it is viewed as a problem that demands a common sense approach to resolution, it will never be fixed because the Democrats and Republicans know only one way to fix things and the longevity of their impracticality has proven to have no lasting effect. Successful businessmen like Donald Trump find ways to make things work, they do not promise to accommodate.
Trump uniquely understands that China’s manipulation of currency is not a Republican problem or a Democrat problem. It is a problem that threatens our financial stability and he understands the proper balance needed to fix it. Here again successful businessmen like Trump who have weathered the changing tides of economic reality understand what is necessary to make business work and they, unlike both sides of the political aisle, know that if something doesn't work, you don't continue trying to make it work hoping that at some point it will.
As a pragmatist Donald Trump hasn't made wild pie-in-the-sky promises of a cell phone in every pocket, free college tuition, and a $15 hour minimum wage for working the drive-through at a Carl’s Hamburgers.
I argue that America needs pragmatists because pragmatists see a problem and find ways to fix them. They do not see a problem and compound it by creating more problems.
You may not like Donald Trump, but I suspect that the reason people do not like him is because:
(1) he is antithetical to the “good old boy” method of brokering backroom deals that fatten the coffers of politicians;
(2) they are unaccustomed to hearing a candidate speak who is unencumbered by the financial shackles of those who own them vis-a`-vis donations;
(3) he is someone who is free of idiomatic political ideology; and
(4) he is someone who understands that it takes more than hollow promises and political correctness to make America great again.
Listening to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders talk about fixing America is like listening to two lunatics trying to “out crazy” one another. Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are owned lock, stock, and barrel by the bankers, corporations, and big dollar donors funding their campaigns. Bush can deny it but common sense tells anyone willing to face facts is that people don't give tens of millions without expecting something in return.
We have had Democrats and Republican ideologues and what has it brought us? Are we better off today or worse off? Has it happened overnight or has it been a steady decline brought on by both parties?
I submit that a pragmatist might be just what America needs right now. And as I said earlier, a pragmatist sees a problem and understands that the solution to fix same is not about a party, but a willingness and boldness to get it done.
People are quick to confuse and despise confidence as arrogance, but that is common amongst those who have never accomplished anything in their lives, and who have always played it safe not willing to risk failure.
Trump Is Not a Liberal or Conservative, He’s A Pragmatist.
We recently enjoyed a belated holiday dinner with friends at the home of other friends. The dinner conversation was jocund, ranging from discussions about antique glass and china to theology and politics. At one point reference was made to Donald Trump being a conservative to which I responded that Trump is not a conservative.
I said that I neither view nor do I believe Trump views himself as a conservative. I stated it was my opinion that Trump is a pragmatist. He sees a problem and understands it must be fixed. He doesn't see the problem as liberal or conservative, he sees it only as a problem. That is a quality that should be admired and applauded, not condemned. But I get ahead of myself.
Viewing problems from a liberal perspective has resulted in the creation of more problems, more entitlement programs, more victims, more government, more political correctness, and more attacks on the working class in all economic strata.
Viewing things according to the so-called Republican conservative perspective has brought continued spending, globalism to the detriment of American interests and wellbeing, denial of what the real problems are, weak, ineffective, milquetoast, leadership that amounts to Barney Fife Deputy Sheriff, appeasement oriented and afraid of its own shadow. In brief, it has brought liberal ideology with a pachyderm as a mascot juxtaposed to the ass of the Democrat Party.
Immigration isn't a Republican problem – it isn't a liberal problem – it is a problem that threatens the very fabric and infrastructure of America. It demands a pragmatic approach not an approach that is intended to appease one group or another.
The impending collapse of the economy isn't a liberal or conservative problem, it is an American problem. That said, until it is viewed as a problem that demands a common sense approach to resolution, it will never be fixed because the Democrats and Republicans know only one way to fix things and the longevity of their impracticality has proven to have no lasting effect. Successful businessmen like Donald Trump find ways to make things work, they do not promise to accommodate.
Trump uniquely understands that China’s manipulation of currency is not a Republican problem or a Democrat problem. It is a problem that threatens our financial stability and he understands the proper balance needed to fix it. Here again successful businessmen like Trump who have weathered the changing tides of economic reality understand what is necessary to make business work and they, unlike both sides of the political aisle, know that if something doesn't work, you don't continue trying to make it work hoping that at some point it will.
