Back to asking if Trump has mental illness Former Obama aide calls Trump a 'psychopath' http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/29/former-obama-aide-calls-trump-a-psychopath.html
IDEAS POLITICS I’m a Young Black Man and I Support Donald Trump CJ Pearson @thecjpearson 10:01 AM ET Courtesy of authorCJ Pearson CJ Pearson is a teenage political activist and National Chairman of Teens for Trump 'The future and stability of America are far more important than ego and party' In the past 15 months, I have found myself supporting four different candidates for President: Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and now billionaire businessman and Republican Party nominee, Donald Trump. As a 14-year-old, I may not be able to vote in this election, but I am deeply invested in its outcome. Some have ridiculed me for supporting various candidates across the ideological spectrum. In a condescending blog post last December, conservative radio host Erick Erickson accused me of desperately seeking attention, questioned my intellectual capacity and instructed me to “shut up, and go live life.” This reaction makes one thing clear: many people in the “old guard” do not have the slightest understanding of the political philosophies of my generation. I believe that the future of America is post-party politics. I hope that in 10 to 20 years, the near constant issue of partisanship will be a distant memory. The shift is already beginning. According to a 2014 Pew Research study, 50% of millennials identify as political independents. In 2004, that number was a mere 38%. Many people in my generation support the person—regardless of political party—who they believe has the capacity and ability to lead. The future and stability of America are far more important than ego and party. That’s why I’ve decided to support Mr. Trump, and it’s my sincere belief that flocks of other young people will soon follow. The independent streaks ingrained into the hearts and souls of America’s youth are the cornerstone of the billionaire’s youth appeal. The problems of America’s young folks are far bigger than Snapchat and emojis—undeniable truths Hillary Clinton doesn’t seem to understand. In the coming weeks and months, while Mr. Trump is releasing detailed policy proposals to deal with the issues plaguing young America, Clinton will likely still be doing what she seemingly does best—pandering until she’s blue in the face. While the past eight years may feel distant to some, the wounds—full of devastation and pain—inflicted by President Obama’s agenda remain fresh. As a young black male, I’ve seen my community flailing and struggling due to the disastrous impacts of the Obama political agenda, and I refuse to allow the possibility of a Clinton presidency to extend that suffering. After eight years of promises of hope and change, 2 out of 5 black boys and girlslive in poverty. Compared to white Americans, African-Americans are more likely to own fewer homes and are more likely to be unemployed. The policies of the Obama administration have done little to help people of color, yet Clinton has unwaveringly defended them at every turn. In a recent speech in Detroit, Trump pointedly said: “If Hillary Clinton’s goal was to inflict pain on the African-American community, she could not have done a better job.” Trump’s message to young people of color is simple: what do you have to lose? In my young optimistic eyes, after the last eight years of the Obama presidency, there is little left to lose. There is only room to do better, and there is only one goal: to make America great for every American. http://time.com/4470565/teens-for-trump/
Washington (CNN)Donald Trump on Saturday directly addressed a largely African-American audience for the first time as a presidential candidate, delivering a warmly received message of unity that focused on fixing economic hardship in the black community. Trump spoke to members of the Great Faith Ministries in Detroit, part of his outreach to what is typically a sizable Democratic voting bloc. His visit, however, was marked by protests outside of the church ahead of his arrival. Siting in a pew at the front of the congregation, Trump took a selfie with a church member and at one point held up a baby over his shoulders. He then addressed the congregation. "For centuries, the African-American church has been the conscience of this country. So true," Trump said, reading from prepared remarks. He added, "The African-American faith community has been one of God's greatest gifts to America and its people." Trump told the audience he was there to "listen to your message" and said he hoped his appearance would "also help your voice to reach new audiences in our country." He said he would lay out his plans for economic change and school choice -- issues that he said would benefit black communities -- in the future. "Our nation is too divided," said Trump, who spoke in a measured tone. "We talk past each other and not to each other. And those who seek office do not do enough to step into the community and learn what's going on. I'm here today to learn, so that we can together remedy injustice in any form, and so that we can also remedy economics so that the African-American community can benefit economically through jobs and income and so many other different ways." "I believe we need a civil rights agenda for our time," added Trump, whose remarks were warmly received by the congregation. After Trump finished speaking, the church's pastor, Bishop Wayne Jackson, draped a prayer shawl from Israel over Trump's shoulders and handed him a Bible. "Let me just put this on you," Jackson said, as the crowd roared with delight. Later, Trump swayed along with the music as the congregation's chorus sang. The GOP nominee also sat down with Jackson for a one-on-one interview that will eventually air on the Impact Network, an African-American-founded Christian broadcast television network. Greeted by protesters Dozens of protesters gathered outside the church before Trump arrived, some of whom chanted, "Whose city? Our city!" At one point, several tried to rush toward a gate near the church's entryway. Four police officers on horseback blocked them. Some of the protesters urged others to remain peaceful. Lawrence Glass, the president of the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity, addressed reporters and demonstrators at a news conference earlier in the morning, declaring that black voters "will not be trumpets to get his message of fear and hate out." "He is speaking at a black church, which is not equivalent to speaking to a black church," Glass added. The Republican nominee has been criticized throughout his campaign for not reaching out to African-American voters in their communities. But the GOP nominee has stepped up his outreach to African-American voters in recent weeks, trying to draw a contrast between himself and Clinton, whom he has called "a bigot who sees people of color only as votes, not as human beings worthy of a better future." He now frequently says black communities are troubled by high crime and unemployment, as well as poor school systems, blaming Democrats for mismanaging America's inner cities. Asking for the African-American vote last month, Trump asked, "What the hell do you have to lose?"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-surrogate-apologizes-overstating-credentials-151115085.html Trump surrogate apologizes for overstating credentials AFP•September 3, 2016 Washington (AFP) - A black televangelist who has been a campaign surrogate for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has admitted he "overstated" his accomplishments in a biography posted on his church's website. Mark Burns walked off the set of a CNN interview that aired Saturday after being confronted with questions about claims made on the website about his educational background and military service. The website page has since been pulled down. Burns issued a statement Friday declaring he was being attacked "because I am a black man supporting Donald Trump for president." He admitted, however, that "as a young man starting my church in Greenville, South Carolina, I overstated several details of my biography because I was worried I wouldn't be taken seriously as a new pastor." In the CNN interview, Burns acknowledged he had not graduated from North Greenville University as stated on the church website page nor was he admitted to a historically black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, as claimed. Other discrepancies raised in the CNN interview were that Burns served in the South Carolina National Guard, not in the army reserves as the website said, and that he had enrolled but never advanced in a master's program at Anderson Theological Seminary. Burns spoke at the Republican National Convention in July on behalf of Trump, and has since made appearances as a surrogate for the New York billionaire, who is currently on a charm offensive to win over black voters. Burns had to apologize last week after posting a cartoon of Trump's Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, in blackface, offending African American voters.
That guy is an template typical Trump surrogate. Either they are: A shyster. A pathalogical liar. A sexual predator. A money-grubber. Racist KKK types. Jesus and/or gun fanatics branding huge crosses on their dress. I am waiting for serial killer <= Can't be far behind. Their usual defense is that Clinton is just as bad, so its ok that they are gum on the bottom of my shoe.