There's a crucially important corollary to the [normal-type candidates who] "sounds like a politician," and that is "takes policy positions that are dependent on the will of the donor-lobbyist establishment."
This is most obvious with Haley, but even DeSantis [especially on foreign policy: Ukraine, Israel, China] has to take care not to offend too many bigwigs. Whereas Trump just does whatever he wants that morning, and doesn't think about who he's pissing off. Since the GOP base loathes the GOP elite, Trump's "I don't care" style is an important gut signal that they can trust him (in their minds).
No need to apologize about writing in difficult circumstances. I lost power for five days during hurricane Sandy. I look forward to your post after the Iowa caucuses.
Is there really anybody left on the planet who doesn't understand that authenticity is the key source of Trump's appeal?
For one thing, he is the only candidate, in either party, who can crack an authentic joke. Last night's town-hall response to "would you be open to mending fences with those who've run against you" was “Oh sure I will, I will. I’ve already started to like Christie better,” which is genuinely funny! Of course, over at the Bulwark, they're all outraged that anyone laughed.
As for this 68-yr-old lifelong Democrat (at age five I had a Kennedy-Johnson bumper sticker on my toy car), I'll be voting a straight Republican ticket, including for Trump. This is because the Democrats are all-in on mutilating gay and autistic kids, and allowing men into any women's space place event competition whatevs (as long as said man thinks to himself the magic words "I'm trans" before so entering).
Yes, I'm down with the fascist sociopath. At least there will be some good jokes.
Ain't it great to have electricity? What would we do without it? No doubt there are malign actors plotting such a future for us right now. I am glad that you and your family are warm.
What if the “civil” war wasn’t the real name of that war?
What if Americans since 1865, had continued to use the real name, the name President Lincoln, Congress and General Ulysses S. Grant used, the historical name of that war:
“War of Rebellion”?
Who benefited from changing “War of Rebellion” to “Civil War”?
Is something hidden by the name change? Was “Slavery” hidden ?
What if the “civil” war wasn’t the real name of that war?
What if Americans since 1865, had continued to use the real name, the name President Lincoln, Congress and General Ulysses S. Grant used, the historical name of that war:
“War of Rebellion”?
Who benefited from changing “War of Rebellion” to “Civil War”?
Is something hidden by the name change? Was “Slavery” hidden ?
In listing folks enjoying Christie’s honesty, you forget Centrist Independents whose politics are based mostly on negative partisanship toward the GOP.
Trump’s success with his base has always reminded me of the old Rob Riggle joke after Palin’s unveiling as McCain’s running mate: “I want a leader I can relate to, who’s like me…or worse!”
Stay warm! We're getting the arctic blast starting tonight and into tomorrow and the weekend...
There's a crucially important corollary to the [normal-type candidates who] "sounds like a politician," and that is "takes policy positions that are dependent on the will of the donor-lobbyist establishment."
This is most obvious with Haley, but even DeSantis [especially on foreign policy: Ukraine, Israel, China] has to take care not to offend too many bigwigs. Whereas Trump just does whatever he wants that morning, and doesn't think about who he's pissing off. Since the GOP base loathes the GOP elite, Trump's "I don't care" style is an important gut signal that they can trust him (in their minds).
No need to apologize about writing in difficult circumstances. I lost power for five days during hurricane Sandy. I look forward to your post after the Iowa caucuses.
Is there really anybody left on the planet who doesn't understand that authenticity is the key source of Trump's appeal?
For one thing, he is the only candidate, in either party, who can crack an authentic joke. Last night's town-hall response to "would you be open to mending fences with those who've run against you" was “Oh sure I will, I will. I’ve already started to like Christie better,” which is genuinely funny! Of course, over at the Bulwark, they're all outraged that anyone laughed.
As for this 68-yr-old lifelong Democrat (at age five I had a Kennedy-Johnson bumper sticker on my toy car), I'll be voting a straight Republican ticket, including for Trump. This is because the Democrats are all-in on mutilating gay and autistic kids, and allowing men into any women's space place event competition whatevs (as long as said man thinks to himself the magic words "I'm trans" before so entering).
Yes, I'm down with the fascist sociopath. At least there will be some good jokes.
And fewer mutilated kids.
Ain't it great to have electricity? What would we do without it? No doubt there are malign actors plotting such a future for us right now. I am glad that you and your family are warm.
13 Jan 24
What if the “civil” war wasn’t the real name of that war?
What if Americans since 1865, had continued to use the real name, the name President Lincoln, Congress and General Ulysses S. Grant used, the historical name of that war:
“War of Rebellion”?
Who benefited from changing “War of Rebellion” to “Civil War”?
Is something hidden by the name change? Was “Slavery” hidden ?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnadamsingram/p/americas-rebellions-then-after-deja/
13 Jan 24
What if the “civil” war wasn’t the real name of that war?
What if Americans since 1865, had continued to use the real name, the name President Lincoln, Congress and General Ulysses S. Grant used, the historical name of that war:
“War of Rebellion”?
Who benefited from changing “War of Rebellion” to “Civil War”?
Is something hidden by the name change? Was “Slavery” hidden ?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnadamsingram/p/americas-rebellions-then-after-deja/
In listing folks enjoying Christie’s honesty, you forget Centrist Independents whose politics are based mostly on negative partisanship toward the GOP.
Trump’s success with his base has always reminded me of the old Rob Riggle joke after Palin’s unveiling as McCain’s running mate: “I want a leader I can relate to, who’s like me…or worse!”
READ & WRITE about Colorado Supreme Court’s decision.
After two (2) trials, the indicted former 45th President was found to be GUILTY of engaging in rebellion on January 6, 2021.
https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/Supreme_Court/Opinions/2023/23SA300.pdf