Profile of a Trump Supporter

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I was going to do a cheeky post on Taylor Swift or something, but…I just couldn’t. As much as I realllly didn’t want to write about the election, ignoring the state of our nation right now just didn’t sit well with me.

Scrolling through social media and watching the news today, there was definitely a tone. An overwhelming consensus of, almost arrogant disbelief in our country that manifested in highly divisive and passive aggressive comments.

A few highlights: written by my friends on Facebook or sent directly to me:

Trump supporters are “dumb, uneducated, delusional idiots pushing for change, regardless of what disaster may entail. This country is breeding ignorance.”

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“If you voted for Trump, explain to me why your female, black, latino/a, LGBTQ+, and Muslim friends don’t matter to you.”

“Trump Supporters: racist, xenophobic, sexist, homophobic, misogynist clowns with an affinity for orange spray tans.”

“Wow. There are racist and ignorant idiots all over this country.”

Reading these comments, it hurt. Personally. Why?

Because they were about me.

Yes, I voted for Donald Trump.

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Now before you “X” out of this post, I invite you to just read to the end.

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If you’ve read any of my posts before, I think you will know that I am none of those things. I am not some filled-with-hate monster that my friends are tweeting about.

I am a young Christian woman, college educated, who is friends with nearly all immigrants and ethnically diverse millennials in NYC. I am an artist with tons of LGBT friends.  I have been sexually assaulted. And I have been working – yes, professional acting brings in a pay check – since the age of 7.

And my heart is full of tremendous love.

I’m not here to judge anyone. And I’m not going to sit here and tell you to think like I do. I wanted to just share why I voted for this “unconscionable” candidate.

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First of all, this was a difficult election for me. 

Neither candidate was a beacon of morality. I had to look past the individual and vote on what they stood for. Or rather, what they stood against.

Donald Trump, (much like Bernie Sanders, honestly) was the candidate that was taking a stand against the corruption of far left, liberal, big government, and its mainstream media accomplice, trying to pull the wool over our eyes.

Honestly, I don’t blame my friends for tweeting these ill-informed things out. The mainstream media has been crafting the Trump narrative, painting him in as corrupt light as possible (some of which, he definitely earned), and failing to pay any lip service to Hillary and her criminal activity.

Wanting to have secure borders and supporting legal immigration does not make me a racist or xenophobe.

Wanting to become energy independent does not make me irrational and idiotic.

I am allowed to vote against government-funded abortion facilities and healthcare with mandated aborticants.

I am allowed to vote for fiscal responsibility. Getting America back to work. Reducing our national debt.

But mainly, I am allowed to vote in protest to the onslaught by the liberal far left and the agenda they push in the mainstream media, in newspapers, at public universities, in celebrity/pop culture. That does not make me a bigot.

My vote was a big “middle finger” to the extreme left.

It was me taking back that day when I was a freshman in college and I had to do an oral report to my class of 200+, what a “rim job” was. For a grade. At a public, liberal university.

It was me taking back that time a liberal professor spent a semester trying to talk my brother out of his religious beliefs.

It was me standing up for the 8 month baby in the womb, days before delivery, who, under Hillary would have been legally allowed to be killed.

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It was me standing up for our military and the men and women who have risked their lives to protect mine.

It was me voting to create job opportunities for all Americans.

It was me declaring that there is corruption in Washington, and I won’t have it any more.

It was me taking back America.

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One of the biggest things I heard echoed across social media today was, “What am I going to tell my children?”

You’ve probably seen it too.

How will I tell my children that this country approves and celebrates bullies, rapists, homophobic, racist, sexist, and hateful people? And elected one to run our nation?

Here’s what I’ll say.

I voted for you. I voted to protect the constitutional rights that our country was founded on. So that when you grow up, you have those unalienable rights that, at the time, were under attack by a corrupt government and slanderously biased media. I voted for the unborn. For the safety of our country. For religious freedom.

I voted for you. For your future. For your liberties, that have been slowly eroding by an extreme liberal agenda that neither respects God or the common man.

And I am proud of that vote.

