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I just got back from a self-imposed, three week long news blackout (my wife calls a vacation), to discover some good news and some bad news.
The good news is that the Bush and Clinton political dynasties are being seriously challenged.
The bad news is that Trump is still leading the Republican pack.
I realize this may not be a popular position with some of my readers. But I make no secret that my political home has always been with traditional values and political conservatism. Trump represents neither. So, if by some miracle he were to end up actually winning the Republican nomination – I guess I’d be homeless.
Two months ago, I said Trump was handy to have around, because, like the loudmouthed pilot in the flight platoon, he would say the things others were thinking but afraid to say. I stand by that assessment. However, what Trump supporters, and Trump, are missing, is that sometimes we think things that should not be said – mainly because they are wrong.
I am disappointed that so many people are willing to give Trump a pass simply because they enjoy watching him crush the politically correct like cockroaches caught in the middle of the kitchen when the light comes on. He is like the playful pup that chews your best shoes and pees on the carpet. You keep him around, hoping he grows out of it.
Ann Coulter, by her own admission, is “obsessed” with Trump – probably – because just like her, he makes his living being outrageous. But at least Ann tries to back her bombast up with a basic understanding of the issues. Trump has forgotten that part, as evidenced by his recent interview with conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt.
Hewitt nailed Trump with what Trump would later call “gotcha” questions on foreign policy. Call me old fashioned, but I think knowing the differences between Hezbollah and Hamas might be critical knowledge for someone who says they want to be leader of the free world and an ally of Isreal.
Here’s the rub, while me we may want to keep the crazy rich guy around to keep things stirred up (I have to admit, he is fun to watch) do we really want him as President of the United States?
It is hard to put Trump into a box – but he is not a conservative. He is, however, a talented politician/entertainer who is able to slink from one position to another, at will, and get away with it. I worry that in today’s world of soundbite politics and uninformed voters, being a talented entertainer may trump (pun intended) being a talented statesman.
As a CEO, Trump comes from a background where essentially what he said was law. However, as President, he will run smack dab into this annoying little thing called the Constitution and separation of powers.
Even though Obama has come close to destroying the concept, just like the old veteran down the street who still keeps his gun in the closet in case he is ever needed again, that pesky constitutional construct is just waiting in the wings – likely to rear its patriotic head, again and again. A President Trump will have to adjust his CEO tactics to convince two thirds of the government, the American people, and the media to support his ambitions for the country. You do not accomplish that by insulting your opponents.
The former Florida governor, Jeb Bush, who may have absorbed the biggest and heaviest hits from Donald Trump, put it this way, “Donald Trump is trying to insult his way to the presidency. It’s not going to work. People want an uplifting hopeful message.” I might add they also want a President to act presidential.
With Ben Carson, and Carly Fiorina (two of my favorites) also making significant advances in the polls, there is solid evidence that people are looking for an outsider – a different type of politician. However, I am not convinced they are looking for an entertainer that will turn the Office of President into a reality show.
Therefore, if I have to choose between a clueless, bombastic, self-absorbed outsider, or the boring conservative with a decent track record, who happens to be an insider – I’ll stay inside the house.
And if the choice becomes either Trump, or any of the Clinton, Sanders, Biden cartel, well I guess I’ll be living on the streets, politically homeless again.
Trump
September 7, 2015 by Hugh
I just got back from a self-imposed, three week long news blackout (my wife calls a vacation), to discover some good news and some bad news.
The good news is that the Bush and Clinton political dynasties are being seriously challenged.
The bad news is that Trump is still leading the Republican pack.
I realize this may not be a popular position with some of my readers. But I make no secret that my political home has always been with traditional values and political conservatism. Trump represents neither. So, if by some miracle he were to end up actually winning the Republican nomination – I guess I’d be homeless.
Two months ago, I said Trump was handy to have around, because, like the loudmouthed pilot in the flight platoon, he would say the things others were thinking but afraid to say. I stand by that assessment. However, what Trump supporters, and Trump, are missing, is that sometimes we think things that should not be said – mainly because they are wrong.
I am disappointed that so many people are willing to give Trump a pass simply because they enjoy watching him crush the politically correct like cockroaches caught in the middle of the kitchen when the light comes on. He is like the playful pup that chews your best shoes and pees on the carpet. You keep him around, hoping he grows out of it.
Ann Coulter, by her own admission, is “obsessed” with Trump – probably – because just like her, he makes his living being outrageous. But at least Ann tries to back her bombast up with a basic understanding of the issues. Trump has forgotten that part, as evidenced by his recent interview with conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt.
Hewitt nailed Trump with what Trump would later call “gotcha” questions on foreign policy. Call me old fashioned, but I think knowing the differences between Hezbollah and Hamas might be critical knowledge for someone who says they want to be leader of the free world and an ally of Isreal.
Here’s the rub, while me we may want to keep the crazy rich guy around to keep things stirred up (I have to admit, he is fun to watch) do we really want him as President of the United States?
It is hard to put Trump into a box – but he is not a conservative. He is, however, a talented politician/entertainer who is able to slink from one position to another, at will, and get away with it. I worry that in today’s world of soundbite politics and uninformed voters, being a talented entertainer may trump (pun intended) being a talented statesman.
As a CEO, Trump comes from a background where essentially what he said was law. However, as President, he will run smack dab into this annoying little thing called the Constitution and separation of powers.
Even though Obama has come close to destroying the concept, just like the old veteran down the street who still keeps his gun in the closet in case he is ever needed again, that pesky constitutional construct is just waiting in the wings – likely to rear its patriotic head, again and again. A President Trump will have to adjust his CEO tactics to convince two thirds of the government, the American people, and the media to support his ambitions for the country. You do not accomplish that by insulting your opponents.
The former Florida governor, Jeb Bush, who may have absorbed the biggest and heaviest hits from Donald Trump, put it this way, “Donald Trump is trying to insult his way to the presidency. It’s not going to work. People want an uplifting hopeful message.” I might add they also want a President to act presidential.
With Ben Carson, and Carly Fiorina (two of my favorites) also making significant advances in the polls, there is solid evidence that people are looking for an outsider – a different type of politician. However, I am not convinced they are looking for an entertainer that will turn the Office of President into a reality show.
Therefore, if I have to choose between a clueless, bombastic, self-absorbed outsider, or the boring conservative with a decent track record, who happens to be an insider – I’ll stay inside the house.
And if the choice becomes either Trump, or any of the Clinton, Sanders, Biden cartel, well I guess I’ll be living on the streets, politically homeless again.
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