As a pragmatist Donald Trump hasn't made wild pie-in-the-sky promises of a cell phone in every pocket, free college tuition, and a $15 hour minimum wage for working the drive-through at a Carl’s Hamburgers.
I argue that America needs pragmatists because pragmatists see a problem and find ways to fix them. They do not see a problem and compound it by creating more problems.
You may not like Donald Trump, but I suspect that the reason people do not like him is because:
(1) he is antithetical to the “good old boy” method of brokering backroom deals that fatten the coffers of politicians;
(2) they are unaccustomed to hearing a candidate speak who is unencumbered by the financial shackles of those who own them vis-a`-vis donations;
(3) he is someone who is free of idiomatic political ideology; and
(4) he is someone who understands that it takes more than hollow promises and political correctness to make America great again.
Listening to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders talk about fixing America is like listening to two lunatics trying to “out crazy” one another. Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are owned lock, stock, and barrel by the bankers, corporations, and big dollar donors funding their campaigns. Bush can deny it but common sense tells anyone willing to face facts is that people don't give tens of millions without expecting something in return.
We have had Democrats and Republican ideologues and what has it brought us? Are we better off today or worse off? Has it happened overnight or has it been a steady decline brought on by both parties?
I submit that a pragmatist might be just what America needs right now. And as I said earlier, a pragmatist sees a problem and understands that the solution to fix same is not about a party, but a willingness and boldness to get it done.
People are quick to confuse and despise confidence as arrogance, but that is common amongst those who have never accomplished anything in their lives, and who have always played it safe not willing to risk failure.
You know I love you brother so I hope you won't get upset with me saying this Trump guy is reeeeally bad news. I fully understand his appeal and am as angry as anybody that the GOP has lied over and over with promises of stopping the current wicked occupant of the White House. But step back a sec and truly look at Trump. I don't need to chronicle his record. It speaks for itself. "make America great again" might as well be obama's "hope and change".
I used to think the only GOP lever I couldn't pull in the general was Bush, but I don't see me voting for this guy. Of course my arm has already told me it would fall off if I pulled a Democrat lever, so it's write in, or stay home for me.
If you wanna get crazy with the end times stuff, maybe "at the sound of the last TRUMP" has something to do with this guy! LOL
I used to think the only GOP lever I couldn't pull in the general was Bush, but I don't see me voting for this guy. Of course my arm has already told me it would fall off if I pulled a Democrat lever, so it's write in, or stay home for me.
If you wanna get crazy with the end times stuff, maybe "at the sound of the last TRUMP" has something to do with this guy! LOL
I AM NOT a Trump fan...........believe I've made this quite clear for some time now.......... 
However, the idea of comparing him to THE Antichrist doesn't work. Simply because (as I understand Scripture) THE Antichrist will be loved and respected by the World. He will be a UNITER of the Worlds people.
Trump is ANYTHING BUT a uniter........so I can't see comparing him to THE Antichrist.
Now............small "a" antichrist? Sure, anyone who is NOT FOR Christ is anti-Christ by definition.
However, the idea of comparing him to THE Antichrist doesn't work. Simply because (as I understand Scripture) THE Antichrist will be loved and respected by the World. He will be a UNITER of the Worlds people.
Trump is ANYTHING BUT a uniter........so I can't see comparing him to THE Antichrist.
Now............small "a" antichrist? Sure, anyone who is NOT FOR Christ is anti-Christ by definition.
K
If there ever was a dry run for the anti- Christ it was Obama. He came out of nowhere,there is still hardly anything we know for sure about his background. He was called a messiah by some in the media. He turned the country upside down. He promised hope and change and everyone fell for it,twice. Even Christians,so called. The man mocks the Bible, said he was against abortion and gay marriage before he was elected,in a church,before the whole country and lied like a rug. Yet he was still elected again! I wont even go into his support of Muslims and his disdain for Israel and what I really think about him.But if there ever was a dry run for the anti-Christ it was definitely Obama. Already been done. The man has single handedly knocked America off its feet. The world no longer respects her, patriotism is basically dead,especially with the youth. We were told we are "not exceptional" and thanks to Obama the world believes it and so does most of the country. Obama is the worst president in history and went a long way to further satans agenda. Forget Trump, Obama already tore the country wide open and set us back 50 yrs.
