Mark Levin Joins Tom Donohue and Sells The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Message

The Last Refuge ^ | May 7, 2016 | Sundance

[onyx]

Radio screamer Mark Levin’s approach at selling his nonsense can be captured within the following quote:

If you make people think they’re thinking, they’ll love you. If you really make them think, they’ll hate you. ~ Don Marquis

Levin’s approach relies on gaslighting an audience into “thinking they’re thinking“. This was never more clear than today when Mark Levin pens an article calling candidate Donald Trump “A Globalist“, and then assembles a word salad of counter-intuitive arguments to prove a ridiculously false assertion.

However, there is a profound benefit to seeing Mr. Levin completely remove the mask of his crony-constitutional ruse, join arms with Tom Donohue and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and simultaneously present himself naked to an audience breaking free of battered conservative syndrome.

The basic arguments made by Levin are so ridiculous, they fall directly into the same category as New York Times economist/propaganda-specialist, Paul Krugman.

Arguments including:

• Donald Trump is a globalist because he owns hotels and resorts in other countries.
• Donald Trump is a globalist because he sells branded products made in other countries…
• Donald Trump is a globalist because he approves import tariffs.

Oh dear.

If Levin wasn’t such an insufferably small person, we’d be embarrassed for him. But the best part of the article is this one:

[…] And for all Trump’s criticisms of foreigners stealing American jobs, nine of Trump’s companies have tried to import at least 1,100 foreign workers to America via short-term visas. (link)

The hotlink within the quoted paragraph highlights a CBS article which notes Donald Trump resorts (mostly Mar Largo in South Florida) used temp-workers during peak seasons from 2000 to 2015. Yes, 1,100 workers over 15 years – or 74 temporary, part-time, workers per year.

The entire proposition is silly. We’ve previously pointed out how the temp-worker program is customary and wide-spread throughout and South Florida due entirely because of the seasonality of business. FULL DETAILS HERE [It was crazy used in 2001 – 2006 as the entire U.S. economy was in overdrive]

Every service business from hotels and resorts, to restaurants, grocery stores and a myriad of service businesses depend on these “seasonal workers” to cope with the quadrupling of business need from January to Easter annually in South Florida – Peak Season is Feb/March.

Why do you think it was never an issue during the February GOP Debate in Miami-Dade? Because anyone bringing it up would have been laughed off the stage – including Marco Rubio.

But Mark Levin knows this.

Mark Levin knows this, because Mark Levin has spent a lot of time in the South Florida area being served by guest worker waitresses, guest worker bartenders, guest worker bussers, car washers, grocery stock clerks, and various attendees.

Mark Levin knows this because he’s attended seasonal conferences, given speeches, and been surrounded by these seasonal guest workers at each venue.

So why does Mark Levin need to make a non-issue it a point of consternation?

Because he needs to sell a propaganda point. Because he’s #NeverTrump. Because he needs to frame an argument he knows is inherently silly.

Because, well, quite simply, he’s trying to remain relevant – and in doing so he’s exposing all of the hypocrisy, abject bull crap, he’s sold through the years on his radio shows and in his books.

Trump’s America First policy platform has exposed the fraud inherent within dozens of so-called “conservative pundits”. Mark Levin is just another name on a long list of people whose deception and true-intents have been made completely visible for everyone to see.

Levin is now linked arm-in-arm with U.S. Chamber of Commerce President, Tom Donohue. Donohue is the architect of the TPP trade deal and the chief point person who has established the legislative priority list for Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell.

Perhaps this new nakedness surrounding Levin will make people more curious about other aspect he has never reconciled. Like, why would Levin support Cruz’s vote for the Cardin/Corker amendment to the Iran Deal; an obvious constitutional usurpation inverting the rules of the Senate from 61 approval votes, to 61 votes to deny approval.

Or, more alarmingly – why would Mark Levin be continually calling for a constitutional convention of states? Thanks to the presidential bid of Donald Trump the corrupt shenanigans of the various state party leaders, party insiders and elected officials within the GOPe, have been given a massive dose of sunlight surrounding their delegate schemes.

