Posted on 12/24/2015 7:41:26 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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."
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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Has Will ever spoken of nobama in this way?
As Will explains on another thread, a true conservative would rather have Hillary than Trump.
Iow, TDS has fried Will’s brain.
When we find someone whose M.O. involves more damning than blessing... we should look for that pointy tail too.
What on earth is Will for? Has the earth become empty of what he likes? Is he getting ready to just quit it all?
“In 2016, a Trump nomination would not just mean another Democratic presidency.”
What happened to all that rage and disenchantment and disappointment that Republicans are reported to be going through (and are) because of the treachery and double-crossing of the “conservative” party?
George, the way you ensure another democratic presidency is to nominate one of your pets.
from article:
“It is possible Trump will not win any primary, and that by the middle of March our long national embarrassment will be over.”
The embarrassment is in Will’s mind only.
“But this avatar of unfettered government and executive authoritarianism has mesmerized a large portion of Republicans for six months.”
Should not George Will direct his fire at the conservative party in Congress? Swap out “large portion of Republicans” with “Republican controlled Congress” and he has described perfectly the Republicans’ love affair with Obama’s style.
Fine by me...
I think it’s better, Trump will flout away the whole idea of a “conservative movement.” He’s going to return to championing objectivity. He might be wrong, might be right, might be undecided, might be decided, about a particular issue. But he will never be insincere.
Will said Trump had schlonged conservatism.
Just kidding.
Geez, George. You sound like a jealous five year old.
It’s just George Will projecting. He does that alot. Such a pathetic little man with his silly wig.
You mean the conservative majority party that just passed Obama’s budget?
Gee. What a loss. NOT.
“There is NO conservative party yet.”
Of all the changes happening, this is what will take the GOPe the longest time to accept.
Whatever happened to the first Mrs. Will. We still have Mrs. Bill though.
Although they're not as 'RATS lite as it used to be.
The Willie boy began sipping the eggnog far too early. He is so soused he has no clue just what he might do this Christmas. Enjoy, or end up on the table waiting to be expertly carved.
It does get to be ‘old hat’** persons such as this who repeat the same devious lies over and over and over again. It was thought he was just a bit more than a *common man* but that was incorrect thinking.
WE STUMP FOR TRUMP
AND CANNOT LOSE WITH CRUZ.
THE TWO ON A TICKET WILL SHOW WHERE TO STICK IT
AMERICA WANTS JUSTICE FOR HER COUNTRY AND PEOPLES.
DESTROY ALL WHO WISH HER DAMAGE...ALL OF THEM!! NO PUNISHMENT IS TOO SEVERE!
MAKE AMERICA GREAT FOR GREAT AMERICANS
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!
Actually George Boy, it will be the beginning of the “conservative party”......and the end of the “Rino party”
Barack Obama took the next big step in his Republican charm offensive on Tuesday night, when he dined with several of the nation's most prominent conservative pundits.
The president-elect arrived at the Chevy Chase, Md., home of syndicated columnist George Will shortly after 6:30 p.m., according to a press pool report. Greeting him at the residence were other luminaries of the conservative commentariat, including the Weekly Standard's William Kristol, New York Times columnist David Brooks, and Charles Krauthammer columnist for the Washington Post.
GOOD!
I frankly don’t care if Donald Trump is a “true” conservative or not.
The MSM hates him.
The Democrats hate him.
The GOP establishment hates him.
What’s not to like?
True dat.
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