As part of a sermon I heard today, the pastor quoted famed motivational speaker, Jim Rohn  (1930-2009), in reference to the status of one’s character, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”        Very simple, and very well said.  WHAT THE HECK !

Well, I’ve avoided this topic for several months because I just cannot reach a solid conclusion regarding this man.  On one hand, he seems to be a sorry excuse for a man, berating anyone publicly and crudely that chooses to challenge him, making fun of certain competitors’ religious beliefs, and failing to do much homework on the key issues of the day (he wings it)as he seeks our votes as leader of the free world.    But when I swallow my misgivings, I realize that someone needs to shake things up in a big way.  Our nation is at a tipping point beyond which we will never be able to rescue the USA from those with their hands out.   And our world is in dire need of moral and principled leadership, which of course is totally and intentionally  lacking under current  Proglibocrat leadership.

So, I’m going to keep watching and listening for a few more months. Even my worst Republican /Conservative nightmare portends better for our nation than the anointed female competitor.   To get my vote in 2016, in no particular order, I’m evaluating four themes. First, will the candidate conclusively close the southern border, then engage in a thoughtful and humane discussion regarding the status of those who have already arrived illegally (under both political parties’ leadership I might add).  Next, I need to hear a tangible plan to reach a balanced federal budget in a few short years, to lay the framework to begin to reduce our absurd national debt.  How can we lead the world when we are broke ?   Thirdly, I want to hear the Constitution revered, and not referred to as an outdated document meant to be shredded by the whims of executive order. Finally, I want to see a man of faith who acknowledges the link between the founders’ Judeo-Christian principles and our status as a favored nation from above.    Tune in for part two in a few months !            WHAT THE HECK !