Understanding the ideology at play within the political apparatus, just imagine what these same voices would do if the U.S. constitution were opened up for changes at a national constitutional convention.

Do you think the republic could survive such powerful self-interests?

Or,…. then again…. is that level of grand risk and usurpation the entire reason why Levin was pushing it in the first place? Does Mark Levin want the same untrustworthy and corrupt Machiavellian consorts (currently in charge of delegate manipulation) to be in full control of a constitutional re-write?

Was this his original intent?

Think carefully. Think logically.

See the new political landscape with, well, “new eyes”, now wide open.

If you make people think they’re thinking, they’ll love you. If you really make them think, they’ll hate you. ~ Don Marquis

What exactly has Mark Levin ever conserved?

♦ And if you want to see the effect of Tariffs in 2016 – SEE HERE

[anton]

Levin’s trademark issues are the limited nature of the federal government and his stance on abortion. Neither of these issues can be advanced by a candidate unwilling to wield the meat axe in DC. A self fulfilling failure scenario for Levin.

[mbrfl]

Constitutional Conservatism is just a starting point. It says nothing one way or another about how to solve certain problems, like, say, border enforcement, or dealing with unfair trade practices from other countries. What’s the best solution for securing our southern border? Hire more border agents? Build a wall? The constitution says nothing one way or another on the subject, and it was never intended to.

Egg heads like Mark Levin and ‘Reagan Disciple’ offer their superficial solutions/slogans. We’re told to just follow the constitution , as if all the solutions just automatically reveal themselves from there. It’s a given that the Constitution needs to be honored and respected, but then what? Levin has no meaningful answers to that question and resents a leader like Trump who actually understands how the real world operates and offers real world solutions.

[AdaGray]

Levin has painted himself into a corner. He’s done.

[CASchack]

Levin has painted himself into a corner. He’s done

This is it in a nutshell. Levin has relegated himself to clown status. The moment "The Great One" comes on the air, I turn off the radio.

[wintertime]

I can tell Levin to be quiet anytime. I simply turn off the radio. Blessed quiet!

I used to enjoy Levin but he ( and Beck) became unbearable with their non-stop infomercial for Cruz and now their in their bitterness in Cruz's loss.

[wintertime]

2008 did it for me. I saw nothing but hypocrisy when Levin, Rush, Beck and the other yappers IGNORED Obama’s eligibility, the fake social security number, failure to e-verify, the fake birth documents, etc.

I was completely ticked then. I fully understood they were FAKE defenders of the Constitution.

If true tyranny comes to our nation Levin, Rush, Beck and the rest will sell their talents to the fascist oligarchy. They will kneel and lick the jackboots crushing our necks. They are likely doing that now as I type.

[Zack Attack]

Applying that type of logic we can say Mark Levin is a globalist because his radio show product is broadcast on the internet to many countries.

Not sure exactly when he lost his mind but I’d bet it coincides with spending more time with Stabby McStabberson.

[Lisbon1940]

He can forget about his convention idea.

[taildragger]

"Funny thing is Levin and others pushed us to vote for Bush, McCain and Romney. Trump comes along and is more conservative than all of them combined, but they find it very hard to vote for Trump. smh."

Some poster here the other day noted the Conservative talk media giants job is not just to get add revenue but to sell Republican Candidates to the Conservatives. Note, we all know most of them don't fit the bill, we are not stooopid.

I am not selling what they are buying, just like I don't want to buy an annuity either.

Again I say, they are the pass thru and sounding board for our Mutual Bitchfest as we do call to complain about all the dunderheads and dysfunctionality with DC on the Potomac. It's great to commiserate with like minded people....But....

If Trump truly "FIXES" what is wrong with DC, then why the heck to I need these talkers? I can go on with my life and be concerned less with the impact of Fedzilla on our daily lives or the messes they create with their policies.

