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It’s Not the Crime, It’s the Culture (well known Trump Hater)
NY Slimes ^ | 6/9/2017 | David Brooks

Posted on 06/09/2017 8:38:52 AM PDT by Signalman

The first important part of James Comey’s testimony was that he cast some doubt on reports that there was widespread communication between the Russians and the Trump campaign. That was the suspicion that set off this whole chain of events and the possibility that could have quickly brought about impeachment proceedings.

The second important implication of the hearings is that as far as we know, Donald Trump has not performed any criminal act that would merit removing him from office.

-------- The third important lesson of the hearing is that Donald Trump is characterologically at war with the norms and practices of good government. Comey emerged as a superb institutionalist, a man who believes we are a nation of laws. Trump emerged as a tribalist and a clannist, who simply cannot understand the way modern government works.

Trump is also plagued with a self-destructive form of selfishness. He is consumed by a hunger for affirmation, but, demented by his own obsessions, he can’t think more than one step ahead.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: brooks; nytimes

1 posted on 06/09/2017 8:38:52 AM PDT by Signalman
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To: Signalman
characterologically at war

Are we making up new words to justify our hatred, David?

2 posted on 06/09/2017 8:42:22 AM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: Signalman

Trump can’t think more than one step ahead????

While I’ve seen many incredibly stupid things stated, this one takes the cake.


3 posted on 06/09/2017 8:43:43 AM PDT by Bob (Damn, the democrats haven't been this upset since Republicans freed their slaves.)
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To: A_perfect_lady

Once again, Mr. Brooks misunderestimates the Covfefe.


4 posted on 06/09/2017 8:45:29 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative (Islamiphobia is a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.” Christopher)
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To: A_perfect_lady

Brooks wrote one decent book — “Bobos in Paradise” — and has been making a fool of himself ever since.

Actually, “Bobos” is a pretty good self-diagnosis of Brooks’ own arrogance and elitism.


5 posted on 06/09/2017 8:45:47 AM PDT by Nothingburger
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To: Signalman

Howie Kurtz still claims there is no media bias. LOL


6 posted on 06/09/2017 8:46:20 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Signalman

Trump emerged as a tribalist and a clannist, who simply cannot understand the way modern government works

Help me with that Dave, I do not understand how made up charges have lead us to a Special Prosecutor investigation 100 days into the Presidents job, when there has been no indication of a crime or a criminal


7 posted on 06/09/2017 8:48:57 AM PDT by Jolla
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To: central_va
Liberals have now shifted to "obstruction of justice " as their rally cry as they desperately try to pin something, anything, on President Trump. So here's a refresher:

"The best that I can remember, sir -- and it's getting worse by the minute, seems like -- ``Monica was never -- '' ``You were always there when Monica was there. We were never really alone.'' Those two stick in my mind as two statements he made."

-- Betty Currie, President Clinton's personal secretary, in her grand jury testimony. Remember that? There's real obstruction for you. And despite having been impeached on charges of obstruction of justice and perjury, William Jefferson Clinton remains the icon of the Democratic party, held in the highest esteem by liberals and the mainstream media. So, liberals, spare us your righteous indignation. You're embarrassing yourself.

8 posted on 06/09/2017 8:50:02 AM PDT by Carlucci
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To: Signalman

Whoops, were you wanting to kick that football? Sucker.


9 posted on 06/09/2017 8:50:47 AM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: Signalman
But, but.. I thought it was the seriousness of the charge?
10 posted on 06/09/2017 9:01:25 AM PDT by Trillian
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To: Signalman

...Donald Trump is characterologically at war with the norms and practices of good government.


That is an opinion.

It is also one I strongly disagree with.


11 posted on 06/09/2017 9:02:52 AM PDT by Mr. Douglas (Best. Election. EVER!)
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To: Signalman

“he cast some doubt on reports that there was widespread communication between the Russians and the Trump campaign.”

Translation-we were caught lying.


12 posted on 06/09/2017 9:06:22 AM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Bob
He is consumed by a hunger for affirmation, but, demented by his own obsessions, he can’t think more than one step ahead.

Yep. This is David Brooke's self-portrait and nothing more.

13 posted on 06/09/2017 9:06:56 AM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: Mr. Douglas
Trump is at war with what the DC establishment believes to be the norms and practices of good government. And what normal Americans perceive to be rank corruption.

And that is a big reason why he won. And the establishment STILL does not understand that, and never will even if they are eventually sent packing.

14 posted on 06/09/2017 9:10:30 AM PDT by dirtboy
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To: dirtboy

They still act like the MSM is the source of all information for the lemmings.

It isn’t. They just don’t really get it, or don’t want to.


15 posted on 06/09/2017 9:12:10 AM PDT by Mr. Douglas (Best. Election. EVER!)
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To: Mr. Douglas

How did he arrive at that conclusion? Does Trump not wear an appropriately creased trouser? That seemed to be his primary reason for swooning over Obama.


16 posted on 06/09/2017 9:14:00 AM PDT by nhbob1
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To: Signalman

David Brock...a sad pathetic excuse for a human


17 posted on 06/09/2017 9:16:03 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Kickass Conservative
😂😂😂😂
18 posted on 06/09/2017 9:16:44 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Signalman; Kickass Conservative; Nothingburger; central_va; Jolla; Carlucci; Huskrrrr; dirtboy
That was the suspicion that set off this whole chain of events and the possibility that could have quickly brought about impeachment proceedings.

It fascinates me that all these supposedly brilliant thinkers in the Media can't seem to hear the angry buzzing from the agitated Trump beehive that they've been busily poking since the election...

60 million Trump bees, and they think they aren't going to get stung...

19 posted on 06/09/2017 10:14:23 AM PDT by kiryandil (Americ)
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