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Trump and Scout law

Trustworthy: Donald Trump seems to change his position on issues from day to day. Some people claim he regularly lies about those issues.

Loyal: He demands loyalty from others but is mostly loyal only to himself (count the number of times he has fired someone).

Helpful: I can’t address this.

Friendly: I know he is very friendly to his supporters, especially at one of his rallies.

Courteous: He is usually courteous when in the presence of other people (exception, the prime minister of Montenegro). When not in their presence, he can be just the opposite (especially using Twitter).

Kind: If someone opposes his views, he has been known to lash out at them.

Obedient: He seems to require obedience from others only. His obedience to local, state and federal laws to be determined (Mueller and other members of the special prosecution).

Cheerful: I’m sure he is cheerful when he makes a good golf shot,

Thrifty: I can’t really address that. What about his finances and tax returns?.

Brave: Can’t think of any examples.

Clean: He is always well-dressed and clean. His hair is immaculately groomed. I believe this is his strongest suit.

Reverent: He claims to be a Christian, but whether he lives as Christ taught us to live is up for debate. He doesn’t trust people of other major faiths (Muslim faith in particular).

Terry Krugel

Coeur d’Alene

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