The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men.
George Eliot
Earlier One-Off Post: Some Comments on Raimondo's "How We Will Win"
These posts are like my children, but I do play favorites, and this is one of mine. It is I think the first time I have formally reviewed another libertarian's post (I've done one-offs on Bill O'Reilly and some Time columnists). Raimondo seems to be somewhat of a left-libertarian, and I'm more of a right-libertarian. Raimondo differs from many on that side of the fence in that he focuses more on the alleged hidden agenda of elitists/globalists than on explicit corporate-bashing. He makes much of what Adams and others have described as Trump's "clown genius"; I have made no secret that I see Trump more as an unprincipled political opportunist whose agenda is more neo-Whig and Hooverite. But given the fact is that Donald is one whose path to wealth had much to do with exploiting political connections, I am very skeptical of reading anything into Trump's candidacy beyond a self-serving grab of power. It is highly unlikely the purported elite would have allowed one of their own to upset the apple cart; beware wolves in populist clothing. It was merely a rhetorical trick to manipulate the votes of lower-income workers with vacuous promises he can't hope to realize, because the 1% can't win elections on their own. Beware the Trojan horse.
Trump's political success had much to do with the dynamics of a change election year and a weak, unpopular opponent--who still managed to pull more votes than Trump, despite underperforming Obama among the minority coalition. I know some Trump voters; not one of them mentioned being influenced by Trump's unconventional soundbites on foreign policy; most of them saw the Supreme Court at stake, were greatly opposed to Clinton, and/or bought into his self-promotion as a successful businessman. Raimondo is engaging in wishful thinking, trying to co-opt the message of Trump with his own preference.
Tweet of the Day
Two and a half pieces of toast #BreakfastAShow— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
Eggs and MASH browns #BreakfastAShow— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
Eight doughnuts is not enough #BreakfastAShow— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
I love Danish pastries #BreakfastAShow— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
Two broken yolks #BreakfastAShow— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
The Sound of The Birds #MakeTwoMoviesBecomeOne— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
Bowl of Cheer-ios #BreakfastAShow— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 27, 2016
Why would Carter express condolences "to the Cuban people" over the death of Castro? Castro was a brutal dictator who victimized them.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 28, 2016
Image of the DayPope Francis is so deferential to progressivism that he mourned the passing of the monster Fidel Castro.John XXIII had excommunicated Castro— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) November 28, 2016
Progressives vs. Small Business
Facebook Corner
(Pro-Life Libertations.) Shut up, Jill.
The Reality of the Castro Regime
The Incompetence of Leftist Protesters
Military Father and Son Reunion
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Cher, "The Way of Love"
