Trump violates Reagan’s 11th commandment,
attacks Ron DeSantis
American Thinker,
by
Thomas Lifson
Original Article
Posted By: Dreadnought,
11/6/2022 9:02:24 PM
I will always be grateful for the presidency of Donald Trump and, if he is the GOP nominee for president in 2024, I will support him. But I am very disturbed that yesterday, at an airport rally in Pennsylvania, he attacked Ron DeSantis...with one of his derisive nicknames, except that this one doesn’t even make any sense: President Reagan of blessed memory left us with a very useful 11th commandment: “Thou shalt not attack another Republican."
In today’s political environment, with the Democrat party in the hands of the radical left, and wrecking our economy, society and ability to defend ourselves, defeating them and taking control
Reply 1 - Posted by:
Dreadnought 11/6/2022 9:03:22 PM (No. 1326742)
It wasn’t even a brushback. Trump.whiffed. it became inoculation.
“Men ought either to be well treated or crushed, because they can avenge themselves of lighter injuries, of more serious ones they cannot; therefore the injury that is to be done to a man ought to be of such a kind that one does not stand in fear of revenge.” - Niccolò Machiavelli
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
GoodDeal 11/6/2022 9:20:01 PM (No. 1326749)
That’s because RD endorsed O’Day who is not Trump supporter. RD doesn’t want the democrat to win. So he is loyal to the party and Trump doesn’t see it that way. Remember how Trump put the hammer down on Ted Cruz?
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
bpl40 11/6/2022 9:23:46 PM (No. 1326751)
I would rather that it was not said. But IMO, it’s not a big deal. The tepid crowd response, I am sure was picked up by Trump. In 2024 the great Uniter of Democrats is going to be Americans’ love of liberty. Trump or not they know it will be an existential moment for them. Warts and all Trump will be a better candidate to face that. 2028 is the best time for DeSantis. As Trump’s Veep or otherwise.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
rubberneck 11/6/2022 9:26:26 PM (No. 1326754)
What Thomas Lifson said.
If I see Trump's name on my 2024 ballot, he'll get my vote. But I'd prefer DeSantis... primarily because Orange Man thrives on divisiveness. (The polar opposite of Ronald Reagan, who gently persuaded Democrats to his way of thinking.) I'm pretty much the lone Trump supporter in a house full of traditional Republicans, because the others put "Trump the man" in front of his policies, which are winners.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Quigley 11/6/2022 9:36:00 PM (No. 1326758)
I am not sure of the context. I will look for the video.
But with an administration that wants to shut down our energy industry at work i will not revolt at every inappropriate word. Assuming it was inappropriate.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
planetgeo 11/6/2022 9:36:18 PM (No. 1326759)
That was really petty and downright foolish. And I say that as someone who voted for Trump twice and would do so again if he is our candidate. Ron DeSantis has been an excellent governor and doesn't deserve this kind of treatment from anyone, much less someone in his own party who should be forming alliances with as many quality people as possible. Instead, Trump's ego continues to be his primary focus.
Sorry, but it's time for Trump to either get over his petty ego issues and build up his alliances or step aside. He will not be successful if he keeps trying to make it as a one-man show.
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Funny how writers like Lifson are okay when DeSantis is jabbing at Trump, but boy don't you dare respond Mr. President. DeSantis is more guilty of violation of Reagan's 11th commandment than Trump is. So are all the RINO cucks who hammered and anklebit Trump while he was in office.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Christopher L 11/6/2022 9:49:24 PM (No. 1326767)
#2 is correct. Ron Desantis started this tiff. Joe O'Dea, totally unprompted, came out and said he will actively campaign against The Donald in 2024 and then Desantis, also unprompted, came out and endorsed O'Dea.
If O'Dea is defeated Tuesday this tiff will disappear and right now the race is to close to call. O'Dea is on my ballot, I will hold my nose and vote for him knowing well what I'm getting. He's not ( I hope ) as bad as Romney but he is certainly better than the dem senator we are now stuck with.
ps- the nickname almost fits if you watch the horrid advertisement he put out over the weekend. That said I would still certainly vote for Desantis if he were on the ballot.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Birddog 11/6/2022 9:57:30 PM (No. 1326770)
1 1/2 hour long speech...a 2 second throw away joke/line is leading Allll of the News now?
They have done this with every Trump speech since day one...."some people" still bite on every worm that gets dangled, hook isn't even hidden, they get reeled right in.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
sterling431 11/6/2022 10:02:41 PM (No. 1326772)
Yeah, I also prefer Trump had not made the comment about Desantis. However, Trump is the political equivalent of Patton and we all know he can become too aggressive at times. However, like Pattton, he also knows how to win. The progressive left will not back down and will never let up. Never. That is the true value of Trump, he will battle then to the gates of hell and back. I've seen no other republican with his courage, steadfastness, ruthlessness against the enemy, and staying power. When one considers all the possible motivators behind his desire to be President again, it always seems to me at the the the list is his love of the American people. And a lot of hatred of the progressive left along with their America last policies.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
PrayerWarrior 11/6/2022 10:02:56 PM (No. 1326773)
We watched President Trump in Miami tonight and he was quite the gentleman. As He said his wife, Melania, told him not to say b.s. so he wouldn't, but the crowd started chanting it. I think the media is trying to stir up trouble in the conservative movement. As #7 ChattyCatsSusan stated others have said far worse about President Trump and he's said nothing.
