Don’t get me wrong: I’d rather that Trump said what he did on Monday than maintain his silence, which was breathtaking, galling — and spectacularly revealing. He fell miles short of stirring:“Justice will be delivered.” “No matter the color of our skin, we all live under the same laws.” “We are all made by the same Almighty God.” “Racism is evil.”Amen, amen, amen and amen, but this preacher’s sermons have been wildly inconsistent and as often designed to divide as to unite. When, before Trump, did you find yourself wishing that someone could just summon the courage, clarity and compassion of … Ted Cruz? Back on Saturday, when Trump was still hemming, hawing and hiding, Cruz released a statement superior to what Trump, with more time and the help of many aides, delivered on Monday. Of course Republicans have upbraided Trump before, only to hug him anew.

Source: New York Times August 14, 2017 18:40 UTC