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The Fictional Conservatism of Donald J. Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures and declares “You’re fired!” at a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, June 17, 2015. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY – RTX1GZCO

It has been baffling me of late why some Republican voters think Donald Trump is a conservative. Because he says he is? Because he’s said a few things you like about immigration or ISIS? Because he’s an enemy of the liberal GO establishment? Because he’s a political outsider? Because he speaks rudely to the media?

Conservative economist Thomas Sowell also appears bewildered, writing “Today’s big puzzle is how so many otherwise rational people have become enamored of Donald Trump, projecting onto him virtues and principles that he clearly does not have, and ignoring gross defects that are all too blatant.” Whatever the reason, the fact remains that many honestly believe Donald Trump to be a conservative and, therefore, a great candidate for the Republican nomination for president.

Balderdash.

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