Donald Trump is a fighter. His personal and political courage are to be admired. He has been selfless in his pursuit of “the deep state” and in his support for everyday Americans in our fight against the landed aristocratic elites in government and the media. They hate him and they can’t control or conceal their disdain for him personally. Most importantly they fear that his election will lead to the EN MASSE exposure of the corrupt and collusive practices that have become a norm in government corporate mercantilism—at all levels of government. He is for America and not for a “New World Order”. He has fought against the establishment apostolate that includes Wall Street Bankers and Hedge Fund managers, ‘”the deep state military intelligence establishment”, heads of labor unions—certainly not the union rank file, and leaders in both the fourth and fifth estate.
The attributes of a great leader are not necessarily those of a great politician. A great leader needs to have tough skin—Mr. Trump has tough skin. George Patton was a great leader of men who I have greatly admired my entire life, but there is not a place where he could run for dog catcher and win. He simply would create a state of irrational emotional pique in his adversaries. A political campaign requires branding and creating discernable differences between two competing forces that both want the same thing—political power. The issue is then what is one to do with power? Do modern leaders look at public service as a vocation, or as a career? What has Ms. Harris done with the power that has been placed into her hands as border Czar? What did Mr. Trump do with the American Economy and by building up our military when he was in power? Are they in the office to serve themselves or to serve the people who elected them? Are they there to serve a political faction(s) and if they choose to divide, WE THE PEOPLE by creating factions are they serving themselves or their country? In the end it becomes a popularity contest. Great leaders are not necessarily popular.
Abraham Lincoln won his first election for President with only a plurality and not a majority of the vote. He did so by discretely creating differences between himself and his opponents that would allow voters to understand the “brand” and his policies—The Great Emancipation didn’t happen until January 1st, 1863, a year and a half after the election. Discretion and prudence in campaigning led to his election. Mr. Trump has proven to be capable of this by his discrete handling of the abortion issue—He is against abortion and supports The Dobbs vs Jackson Decision. He would veto a National Law supporting abortion in all 50 States. Now is not the right time to Federalize or Nationalize such an issue as was done in both Roe and Casey. The Great Emancipation occurred when the will of the people was properly discerned, and the needed political support would be forthcoming. After winning a few battles—Gettysburg and Shilo, Mr. L. won the next election with a majority. Franklin Roosevelt did the same thing by delaying our entry into WWII until there was an outpouring of public support for the cause of liberty. Discernment is also a virtue that Mr. Trump should better lever in this campaign.
Mr. Trump can approach the Presidential campaign either as a “fighter” or a “boxer”. A “boxer” attacks his opponents with precision and accuracy—for those that follow boxing think of The “Sugar Rayes” Robinson and Leonard. The fighter slugs it out. Think Sonny Liston and Mike Tyson. Brawlers take a lot of punishment. They are like bulls in a China shop. Boxers are like surgeons They know when and how to approach an issue that will limit the damage to their patient and at the same time extirpate the disease in the patient. Many times, as Trump confronts his opponents, he also inflicts damage on himself and on his supporters.
It is Mr. Trumps election to win—or loose. Last election cycle no matter the real outcome, Mr. Trump did real damage in Georgia and Arizona where we lost the Senate by less than 30,000 votes. There are lots of people such as me who are proud to support Mr. Trump with our votes and with our contributions. He must understand that he not only is representing himself, but he is also representing us. He needs to be the boxer in the next 60 days.
Being brave and courageous are important attributes of a great leader. But a great leader must also be prudent, temperate, and be able to discern—when to attack and when to defend. As he asks for our votes and as we try to win this election, we must win the tactical fight first, only then can strategic issues be addressed.
Time for Mr. Trump to stop fighting and start BOXING!
