Trump is not wrong on effects of Amazon and also its local tax-dodging, but his objections are tainted by his very clear political motivation. He is after Bezos as a revenge for The Washington Post coverage.
I disagree. Trump *benefits* from WaPo attacks because WaPo is seen as elitist, what better proof to your base that you're doing the right thing than when a "swamp-supporting" newspaper is upset with you.
Rather, in my opinion, Trump is a traditionalist (despite being socially fairly liberal), and he sees Amazon as attacking the American traditional way of life, hurting the working and middle class and so on. That attitude has been a pattern of his since the 80s. I don't know that Amazon can be stopped, and
I disagree. Trump *benefits* from WaPo attacks because WaPo is seen as elitist, what better proof to your base that you're doing the right thing than when a "swamp-supporting" newspaper is upset with you.
You mean the "swamp-supporting" newspaper that investigated, uncovered and reported the Nixon / Watergate scandal that lead to President Nixon's impeachment and resignation? Can't imagine why Trump and his base would be upset with them... Oh, wait.
It seems to me that the left leaning people in particular love using this "... oh, wait" fake surprise literary "device". It's disingenuous and to me it shows the writer's need to appear clever. Just make your argument, and if you can be funny, be funny, that's always welcome, but there's nothing funny about this one. If anything it reinforces the perception of people on the left as smug.
Sorry but few things carry more hubris with them than claiming to be on the right side of history, if that is the claim you are making regarding the left. To say so means not only to completely understand all the intricate nuances of society and human needs and values but also to be able to predict the future -- and the alternative future. I saw more than one facebook friend on Nov 7 2016 calling people to cast their vote for Hillary so they are "on the right side of history."
Me neither, that's a public link. Actually I had been on FB but deactivated it (a week before the CA "scandal", maybe Trump will inadvertently help get people off of facebook, for that alone he'd deserve the second term.;-). Posted the FB link since the comments -- for and against -- are better quality than youtube ones.
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Trump is not wrong, but it is tainted (Score:2, Insightful)
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I disagree. Trump *benefits* from WaPo attacks because WaPo is seen as elitist, what better proof to your base that you're doing the right thing than when a "swamp-supporting" newspaper is upset with you.
Rather, in my opinion, Trump is a traditionalist (despite being socially fairly liberal), and he sees Amazon as attacking the American traditional way of life, hurting the working and middle class and so on. That attitude has been a pattern of his since the 80s. I don't know that Amazon can be stopped, and
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I disagree. Trump *benefits* from WaPo attacks because WaPo is seen as elitist, what better proof to your base that you're doing the right thing than when a "swamp-supporting" newspaper is upset with you.
You mean the "swamp-supporting" newspaper that investigated, uncovered and reported the Nixon / Watergate scandal that lead to President Nixon's impeachment and resignation? Can't imagine why Trump and his base would be upset with them... Oh, wait.
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It seems to me that the left leaning people in particular love using this "... oh, wait" fake surprise literary "device". It's disingenuous and to me it shows the writer's need to appear clever. Just make your argument, and if you can be funny, be funny, that's always welcome, but there's nothing funny about this one. If anything it reinforces the perception of people on the left as smug.
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If anything it reinforces the perception of people on the left as smug.
Perhaps, but more so than not, no the right side of history.
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Sorry but few things carry more hubris with them than claiming to be on the right side of history, if that is the claim you are making regarding the left. To say so means not only to completely understand all the intricate nuances of society and human needs and values but also to be able to predict the future -- and the alternative future. I saw more than one facebook friend on Nov 7 2016 calling people to cast their vote for Hillary so they are "on the right side of history."
If you've heard of PragerU you
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Me neither, that's a public link. Actually I had been on FB but deactivated it (a week before the CA "scandal", maybe Trump will inadvertently help get people off of facebook, for that alone he'd deserve the second term. ;-). Posted the FB link since the comments -- for and against -- are better quality than youtube ones.