(04-03-2019, 10:21 PM)jj82284 Wrote: With respect, Trump built his brand by be coming one of the most recognized businessmen in the world and a bestselling author.  

AOC is a young semi-attractive liberal in good standing.  

I disagree with the coin paradigm.

(04-03-2019, 10:51 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(04-03-2019, 10:21 PM)jj82284 Wrote: With respect, Trump built his brand by be coming one of the most recognized businessmen in the world and a bestselling author.  

AOC is a young semi-attractive liberal in good standing.  

I disagree with the coin paradigm.

if you look at what they did before they became politicians, you're right, the comparison makes no sense.

if you look at what they've done since they became politicians, the comparison makes a lot of sense.

Bully the press, say anything to get your name into the headlines, never apologize, never correct any mistatement, interject into any ongoing political discussion with a view that is at least twice as extreme as any of the existing views in the marketplace, make sure people see you as a fighter.

(04-03-2019, 11:12 PM)pirkster Wrote: Billionaire gives up his privacy and control of his financial interests in order to serve his country.

VS

Bartender who can't make ends meet seeks fame and fortune in politics, to fleece the people in order to become a millionaire out of nothing just as those who did before her.

That's about as opposite, heads/tails, as it gets.