BTRTN: World's Worst Brand Spokesman... Ever
Born to Run the Numbers, reporting on impressions from a recent trip to Europe, seeks to answer the question of whether Europeans think that the election of Donald Trump represents an aberration or a fundamental change in the American character:
http://www.borntorunthenumbers.com/2017/06/worlds-worst-brand-spokesperson-ever.html
Excerpt:
"What are the true 'brand values' of the United States? That democracy is great. Freedom is great. The rule of law is great. The right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness is great. Freedom from religious persecution is great. The right to free speech and an independent press are great. We are willing to fight to protect, defend, and perpetuate those ideals. When the United States enjoys broad admiration – yes, perhaps even the perception of greatness – it is when we were most actively advocating and living our brand values.
But when a President refuses to investigate a tainted election, does not respect the rule of law or the judicial branch of government, and urges religious persecution, he is not aligned with the brand values of the United States of America...When a President refuses to honor the nation’s prior commitments, insults our allies, and attempts to curtail free speech and an independent press by slandering those who disagree with him as 'fake news,' he is not aligned with the brand values of the United States of America."