Am I proud that Trump was the one I cast my ballot for? Not especially. He has said and done some incredibly horrendous things, but I had to look past that for the greater good.

And please, let he without sin cast the first stone.

Would I have loved to see a woman break that glass ceiling and become President? Absolutely.

But I refuse to elect a woman that reeks of corruption, simply because of her anatomy.

That would be the epitome of nasty.

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So that’s the last you’ll hear about the election or politics from me on here.

Back to “programming as usual” on Monday.

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1,275 thoughts on “Profile of a Trump Supporter”

  1. Great post. I support our new POTUS elect as well. I was voting for life in a culture of death. That’s what it boiled down to. And it became evident to me that it was also time to have a successful businessman running the corporation that is the USA, instead of ideologues. What the man also has – that gets deliberately overlooked by the press that tries to crucify him – is an actual heart for people.

    Thank you for coming to my blog once again. I’m not always as good as I should be at reading the posts of folks I follow here on WordPress. Yours posts are appreciated.

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    1. Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words. That was my stance too. I didn’t necessarily like him per se, but he was the pro life candidate and that’s my #1 issue. And I totally respect that other people have other #1 issues. That’s the beauty of democracy. Now I just hope we can all give him a chance. I pray and have hope that he will rise to the occasion. So glad you stopped by. Hugs and love xox

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  3. […] Also I don’t think you can judge how people see the world and their values by a vote. Each candidate had pros and cons. However if it is the case that his voters have questionable morals then I believe we should be thinking about why/how they have come to that view. One Trump voter whose morals I do agree with shared her reasons for voting here https://beautybeyondbones.com/2016/11/10/profile-of-a-trump-supporter/ […]

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  4. I am English, so a bit more removed from the voting and watching from a distance. I do however sympathise: I voted “out” of the EU and for days afterward friends were posting how “stupid” out voters were and how “uneducated” and “racist”. Well done for standing your ground and explaining, I still haven’t told half my friends what I voted for fear of getting into political arguments.

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    1. Thank you so much Aimz, for sharing this. Yeah, i have not uttered a word about politics to my friends either. I just don’t want to “go there” for the exact same reason as you. Thanks for your encouragement. Praying for the healing of both our deeply divided and hurting nations 🙂 hugs and love xox

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  5. I’m going to church today for the first time in 20 years after being an atheist for about as long. Wish me luck, my friend! I hope I don’t get struck by lightning on the way in! 😉

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    1. Hi Ceponatia! That’s amazing. My heart is so full right now thinking about that:) Haha I’ll be praying for you that would have a positive and full-of-love experience. And for no lightning 😉😂 jk jk jk In all seriousness, so happy for you. Much much love xox

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  9. I really like your perspective. It’s unfortunate that people were getting so worked up over picking the least worst side, mostly on the basis of personality. Obviously, more people agreed with Trump on the issues and policies, but instead of taking that as evidence of much-needed change, all of the anti-Trump hate has spilled even further onto Trump supporters directly. As if OUR frustrations are invalid. The same could be said the other way in many cases, but now we’re actually dealing with a winner.

    Like you said, that’s the beauty of democracy. And free speech is a part of that beauty. I just hope folks realize that venting their frustration peacefully is their only option.

    I’m going to keep reading your stuff!!

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    1. Hi Ian, wow thank you for this awesome reflection. I found myself nodding along with every sentence! It’s true, all of the hate and violence that’s erupted has saddened me. And I pray that we can move forward in love SOON! And that people give him a chance. Because j do honestly believe that he can bring about positive change for ALL people. That’s my deepest hope. So glad you stopped by. Big big hugs xox

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  11. I normally do not discuss politics because it is peoplés right to choose and either way, the will of the people should be respected. However history teaches us that easy solutions normally lead to chaos… the second reich is a perfect example… The Germans elected Hitler and nobody can really say that they were unaducated and that they anticipated the Holocaust… although the signs were there for them to see… I am not saying that Trump is the new Hitler but the signs are ther for us to see that he can do it very wrong..his actions and speeches are clear signs of trouble… now, I am not using the future of the media, but relating to what actually comes out of his mouth… well, voting for Hilary would have voted for continuation of a system that clearly needs a change…. voting for Trump is voting for a change in the dark… all horible…. I am in Europe and I fear for the future of the world… I believe that a strong USA makes the world safer… an isolated USA makes us all fragile… God save us all!

