It is time for me once again seize an opportunity to repeat Nathan Bedford's first Maxim of American politics to explain why the establishment elites do not understand their divergence from the rest of the nation writhing under their policies especially including immigration and trade:
All politics of America is not local but ultimately racial
The elitists believe that they are on the right side of race and American history tells them that must be the end of the inquiry.
I agree that this article transcends Trump - anyone with money (i.e., independence from the GOPe) could have pulled off what Trump has done, and many with more credibility.
But I’m not sure all politics is racial was always the case, but it certainly does seem that way now.
I am not disagreeing with you, but how do you explain the diversity I’ve heard reported at a Trump rally?
You’re right; just because these problems gave rise to Trump, doesn’t mean he is the solution. But it also doesn’t mean he’s not.
I realize Trump is likely to be a disappointment in many ways. He doesn’t embrace the conservative principles of limited government. If he reduces the scope of government it will likely be for efficiency or budget control, rather than for purposes of enforcing he limitations placed on the role of government per the constitution. If he stems the flow of illegal immigrants it will probably be for the wrong reasons. I know Trump won’t be a philosopher president who inspires a conservative movement.
I just feel almost certain that a ‘normal’ politician, even one with all the right conservative credentials like Cruz will be immediately gobbled up by the uniparty establishment, totally unable to make any difference at all. I’d like to give Trump a shot just because he shows some signs of rebellion.