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The Trump Lesson that Bush and Clinton Should Heed
Townhall.com ^ | July 22, 2015 | Jonah Goldberg

Posted on 07/22/2015 1:21:07 PM PDT by Kaslin

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To: hotsteppa

Trump isn’t a Side show Barker (a hard job really—I know—I have done it) He’s more like the owner of the Circus. Hes not side show Bob, he’s P.T. Barnum. His snake oil sells in a nation starved for leadership.


21 posted on 07/22/2015 1:42:06 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll Onward! Ride to the sound of the guns!)
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To: Kaslin

Jonah must be trying to start a brush fire — hoping that somebody believes this pack of lies and half truths and omissions. A clear case of media lying and I’m surprised that Townhall published it.


22 posted on 07/22/2015 1:43:25 PM PDT by Fhios (I hope Trump can keep us entertained for the next 6 months.)
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To: Kaslin
Ahh, yes, Trump's whole campaign has rolled up because he RESPONDED to attacks from John McCain - gosh, wasn't that the guy who also called attendees to Trump's rally ‘crazies’? Wow, it really takes some hubris to utterly ignore politicians calling their constituents ‘crazies’, but race slam someone for responding to attacks against them.

Weather bloggers and ‘reporters’ do a whole lot of wishcasting when making up projections of storms. I think Jonah's following along with the media's version of it.

23 posted on 07/22/2015 1:44:33 PM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: Kaslin

Trump should send a pair of pants


24 posted on 07/22/2015 1:44:58 PM PDT by Sybeck1
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To: Kaslin
Trump's bottomless insecurity cannot countenance the idea that his critics have any legitimacy.

So people who want a secure border and a stop to illegal aliens coming in really are crazies, Jonah? Take a hike!

25 posted on 07/22/2015 1:45:03 PM PDT by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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To: Kaslin

For Pete’s sake, Trump has been around longer than dirt and his personality has never varied. I’m sorry, I couldn’t read Goldberg’s screed past that point.


26 posted on 07/22/2015 1:45:12 PM PDT by Chaguito
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To: Kaslin
...which is why the most successful politicians have personalities suited for the profession: They are basically likable; they can and want to connect with voters; they can act natural because they are natural politicians.

True Jonah, but here is the flaw in your reasoning. Your buddies in the MSM tried to annihilate the political aspirations of Mr. Trump from the get-go, along with other corporations. It is the overlords of print who want to narrate the election process. A "basically likable" politician does not stand a chance against the gatekeepers of gaffes, glory and gall. In a fair and balanced world, such a man would come out ahead.

The Trumpster ignored that. He has the staying power to boot. He has defied the establishment order and actually talked about a few things that us commoners want addressed as a government, as a nation.

27 posted on 07/22/2015 1:46:10 PM PDT by VRW Conspirator (American Jobs for American Workers)
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To: dforest
Bush couldn’t even get a rise if he pitched Viagra.

I see what you did there.

28 posted on 07/22/2015 1:46:23 PM PDT by LT Brass Bancroft
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To: Kaslin

Trump has some great lessons for the GOP, but, sadly, they are unlikely to adopt them.

First, a ‘Pubbie should NEVER apologize if he “offends” someone. In fact, if the facts are with him, a ‘Pubbie should double down and hit back as hard as he can, showing no mercy or pity. Republicans who apologize for anything are subsequently torn apart in the media.

Second, there are popular issues, like illegal immigration, that the GOP should take up, no matter what some of their “big money” donors want. Money is a means to an end, and that money won’t do a bit of good if your base decides to stay home.

Third, “Racism” and all of its spin-offs like “White Privilege,” “Microagression,” and “BlackLivesMatter” are only issues with folks who are not going to vote Republican any way. Don’t waste time addressing it. Don’t waste time going for votes in those groups that belong heart and soul to the Democrats.


29 posted on 07/22/2015 1:47:13 PM PDT by Little Ray (How did I end up in this hand-basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
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To: x
I really compare Trump's campaign style more to wack a mole. When one pops up like McNothing expect to get wacked hard that you will not recover. Linda Graham is polling a zero. She must be happy getting air time.
The press is Trump's biggest wack a mole target. He just loves wacking them and you know their pink underwear is wadded in a ball. That's the only ball there.
30 posted on 07/22/2015 1:47:21 PM PDT by Kozy
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To: Pearls Before Swine

That is an excellent point


31 posted on 07/22/2015 1:52:57 PM PDT by Kaslin (He needed the ignorant to reelect him, and he got them. Now we all have to pay the consequenses)
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To: Kaslin

I find this article quite shocking.

I didn’t know Hillary HAD a personality.


32 posted on 07/22/2015 1:53:56 PM PDT by ArGee (Unfortunately, when everything's insane, nothing is.)
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To: sparklite2

Don’t get so upset. While they make Trump the subject, rather than what he said, they help keep him in the spotlight. They’re giving him all sorts of free campaign advertising that’s perfectly legal.


33 posted on 07/22/2015 1:54:41 PM PDT by ArGee (Unfortunately, when everything's insane, nothing is.)
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To: sparklite2

*rme* What an imbecile comment noobee


34 posted on 07/22/2015 1:55:12 PM PDT by Kaslin (He needed the ignorant to reelect him, and he got them. Now we all have to pay the consequenses)
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To: Kozy

I heard something today while walking past a TV that had Morning Joe on... one of their regulars from Politico or something of the like was saying they believe Trump is a joke and they are simply not going to cover him anymore! He’s leading in the polls and they are not going to cover him — they must we worried he’s not going to implode...


35 posted on 07/22/2015 1:57:27 PM PDT by GizzyGirl
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To: VRW Conspirator

Very good post. So true!


36 posted on 07/22/2015 2:00:35 PM PDT by dforest
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To: x

“Did anybody really think Jeb was just too much of an unpredictable wild man?”

Jeb hasn’t got a snowball’s chance in hell of getting elected. His name is Bush which is an instant disqualifier. The next thing is the mantra that he stole the 2000 election for brother and lastly, he is a convert to the Roman Catholic faith which is still a no no in many parts of this country. All the hand-wringing is just a waste of time and energy.


37 posted on 07/22/2015 2:03:26 PM PDT by LottieDah (If only those who speak so eloquently on behalf of animals would do so on behalf of the unborn.)
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To: Kaslin

Those grapes must be really really sour.


38 posted on 07/22/2015 2:10:54 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: LottieDah
he is a convert to the Roman Catholic faith which is still a no no in many parts of this country.

and the current Marxist Pope isn't helping him any.

39 posted on 07/22/2015 2:11:45 PM PDT by stig
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To: Kaslin

Bush loving again eh Jonah?


40 posted on 07/22/2015 2:14:24 PM PDT by Fledermaus (To hell with the Republican Party. I'm done with them. If I want a Lib Dem I'd vote for one.)
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