Can Donald Trump make America great again?
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign slogan is “Make America Great Again.”
In order to do this, Donald Trump has basically said that he would build ‘a great wall’ to keep illegal immigrants out (which would also have a tendency to lock Americans in), temporarily stop travel of virtually all Muslims into the USA, renegotiate trade deals with China and others, rebuild the economy of the USA, and defeat the Islamic State.
But does he have what it takes to really make ‘America great again’?
Donald Trump’s direct, but often bombastic style, appeals to many who are concerned about their safety. He keeps saying he is a man of action as he has repeatedly blasted current US President Barack Obama and others for not taking what he feels are appropriate actions against Islamic terrorism.
Despite what many think, people often will go for a ‘strongman’ in times of crisis. Donald Trump has portrayed that better to the Republican party supporters, thus far, than any other candidate.
Speaking of ‘strongmen,’ one who could possibly lead Europe in the future is the former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (see Might German Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg become the King of the North?). Here is part of something Baron Guttenberg wrote earlier this month about Donald Trump (note that this is machine-translated with minor grammatical adjustments in English–the original German is shown after the English):
Donald Trump (69) drives a wedge into an already politically divided country. Among Republicans he comes to 36% approval rating, is 20 points ahead of its competitors. (Donald Trump (69) treibt einen Keil in ein politisch ohnehin gespaltenes Land. Unter Republikanern kommt er auf 36 % Zustimmung, liegt 20 Punkte vor seinen Konkurrenten.)
1…To be for Trump, means for most of his followers at first an attitude towards what is familiar: faceless careerists, dynasties such as the Bushes and Clintons, hollow politicians phrases.
2. He uses what other politicians fear like the plague – the speed and restlessness of today’s media world. Even though it would hardly admit a US journalist: Currently Trump pulls editors with the nose ring through the arena.
Many Americans like this. (1…Für Trump zu sein, bedeutet für die meisten seiner Anhänger zunächst eine Haltung gegen das Gewohnte: gesichtslose Karrieristen, Dynastien wie die Bushs und Clintons, hohle Politikerphrasen. 2. Er nutzt, was andere Politiker fürchten wie der Teufel das Weihwasser – die Geschwindigkeit und Rastlosigkeit der heutigen Medienwelt. Auch wenn es kaum ein US-Journalist zugeben würde: Derzeit zieht Trump die Redaktionen mit dem Nasenring durch die Arena. Vielen Amerikanern gefällt dies.)
3. He is – so scary as this sounds – more entertaining than all its competitors together. The last Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, was so compelling as an aging Marmot on Valium.
4. He remains authentic. Also in megalomania. (3. Er ist – so schaurig das klingt – unterhaltsamer als alle seine Mitbewerber gemeinsam. Der letzte Kandidat der Republikaner, Mitt Romney, war so mitreißend wie ein alterndes Murmeltier auf Valium.4. Er bleibt authentisch.)
Yes, he’s an insufferable braggart, but unlike most ambitious politicians, he has decided not to play something, what it is not. (Ja, er ist ein unerträglicher Angeber, aber im Gegensatz zu den meisten ambitionierten Politikern hat er sich entschlossen, nicht etwas zu spielen, was er nicht ist.)
Can Trump decide the elections in 2016? Yes! Not as the winner, but as a festering sore in the flesh of the Republicans. (Kann Trump die Wahlen 2016 entscheiden? Ja! Nicht als Sieger, aber als eiternde Wunde im Fleisch der Republikaner. http://www.bild.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump/fordert-einreise-verbot-fuer-muslime-43719956.bild.html)
So, Herr Guttenberg thinks that Donald Trump is an authentic braggart that cannot win, but will affect the 2016 elections in the USA.
But, if he does win, can Donald Trump make America great again?
In his mind he can.
While I had long heard of Donald Trump, I really feel I started to learn more about him when a few years ago, I watched several episodes of his television program Celebrity Apprentice. Some of his decisions, and his declared logic for those decisions, struck me as horribly wrong.
That does NOT mean that his decision making skills are necessarily any worse than the other candidates for the USA presidency, only that several of his were not biblical in my view.
He has also made a variety of public statements, in his campaign and prior, which many believe are not factually accurate.
Should he actually become President of the United States, his flamboyance and brashness are bound to offend the Europeans, and ultimately that will not turn out well for the USA (cf. Daniel 11:39).
