Donald Trump is a verbally-abusive megalomaniac who has a long track record of business failures, no discernible moral commitments, no discernible policy stances, and no apparent understanding of how government works. If he wins the nomination he’ll probably be the least qualified, least capable major party nominee in the history of the US.  For comparison, Sen. Ted Cruz is a cold-blooded sociopath.  (Seriously, has anyone checked Cruz for The Mark of the Beast? $20 says he answers to “Hey, Damien.” if you say it when his back is turned.)  They’re both awful but I prefer Trump hands down. Why?  Because he provokes a greater immune response than Cruz does.  Most people are quick to recognize Trump to be a buffoon.  In contrast, Cruz is an under-the-radar sociopath.  The more people who recognize Trump as a threat and call him out the more likely I think (hope?) that they’d make it harder for him to inflict his will on the country.  Because Cruz flies under most people’s radar I bet he could get away with more awfulness than Trump could as president.  Pres. Trump would pose a significant risk to civilization, mind you, but I think less of a risk than a Pres. Cruz.