Red has been something of an Andrew Sullivan fan mostly based on his clear-headed writing style and his realistic appraisal of the political world. Red is less enthralled with Sullivan’ continual attempt to destroy the Democratic Party and his now utterly foolish seeming love affair with Trump (aka the future Conmander in Chief (TM)). How he expects anything better from a second Trump term is beyond Red.

Here is part of his take from after the election on the Weekly Dish.

Trump is now a world-historical figure (so were Hitler, Stalin and Mao, but let’s not nitpick), the most significant American politician of this century so far (which could not be a sadder statement given that he is a rapist, felon, narcissist, traitor, con man, fraudster and pathological liar but these are mere details to me in my conservative worldview), with a real mandate (Isn’t it great that we can all talk about the penises of professional golfers now – BTW, I hear that Bryson Dechambeau has a needle dick). That requires, in my view, an attitude adjustment: not a doubling down of “resistance” but a strategy of engagement and discerning opposition (I’m channeling my great British hero Neville Chamberlain here). The way to get Trump to do what you want is to flatter and seduce him (history tells us that hookers and blow or crushed Adderall might work – and also mention his massive hog)— the way Putin and Kim Jong Un do (some fine examples of humanity that I’m citing here- who BTW have played Trump for a complete fool). I suspect that finally giving him the establishment respect he so desperately yearns for (and empirically could not deserve less) could be the most effective way of dealing with him (What a minute Neville is calling me again) . That requires a real shift in worldview among his opponents (aka an abject denial of reality). And it will not come easy to many of us (Prepare to be gagged with a Ginzu). But if this election doesn’t occasion that, what would (pay no attention to the current shit show of cabinet selections because I sure don’t plan to)?

Yes, this is democracy in action (suspiciously). It hasn’t died (it’s merely on life support now). It has, in fact, surprised us by revealing a much less tribal and less racially polarized country than we imagined (folks would rather have a wannabe dictator rather than a decent woman of color running things, but who am I to question that?), a vibrant electorate open to change (yes the change of electing a former president who drove the economy into the ground, was a laughingstock around the world, used the office for personal gain and profit, and who now promises revenge and retribution) and nuance (in buying into tons of flagrant lying and rambling bullshit) and two multiracial coalitions vying for power (one promising fairness, decency, jobs, expansion of the middle class, strong world leadership and growth and the other motivated by hatred and bent on subjugating and humiliating their fellow citizens and worse for anyone here illegally – what could be better?). Trump remains the unknown, of course (if being a pathological liar and utterly corrupt and demented con man are unknowns that is). And we could be headed for disaster if both he and his opponents revert to form (yes, there are decent people on both sides – one side just wants to imprison or kill the other – but of course, it will be the left’s fault when this descends into anarchy). But there is an opening here (Dear Camel, may I show you this needle?), if we want to take it (Yes sir, Give me another). For the first time in eight years, I feel some small confidence in saying this once again, even as many around me seem sunk in despair (Sorry, Neville calling again – good luck when the Trump militia knocks on your door).

Red has but one question for Andrew:

If it comes down to a choice for doing what is best for the country or what is best for Donald Trump, what do you think he is going to do?

You can believe what every you want, but no amount of flattery or feigned respect is ever going to alter Trump’s lifelong pattern of narcissism, skullduggery, lying, corruption and fraud. It’s a wet dream to believe otherwise as you seemingly do now.

As Red has said, he has but one compliment to give Trump – He is without a doubt the greatest con man to ever walk the face of the earth.

But please give Red a call, he has some prime real estate in Florida to sell you – if Trump doesn’t beat Red to it first.