Is Donald Trump Too Mean?
in short, no
“Let those flatter, who fear: it is not an American art.” - Thomas Jefferson, A Summary View of the Right of British America
People get their panties in a wad over President Donald Trump’s harsh words. Here are some of my thoughts, as a rather sensitive person myself…
Our society has become obsessed with feelings and a perverted idea of love. This is part of what has our culture in the ridiculous pronoun stuff — and the horrid disaster of children getting their body parts cut off. We are pressured to play along with harmful nonsense, rather than speak truth (actual truth, not the “my truth” bologna). President Trump is willing to say it like it is, instead of shamelessly virtue signaling. Sometimes tough love - although not necessarily enjoyable - is necessary.
His tough words seem to be more pointed to the crooked political figures (Pocahontas, Pencil Neck, Sleepy Joe, Ron DeSanctimonious [read some of my concerns about him here], etc.) than at everyday Americans. Could it be that he loves Americans, and is disgusted by the way the media and politicians are destroying our country? Think about it.
It’s also been pointed out that this is part of the Donald’s technique. He flusters opponents with a nickname and throws them off and/or gets them to show their true colors.
Remember the saying “actions speak louder than words.” If you dig into Trump’s actions, I think you’ll find a generous heart. Don’t get so caught up in words that you miss his actions. (Similarly, be careful not to be hoodwinked by some peoples’ attractive language and miss the disgusting actions.)
Would you rather have a president who might hurt feelings, or a president who leaves 13 service members in Afghanistan, in addition to civilians, animals, and military equipment? Would you rather have a politically incorrect president with a good economy and low gas prices, or a slimy politician-type with bare shelves and rising gas prices?
Don’t forget, there were no new wars for the USA when President Trump was in office.
Donald Trump is not the only person in politics to call people names. (You might be giving him more credit that you’d like to admit if you think he’s the only one who uses tough words! 😀) Here are some other politicians who’ve used terms that might hurt feelings (not all are necessarily name calling):
Ron DeSantis
referred to Anthony Fauci as a “little elf” that needed to be “chuck[ed] across the Potomac”
compared Charlie Crist to a “worn-out old donkey” he was “lookin’ to put out to pasture.” I’m pretty sure he said something similar at a “Don’t Tread on Florida” rally I was at as well.
said he thought Gavin Newsom’s hair gel was “interfering with his brain function”
Joe Biden
referred to Donald Trump as “the great MAGA king”
unfavorably refers to Ultra-MAGA (here’s an interesting opinion piece from the New York Post: “Joe Biden’s ‘ultra-MAGA’ comments are right out of Putin’s Playbook.”)
Hillary Clinton
said that (while being “grossly generalistic”) “half of Trump supporters” could fit into “the basket of deplorables.” She then continued with a slew of derogatory terms.
Nancy Pelosi
not even a nickname, Pelosi asks, “Do I ever even mention his name? Would I even waste my time talking about him [Donald Trump]?” and seems to refer to him as “a former occasional occupant of the White House.”
And how many people and politicians have smeared conservatives as Nazis, white supremacists, bigots, and/or other terms du jour? That seems a lot more serious - and divisive - than calling someone “watermelon head.”
Let me preface this next part by saying that Trump is not Jesus. But if you are a Christian (I’m not sure of Trump’s religious beliefs, but he seems to be supportive of Judeo-Christian values at the least), you are to emulate Christ. As you read through the Bible, make a note of when Jesus isn’t what we would often think of as “kind”…or even what we might mistakenly think of as “Christian.” His words for religious leaders were not always warm and fuzzy. Maybe we need to rethink some things.
Finally, President Trump is from New York City. People in NYC don’t have a reputation for being extra sweet with their words. Respect his culture.
Check back, as I might edit this post as I think of and/or come across more.