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When Republicans wish upon a 'star' -Jonah Goldberg
By Jonah Goldberg
Published Oct. 12, 2016
"You can do anything. Grab them by the [genitals]. You can do anything."
That was Donald Trump explaining to Billy Bush of "Access Hollywood" what it's like "when you're a star" in the now-infamous hot-mic incident 11 years ago. The remarks have been somewhat misunderstood by Trump critics and defenders alike.
The defenders want to claim this was mere "locker room talk," as Trump insisted on the debate stage Sunday night. Well, I can report with confidence that men in locker rooms typically don't confess to sexually assaulting married women -- and striking out!
Meanwhile, critics want to focus, understandably, on the assault part. But what I think is more revealing is what Trump needs to brag about. Again, he's not boasting about a successful conquest; he's preening about what a star he is -- because that's what matters most to Trump: being a star.
And considering how he's treated the GOP, he just might be right about what a star can get away with.
Trump entered Republican politics the way a celebrity enters a nightclub: He skipped the line. He never put in the time, effort or thought required to be a presidential candidate. And rather than tell him to hit the bricks, the bouncers lifted the red rope and said, "Have a good time, Mr. Trump," because he was a star....
Read more at http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/jonah101216.php3#vBhabJtGPAdybEsY.99
Spot on article. This is what you get when you elect someone famous for being famous.
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