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  13. I too voted for Trump. If Republicans would have done all the protests and hate when obama was elected we would be labeled racists but since the shoe is on the left foot, it’s ok. Double standards as usual. If Trump doesn’t work out lets vote him out in 4 years, As John Lennon said”Give Peace a chance”

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    1. Hi friend, thank you for this reflection. Yeah, I pray that people give him a chance. All the hate and violence that has erupted makes me sad. I hope we can come together as a nation and heal soon. Glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thanks friend. Yeah neither candidate was ideal but I just pray that he use the office for good for ALL people. And that we all give him a chance to do so. Thanks for taking the time to read and for joining the dialogue! Hugs and love xox

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  16. Well, good on you for saying in public who you voted for. However…
    When you have the time, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Lfd1aB9YI, and this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Lfd1aB9YI and feel free to follow up on his references. This is in response for your comments on Hilary’s “criminal activity”. It’s possible that you were unaware of Mr. Trump’s less than legal activities before voting or writing your post.
    Where do I begin… Donald Trump is in fact a racist, divisive, disrespectful misogynist. It’s not the “mainstream media” who “painted” him that way. He spoke his words publicly, and clearly and voluntarily. Nobody “spun” anything he said. I don’t think there is any way to spin ‘Mexicans are rapists’. It sort of speaks for itself. Mr. Trump endorses and encourages hatred and violence against anyone who doesn’t agree with him or his supporters. ‘If anyone is standing here, getting ready to throw a tomato, knock him out’.
    There are a lot of things I could keep on writing about what an odious and pitiful human being the president elect of America is. But why bother? Those of you who voted for him would never listen. As far as you’re concerned, Crooked Hilary kills unborn babies so let’s vote instead for the man who grabs pussies. Because an unapologetic tendency toward sexual assault is a great quality in a leader.
    I am sad. My mother is sad. Many Nigerians are sad. My church is sad. My fellow circus hippies are sad. My roommates are sad. We are all sad for America, and for the young Christian women who believe that there is anything remotely Christian or Christ-like about Donald Trump.

    Peace out.

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    1. Hi friend. Thank you for sharing your opinion. I agree that DT is not a beacon of morality. He has said and done some horrible, inexcusable things. But I believe that he is capable of good. Standing on an unbudgeable pro choice platform completely contradicts my moral beliefs in the sanctity of human life. DT can change. Hillary’s stance on that will not. At the end of the day, I followed my conscience, voting for my #1 issue. I fully respect that other people have their own #1 issues and that is 1000% percent play! That’s the beauty of democracy and I respect that. Now I just place the rest in God’s hand and pray for our hurting and divided nation, and for our new leader and that he use his On my way! in office to be inclusive, beneficial and to protect ALL people. Thank you for joining the conversation. Truly. I respect you and value your stance and opinions:) Hugs and love xox

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  17. I respect Democracy and your right to cast a ballot. Meantime, I have a life to reboot. I am a retired LGBT citizen. It is Mike Pence who has zeroed in on my community and plans action with impunity against me and people like me. Trump may well be Pence’s puppet, who’s to say for sure. Any candidate who boasts about sexual harrassment and worse, may have committed fraud, and has a major potty mouth doesn’t seem like a paragon of Christian virtues in a run against a long time Methodist woman.

    I was disappointed that Bernie Sanders was eliminated, probably by party hacks, but I voted for Mrs. Clinton precisely to avoid the Klan and Neo-Nazi endorsed candidates. Now, I’m stuck in the middle of a very red state in a small town as one individual of a minority that is a high-priority target of Mike Pence.

    Wish me luck. My community is going to need it.

