In the realm of political discourse, it is a common human tendency to revert to one's inherent beliefs and attitudes.
This propensity is not exclusive to politicians or media personalities; it is a universal trait that manifests in every individual, including the likes of HBO's "Real Time" host Bill Maher.
The narrative unfolds with Maher's recent encounter with President Donald Trump at a White House dinner, an event that sparked controversy among left-leaning critics due to Maher's decision to engage with Trump. This meeting was facilitated by their mutual acquaintance, Kid Rock.
Maher, renowned for his intense disapproval of Trump, surprisingly commended the president post their meeting, describing him as "gracious and measured." He further elaborated, "Just for starters, he laughs. Ive never seen him laugh in public, but he does, including to himself, and its not fake, believe me. As a comedian of 40 years, I know a fake laugh when I hear it."
Maher's unexpected praise for Trump was applauded by some conservatives. However, it is amusing to observe conservatives lauding Maher or other left-leaning figures like Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. John Fetterman whenever they critique the Democrat Party or express positive sentiments about Trump. Such reactions are akin to celebrating or lamenting the weather; it is transient and bound to change.
According to RedState, this brings us to the concept of 'reverting to form.' Maher, true to his nature, reverted to his usual stance, criticizing Trump's initial 100 days of his second term. His critique was not mild; Maher unleashed a barrage of criticisms against Trump, stating, "[it was a] s*** show. I said after he won the election, Im not going to pre-hate anything. But after 100 days, there are probably 100 things to legitimately hate, starting with disappearing people, the inefficiency of DOGE, ignoring the Supreme Court, [and] killing people overseas with drastic aid cuts."
Maher emphasized that his disapproval did not stem from a reflexive Republican opposition, but from the objective assessment of the issues at hand. The term 'objective' is intriguing, especially when used in the context of political discourse.
While it is arguable that many Republicans may not be as objective as they claim, it is essential to note that conservatives often get more things right than wrong, steering clear of the left's propensity for fabrication and deceit.
The Free Press article also featured the insights of author and conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson on Trump's first 100 days. Hanson stated, "No prior modern Republican president has sought to launch a counterrevolution aimed at reversing the economic, political, cultural, social, and military progressive trajectory of the modern era."
Hanson further asserted that Trump had initiated a comprehensive counterrevolution in his first 100 days, surpassing even the ambitious agendas of Franklin Roosevelts New Deal or Ronald Reagans efforts to unleash the American free market and win the Cold War. He concluded, "The counterrevolution is only beginning. Its denouement will not be known for months."
Indeed, the final outcome of Trump's presidency remains uncertain and will likely remain so for months or even years. However, it is plausible to speculate that the ultimate legacy of Donald Trump's presidency will align more closely with Victor Davis Hanson's perception than Bill Maher's. For the sake of traditional values, limited government, individual freedom, and free-market economics, let's hope so.
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