As far as making America great again, the USA truly needs national repentance, which is something that “the Donald” has not called for.
While he may be better to handle certain aspects of leadership of the USA than other candidates, he also has his own weaknesses.
Consider the following:
14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
National repentance and prayer is what the USA needs or it is biblically-doomed (cf. Habakkuk 2:6-8; Daniel 11:39). The same holds true for its Anglo-Saxon descended allies such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The USA needs prayers and repentance to be great again. Otherwise, it is doomed (Habakkuk 2:6-8; Daniel 11:39).
While Donald Trump has his ideas, Donald Trump will not make America great again.
Some items of possibly related interest may include:
Should a Christian Vote? This article gives some of the Biblical rationale on this subject. Would Jesus vote for president/prime minister? Is voting in the Bible? This is a subject Christians need to understand.
Just What Do You Mean — Repentance? Do you know what repentance is? Have you truly repented? Repented of what? Herbert W. Armstrong wrote this as a booklet on this important subject.
When You Sin: Do You Really Repent? This is an article by Charles F. Hunting. A related sermon is Confess to God and truly repent.
Might German Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg become the King of the North? Is the former German Defense Minister (who is also the former German Minister for Economics and Technology) one to watch? What do Catholic, Byzantine, and biblical prophecies suggest?
Hillary Clinton in Prophecy Prophecy, Hillary Clinton? Are there prophecies that Hillary Clinton may fulfill? Are there any prophecies that she has already helped fulfill? Could Hillary Clinton be apocalyptic? Could Hillary Clinton be the final Antichrist? A video of related interest is titled Hillary Clinton and Bible Prophecy.
Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States This is a 188 page book for people truly interested in prophecies related to Hillary Clinton and the United States, including learning about many that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. It also discusses Republicans. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon from the following link: Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States: Is Hillary Clinton Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic Catholic, Hopi, and other America-Related Prophecies? $11.99.
Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Amazon Kindle edition. This electronic version of the 188 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon s Free Reader Apps. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Amazon Kindle edition.
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God was the Emphasis of Jesus and the Early Church Did you know that? Do you even know what the gospel of the kingdom is all about? You can also see a YouTube video sermon The Gospel of the Kingdom.
Women and the New Testament Church What roles did women play in the ministry of Jesus and the apostles? Did Jesus and the Apostle Paul violate Jewish traditions regarding their dealings with women? Do women have any biblical limitations on their role in the Church? Were there female prophets? Do women have any special responsibilities in terms of how they dress? What does the New Testament really teach about women? Here is a related sermon titled: New Testament Women.
Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-América & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter? and British are the Covenant People. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse.
Will the Anglo-Saxon Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves? Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? Here is a related item in the Spanish language ¿Serán divididas las naciones anglosajonas?
Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End? Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2022 or 20xx? There is also a video titled The 6000 Year Plan: Is the end of humanity’s reign almost up?
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2016, 2017, or 2018? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2016 o 2017? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon video: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives. A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation Start in 2016?
Will the UK Lose Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands? Spain wants Gibraltar and Argentina wants the Falklands (also known as the Malvinas). Does the Bible give clues as to what will happen with these ‘sea gates’? A related video would be Will the UK Lose Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands? A version in Spanish ¿Perderá el Reino Unido a Gibraltar y las Islas Falkland (Malvinas)? Here is a version in Mandarin Chinese 英国将失去直布罗陀和福克兰群岛.
Just What Do You Mean — Repentance? Do you know what repentance is? Have you truly repented? Repented of what? Herbert W. Armstrong wrote this as a booklet on this important subject.
When You Sin: Do You Really Repent? This is an article by Charles F. Hunting. A related sermon is Confess to God and truly repent.
Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Edition for Second Obama Term This is a 160 page book for people truly interested in prophecies related to Barack Obama and the United States, including learning about many that have already been fulfilled (which the book documents in detail) and those that will be fulfilled in the future. It also has a chapter about a Republican choice. This book is available to order at www.barackobamaprophecy.com. The physical book can also be purchased at Amazon from the following link: Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States: Is Barack Obama Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic Catholic, Kenyan, and other America-Related Prophecies? What About Republican Leaders? Second Edition for Second Obama Term.
Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Term-Amazon Kindle edition. This electronic version is available for only US$2.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon s Free Reader Apps. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Term-Amazon Kindle edition.
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