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For and Against

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With the election just about upon us, (hooray!) we strive to bring both points of view to the candidate. Representing the #NeverTrump position we've got Wisconsin talk radio show host Charlie Sykes, who takes us through his reasons for opposing Trump. On the other side, it's Victor Davis Hanson, who makes his case with his usual clarity and logic. Fair and balanced, that's what we are. Also, the Al Smith dinner, the impact of Wikileaks, and a recap of last week's meet up in Manhattan. Personal to Mr. Charles Berry of St. Louis, MO: a hearty and happy 90th birthday, sir, and thanks for all the great tunes. Many more of both, please.

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Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
Guests:
CSCharlie SykesVDVictor Davis Hanson

Discussion (120)

  • Basil G@BasilG

    Won't name names but one of these three is their typical 'too cute by half' in their sanctimony. Can't buy a product from him anymore. VDH was straight-up amazing. Sykes is a Mensch. Robinson is his typical class act. Rob is Rob, never taking himself too seriously and always entertaining.

  • Bruce M@BruceM
    I would say that I respect VDH and his opinions but his stated case for Mr. Trump revolved around Mr Trump's stated positions vice HRC stated positions. I think his argument fails to address the concerns of a voter like me. I have voted for the GOP nominee in the last 10 elections, but Trump's foreign policy positions (NATO, Iraq War Bush accusations, Nuclear proliferation etc), and his temperament and character scare me. Nothing in his case for Trump Alliviated those concerns. I spent my entire career working with the military. The folks that I know are similar in their views and voting patterns. Almost universally, the opinion of folks in that community who should be naturally sympathetic to the GOP nominee is that we all think that she is a crook but she is not crazy. The opinion of Mr. Trump to put it bluntly, is that he is unstable and scary. VDH case did not address this concern that exists among regular GOP voters. I don't know how he can make a persuasive case without addressing that elephant in the room.
  • EJHill@EJHill

    So.

    The national GOP doesn't listen to the people, misleads them on what they'll do once elected and Charlie Sykes says Trump's popular revolt is the fault of talk radio. And our hosts nod like the dog in the window of the '64 Chevy.

    Meanwhile, VDH relays exactly how corrupt and incestuous even the right wing media is.

    Sometimes I feel like I'm on a different planet.

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