Clowns galore

Donald Trump is a political hooligan. And that's exactly the reason that he's been scoring so well so far. Despite his xenophobic, sexist, and outright insulting statements. He's posing as a genuine maverick who's opposed to political correctness and the establishment. He knows no shame. And he can't be intimidated. Trump brings up issues that most would rather not discuss so directly. And he instigates people against the establishment. Which is why a considerable segment of the conservative base (the Tea Party segment, I presume, but I could be wrong) applauds him so enthusiastically, and speaks of him with such pride as if he's their champion - which he really isn't (but don't tell them that). The sharper and ruder his assault on "the system", the more scandalous the attack, the better for him. At least for the time being.

And this is a curious development...