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    1. I certainly wish you all the best. I survived a small Midwestern town, moved to the county seat, and eventually got out without coming out. Now I’m in a metropolitan area. The police are a bit scary, but that’s true everywhere. I’ll stick to the cities or unpopulated places for the foreseeable future. I’m aware that not everyone can do that, but it’s safer if you can,

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    2. Hi Swabby, thank you so much for joining the dialogue and for sharing your position. I’m sorry that you don’t feel at home in your town. My prayer is that DT use his time in office to protect, include and bring peace and benefit to all people, especially the disenfranchised and neglected, and also those who are feeling hurt/upset/fearful/marginalized because of the outcome of the election. I know I have said it a lot in my responses, but my “top issue” is the sanctity of human life and I just could not bring myself to vote for a prochoice candidate. DT, you’re right, has done and said some awful, awful things, but he is pro-life. I respect that other people have their own “top issues” and that is totally okay! that’s the beauty of democracy, but i had to vote following my conscience and put the rest in God’s hands, that He use DT for good. God can and does use broken vessels to do His will…the bible is full of examples. And so i just lift DT and our hurting nation up in prayer. thanks for stopping by. hugs xo

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  18. Obviously, I’m late to the game, but I must say it was a difficult election for me as well. I was neither a Clinton nor Trump supporter but I did end up voting for Trump. If I voted my conscience, it would have been for Gary Johnson, but in the end, I couldn’t allow Clinton to occupy the White House and Trump was the only viable way to stop her.

    I voted for Trump for a very simple reason. My wife and children are Jewish. We are strong supporters of Israel as the Jewish state. For the past eight years, President Obama has been throwing the only democracy in the Middle East under a proverbial bus. Clinton would have continued this practice. Donald Trump is many things, a lot of them not nice, but at the end of the day, he supports Israel. I don’t know what else he’ll do in the next four years, but he’ll do at least that.

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    1. Hi James, Thank you so much for joining the dialogue and sharing your position. I agree – my vote was less “for trump” than it was *against* Clinton. I definitely respect your reasons for voting the way you did. I pray that he has an inclusive and beneficial time in office for all people. thanks for stopping by. hugs xo

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  19. Hello,

    You are right on, sister. I am totally in agreement. I think we were ready for our faith to grow and folks to chose to serve the Lird or not. This is a chance to see America finish what the founding fathers started. I do believe that we will get flack for our faith, but I prayed for the right atmosphere for our faith as the American church to blossom. Have a great week.

    Gary

    On Thursday, November 10, 2016, BeautyBeyondBones wrote:

    > beautybeyondbones posted: “I was going to do a cheeky post on Taylor Swift > or something, but…I just couldn’t. As much as I realllly didn’t want to > write about the election, ignoring the state of our nation right now just > didn’t sit well with me. Scrolling through social media an” >

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    1. Thanks for this Gary, I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and for your kind and encouraging words. Yeah our county needs lots of prayer right now! Especially for healing and unity. That would be so awesome if there was a revival in faith because of this election! God works in mysterious ways! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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      1. I would feel a little more comfortable if more people on this list would take responsibility for their participation in life instead of hope their God will make it all better. This is why you were given minds and bodies, so that you can do your part.

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    1. Than you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It truly means so much. You’re right, the Trump vote was hidden because no one wanted to be labeled a bigot. My friends all thought (and still think) that I voted for Hillary. I never said who I was for or against, and just kept my mouth shut, and they all just assumed that I was for Hillary (like everyone else in NYC) and I never corrected them. haha But you’re right, there were a lot of people who didn’t want to tell pollsters that they were in the “basket of deplorables” and who could blame them! Thanks for joining the dialogue! big hugs to you 🙂 xox

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      1. Exactly! I’m not a bigot and refuse to allow others to call me one. Hillary supporters just gang up on Trump supporters. We are all people. Our opinions should be respected. A bird needs both the left and the right wing to fly and they are apart of the one bird.

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  25. Well said. The saddest thing I’ve seen on social media in the past week is people unfriending family members and announcing that they’re refusing to speak to their family or attend Thanksgiving dinner this year because of their family’s vote in the election. I wish people could see that deliberately (and proudly) causing more division is just contributing to the problem. I take comfort that Christians around the nation and the world are praying and trying to come together.

