Thanks for a reasoned response.
Yes! Isn't it nice that we can finally reason together - even if we know it is not going to change our minds?
Here is my reasoning:
In Management there are a few methods to predict future behavior. The Strongest is of course Past Behavior. Another strong one is reason for motivation to produce.
The fact is Trump got seeded with one million dollars and turned it into arguably worth 10 Billion with thousands of people working for him and a very low business failure rate. If he had a reputation as a slime ball in that we would be hearing about it from thousands of people, business partners, employees, sparring partners, etc. What does stand out is he has a reputation as an egotistical turn-around manager - taking hundreds if not thousands of poorly run or failing businesses and making them work. So other then the few exceptions and they are very few for his history he has a reputation in business as a straight shooter, diplomatic and respected. This leads me to why I think his motivation is to "fix" America.
Hes wealthy, very wealthy, It can be argued how much but he has no need of money or power. he is 70 and can live in the lap of luxury for the rest of his life no matter what happens to America. However he was a family he loves and a legacy to leave behind. It also appears he loves America. The usual motivations to for people to get into office is money and power. Its a hard job, very damaging to the family and self. Why would a Super Rich Person put themselves thru what is required to run today for the Highest office of the land? It is my educated guess that he really does want to leave behind a legacy as the Greatest Turn-around manager in the world as well as a safer and better country for his prodigy.
You make an argument that explains in perfect detail why the world and a secular society would view Trump's wealth, business acumen and industry achievements as worthy proof he is the best choice to Administer the country.
For a biblical Christian Conservative, those attributes are of the world and the stature of measurement is of the world. They do not speak to the moral character of the candidate. Nancy Pelosi is wealthy beyond words. She has a business empire she and her husband run. Her character is one that is completely unfit to hold any public office, and on that score you and I would agree. Christian Conservatives are applying the biblical principles and attributes God's Word says are necessary for someone seeking office. And we have assessed and judged Trump's own fruits and words in this campaign - as someone unfit for the office he seeks.
I cannot see the usual motivations that drive the normal politicians involved here. So yes I think its his ego driving this but to satisfy it he has to deliver a America he can brag about.
Ego is a dangerous thing for someone to flaunt while seeking the highest power in the land my friend.
I understand the attraction for so many - as we have not had someone telling the Establishment, the Left and the Marxist Democrat Party to "shove it" for decades. Many want payback, revenge or someone who looks like they will fight for what has been diminished and stolen from us by those entrusted to obey their oaths to the Constitution.
A measurable record of someone who is a law unto himself, and is unable to maintain his marriage vows while bragging about his infidelity and indiscretions is not someone Biblical Christian Conservatives will trust to keep the vows he swears and affirms to uphold and defend the Constitution.
And much of his behavior and statements have added to the affirmation that we cannot support such a man for the position he seeks, ESPECIALLY when the Executive has been fundamentally transformed into a quasi-dictatorship by the current occupant with the full approval and enabling of the party Trump is running under.
