As both conventions have come to an end and the general election is in full swing, there's a lot of focus on the candidates' speeches, as well as comparisons to speeches in years past. And while Donald Trump doesn't have the eloquence of President Barack Obama the two have one striking similarity – the ability to rally people around a simple and impassioned slogan.

In 2008, Americans bought into Obama's "hope and change" after eight years of a Republican controlled White House. In 2016, after eight years of a Democratic White House, Trump is capitalizing on Americans' emotions the same way Obama did, but this time the slogan is "make America great again."

What American voters fail to see is the danger behind these slogans, the emptiness in the rhetoric. Many of Obama's most steadfast supporters have said he failed to deliver on his promises; the same can be expected from Trump's supporters if he wins the White House – God forbid.

There has been a lot of consternation over Trump's proposals from those both on the right and left but the most troubling of all is that Trump himself has said that "everything is a suggestion" and that he is "always flexible on issues."

Sadly, Trump supporters believe that he will truly make America again, but when Trump is asked to expand on how he will do that the words ring hollow. Trump is conning his supporters into thinking that he will do the things he says, while full well knowing he won't.

What is even more troubling are the things he is saying and the actions he is taking right now. Trump is completely unhinged – smearing a Gold Star family due to their faith and banning media outlets and reporters who dare challenge his policies and practices. What's more, Trump's campaign is reportedly in utter chaos and facing implosion as he continues to make significant blunders in the early days of the general election. Recent reports have shown that top aides such as Paul Manafort have thrown in the towel as the candidate continues to not heed their advice – some even are "suicidal" over Trump's horrendous comments.

For many years Republicans, myself included, have warned against another Clinton in the White House, and Trump capitalized on that messaging to propel his campaign forward. The problem is that Trump's bombastic, sexist, racist and dangerous behaviors are being excused since he is the alternative to Clinton, and it's wrong. Trump doesn't represent the best of America and certainly doesn't represent the Republican Party or the values it stands for.

While many Republicans are half-heartedly embracing Trump knowing that he is their best shot against Clinton, I can't in good conscience do it. Trump is dangerous and Clinton is reckless, both are unfit for the presidency yet they are the nominees of the two major parties. To those who argue that being #NeverTrump means being pro-Clinton, that isn't the case. Being #NeverTrump means not embracing the dark and ugly rhetoric he puts forward and knowing that at his core he is not a Republican.