Donald Trump a testament of ego and a lack of spiritual understanding.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Trump on egos;

”Show me someone with no ego and I'll show you a big loser." ~Donald Trump

Wow this guy is so far from a true Guru or a Master that he is totally lost!



Having researched and followed Trump closely since he announced his bid for the presidency, I see him as a paragon of what Herbert Marcuse called the “one-dimensional man.” Trump’s one dimension is his gigantic ego, which must be fed with unlimited amounts of adulation, money, power and attention. He seems to have no interests beyond his business and political enterprises, and no interest in culture or ideas beyond those he can exploit in his business or political campaign. And as biographers have noted, he does not seem to be burdened with self-reflection or self-awareness — only an overwhelming sense of self-importance.

Trump has a gloomy pessimistic view of the world encapsulated in a quotation from him that appears in Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher’s book Trump Revealed: “Man is the most vicious of all animals, and life is a series of battles ending in victory or defeat. You just can’t let people make a sucker out of you.”

Winning appears to be Trump’s only purpose of life and the organizing principle of his existence. To win, Trump appears ready to do anything. This raises the specter of what a losing Trump would do with nuclear weapons under his control, and what destruction his unrestrained ego and uncontrollable id might unleash upon the world if he gained office and then were threatened in any way. Moreover, the large following that Trump has developed through his demagoguery signals that authoritarian populism constitutes a clear and present danger to US democracy, and global peace and well-being. How we deal with these issues is the crucial challenge of the contemporary moment.

https://truthout.org/articles/donald-trump-s-gigantic-ego-and-why-it-could-destroy-us/

Trump’s ego, selfishness, temperament unfit to lead our nation (Letter)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024, 1:54 a.m.





By Letters to the Editor | The Westfield News
Among Donald Trump’s myriad of flaws, the most pernicious is his selfishness. He puts his own needs above those of others, often at the expense of others and his country. His narcissism, his sense of victimhood, and his sense of grievance are manifestations of his selfish nature.

First, he is all ego. He is constantly bragging about his wealth, often inflating his wealth. He has an exaggerated sense of his own importance, declaring that “I alone can fix it.” He overstates his achievements, falsely claiming that he presided over the greatest economy ever. He obsesses over crowd size, craving adulation. He becomes angry when criticized, seeking retribution against his political opponents. He views himself as superior, demeaning others, such as Kamala Harris, whom he called “mentally impaired.” He never accepts responsibility for his actions, blaming biased judges and poor attorneys for his indictments and convictions. He is easily manipulated by flattery, and dictators like Putin know it. He does not understand the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers, calling them “suckers and losers.”

Second, Trump constantly plays the victim. Despite being convicted by a jury of his peers in the “hush money trial,” he rails against a legal system that he says is “rigged” against him. The Russia investigation was a “witch hunt” and a “hoax” propagated by the “deep state.” The call he made to President Zelensky of Ukraine, asking for dirt on the Bidens in exchange for arms shipments, was a “perfect call.”

https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/10/trumps-ego-selfishness-temperament-unfit-to-lead-our-nation-letter.html

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Trump, who takes office in January, said during campaigning that he could bring peace in Ukraine within 24 hours, but has given few details on how he would seek to do this.

~ Reuters

https://apple.news/AzTfEDgV9Tym7x1bRJ0SXJw

[mccoy]

Hi Steve, good to see you are back in shape and posting after some rest!

I thank you since you gave me the opportunity to go a little more in-depth with this issue of American presidency, politics and politicians, a worldly issue which nevertheless is so important in the global chessboard.

From my perspective as an outsider, I would now see the global panorama in a less pessimistic way.

All of Mr. Trump's flaws end ego are evident. Nobody seems to deny them. But despite the flaws, his ego comes with some qualities of determination, tirelessness, and pragmatism that are evidently necessary in his role, especially so given the present critical global situation. 

Beyond his personality and ego, the man is also his abilities, in choosing the right team, in listening to his advisors and consultants. I believe that the formidable figure of Mr. Musk is going to be a huge help in practical strategies. Again, you don't like Musk's personality, but it is undeniable that his brain goes fast forward 100 times the speed of an average mortal.

Again, of course time will tell but my own discrimination presently seems to be open to an optimistic view.

The contender, Mrs. Harris, was clearly not suited to tackle a complex and dangerous global situation and negotiate with the global rascals. Plus many other errors of judgment in her campaign and understanding the needs of many voters, and actuating a wrong strategy of communication. She had not the right personality and her advisors were all wrong.

I must say that we cannot believe 100% what the corporate media or media adverse to Mr. Trump are saying. They have been proven to be wrong in many occasions. A critical voice is necessary, but too much, without evidence, equals persecution, as it was my perception and the perception of many voters evidently.

