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For 80 years, the Deseret News has not entered into the troubled waters of presidential endorsement. We are neutral on matters of partisan politics. We do, however, feel a duty to speak clearly on issues that affect the well-being and morals of the nation.

Accordingly, today we call on Donald Trump to step down from his pursuit of the American presidency.

Yet, later in the article the dnews says this:

Should Clinton prevail in this presidential contest, we trust she — and those in the Congress that hold the presidency in check — will recognize that her likely victory against a self-wounded candidate is not a mandate for her specific platform, but rather a repudiation of Trump’s flaws.

So which is it dnews? Are you neutral or not?

This is not a problem of a self-wounded candidate. This is a problem of a failed and dysfunctional party that such a person could come to dominate and exploit. Trump is the symptom, not the disease.

Don't worry, the circus is just rolling into town.

The Deseret News is Republican but they do not wish to embrace Donald Trump. That politically neutral statement is just to keep the Taxman at bay. If there is even a sliver of a chance to ride in on a white horse and make the Constitution hang by a thread, then it must be taken while Mitt is still young enough to gallop down Pennsylvania Avenue dragging that old parchment piece by the prophesied thread.

"What oozes from this audio is evil. We hear a married man give smooth, smug and self-congratulatory permission to his intense impulses, allowing them to outweigh the most modest sense of decency, fidelity and commitment. And although it speaks volumes about sexual morality, it goes to the heart of all ethical behavior. Drumpf's banter belies a willingness to use and discard other human beings at will. That characteristic is the essence of a despot."

"This is one of those rare moments where it is necessary to take a clear stand against the hucksterism, misogyny, narcissism and latent despotism that infect the Drumpf campaign even as we hope for a more auspicious future of liberty, prosperity and peace for the nation," it reads.

This is glorious for obvious reasons.

- Doc

I think the Deseret News is Republican but prefers that portion of the party that might be symbolized by people like Dick Cheney.

Sanctorian wrote:
Accordingly, today we call on Donald Trump to step down from his pursuit of the American presidency

That is what Republicans want, that is not neutral at all!
No one else wants Donald Trump to step down. Libertarians, Progressives, Democrats, and Hillary Clinton need Donald Trump. F**K the Desert News!

and MDDB mods are breaking their own rules
http://www.mormondialogue.org/topic/682 ... candidacy/

Fiannan wrote:I think the Deseret News is Republican but prefers that portion of the party that might be symbolized by people like Dick Cheney.

Trump is better than Cheney. Trump is just words, Cheney is a liar that wanted to go to war.

Maksutov wrote:This is not a problem of a self-wounded candidate. This is a problem of a failed and dysfunctional party that such a person could come to dominate and exploit. Trump is the symptom, not the disease.

Exactly. 2000/2004, the Rep's picked an okay nominee, Bush 43. In 2008, a not so good or okay candidate, John McCain. Then things got worse in 2012 picking Romney whose LDS background alone would turn off many Republican voters who perhaps sat home on election day. Next in the downward spiral, Donald Trump whose main appeal has been to stir up and agitate anger. The traditional Republican message is not nearly as problematic as who they have been picking as nominees to represent them. In looking back, I think 1980 was the last time that the Republican party picked a better nominee than it had 4 years earlier. It has become dysfunctional as a political organization.

DoubtingThomas wrote:

Fiannan wrote:I think the Deseret News is Republican but prefers that portion of the party that might be symbolized by people like Dick Cheney.

Trump is better than Cheney. Trump is just words, Cheney is a liar that wanted to go to war.

Many Mormons are okay with war. Great missionary opportunity.