Posted on 12/25/2015 8:53:46 AM PST by RC one
If Trump wins the nomination, prepare for the end of the conservative party (According to the bastion of Conservatism, George Will)
If you look beyond Donald Trump’s comprehensive unpleasantness — is there a disagreeable human trait he does not have? — you might see this: He is a fundamentally sad figure. His compulsive boasting is evidence of insecurity. His unassuageable neediness suggests an aching hunger for others’ approval to ratify his self-admiration. His incessant announcements of his self-esteem indicate that he is not self-persuaded. Now, panting with a puppy’s insatiable eagerness to be petted, Trump has reveled in the approval of Vladimir Putin, murderer and war criminal.
Putin slyly stirred America’s politics by saying Trump is “very . . . talented,†adding that he welcomed Trump’s promise of “closer, deeper relations,†whatever that might mean, with Russia. Trump announced himself flattered to be “so nicely complimented†by a “highly respected†man: “When people call you brilliant, it’s always good.†When MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough said Putin “kills journalists, political opponents and invades countries,†Trump replied that “at least he’s a leader.†Besides, Trump breezily asserted, “I think our country does plenty of killing also.†Two days later, Trump, who rarely feigns judiciousness, said: “It has not been proven that he’s killed reporters.â€
Well. Perhaps the 56 journalists murdered were coincidental victims of amazingly random violence that the former KGB operative’s police state is powerless to stop. It has, however, been “proven,†perhaps even to Trump’s exacting standards, that Putin has dismembered Ukraine. (Counts one and two at the 1946 Nuremberg trials concerned conspiracy to wage, and waging, aggressive war.)
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George Will. . .drama queen.
“If Trump wins the nomination, prepare for the end of the conservative party”
Should read:
“If Trump wins the nomination, prepare for the end of the GOPe party”
Any journalist or pundit who attacks him is immediately expunged from Middle America's mind. It is so obvious that fundamental change has happened with Trump leading the way while “experts” compare their notes from yesteryear's mindset.
Go Donald!
Well, you two beat me! And, I started at 12:15!
My only excuse is that i was busy making hot rum toddies.
I am very amused at the apoplexy Trump causes media and RINOs with his resilience. He now seems impervious to denigration and condemnation about mostly anything he says.
They don’t realize that the real cause of this phenomenon is THEM instead of Trump. It is very enjoyable, IMO.
George Will has never been a conservative.
Heh
Help me out. I’ve searched for Conservative Party National Committee without luck. Is there such an organization (that I have never heard from)? If so, how do I find information about it. If not, how can something end that doesn’t exist?
Whatever happens in November 2016, I am enjoying the ride very much!
Wish I had mad Photoshop skills..
But too many jokers in the deck.
Kind of my thinking too.
George Will lost my respect when he opposed Clinton’s impeachment. George always goes left when necessary.
I’m having one now - Merry Christmas!
Trump will destroy the conservative party...says the man (Will) who called Ronald Reagan’s supporters “Kamikaze Conservatives” and supported Howard Baker and then George H.W. Bush for president in 1979-80.
Trump. Is. Not. A. Conservative.
He has dangerously authoritarian impulses. He is ignorant of elementary civics and has no regard for limited government. Admittedly, he is a symptom of a larger national dysfunction. He may well be the Romulus-Augustus of the United States.
We can only hope (oh wait,,,there is no conservative party)...
I told my wife just yesterday that I would vote for someone with a moderate history who has conservative proposals before I’ll vote for a self-professed conservative who is part of the GOPe. I like the fact that Trump angers all the right people, including George Will.
Which is why the liberal trump is leading.
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