My Brother, I enjoy living and learning and I would never be angry with you for sharing valuable insight. Same with our brother Desdichado, I love what he brings to the table, and like you, he has integrity.
This may be a surprise to everyone here, but I'm not on the Trump bandwagon, I am however on the wagon of slaying these leftwing turds that come around here to vilify non-democrat candidates. The democrat party is evil and its destructive nature has blasted us back into the immoral stone age, and yet leftwingers come around here preaching false righteousness and I won't allow it to go unchecked.
If God said to me, "Utah, whoever you want to be the next President will in fact be the next President," my response to God would be immediate: John Kasich. I believe he would share too much milk-toast for my liking, but he is a man who truly loves God in Jesus Christ, and he has more integrity in his right pinky than all of Washington DC.
Thanks for watching out for me bro and having my best interest at heart. I'm always grateful!
This may be a surprise to everyone here, but I'm not on the Trump bandwagon, I am however on the wagon of slaying these leftwing turds that come around here to vilify non-democrat candidates. The democrat party is evil and its destructive nature has blasted us back into the immoral stone age, and yet leftwingers come around here preaching false righteousness and I won't allow it to go unchecked.
If God said to me, "Utah, whoever you want to be the next President will in fact be the next President," my response to God would be immediate: John Kasich. I believe he would share too much milk-toast for my liking, but he is a man who truly loves God in Jesus Christ, and he has more integrity in his right pinky than all of Washington DC.
Thanks for watching out for me bro and having my best interest at heart. I'm always grateful!
K
Quote "is wanting to waterboard someone just because 'they deserve it' dark enough for you?"
I can't speak to the rest,I don't know about it. Waterboarding people because they deserve it, do you know what they did to the men in Benghazi? Do you know what they do to Americans they capture over there?! Waterboarding is nothing!! If we can protect our citizens here and abroad and get info why would we not do it? They aren't holding Sunday school teachers at Gitmo,these are terrorists,of the worst kind. They release them and they go back out and kill more Americans! More innocent people! Beheading Christians. Waterboard them because they deserve it? You better believe it!!
K
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Concerning waterboarding and any other form of torture to acquire information whether it be good or bad, these are individual terrorists that would strap a bomb to their bodies or to another device and we should be concerned about waterboarding. These terrorist have evil hearts and are motivated by evil period. They can not be trusted at any time or in any venue period. Many of you have the wrong idea about Donald Trump, but nothing could be said to convince you otherwise. You will have to see him as our active President and see what he is able to do. None of you can say that you know what the other candidate would do once they get in office and more than what Trump would do. So don't parade around in your pseudo-ego making all these claims about a man you simple have no affections for.
Amen to this, Sister. These anti-water-boarding folks are hypocrites to the very core. Waterboarding is not good enough to save the lives of patriots that they themselves do not know, but if their kids were in harms way, you know full well they'd use any means necessary to save their children. Total, unmitigated hypocrisy at its finest. I have more respect for mosquitos than hypocrites. At least mosquitos make no bones about their intentions. That's integrity. Hypocrites can learn a thing or two about integrity from mosquitoes for sure.
K
I haven't made up my mind about Trump yet. But it may come down to that choice and thats how it seems to be shaping up. But as far as the terrorists,you are 100% right. Like the two in CA.Leave their child behind and kill coworkers that threw a party for them. smh Waterboarding is the least that should be done. That is why I love Israel. They know how to deal with terrorists,like the Munich Olympics. US could learn something from them.
K
Shoot I recall one of my older cousins telling me a story. He had real bad temper tantrums when he was a kid. His mother talked to her doctor and said she was at wits end to know what to do. He would hold his breath till he turned blue.So the doc said "the next time he takes a fit and holds his breath hold his head under the sink with freezing cold water,that'll break him" So waterboarding is just a good old fashioned disciplining.If kids can handle it,terrorists can handle it. Now I don't think it should be used on children,Im just saying it was done. Used on a terrorist,you bet your behind!