Today:
1) NeverTrump conservatives argued over @JRubinBlogger and whether she's being too NeverTrump.
2) Progressives argued over Ta-Nehisi Coates and whether he's not being progressive enough.
3) Trump supporters cheered for whatever Donald Trump did.
@davidfrum @charlescwcooke
-
-
Perhaps it’s a fine line. But the heart of the article isn’t about her views on Trump. It’s about the changes in her opinions on issues (ie. Iran & Jerusalem). Trump may be the reason, but it’s not the basis of the criticism.
-
The reason I’m even making the point is that I was a long time reader of hers. Agreed with her all along the primaries and even into the election. But then her opinions on issues changed and her voice became so vitriolic that it has become hard to even read her anymore.
-
To elaborate just a little further (sorry!), even if I agree with something Trump is doing, usually I disagree with how or why he is doing it. And I’d completely understand if that was basis of her objections. Instead, she objects to the position itself. Again, fine line!
-
I see your point (though I stand by calling that accusation "too anti-Trump," as in her opposition to Trump has altered her positions, rather than disagreeing with Trump when he holds a different position, or when he's pursuing a good goal with bad means).
-
I thought Cooke's critique was harsh, but well defended, and that Frum's argument was right as well. The main thing underlying my original tweet was disagreement with people insisting Cooke and Frum's points are mutually exclusive.
-
Ah! Which is where
@NoahCRothman’s very smart take comes in! https://www.commentarymagazine.com/politics-ideas/donald-trump-year-in-review-unfavorable/ … -
That was good. I like Rothman, but hadn't seen that article yet. Thanks for posting.
-
However, Rothman's focus--like most of the conservative end-of-year assessments--is domestic policy. On foreign policy, he's been a net negative. Abandoning the TPP (and dragging the ostensibly conservative party to an anti-free trade position) is one of many unforced errors.
- 3 more replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.