Donald Trump's new book: The United States of me

[spanone]

this guy is crazier than a fucking loon.

(CNN)Published Tuesday, Donald Trump's book "Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again" offers a vivid display of the author's mind at work, careening from topic to topic at a breakneck pace. They are connected with strands of Trump's life story -- the word he favors most is "I" -- and padded with quotations from the likes of Teddy Roosevelt and Mike Tyson.

Appearing two pages apart, the boxer and the president inspire Trump's tough guy approach to foreign policy. He likes Roosevelt's notion of walking softly while carrying a "big stick," and he admires the wisdom in Tyson's observation that "everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

These gems support a vague argument in favor of military strength and diplomatic toughness. Both of these qualities have long been lacking in U.S. policy, says Trump. He doesn't offer much detail on his plan to restore them, but then again, what could you expect from a book of just 208 pages that lacks an index, a list of sources or footnotes? (However, it does come with a lengthy list of Trump holdings and folio of photographs in which the pictures of Trump's various properties outnumber those of his family.)

Published by Simon & Schuster with a list price for the hardcover of $25 ($12.99 as an e-book), "Crippled America" argues for higher taxes on financial managers, repeal of Obamacare, making concealed carry gun permits valid in every state, and a host of other changes described in the barest terms.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/03/opinions/dantonio-donald-trumps-new-book/index.html

[valerief]

1. I thought "crippled" was a politically incorrect word. nt

[spanone]

2. he's proudly politically incorrect....

and a fucking moron

[valerief]

3. Oh, I know that. I just thought Simon & Schuster knew better. Besides,

I'm not big on the Word Police myself. I just thought publishers were.

[underpants]

4. End paragraphs of the article

No person is described in real detail, not even the members of his family. Although Trump expresses deep concern and affection for the heartland Americans who turn out for his rallies, not a single one of them is revealed in his book.

Trump, however, is revealed so fully that future generations may regard this book as a window into his psyche. Most telling of all may be the fact that he begins the text with a reflection on his own reflection. By this, I mean, the story of how he came to select the photo of himself that appears on the jacket cover:

"I wanted a picture where I wasn't happy, a picture that reflected the anger and unhappiness that I feel, rather than joy. There's nothing to be joyful about." As Trump proceeds to explain, at modest length, the country is an unhappy mess.

Fortunately, he concludes, he is offering himself to fix it. Why should we trust him? The answer can be found in his business success. For these, just check the back of the book for the list of places and things that he owns, including his Boeing 757, his Cessna Citation jet and his three helicopters.

[PoliticAverse]

5. I think you mean "crazy like a fox". n/t

[spanone]

7. nope, crazy as a loon.

[malaise]

6. Love your Title

You're on a roll