metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Yes, and I grew up in one of those churches, so I experienced this all for myself.
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The allure of Trump
- Thread starter Draka
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LittlePinky82
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I really don't get it. I was raised Church of Christ and the church I was in at least didn't talk about it so I didn't hear more about it until I got more involved in politics. It just seems to go against everything Jesus taught.
Rev Ike, by any chance?
He's my favorite preacher.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Nah, it was a fundamentalist Lutheran church (yes, there are such things) that taught against believing in "evilution" and the congregation in general was as racist as the day was long, and it was the latter item that forced me out of the church when I was 22-- just a couple of years ago.
Don't feel too bad.....the Lutherans (& Methodists & Baptists) banned me too.Nah, it was a fundamentalist Lutheran church (yes, there are such things) that taught against believing in "evilution" and the congregation in general was as racist as the day was long, and it was the latter item that forced me out of the church when I was 22-- just a couple of years ago.
And I never even belonged!
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
But in your case they were justified.
I was surprised it took them so long.But in your case they were justified.
Druac
Devout Atheist
You too TPaine...been a few around.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Yep, we're taking over!
Nice site, eh? I think I've been here for about a year now, which is why you didn't see me over at BNet for quite a few months.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
I haven't been on Bnet in awhile myself. I need to spend some more time trying to figure out how to underclock my computer, because that seems to fix the graphics problem I've been having on my computer. But all I've found on how to do it is adjust it down to 95%, but not how to actually do that.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
You're aware that BNet as we know it is kaput, right?
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
The old Bnet of SC/D2, or the new multi-game client thing?
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
I don't know what you're asking. Maybe because it's because of my age, I get easily confused.
One can access BNet through Facebook, but I'm at least not willing to do that since my real name and location shows there.
Scott C.
Just one guy
I don't like much of what Trump says. But I love that he's not afraid to say what's on his mind. He's not afraid of the political correctness crowd, the media, or those who love to catch people in a trap for a misspoken word. His campaign is a big "in your face" to what is wrong with politics today. I believe this is part of his appeal, even to those who don't like his insulting comments.
averageJOE
zombie
And this has what to do with leadership?
Scott C.
Just one guy
Fearlessness to speak your mind is a good leadership trait. In Trump's case I don't like many of his positions, so I will not vote for him in the primaries. However the OP asked what is his allure, to which I gave my opinion.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
So he can insult global leaders and call them a moron if they're a man and ugly slob if they're a woman? So the whole world knows that America put a bigot in office? It can be a good trait for a leader, but clearly in Trump's case him speaking his mind reveals how unfit he is for such a position.
Underhill
Well-Known Member
Speaking your mind is a terrible leadership trait in politics. Politics is all about negotiating compromises which is hard to do if you insult everyone you disagree with. And think in terms of foreign policy and negotiating with foreign countries. Speaking your mind could be a disaster.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
I ditto Scott's and SW's disagreement. There's this work called "tact", which can be defined this way: "The ability to tell a person to go to hell so well that they actually look forward to the trip".
One cannot throw out insults like they were candy and then expect those whom we have insulted to go along with them. Even here at RF, if someone really insults you, do you take the position that you now want to go along with what they've said? Do you admire their willingness to "speak their mind" when you're the one that's being attacked?
Trump reminds me a little of Bernie.
Both stand out from other candidates of their party because they say things out of the norm.
We'd never have thought that either had a chance to gain the nomination.
But circumstances arose which let these interlopers fill a void.
Whatever happens, it's more interesting than the usual race.
Both stand out from other candidates of their party because they say things out of the norm.
We'd never have thought that either had a chance to gain the nomination.
But circumstances arose which let these interlopers fill a void.
Whatever happens, it's more interesting than the usual race.