Little Donny just wants your respect...and is trying to buy it as President of the United States

[Surya Gayatri]

Donald Trump’s Presidential Run Began in an Effort to Gain Stature

That desire has played out over the last several years within a Republican Party that placated and indulged him, and accepted his money and support, seemingly not grasping how fervently determined he was to become a major force in American politics. In the process, the party bestowed upon Mr. Trump the kind of legitimacy that he craved, which has helped him pursue a credible bid for the presidency.

“Everybody has a little regret there, and everybody read it wrong,” said David Keene, a former chairman of the American Conservative Union, an activist group Mr. Trump cultivated. Of Mr. Trump’s rise, Mr. Keene said, “It’s almost comical, except it’s liable to end up with him as the nominee.”

Repeatedly underestimated as a court jester or silly showman, Mr. Trump muscled his way into the Republican elite by force of will. He badgered a skittish Mitt Romney into accepting his endorsement on national television, and became a celebrity fixture at conservative gatherings. He abandoned his tightfisted inclinations and cut five- and six-figure checks in a bid for clout as a political donor. He courted conservative media leaders as deftly as he had the New York tabloids.

At every stage, members of the Republican establishment wagered that they could go along with Mr. Trump just enough to keep him quiet or make him go away. But what party leaders viewed as generous ceremonial gestures or ego stroking of Mr. Trump — speaking spots at gatherings, meetings with prospective candidates and appearances alongside Republican heavyweights — he used to elevate his position and, eventually, to establish himself as a formidable figure for 2016.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/13/us/politics/donald-trump-campaign.html

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Very penetrating and thorough look at the phenom that is Drumpf. Going all the way back to Pres. Obama's notorious public humiliation of him at the Press Correspondents' Dinner in 2011.

[mnhtnbb]

1. Oh, boy.

Skewered.

[Surya Gayatri]

2. Fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the maniacal ego-trip that is Drumpf's run.

[Turbineguy]

3. This was the night of the Osama bin Laden raid too.

If Trump had stayed away from that birther business he'd be in better shape today. At least he'd have a better class of supporter than those who couldn't send him money because they'd just sent it to Benny Hinn.

[Surya Gayatri]

4. But, birtherism is part and parcel of his appeal to his fanatical bigot base.

It was the original springboard from which he launched his run. He'll never be able to distance himself from it, even when he supposedly "pivots" to a more "presidential" profile during the GE.

[brer cat]

5. His base believes Obama is a Kenyan,

socialist, communist, fascist, Muslim so they want more and more of his vile spew.

[Surya Gayatri]

6. The idea of him "pivoting" to try and escape the ravening rabble that

has brought him this far just makes me LOL!

Brings this venerable dictum to mind:

[Maeve]

7. “I loved that dinner,” Mr. Trump said, adding, “I can handle criticism.”

Another lie. The short-fingered vulgarian CAN'T handle criticism and particularly can't handle ridicule.

[Turbineguy]

9. Nobody likes to be made a fool of

but it's a bit like stepping in doggie-doo. You can watch what you say and look where you walk.

[spooky3]

10. Narcissists can't stand the heat but refuse to leave the kitchen.

[LittleGirl]

8. I remember that.

Thanks for posting it again. I'll never forget that take down.