. . . has taken a remarkable turn. The sudden impetus of Trump has led me to a working hypothesis in which the Deep State has decided to abruptly vomit the neocons out of the political system.
Consider--the neocons supported Rubio, but they probably could have lived with just about any GOP candidate except for Donald Trump. Although Trump said a lot of alarming things, he did give the impression that he would talk to "enemies" of America, and in fact, seemed to be of the opinion that whatever deals might be made would have to benefit both sides (as they would in business). Since neocon ideology is centered on the notion that no countries other than America can have legitimate national interests that conflict with the goals of America, any reasonable agreement with Russia, or China, or Iran, etc. would be dismissed as appeasement. The neocons clearly had no future in a Trump administration. Once it became clear that Trump was likely to win the Republican nomination, noted neocons like Robert Kagan began to abandon ship and jump to the Clinton campaign.
Such is the state of politics in the US--at least to an outsider. It is so polarized that it is difficult for me to imagine that they would maintain any credibility jumping from one party to another. If Clinton does win, things will probably still work out for Kagan and crew.
But the tenor of the press seems to have changed in the last few weeks. Outside of the Washington Post, newspaper articles are starting to look at the possibility of a Trump presidency, and stories about weakness on the Clinton side are also appearing. To me it looks like Trump has come to some sort of accommodation with the Deep State, and Clinton may be on her way out. Taking the neocons with her.
This should at last finish them off. Future Democratic contenders will be far less likely to burden themselves with Kagan and company, and I wouldn't think the Republicans will take them back after their betrayal.
17 Contenders - the story of the 2016 election (stills from 14 Blades)
Our story begins as Donald Trump and sixteen other contenders vie to become the Republican presidential candidate.
Another early favourite is Ted Cruz, whose campaign slogan "Trust Ted" seemed a little oxymoronic.
She begins destroying her competition, culminating in her defeat of Sanders.
At last we reach the main event.
Consider--the neocons supported Rubio, but they probably could have lived with just about any GOP candidate except for Donald Trump. Although Trump said a lot of alarming things, he did give the impression that he would talk to "enemies" of America, and in fact, seemed to be of the opinion that whatever deals might be made would have to benefit both sides (as they would in business). Since neocon ideology is centered on the notion that no countries other than America can have legitimate national interests that conflict with the goals of America, any reasonable agreement with Russia, or China, or Iran, etc. would be dismissed as appeasement. The neocons clearly had no future in a Trump administration. Once it became clear that Trump was likely to win the Republican nomination, noted neocons like Robert Kagan began to abandon ship and jump to the Clinton campaign.
Such is the state of politics in the US--at least to an outsider. It is so polarized that it is difficult for me to imagine that they would maintain any credibility jumping from one party to another. If Clinton does win, things will probably still work out for Kagan and crew.
But the tenor of the press seems to have changed in the last few weeks. Outside of the Washington Post, newspaper articles are starting to look at the possibility of a Trump presidency, and stories about weakness on the Clinton side are also appearing. To me it looks like Trump has come to some sort of accommodation with the Deep State, and Clinton may be on her way out. Taking the neocons with her.
This should at last finish them off. Future Democratic contenders will be far less likely to burden themselves with Kagan and company, and I wouldn't think the Republicans will take them back after their betrayal.
17 Contenders - the story of the 2016 election (stills from 14 Blades)
Our story begins as Donald Trump and sixteen other contenders vie to become the Republican presidential candidate.
No quarter is asked or given.
Trump begins to attack.
Another early favourite is Ted Cruz, whose campaign slogan "Trust Ted" seemed a little oxymoronic.
Trump dispatches most of his fellow Republicans using nothing but chicken bones and hair gel.
Jeb Bush was only slightly more trouble.
Ted Cruz finally falls before Trump's flashing blade.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is the reported front-runner for the Democratic Party. Early on, it becomes clear that her main contender is Bernie Sanders.
"I can't wait 'til this is all over and I can finally stop dressing like Jack Sparrow."
She begins destroying her competition, culminating in her defeat of Sanders.
At last we reach the main event.
Electoral college members prepare to vote.
Clinton: A girl like me is fortunate indeed to run for President against someone like you.
Trump: Most of my opponents thought they were lucky. But their luck ran out . . .
Property damage ensues.
Clinton thinks she has the upper hand. But does she?
Stay tuned.
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