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    1. Thanks Monica. Yeah that is so heart breaking. What we need is understanding and a willingness to listen. That’s what I pray for. For healing. Because you’re right-prayer is what we need! Hugs to you friend. Thanks for your kind words:) xox

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  26. Though your views and my views oppose, I totally understand your feelings of disenchantment with the status quo. Peace and love, and may we find a sustainable and healthy future for our country, ALL the Americas, and the entire world.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful reflection. Yes! Peace and love. That’s what our country needs right now. And we need more people like you! Thank you for the respect and for seeking to understand and join in the dialogue. You rock my friend. Hugs and love xox

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  27. Hey dear, am not an American, but I know exactly where your coming from…. be proud of what you voted for, because the future of the new generations depends on it!! God bless you for taking a very brave stand.

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  28. I don’t have any problems with Republicans. I don’t agree politically with many people I respect, in the true sense of the word. But I cannot support this man, or be silent about people who support the man who tells our daughters if they don’t want to be sexually harassed to find another job. Who mocks people with disabilities. Who calls Mexicans rapists. Being a Republican and being a Trump supporter are two different things in my mind.

    I think a lot of people voted, not on politics, but on ethics – on both sides. Sometimes it does come down to a single issue, be it abortion of the human rights of minorities. Be have different priorities and often very personal stakes – where it is not at all a political decision or a political belief that rips families apart. It is fear. I feel if someone couldn’t vote secretly for my family member’s personal safety and human right, how could I trust them to protect them in public if push comes to shove. There is a lack of understanding on both sides – or rather ALL sides of the divides.

    Hoping for peace and understanding.

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    2. Thank you for sharing this and for joining the dialogue. This election was absolutely a difficult decision exactly those reasons you touched on. DT has done and said some horrible horrible things but at the end of the day I had to vote for the issue that was number one on my priority list, and that was the protection of the unborn. Not that those other issues aren’t important to me, and I DO stand up for those minority and disenfranchised groups in my everyday life — on the subway, at school, but I cast my ballot for the unborn, because they cannot stand up for themselves. I 100% respect your views and position. That’s the beauty of democracy. And I’m absolutely with you on that: I’m also praying for peace, understanding, and healing for our deeply divided and hurting nation. Thanks again my friend. Big big hugs xox

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  31. While I can’t agree with a lot of what was said in your post, I do love the way you so genuinely and elegantly stated your position. Respect is so important in these times and I have nothing but the utmost respect for your choice and your vote. If we were friends IRL I would give you a big hug. At the end of the day, we are all different and what is wonderful about that is, it is okay. Continue to spread love. At this time, that is all we can really do. BTW, thanks for liking my post. I hope you don’t mind having a hard core Hillary supporter as a follower because I am following you. Much love.

    Mrs. K

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    1. Thank you so much Mrs. K, I really appreciate your kind and wonderful response. I so agree – respect is so important for the healing of our nation right now. Awww, yes! I would give you a big hug too! I know, we all are allowed to vote for the candidate of our choice, and I totally respect that 🙂 That’s the beauty of democracy. And yes, let’s spread love. amen to that.We should make T-shirts 🙂 haha thanks for stopping by! I am honored that you would follow 🙂 thank you friend xox

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    2. True Democracy is the full embrace of all our differences, oneness in diversity 😉 consider Paul’s metaphor of the body as he tried to share with the Corinthians the fundamental spiritual truth of unity in diversity in Christ (1 Cor. 12). Every body is made up of diverse elements, and only if they are working together for the greater good, with the understanding that all parts are equally important and contribute to the whole system, can we, as the Body of Christ (and the political body of our Society), be healthy, truly alive and realize the highest potential of liberty and justice, spiritual and material abundance.
      Blessings to you,
      Mark

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      2. We can be the example to a deeply divided world, what true love and compassion looks like 😉 The sad thing is, that even the Body of Christ is deeply divided…

        But we can change that. The first step: a change from fear politics to a higher vision of oneness. Blessings to you, beautiful heart.

