Unless... maybe... Trump is more thoughtful and magnanimous than I give him credit for, and he is honestly considering Romney for Secretary of State...
Ah, but we can pray that to be the case, can we not?
Nope... that can't be it...
Ever the cynic, eh?
Thing is, people just don't understand Trump in key ways. One, he's a New Yorker. He came up in a tough environment where saber rattling and posturing was a means of survival - and the culture of NY business and politics is no different. It's an extremely male-oriented and aggressive culture. That's what he was schooled in. It's not about showing class and charm, but in showing toughness and an attitude that people are not going to threaten your turf. And business culture can be ruthless. Guys running big companies must make countless hard decisions that leave very little room for emotion, and finesse can often be wielded with a hatchet. And when someone has been extremely successful in that culture - especially a survivor like Trump, with so many nipping at his heals - well, he's not gonna change what helped him to become so successful and to have survived. He's been rich, mega rich, poorER, and then wealthier than when was down.
Trump is the type of person who trusts virtually no one. He can spot hypocrisy a mile away. Guys like him know of the cunning and ruthlessness of others. And especially for women and younger people from other parts of the country, who didn't grow up in such a tough environment or macho culture, guys like Trump can come off exceptionally crude. They verbally and otherwise will ruthlessly attack perceived threats. And the nature of his business, the many NY pies his family has had their fingers in - it's naturally drawn him into the political angle of things - with all of its intrigue and nastiness. Fabulous wealth and it's tentacles, the politics involved - these things help explain a lot of why Trump is the way that he is. I've worked with a lot of wealthy developers and real estate owners, corporate heads, lawyers, etc. - and I've seen this world and how they operate - perhaps not quite at Trump's level, but it's the same attitude and approach. It's brutal. And it takes exceptionally tough people to navigate it. So, it MIGHT have well prepared Trump for his role in a tough economy, and in our often ruthless world. A lot of great leaders - people who know how to get things done - well, they also have some big flaws. The question is, can they tame or keep their excesses in check, while letting their positive traits excel. We'll see! One thing is certain, like him or not, he's gonna be our president. We should be praying for him to be a great leader.
