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* Self-destruction? Actually not uncommon between those who are surrounded by mini-me's and sycophants and unwise enough to believe in their own infinite wisdom. Trump Air, Trump Plaza, Trump Tower in Tampa aren't that different from the fates of Caligula, or Napoleon III, or Aaron Burr. The problem is, they don't only destruct themselves...
* In case you hadn't noticed - a LOT of Republicans don't like Trump. Rubin is one of them. She's also an American who realizes that a Trump presidency is a disaster for our 'country' - not just a party. She is to be congratulated. She is not obligated to support Mr. Trump - no Republican is. They can still call themselves Republican. (I don't know why they would want to after the party has deteriorated to this point - but hey, it's their choice.)
* Trump donating money from his foundation, $25,000, breaking charity laws, to a Florida politician, their attorney general, who then blocked an investigation into his Trump University. What about that, eh? Compared to the A-rated Clinton Foundation, which is one of the most efficient charities in the country, with 89 percent going to good causes, just 11 percent to overhead and salaries. Trump's foundation is so opaque that charity watchdogs don't even rate it; they have too little information to go on.
* The only reason this is remotely competitive is the Media continues to handicap Hillary by endlessly hyping the email tempest in tea pot. The media seems fixated on balancing negative reporting for both candidate, by pushing the story of two historically flawed and unpopular candidates. It's not only grossly inaccurate for Hillary, but in many ways its overtly sexist and shamelessly self-serving. In many ways the Hillary as "untruthworthy" coverage mirrors the equally fake narrative that dogged Al Gore campaign that he tended to exaggerate his record, with the famous mis-quoted statement that I'm responsible for the internet. Any explanation or denials are dismissed by the Media and then the allegation is repeated every time there is no new unfolding scandal to report in the news cycle. Given Trump's habit of bullying the media and blacklisting entire organizations, its ironic that the media's critical coverage of Hillary may be the only reason Trump still has even a remote chance of winning. There has not been such anti press political figure as Trump since the days of Spiro Agnew.
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Trump’s penchant for self-destruction
By Jennifer Rubin, September 5, 2016
Donald Trump’s narcissism — his all-consuming self-involvement and need for obsequious approval — in comic and serious ways hobbles his quest for victory.
This is the man who when asked about God reverts to a discussion of his own success in real estate. (“Well I say God is the ultimate. You know you look at this? Here we are on the Pacific Ocean. How did I ever own this? I bought it 15 years ago. I made one of the great deals they say ever. I have no more mortgage on it as I will certify and represent to you. And I was able to buy this and make a great deal. That’s what I want to do for the country. Make great deals. We have to, we have to bring it back, but God is the ultimate. I mean God created this, and here’s the Pacific Ocean right behind us. So nobody, no thing, no there’s nothing like God.”)
This is a man who bizarrely pretended t0 be PR man John Miller so as to tout his sexual prowess. His reaction to Brexit was to talk about its positive impact on his Scottish golf course.
In a more serious vein, it leaves him entirely without empathy and understanding for others. He cannot possibly imagine that telling African Americans their lives are a “disaster” would offend them. He cannot restrain himself from claiming he was “right” in the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. He cannot admit his vast ignorance on numerous subjects so he cannot learn from others (let alone sit down to read a book).
His immense, fragile ego also prompts him compulsively to attack fellow Republicans. He’s already attacked — after sealing the nomination — Mitt Romney, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. The latest target was Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) a well-liked, pro-immigration reform conservative from a state in which Trump is struggling. “You know, some people, as he said, said it was hardening,” he said on Sunday on Face the Nation regarding Trump’s Arizona speech. “Some said softening. I say it was just confusing.” He proceeded to explain why he could not vote for Trump: “Well, it becomes increasingly difficult to see that he’s going to change. So, I don’t expect that I will be able to support him in November. I would like to, but he’s the Republican nominee. I just don’t see how I can.”
Rather than ignore Flake, Trump took — where else? — to Twitter.
Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrumpAn hour later he felt compelled to tweet again.
The Republican Party needs strong and committed leaders, not weak people such as @JeffFlake, if it is going to stop illegal immigration.
3:05 PM - 4 Sep 2016
Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrumpIt is sad, but not in the way Trump imagines. Like Captain Queeg obsessing about his disloyal shipmates, Trump cannot refrain from lashing out, even when it is so obviously contrary to his interests.
The Great State of Arizona, where I just had a massive rally (amazing people), has a very weak and ineffective Senator, Jeff Flake. Sad!
4:05 PM - 4 Sep 2016
Trump’s core problem has always been Trump — his intellect, his temperament and his character. No teleprompter or change of campaign staff will change that. The only reason he remains remotely competitive is that his opponent has her own character issues.
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