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  32. Hi Caralyn. I feel the need to add to the discussion. I respect your decision; I simply believe, like one of your other followers who posted here, that this election was about more than Republican or Democratic values. Neither candidate represented my values, but for me, Donald Trump was the antithesis of everything I believe in as a follower of Jesus Christ. I believe in the dignity and sacredness of ALL life, and his hateful, hurtful, negative speech towards so many groups who are vulnerable and marginalized (and who, by the way, also don’t have a voice), clearly made him someone I could not vote for. I work alongside Catholic sisters serving migrants and refugees, and we are all concerned about the plight of these desperate people. That said, it’s also clear that he brought to light the dark shadow of our country that had been lurking underground. I think that, rather than become sensitive or defensive or violent about our positions/beliefs, this is an opportunity to pray for the healing and transformation of these painful places within us, and for us to look within ourselves to discover our own places that need healing — places where we judge or discriminate or make blanket statements, seeing things as black and white rather than being open to the possibility of seeing something beyond what we think we already know. I have been praying for DT, for our country, and for the world, that we may be open enough to let this light and love open our hearts and minds to what is possible when we see the “other” as ourselves. . .

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    1. Hi Pauline, thank you for adding this. There’s a lot of food for thought here. First of all, I want to commend you on your work with the refugees. That is such a noble and important job. You are an inspiration. Yeah, DT, was definitely not the beacon of morality, but for me, pro-life is a non-negotiable. You’re right, now we need to come together and pray for the healing of our nation and for the people who are hurting and upset. That’s true, we can also learn a lot about ourselves in times like this. And yes, praying for DT too, that God may use the broken vessel that IS DT, to do good, to stand up for the disenfranchised and to be inclusive and beneficial to ALL people. So glad you stopped by. thanks again for sharing your heart. it is beautiful 🙂 hugs ox

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    1. Thanks Carolyn, I really appreciate you joining the conversation and for your kind words. You’re an awesome example of how we need to come together in respect and with a willingness to listen and understand. That’s necessary for healing. Thanks friend xoxo big hugs

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  34. Hello, Caralyn. I can understand your protest vote, it is your right and I really appreciate and respect your honesty 😉 „Make America great again“ doesn’t mean „Make America white again“. Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King or Maya Angelou, and many other black Americans, have contributed to the greatness of America, they are included in it. Only if we work together, based on the principle of the oneness of humanity, based on mutual understanding and compassion, and with respect for core values like religious liberty and freedom of speech, can we make America (and the whole world) truly great again and greater than ever before, this is my vision for the future.

    I believe passionatly, that we should learn to see the whole world as „one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.“ (like it is said in the „Pledge of Allegiance“ about the U.S.). It is good to be a patriot and love the own country, but is even better to love the whole world as one country and humanity as one race.

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    1. Thank you so much for this reflection and for joining in the dialogue! I agree, Make america great again means ALL of america. It is inclusive to all people, and I pray that DT stands up for the disenfranchised and marginalized people, like he says he’s going to. But you’re right, right now we need healing, and we’ll get that through compassion and love for one another. Through hearts that seek to understand and that are willing to listen. I pray for that. For respectful dialogue. And yes, one nation under God. Amen to that. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing this powerful perspective. hugs to you friend xox

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  35. I am a Hillary voter. I voted for her because I believe a woman has the right to choose medical treatment to remove a heathy child from her body regardless of reason. I believe women should have access to affordable health screenings through planned parenthood that could save their lives. I believe in energy efficient and more governmental dollars should go towards finding the energy sources of the future not of the past. I believe in global warming. I do not believe that people should be kept from entering our country solely based on the fact that their religion is one on which America fears as hate filled (which is the opposite of actuality) especially when we are a country founded on religious freedom.

