Sunday, February 07, 2016

Jeb

"It's a sign of weakness when you make fun of the disabled. What kind of man would do that? You do not want that man as president of the United States, I can promise you that. ... it's a sign of real weakness when you call John McCain or Leo Thorsness or anybody else that is a POW, who served this country in a way that should be admired, American heroes. Calling them losers? Donald Trump, you're the loser!

"On Day One, I will not blame Barack Obama for anything. I got sick and tired of hearing him blame my brother and I will never do it to him.

"We have two gifted freshman senators that are also front-running candidates. They're gifted. Look, I got a monkey brain to be honest with you. I can't say the same thing, I can't say it. My mind works differently.

(Pointing to his head) "It's fertile. It's growing. It's challenging. I'm always questioning myself. I'm intellectually curious. It's not all scripted. I think that's actually a strength to be President of the United States because you cannot script the presidency."

All true. Heartfelt. Some gracious words there, too. Poignant. Very good. Very good.

"We're an old family. Courteous kind of guys," said 41 in the odd family patois. Yes, they are. Yes, they are.