Is the answer to all of this simply illustrated in the negative controversy and wide division a candidate generates?

Sanders a marxists.
Clinton a crook
Trump an egomanic

Who in God's name would consider any of the above even remotely qualified to run

As to foreign diplomats they would like Hillary since she sold them pieces of the country already.

Sanders because most of these nations are or have socialist leanings

So if left with any combination of the above Trump is the better choice

Personal Best Regards

I respect your opinion but with great vigor disagree:

1. Trump has NO chance, not even a little of winning the general election. Already elected officials have openly requested permission to disavow him in the general election. There are millions who will just "set out" the election because they will never accept him as a republican candidate. I say NO chance because they have not even begun to go after Trump...not even close. This is not meant as an endorsement of Clinton by a long shot. I would join those sitting out the election should they be my two choices. Just imagine the mental image of people walking out of the convention this summer in protest. Imagine the black vote and hispanic vote. Imagine those just sitting home and shudders, imagine the campaign itself. If an issue is discussed it will be totally by accident.

2. He will insure that the entire congress is Democratic. Almost the entire congress is up for a vote this November, and he is not going to have any coat tails, and those running will be running away from him on the ticket.

I am trying to be pragmatic. There are so many other reasons. If it is not Rubio, Cruz or Kasich, I predict it is over for the Republican party for many years. ALL three of those poll very well versus Clinton by the way.

Trump will spell disaster not only for the country but also my party.

The minority report is duly noted.

It surely is getting more and more of a problem watching Trump gets his followers to raise their hands and pledge loyalty, as he did again today. Keep thinking it should be in black and white !

And you wonder why Germany speaks out about him; brings back terrible nightmares.

As one poster suggested, gather your grandchildren around so they can witness your support for this man. So much for them to learn. History is repeating

Not even close. He may be an idiot but he is not even closely similar to the Nazis. He will be no more dangerous, if elected than Obama. Obama did his best to destroy our country, but still failed. Trump may be on course to do the same, but he does not have one thing that Obama does have, an education in the Constitution. So, Trump is an ignorant thug that talks like a dock worker, but putting his ego aside, he still wants our country to be like it once was, GREAT. I have no intention of voting for him in the primary, but if it is between him and Hillary or Sanders, it is a not even a second thought. He will get my vote. Hopefully, it won't get that far. This week, I will be voting for Cruz, since Rubio has no chance of beating Trump. Cruz has a slight chance, and I'll throw my support to him.

Not going to try and convince anyone and go back and forth.

Will just ask Trump supporters to look at your canidates core values and character, because if you believe as you say then you know what is being said will not get done. I suggest that even strongly in the case of Trump because the GOP will not be in charge and that is crucial.

Most importantly, consider really, how you explain to your grandchildren your support of a canidate with such character, lack of morals and history of cheating and lying. If he is nominated that will be asked.

I wish there was some way to justify voting for someone who might make America great again, but he has already torn it down, and his nomination brings a democratic President, a democratic congress and a campaign of such hate it simply boggles my mind.

So examine your conscience and vote. I have been gone from here for quite sometime and again take my leave.

Trump University was a huge con job. Terrible to think he took advantage of people like he did. He's disgusting. There is no other word for him. Screwing women behind his wife's back, what a jerk. Like a high school bully.

Please share with us you first hand knowledge.
Because we all know you surely would not make such assertions based on political advertisements on television.

WOULD YOU?

Yes, he and daddy knew how to game the system.

The X-X-X kool aide and wacky weed are working in full bloom.

Ya need to use these in moderation so you don't lose control of the gray matter.

But of course, you would pick a vulgar, racist, warmonger, I can tell your not a Christian.

Will you be voting for Hillary?

This is interesting.
Amid Latest Controversy, Trump Claims 'World's Greatest Memory'
Amid Latest Controversy, Trump Claims '''World'''s Greatest Memory''' - NBC News

Decades Later, 'Spy' Magazine Founders Continue To Torment Trump
Donald Trump Still Tormented By 'Spy' Magazine Founders : NPR

I wonder what the ambassadors think? I can understand why the world is nervous. It's hard to find any station or newspaper article that has a good thing to say about the man. Yet he has his followers.

You certainly are not intimating that the media represents the will of the people......ARE YOU???

You do know they are like the radical opposition on this forum, if you do not agree with them you are not right.

Am I forgetting something? Remember how Fox was the station that had a bias that leaned to the right.
Is there any stations, newspapers or pundits including those with a conservative bias that have good things to say about Trump.

I think Trump is a uniter. At least when it comes to CNN, Fox and NPR. Would you agree?