Don't let the media stir you up!!! The Left and the Media want Trump out in 2024, so anything they can do to destroy the public's support of him would be their goal. Politics is not bean bag. BTW, we do not believe Gov. DeSantis wants to run for president in 2024. DeSantis is a smart cookie, he knows he would divide the party, he knows he's very popular in Florida and 2028 is not that far away. He's a young man and has plenty of time to run.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
chumley 11/6/2022 10:14:43 PM (No. 1326776)
Thats the one thing I dread about another Trump run. All the good things will be lessened by his making me cringe so much of the time. Sure, he beats the communists by a mile, but I get so tired of trying to rationalize his obnoxious New Yorkiness all the time.
If he runs I will certainly vote for him, but I think in the balance I would be more comfortable with DeSantis.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Rich323 11/6/2022 10:56:32 PM (No. 1326796)
Today at Miami rally President Trump clearly stated “You’re going to re-elect Ron DeSantis as your Governor.” He also emphasized the rally was for Marco Rubio and about getting control over DC by re-electing Marco Rubio and the other Florida candidates. We are the ones perpetuating this minor two word event. Suggest we not help the press by posting and commenting on a blip.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
thekidsmom66 11/6/2022 11:11:19 PM (No. 1326804)
Someone get Mr. Lifson and friends some comfy couches to lie on until the vapors pass.
Good grief.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Strike3 11/6/2022 11:12:17 PM (No. 1326805)
Trump was having fun and the usual suspects took the bait. This must be their first rodeo. The best president we have ever had is allowed some leeway if he can give us another four years like his last four. Biden says ridiculous stuff all the time and he means it. The media brush it off like he's a schoolboy.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
judy 11/6/2022 11:35:54 PM (No. 1326812)
What’s with the so called media …they love to stir up nothingburgers….
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
HisHandmaiden 11/6/2022 11:41:54 PM (No. 1326815)
Sorry, Thomas Lifson, America needs a fighter for life and liberty, not ashamed to speak Truth.
You and the GOPe will never be happy with a self-made multimillionaire businessman from NYC who loves America and is not ashamed to call others out when necessary.
Maybe DeSantis should not have met with Paul Ryan, McConnell and McCarthy… all not MAGA.
TBIYTC
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
mean Gene 11/6/2022 11:48:24 PM (No. 1326819)
There really are two GOPs.
The globalists, who handle DeSantis, and the America Firsts, who all support Trump.
Ronald Reagan spoke of a different "Republican Party."
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
smokincol 11/6/2022 11:58:56 PM (No. 1326824)
I have to disagree, Mr. Lifson (I really enjoy reading your articles, by the way) but as we all know, when our President has something on his mind or something to say or an opinion he's is by no means shy in making his feelings known, according to his positivity/negativity scale and there was something on his mind that Ron DeSantis did that wasn't quite what our President felt should have been said or done by Ron DeSantis so, he gave him a nick name. Ron DeSantis has nothing to be concerned about in this election so, right now it is a non-issue
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 11/7/2022 12:31:10 AM (No. 1326839)
I would hate to see Trump step in it if he has his eyes on the prize. While I know chapter and verse about as well as the Donald knows it, I am weary of a constant litany of all the trash the freaking Democrats and the dirt-bag media did to him.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Nexus-1 11/7/2022 2:04:40 AM (No. 1326858)
One thing about 45 - he always gets the last laugh, the final word. He'll be #47 come 2024.
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Nimby 11/7/2022 4:22:42 AM (No. 1326886)
His ego knows no bounds
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
PCMM 11/7/2022 5:34:45 AM (No. 1326902)
I’ll vote for Tump in 2024, but this clown is a big league a*shole. Tell everyone how much you love an a*shole, and you’ll look like an a*shole, too. That’s just life.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
ARKfamily 11/7/2022 5:48:39 AM (No. 1326905)
Yes, Ronald Reagan said not to disparage one's own party. I am torn here because, in 2016, where were other Republicans following that advice? After Scott Walker terminated his presidency campaign, he came back to Wisconsin and said not to vote for Donald Trump. There are other examples along the way but Liz Cheney is the biggest one right now.
Along those lines, I do want Trump to follow that advice. He will be the better man for it. . .
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
Strike3 11/7/2022 8:46:52 AM (No. 1327032)
Unlike in Reagan's day, there are many republicans in government today that should be attacked (verbally, just to be clear). RINOs were almost an unknown species back then but John McCain, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Liz Cheney and others have propagated the herd to dangerous levels. Not that you have to go along with everything like the democrat rubber stampers do but there are reasons for becoming a republican and constantly voting with the democrats is not one of them.
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