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    1. I don’t believe Trump will unite. He is not inclusive. I hope with everything I believe in that I am wrong. I hope for a better future than the one he has painted for me. I do not hate you. I love you despite your choice for POTUS. I hope we all move forward from this with more love in our hearts. ❤

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      1. I think, it is time to learn the art of „assertive communication“ 😉

        „Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. In the field of psychology and psychotherapy, it is a learnable skill and mode of communication. Dorland’s Medical Dictionary defines assertiveness as:
        a form of behavior characterized by a confident declaration or affirmation of a statement without need of proof; this affirms the person’s rights or point of view without either aggressively threatening the rights of another (assuming a position of dominance) or submissively permitting another to ignore or deny one’s rights or point of view.

        […]

        Assertive communication involves respect for the boundaries of oneself and others. It also presumes an interest in the fulfillment of needs and wants through cooperation.[5]
        According to the textbook Cognitive Behavior Therapy (2008), “Assertive communication of personal opinions, needs, and boundaries has been … conceptualized as the behavioral middle ground, lying between ineffective passive and aggressive responses”.[6] Such communication “emphasizes expressing feelings forthrightly, but in a way that will not spiral into aggression”.[7]
        If others’ actions threaten one’s boundaries, one communicates this to prevent escalation.[8]
        In contrast, “aggressive communication” judges, threatens, lies, breaks confidences, stonewalls, and violates others’ boundaries.
        At the opposite end of the dialectic is “passive communication”. Victims may passively permit others to violate their boundaries. At a later time, they may come back and attack with a sense of impunity or righteous indignation.
        Assertive communication attempts to transcend these extremes by appealing to the shared interest of all parties; it “focuses on the issue, not the person”.[9] Aggressive and/or passive communication, on the other hand, may mark a relationship’s end,[10] and reduce self-respect.
        “
        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assertiveness

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    2. Hi Marissa, thank you so much for sharing your views and for joining the conversation! I definitely respect your vote for Hillary. That’s the beauty of democracy, that each person is entitled to their own choice 🙂 Thank you for sharing these reasons as to why she was your choice. Now I just pray for the healing of our deeply divided and hurting nation and that our country can treat one another with compassion and understanding, love and respect. 🙂 So glad you stopped by. Have a beautiful evening. hugs xox

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      1. Everyone wants love and respect, we just believe it will come from different ways. That’s what made this particular election so darn difficult. We had two candidates who were polar opposites. I pray we can come back from this election more unified and don’t continue on this path of destruction.

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      3. Let us hope together that Donald Trump will evolve into his better self as he performs the duties of his office. May the „better angels“ of our nature prevail:

        „We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.“ (Abraham Lincoln, Great Speeches)

        And I don’t think that polarization is a problem. That’s a necessary part of democracy.

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      5. In short form: assertive communication means that you pay attention to your own thoughts, feelings and opinions, and communicate them in alignment with your inner conscience (so that you can draw healthy boundaries and be in connection at the same time), and respect the value of other people. It means, you communicate with maturity, with love that stays on no matter what. Like Jesus 😉 his love is always the same and doesn’t depend on the opinions of others.

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      1. Still curious how you would define liberal. Extreme left is kind of based on relativity, meaning it’s based on your perception of where you are at on a line as well as the position of something else in relation to you. Still didn’t define what the word liberal means for someone who does not know.

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      3. Basically, if I may paraphrase, a liberal then is someone who believes religion should be out of government, although that person may have a religious belief. The liberal believes government should control economic interests, and believes said economic interests should be integrated with that of other countries across the globe. While doing so, the environment must be protected so that future generations can partake of the economy. Finally, a liberal would advocate for a global unity. Now, as we have defined a liberal and you have defined yourself as a Christian, how would you imagine the world economy and government to be under the rule of Jesus Christ upon His second return? Would He be liberal or not?

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  38. Views like this need to be said and shared more. I decided to not vote for either candidate, choosing to write my choice in. (Not Gary Johnson) but the issue at hand is that we no longer have any respect for another’s viewpoints. I have constantly told people that regardless of whether or not I agree with them, i will fight for their right to believe, think, and say what they want. As followers of Christ, that is the ultimate respect in our witness.

