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So what are Trump\u2019s defenders doing? \u00a0Conservatives defending Trump? \u00a0Why, sounding just like those who were defending Clinton all those years ago. \u00a0Who cares about Trump\u2019s background? \u00a0His recent past support of liberalism and Democrats? \u00a0His voting record? \u00a0His character and values? \u00a0<\/a>Who cares period! \u00a0It doesn\u2019t matter. \u00a0He\u2019s taking on the press. \u00a0He\u2019s a rebel. \u00a0He speaks his mind. \u00a0He\u2019s got tons of money and is successful. \u00a0That, children, is all that matters. \u00a0Do values, ethics, and character even matter? \u00a0No!<\/p>\n

The problem with Conservatives is that they are, as often as not, merely yesterday\u2019s liberals.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"