Tag: Donald Trump
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Donald Trump, sarcasm, and me
Donald Trump has my sympathy. I’m being sarcastic. But not that sarcastic, to be honest with you. For sarcasm is my default mode of humor too. Over time, though, I’ve learned that others don’t usually get it. Not because I’m more clever than they, but because the distance between sarcasm and truth is usually only…
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Donald Trump, the Republicans’ idea of a strong leader
Many Republican primary voters think Donald Trump is the strong leader we need at this point of our history (NYTimes, 12/11/15). Here I share my perspective on what makes a strong leader–and it ain’t the likes of Donald Trump.
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Republican debates: for love of a good fight
My daughter’s adolescence gave me two insights into human behavior: we love a good fight, and in our weakest moments we go on the offensive. Both truths were clearly demonstrated in Wednesday evening’s Republican debate.
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Donald Trump, Archie Bunker in a suit
It’s easy for Trump and other politicians to play into our fears, to resurrect a demagoguery that blames immigrants, the other party, homosexuals, atheists. They would have us believe that their toughness can turn back the calendar, rid the country of threats to our sense of well being.
Nancy Werking Poling 