Showing posts with label loyalty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label loyalty. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

John Amato — Trump Tosses Veiled Threat At Paul Ryan During Wisconsin Rally

Trump continued his "thank you tour" with a rally in Wisconsin yesterday, where he compared Speaker Paul Ryan to a fine wine. He said, "I'll tell you he has been terrific and you know, honestly, he's like a fine wine. Every day goes by I get to appreciate his genius more and more."
You would think that should be good news or the Speaker since he's had many public spats with president elect Trump and he's not popular with alt right Trump supporters.
However, Trump followed that up by saying, "Now, if he ever goes against me I'm not going to say that."
In other words, you're great until you disagree with me and if that happens, I'll destroy you in the media....

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Steve Holland — Trump likely to reward loyalty with top appointments


Unsurprising. Loyalty is the most important political virtue. It dominates not only party politics but all hierarchical organizations including business and the military.

Conversely, party regulars view Trump and those who joined him as betraying then party and being disloyal.

This is a serious disconnect that can't be papered over because it is grounded in deep emotion.

There will be talk about healing but trust has been broken.