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September 4, 2015
Traitor to His Class
It would seem to be the duty of every American pundit today to explain the inexplicable and problematic rise of Donald Trump. The critical question, however, is not the source of Trump’s popularity but rather the reason his popularity is so shocking to our political culture. Perhaps Trump’s candidacy threatens a larger consensus that governs our political and social life, and perhaps his popularity signifies a profound challenge to elite opinion. --- | The Weekly Standard
Posted by gerardvanderleun at September 4, 2015 3:03 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
Your Say
"Nothing in our politics seems worthy of being taken seriously anymore. The White House takes to Twitter with Straight Outta Compton memes about the Iran deal. We no longer know what political seriousness is—or we are afraid to pursue it, for fear of offending. We have reached a stage of decadence where we fear everything except frivolity. This is precisely the precondition for Trump’s popularity, and his unapologetic mockery of more conventional forms of political theater makes him in some ways the most serious candidate in the race."
Just so.
Posted by: Jimmy J. ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://americandigest.org/sidelines/nav-commenters.gif)
at September 4, 2015 7:26 PM
JJ,
Amen, Brother. Amen.
Posted by: Rob De Witt at September 4, 2015 8:07 PM
The people, except for the Low Information Crowd, have had enough of the Bread and Circus Parties. "The times They are a Changin".
Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck at September 5, 2015 7:03 AM
"....have had enough...."
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Nope.
Not enough killin' has taken place yet.
Not even close.
The poison runs deep and wide.
When 80% are gone then the killin' might stop, and not 1 minute sooner.
Posted by: ghostsniper at September 5, 2015 11:03 AM