I was trying to figure out if I had this “Trump derangement syndrome” that I read about in an article recently. I read somewhere that it is more his character than policies that are the problem. Being a Democrat, I do not agree with all the Republican policies, but that doesn’t mean I hate all Republicans. I try to listen and not reflexively tune them out. I feel there is room for both.
Trump does not have the character that I want in a president, period. I read Trump’s book, “The Art of the Deal,” which lays out his strategy for success in business. I also read the Bible (all 66 books) which contradicts most of Trump’s strategic points. I chose this reference because he was called the “Anointed One” in the article, so I felt a religious response was warranted.
Some will accuse me of cherry-picking words from both Trump’s book and Scripture, so I used Trump’s words in his book and framed it against specific Scripture. Trump seems more like the false prophet in the Bible than the “Anointed One.” It comes down to trust, so you could read it yourself to see if I missed anything. It comes down to: “Do I fear Trump more than I fear God by His words in the Bible?”
For me the choice was easy. God trumps Trump. Both by words and works.
To me, Trump’s most telling quotes from his book are:
“I’m the first to admit that I am very competitive and that I’ll do nearly anything within legal bounds to win. Sometimes, part of making your deal is denigrating your competition (Trump 74).”
“…good publicity is preferable to bad, but from the bottom-line perspective, bad publicity is sometimes better than no publicity at all. Controversy, in short, sells (Trump 118).”
“I fight when I feel I am getting screwed, even if it’s costly and difficult and highly risky (Trump 156).”
Trump values loyalty and people willing to go to prison for him to protect his reputation. I am not one of them and I do not say this lightly or without looking deeply into his character.
Marilyn Marshall, Magna