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    1. Thank you so much friend. Yeah I pray that people seek to understand and be willing to listen to people who have other views that differ from their own. You’re right, that is the ultimate respect. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi there friend thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have hope that he will do good things while in office. I hope he stands up for the common man, and for the disenfranchised and neglected, like he has promised. I guess we shall see. In the meantime, we’ll just pray for him and for the healing of our nation. Hugs to you friend. Xox

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    2. You see, I think that might be the problem (and I am not taking sides on your election) … quite a narrow range of opinion decides that ‘nobody with any sense’ can disagree with them ….and then they discover that they do. Aristotle talked about this actually. Nothing new in the world except that there is a lot of this at the moment. Will be interesting to see whether / how Wall St buys Trump out. Like I say not taking sides…

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      1. I find Trump so abhorrent and offensive that I really struggle to see any positive points in his favour. Thankfully it isn’t my election, I live on a tiny Island many miles away but have been watching the process with horror and fascination in equal measure. Only time will be the jury on this decision.

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      2. I am not saying you are wrong but I can see how this happened. And don’t think people who voted for him are idiots. The status quo is bound to collapse at some point – it always does. I think this time is as big as 1180 BCE

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      3. Hi friend, thank you for joining the dialogue! Yeah at the end of the day I had to vote on the issue that was of top importance to me, and that was pro-life. Period. I could not vote for a candidate that was pro choice. That goes against my beliefs, so Donald trump it was. I knew voting for a third party candidate would have been a vote for Hillary and I just couldn’t vote for a pro choice candidate. I respect that other people have their own “top issue” and that is 10000% okay! but protecting the unborn is mine. That’s the beauty of democracy. You’re right, only time will tell, so now all I can do is pray for the new leader and his guidance. Soglad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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      4. Thank you for this reflection and for joining the conversation! Yeah, how wonderful that would be if we could seek to understand and have a willingness to listen to others who differ in opinion than us. And even more…come together and compromise and form solutions! That’s what I pray for. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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  40. You make some good points, much the same as those made by Bill Johnson, senior pastor at Bethel church in Redding, California, and a man for whom I have the greatest respect. I thought that Hillary Clinton might have been the least worst candidate, but maybe Bill and you and many others like you have got it right. Let’s pray to make it so!

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  42. I’m a black woman and I voted for Trump and it was very much a spiritual decision. I considered writing a post about it but haven’t built up the nerve. Glad you’re open and vocal about it.

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  44. Amen sista, it was hard one indeed. And like you, I had to look at policy, not people. No person will ever live up to the expectations of everyone and that is why I put my faith in God, who can change anyone’s heart, including Trump or Clinton. This has been my prayer for months and I will continue to pray for all Americans to come together and find common ground, not dwell on the differences. We should all learn to research items of interest and not let one media outlet feed us with lies and deceit. God gave us a brain and this is the time to use it and agree to disagree. Will continue to pray for this great nation daily.

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    1. Hi Kelsey, wow thank you so much for this awesome response. I’m giving you a 👏standing👏o👏va👏tion👏 Amen!! God is going to use the broken vessel that is DT to do His will and benefit all people. I believe that with all my heart. God is in control. And there is power in prayer. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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  45. Wow. This is such a perfectly powerfully worded apologetic for an election with no options that you want to live with, but some you couldn’t live without. I actually got quite emotional as I read it to my wife. Thank you

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    1. Hi Paster Goforth, gosh thank you so much for you incredibly kind words and support. Truly. It means so much. I place my trust in God’s good, capable and loving hands. His plan is perfect and there is power in prayer! So glad you stopped by. Hugs and love xox

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  47. I’ve written a number of commentaries on the election, both essays and short fiction, on my own blog. I thought I’d share the latest with you. A short fiction piece called At Gunpoint. Let me know what you think.

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  48. Gonna reblog this at honestpreacher.com and probably share to Facebook too. Had begun writing my own version of this, but it’s tough to beat especially considering your angle and attitude of humility and grace. Thanks again BBB.

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  50. Reblogged this on HonestPreacher.com and commented:
    I can’t say enough good things about this young lady’s blog. I feel like she says most everything that needs to be said in defense of voting for Donald Trump, all while not getting “preachy” as I’m apt to do…🤔 Without further ado, check it out if you haven’t already.

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