They can't have that, they are then out of a Job and out of power.

[taildragger]

"Funny thing is Levin and others pushed us to vote for Bush, McCain and Romney. Trump comes along and is more conservative than all of them combined, but they find it very hard to vote for Trump. smh."

Some poster here the other day noted the Conservative talk media giants job is not just to get add revenue but to sell Republican Candidates to the Conservatives. Note, we all know most of them don't fit the bill, we are not stooopid.

I am not selling what they are buying, just like I don't want to buy an annuity either.

Again I say, they are the pass thru and sounding board for our Mutual Bitchfest as we do call to complain about all the dunderheads and dysfunctionality with DC on the Potomac. It's great to commiserate with like minded people....But....

If Trump truly "FIXES" what is wrong with DC, then why the heck to I need these talkers? I can go on with my life and be concerned less with the impact of Fedzilla on our daily lives or the messes they create with their policies.

They can't have that, they are then out of a Job and out of power.

[taildragger]

"Because he’s #NeverTrump."

The bigger question is, is Levin #NeverSavage

Mark and Savage have had a pissing match for eon's, they can't stand one another.

Savage endorsed Trump from the get go and Trump is basically running on Savage's Borders, Language, and Culture.

Savage Trumped Mark, pun intended. And I wonder if Levin's ego, pride, etc. just can't take that....

[jmaroneps37]

Levin’s backing the bottom feeders in the USCC is a new low even for him. When does he endorse Clinton?

[conservativeimage]

Dear Markov Levinin,

I know with recent developments, you and your employers may be out of a job. I own a cabbage cart I want to give you so you'll still have a source of income in the coming difficult years.

[Reagan Disciple]

“Yawn. Jim Robinson himself has posted ample evidence of Trump’s conservatism, going back decades and much of it taken from his own books. Immigration, Trade, Taxation, Regulation: Trump has discussed these issues for decades, and holds eminently conservative positions on them.”

Yawn. I stopped reading right there since you are unable to form your own opinions unless someone else posts them for you.

Registered Democrat. Self identifying Democrat as early as 2004.

[Reagan Disciple]

The fact that you are comparing Trump to Reagan regulates you to the pay no mind bin.

Drones - Obama had them, so does Trump.

[Reagan Disciple]

Who said you weren’t entitled to your opinion?

But if I don’t agree with your assessment should I tell you to stop talking?

Of course not.

[BlackbirdSST]

They can't have that, they are then out of a Job and out of power.

Wasn't it Rush that said he makes more money with a democrat rather than a republican in the WH? It has always been about the money with these con-servatives, always. The 'con' is up with talk radio, they will get the message soon enough! Since it's uncivil to hit them in the jaw, hit them in their pocketbook, it too is known to be a very effective counter punch.

[El Laton Caliente]

It’s no use. The dims elected their American Idol President and now the Republicans have nominated their reality show populist. Both sides firmly placed their fingers in their ears and started the LA LA LA LA LA...

They have made their emotionally based decision and there is no way to sway them. The Trump supporters will cherry pick what supports the way they want their candidate to be and ignore anything else. This is how demagogues rise in any political system.

I’m just praying he lives up to at least some of the Trumpster’s expectations.

God help the USA...

[ncpatriot]

"Mr. Trump, speaking in the plain language, like we talk to one another, has captured our attention..."

When I listened to Trump yesterday at his rally, I felt like he and I were enjoying a meal together and he was just talking about how he saw things. That's the way he is: just talking to us like we are socializing with him. I also think that he taught his children this way, repeating things. It is natural to him because it is him.

[sargon]

Yawn. I stopped reading right there since you are unable to form your own opinions unless someone else posts them for you.

Wrong again, smedley.

It wasn't an "opinion" that was posted, it was cold, hard facts; evidence, as opposed to iinnuendo.

Meanwhile, you parrot the "opinions" of Trump-haters, whose canards have been refuted...

Vote Trump