How many more Donald Trumps are out there??

[GentleAlien]

Ambitious spoiled-brats who love to game the system, forge ties with shadowy underworld figures, exploit systemic loopholes, hog media spotlight, flaunt their wealth to create a false aura of superiority and achievement about themselves - and in the end, leverage the name recognition to enter politics as "outsiders".

Wasn't DJT a known failure and a social punch-line in the 90s and 2000s? Weren't his ties to sick figures like Epestein rather open-secrets? Sure one can hope that past racists can be reformed with enough positive influences of fellow Democrats - but what about all the financial corruption and abuse of the system? the sexual impropriety? And If he was so notorious, why didn't the Democrats shun him earlier? I am asking because I am wary of a DJT 2.0 who might be an "upgraded" version of this one. IMHO a DJT like 'ex-democrat' is even more dangerous than, say a guy from deep-south because of his broader appeal.

What do you guys think?

[SheltieLover]

1. Welcome to DU, GentleAlien!

[imanamerican63]

2. No moreeeeeeeee!

Please!

[orangecrush]

3. That's easy

Every time another terrorist from the Capitol attack is arrested, just add another one to the list.

Thankfully they will all soon be in a nice, safe, highly secure place.

[MiniMe]

4. Too many to count

But they don't have a Mark Burnett promoting them. I don't think this would have happened without the Apprentice.

[GentleAlien]

5. Completely agreed that Media played a key role

At the same time, the Democrats need to be wary of such shadowy figures using their party to launch political careers. No matter how big the donation, they should be extra careful not to give platform to such pathetic characters.

[Wednesdays]

6. There are a lot of acolytes now

Watch out in twenty or thirty years.

[GentleAlien]

7. they need to be kicked out from the Dem's big tent

Otherwise this cycle will keep repeating. No matter how ostensibly rich and famous they are. If they are showing ambitions and openly courting and advertising scandal (whether financial or moral) - they should not be given the opportunity to buy influence via donations etc..