* I thought that Trump’s inaugural speech was terrific.
It was philosophically precise, coherent, and deep, and presented a clear and compelling vision.
Once again, I’m struck by how much sense Trump’s views in aggregate make — with a few exceptions — given how anti-intellectual he seems to incline. What it suggests is that the first impulses of common sense in matters of moral and political value — which Trump embodies — are the most reliable. Abstraction seems to be the enemy of the Good.
* What I liked about it was that it boiled class warfare rhetoric down to the Washington class versus everyone else, which is how it should be. That, and repeating the phrase “America first!” Which triggers goodthinkers.
Like most all political speeches it was vague and largely beside the point. A series of sounds to make us feel good. But if he’s serious about being Action Man, and us judging him by what he does instead of what he says, oh, happy day.
Trump's speech was as masculine as Gay Mullato's speeches are feminine. Make America High T Again.https://t.co/cbwwQ3jIPx
— ≠Chateau Emissary≠ (@ChateauEmissary) January 20, 2017
* Trump articulated a clear vision (America First) and discussed concrete things he plans to accomplish.
I thought it was beautiful in its directness and simplicity.
The people on TV said it was terrible because it wasn’t “soaring.” Something tells me they never worked in a factory and probably don’t know anyone who does.
* 1. Christianity given priority in the public square.
2. Melania Trump is really, really good-looking.
3. Very pugilistic, populist tone in his inaugural speech. He is bearding the lion in his den. No wonder the US Deep State (such as it is) hates him so much.
4. This is not just the second, but the third Act in Donald Trump’s American life. Pretty astounding.
* It’s the first inaugural address I’ve ever heard that has ever touched me in any way, and it touched me deeply. I honestly never before felt like politicians gave a damn about working American families, and it sounded to me very much like he did. I also didn’t anticipate that having someone in power who will look out for people like me and mine would actually make me feel any different, but it does. It’s a potent mixture of gratitude and hope.
He set a very high bar for himself.
