Delusions, Nonsense, Lies
No upside when that’s the entire show
I do not often turn to The National Review to reinforce my political, social, and cultural views. Notwithstanding, the conservative publication does produce a fair amount of well-reasoned observations about the state of America’s political conflict. Some of its writers are not bashful about offering pointed criticism at Republican Party figures who cross whatever lines still exist for decorum and respect for American democracy.
Recently, writer and lawyer Dan McLaughlin offered a particularly astute set of observations about Donald Trump’s candidacy, behavior, motivations, and the concerns that flow from his dysfunctional character.
In discussing Trump’s attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, McLaughlin noted that one result stemming from the largely made-up criticisms and imaginary outcomes should DeSantis prevail is that Trump is essentially asking supporters to side with policies and principles typically assigned to Democratic Party officials and candidates. Pointedly, in referencing the specific nonsense spouted by Trump, McLaughlin then noted that none of it:
[I]s intended to be treated as an assertion of any fact that is capable of being proven true or false.
To the contrary, the falsity is the point. Trump knows perfectly well…