Peace in 24 hours? A campaigning lie. But a partial one, actually he started moving in 24 hours. From my perspective, Russia needs peace as well but is playing the hard-to-catch primadonna presently. It is obvious, as it is obvious that it will not be an easy process, but Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk appear to be the best team to negotiate with the global rascal Mr. Putin. Mr. Putin respects and fears them. A demon must have some fear to negotiate, the other side must exhibit strength to have some efficient leverage.

Steve, all the above may be wrong but that's the way my logical process analyzed data. It may be all flawed, I may have the wrong data, but I'm not as pessimistic as you are.

The facts will say, let's keep on viewing and reasoning on this cosmic movie!

[weboflife]

My own p.o.v comes after I initially thought the Trump Presidency was a blow to our slowly evolving times. But life's lessons show that things are never as bad or indeed as good as one may imagine. And regards ego, I recently listened to a monastic talk where the brother pointed out Master advised the devotee to strike a balance between the medieval idea of sole reliance on God and the modern way of depending on the ego. Makes so much sense to me.

No doubt Trump's ego has many sharp edges but as Mccoy has suggested, his ego may indeed bring about some hard but necessary changes. In the end seeking refuge at the feet of the Divine is all that we can truly depend upon. It's Her show, and Ram Prasad who Master loved, refers often to Divine Mother working through the ego's of the unenlightened. It's only our ignorance causing us to believe we are the doers.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

My own p.o.v comes after I initially thought the Trump Presidency was a blow to our slowly evolving times. But life's lessons show that things are never as bad or indeed as good as one may imagine. And regards ego, I recently listened to a monastic talk where the brother pointed out Master advised the devotee to strike a balance between the medieval idea of sole reliance on God and the modern way of depending on the ego. Makes so much sense to me.

No doubt Trump's ego has many sharp edges but as Mccoy has suggested, his ego may indeed bring about some hard but necessary changes. In the end seeking refuge at the feet of the Divine is all that we can truly depend upon. It's Her show, and Ram Prasad who Master loved, refers often to Divine Mother working through the ego's of the unenlightened. It's only our ignorance causing us to believe we are the doers.

You have an ability to reflect on the issue with a degree of detachment and looking at both sides of the situation. I find though, that for me, you have left out very important parts of the equation. They are; The crimes Trump has committed are being swept under the carpet and his attitude of retribution towards his opponents is not acceptable from a spiritual standpoint. In fact the people he seeks revenge upon are mostly those appointed or elected to uphold the law. This gives you an idea of the sentiment of revenge that a revenge hungry nation has for opposing views…. (See photo below)


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[mccoy]

But life's lessons show that things are never as bad or indeed as good as one may imagine.

Yes, very often it's like that

[mccoy]

The crimes Trump has committed are being swept under the carpet and his attitude of retribution towards his opponents is not acceptable from a spiritual standpoint. In fact the people he seeks revenge upon are mostly those appointed or elected to uphold the law. This gives you an idea of the sentiment of revenge that a revenge hungry nation has for opposing views…. (See photo below)

But is it really like that? What crimes, and how many? If he really committed crimes, then the situation has blown up in the hands of his enemies. They so clearly wanted to leverage his misbehavior that one felony became 34. Even as Jesus multiplied bread and fish, they multiplied felonies.
So, the situation in a whole is not very clear now. His enemies will go on saying that he is a criminal and a danger to humankind.
But so many people, me included, on the light of evidence, or evidence or absence, or even confusion, can no more believe them.

Spiritually speaking, it has been a shame. Even in the political arena, some degree of honesty and integrity should be exhibited.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

But life's lessons show that things are never as bad or indeed as good as one may imagine.

Yes, very often it's like that

I think what is more true for me is being less attached to a nation. This nation; the United Clones. Cloneville isn’t everything it is made out to be. I’d be just as happy or more in a country with more spiritually awakened souls.

I see that is also possible to be attached to living in a certain local over lifetimes. Eventually the conditions surrounding such circumstances loose their ✨ sparkle - their glow. All empires must eventually fall. Mccoy you yourself are a witness yourself to that phenomenon, living and breathing in the past glories of the Roman Empire.

I believe what is more important is not the recent events of an elected president, but rather the inclusion of a couple of fine people - Tulsi Gabbard - and Robert Kennedy Jr. - who were left out of the Democratic Party. And that was a challenge that you referred to as the ‘Democratic Elite’ who now are suffering from their inability to incorporate a broader base of support in their ranks.

[mccoy]

steve, that's the right attitude, to see the things you consider good within the whole you consider bad.

Actually, I believe there are more positive sides, like the fact that, even with senate and house + supreme court in control, Mr Trump does not appear to have absolute power like a king. I heard about the two nominees being discarded by the party. They were two people that Mr. Trump knew would have been reliable to execute his orders, almost blindly, nevertheless the party evidently believed that they were not fit, either because of lacking skills and reputation (edit: Mr. Hegseth's alleged sexual assault of years ago seems to be very improbable in reality).

