Posted on 02/23/2016 8:32:41 AM PST by Sean_Anthony
The All-Seeing, All-Knowing “I†is what both politicians, Obama and Trump envision themselves
Celebrity is the “trump†card this presidential go-round just as it was in 2008 and 2012. The question is, have we learned nothing from the media-driven political process?
Those of you who will deny that this is precisely what is occurring best look at the trends and stats. Donald Trump is a celebrity no matter how much someone wants to paint him as just a successful businessman. Because of his name recognition and over-the-top commentary made during the past years, more people are familiar with his on-camera persona, the façade that draws crowds.
Politics seldom rewards the shrinking violet with its highest offices. Anyone not an egomaniac wouldn’t be running for office in the first place.
Trump is as much an authoritarian as is Obama from what he says and apparently intends to do if elected. Given that he is also a progressive,other than his promise to deport illegals, what’s his attraction?
Polls :United States presidential election, 1980
December'79: Reagan 33% vs Carter 62%
Comments heard from the media and Rinos at the time:
"He's an actor, no one takes him seriously"
"He'll get us into a war!
"He's too extremist, no one will vote for him.
"Looks like it's shaping up for a Carter landslide victory"
It's like deja vu, all over again. ....Yogi Berra
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