.Also, you wrote that his crimes are under a carpet. More objectively, I'd say that the people has decided that his sins (the affair with the actress) can be forgiven considering the whole outlook, and he got legal presidential immunity. He's clearly not a spiritual figure, however, his rival didn't exhibit a perfect moral rectitude either.

Last, I'll tell you this. I feel safer with Mr. Trump as a president. In his almost deranged ways, this man is perhaps more suited to lead America in this global predicament. He gains more respect and fear from the global rascals. Ms. Harris would have been potentially a dangerous choice.

To end it up, I was disappointed that Mr. Trump in a post-election talk, spoke with deep resentment against Mrs. Harris. Given his big victory, he might have been magnanimous and reconciling, exhibiting higher qualities. He has been hit hard by his enemies, nevertheless a reconciliation would have been much superior to his harsh words. Not a spiritual man. Nevertheless, he may be the one needed in this global plight, wisely advised by his aides. I hope.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Trump’s motivation has only been driven by one main component; a greed for money. This only affirms my continued reminder that Paramahansa Yogananda said that the United Clones have the misfortune of misplaced priorities. Now with the current use of over 11,000 North Korean troops being used to combat with Ukraine and 1 out of every 3 missiles being used coming directly from North Korea we must recognize we are fighting against the powers of totalitarian communism. A valueless ideology that negates spiritual principles and practices. We cannot have the prospect of a peaceful solution taking place with such evil forces. Trumps proposal of ending the war in a day with no plan to offer is simply unfeasible.

Furthermore Trump has already selected 3 Supreme Court justices that tip the balance in giving him immunity for all crimes committed during his presidency. His ‘deranged ways’ only serve to represent a culture lost in its moral compass.

[mccoy]

Steve, you sure loathe this man, it must be some karmic issue, for sure!

Right now I don't think Mr. Trump is guided by greed for money, he's after a huge challenge, the biggest he has ever tackled in his life. He can be remembered as a success or as a failure. He knows that well.

War. The simple, undeniable fact is that, whereas the forces of totalitarian communism have huge resources in terms of soldiers and artillery, Ukraine is rapidly running out of soldiers. The war of attrition is very unfavorable to Ukraine. The sanctions did not work. Soldiers from NATO cannot be employed to aid Ukraine, otherwise this might trigger a 3rd world war with unforeseeable consequences. Unfortunately, right now the only feasible solution seems to be peace negotiations where Ukraine accepts to lose some territory and will renounce to join NATO. Mr. Putin will tout this as a big victory and will save face and Ukraine will be saved from utter destruction.

Steve, what are all the crimes committed during Trump's presidency? The only verdict of guilty was about His falsifying business records, which the alchemy of the Supreme court of New York was able to turn into 34 distinct crimes. So much so for the impartiality of judges. I would pretty much be able to turn a 100 US$ bill into 34 separate 100 US$ bills, unfortunately, I don't have the abilities of the Supreme Court of NY.
He may have falsified business records, but I would trust an impartial Court in an impartial judgment, not a Court right inside enemy territory.

Supreme court: as I see it, We already had this discussion, in the face of blatant persecution, leveraging a superiority in the federal supreme court can be seen as a very sensible strategy.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

The Supreme Court is far from an impartial or sensible verdict when 3 of its members were hand picked by a very dishonest man. It is just as easy for me to say to you that you are very duped by a criminal who has weaseled and clawed his way up to the presidency as it is for you to tell me that I have a bad karmic relationship with dishonest Don or that I have some hidden loathing animosity. Quite frankly I do not see or feel or experience any animosity but rather pity a man who is creating so much bad karma for himself and this country as well as having such a remarkably delusional attitude about spirituality and statesmanship.

When attempting to make him out to be virtuous and belittling our legal system you have conveniently left out all the crimes he has committed against women in sexual assaults and payoffs to influence elections. Also the hoarding of legal papers at his Margo largo estate, which was blatantly against the law and the insurrection at the capital. And let us not forget the manipulation of election results that is still being assessed in Georgia. Those are only a few of the litany of legal battles he would face if it were not for a cult like worship of his persona that has drove this country to a moral and ethical bankruptcy. I recognize that you are from a different country so may not know the facts. But you are entitled to your views friend.

There is little hope for Russia or North Korea if we allow such dictators to invade other countries unprovoked. And to support the torture, poisoning, slave labor, and  murdering of opponents that is taking place in Russia and North Korea.

Also;

Following the 2020 United States presidential election, Donald Trump, his attorneys, and other right-wing personalities amplified the unfounded rumours originated by the proponents of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory that Dominion Voting Systems had been compromised, supposedly resulting in millions of votes intended for Trump either being deleted or going to rival Joe Biden. For belittling and insulting Dominion the company was defamed and acquired millions of dollars in law suits perpetrated by the likes of dishonest Don who attempted to bully himself into the presidency in 2020.

[mccoy]

Steve, I am sorry to upset you but as an outsider maybe my mind is less influenced by subjective judgments, although I can be far from full impartiality.

I am insisting only because I have a clear perception that behind the prevalent ideology of democrats, there is some concealed, dystopian and malevolent entity which only wants the destruction of the USA (and after that, global chaos). The Democrat elite has been a tool of such a malevolent, powerful demonic entity.

For now, that scheme has been eluded. For now.

The above is my perception and it may be wrong, but it is a clear one nevertheless.

As to the crimes of Mr. Trump, I just consulted Wikipedia, which reports the only ascertained crime (s), those with a full verdict,  the falsifying of business records.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictments_against_Donald_Trump#:~:text=August%202023%20federal%20indictment%20in%20Washington%2C%20D.C.,-Main%20article%3A%20Federal&text=Trump%20faces%20four%20criminal%20charges,January%206%20U.S.%20Capitol%20attack.

As to the sexual misbehavior, I am pretty much severe in my own judgment and would not like at all a president with those materialistic qualities.

But then, we know that some presidents extolled as very good ones have been sexual predators even more than Mr. Trump.  Mr. Biden himself has been reported to be inappropriate with ladies oftentimes. But let's go to one of the greatest ones, John Fitzgerald Kennedy is an example of sexually predator in the office. Bill Clinton is another one, and they were being sexual predators in the Office, not outside as Mr. Trump did. And there are more examples. Since they've been extolled for their successes, evidently success as a president does not imply deep spirituality and moral rectitude. We have already done this discussion, evidently lots of testosterone is needed to have all that stamina and this takes to a proclivity to sexual misbehavior.

As to Russia, I agree with your remarks but the only conclusive solution I see is a 3rd world war. Not everyone, not even myself, would agree with that.

As to the voting system, I am not informed. I know that the  voting system had some serious flaws that allowed other people to vote (no ID required).

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Since you have denied all my claims mccoy, i would suggest you focus on one of them at a time. If I was to respond to all your denials I would practically have a small book here. I will wait for your response. Your response appears to me to be an act of attrition. Simply stated; if you deny all the crimes Donald Trump has committed and propose that the Democratic Party has a hidden agenda to destroy him Steve will eventually capitulate and end his statements of truth that you are unwilling to accept because of your ingrained view that the Democratic Party has some malevolent plan to destroy the career of Donald Trump. This type of reasoning has no basis in reality. I genuinely ‘see’ that Donald Trump is a criminal and a danger to the world. I have consistently told you why. However your view reflects his, and that is that he was a victim of persecution and all his criminal acts were lies perpetuated by the Democratic Party. This type of rational is typical of most crimes committed against society. It is always the other guy. Most criminals ( though not all ) including Donald Trumps personal lawyer, who admitted he worked for a felon and a criminal and actually perpetuated his lies. We can thank him for that. Mccoy; Since you yourself used Wikepedia as a reference, I will include this below to substantiate only a small part of my position regarding the danger of  Donald Trump being president, which is substantiated in all my posts in this section.

Trump employed Cohen until May 2018, a year after the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections began. In August 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty to eight counts including campaign-finance violations, tax fraud, and bank fraud. Cohen said he violated campaign-finance laws at Trump's direction “for the principal purpose of influencing" the 2016 presidential election. In November 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to U.S. congressional committees about efforts to build a Trump Tower in Moscow.

In December 2018, Cohen was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine. In February 2019, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, disbarred him from practicing law in the state. In May 2019, he reported to the federal prison near Otisville, New York. In November 2021, he completed his sentence.

In early 2019, Cohen sued the Trump Organization for allegedly failing to reimburse his legal fees; in July 2023, the parties reached a settlement ahead of a planned trial. In early 2023, Trump sued Cohen for allegedly breaching his legal trust; in October 2023, Trump dropped the suit ahead of a planned deposition.

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[mccoy]

Steve, yes it appears that we have pretty opposite views and that's embarrassing for two spiritual aspirants and devotees. But this also outlines how the power of Satan is strong in confusing the facts, in how much noise there can be on a topic and how many people illustrate facts in opposite ways for sake of interest or ideology or just ignorance.

Pls give me some time to research the Cohen case, which I didn't know before. Again, my impression is that the democrat elite leveraged some weak points of Mr Trump (he has quite a few) out of proportion to get rid of him in the political arena. Maybe even get rid of him in the material world!

But I am ranting, as you say, one thing at a time!