We take no joy in what’s happening to the Weekly Standard and its many excellent writers, but it’s difficult not to feel frustrated by Bill Kristol, whose own standards seem to change on a weekly basis.
Over the weekend, Donald Trump tweeted about attending the Army-Navy game and referred to the players as “HEROES.”
It was my honor to attend today’s #ArmyNavyGame in Philadelphia. A GREAT game played all around by our HEROES. Congratulations @ArmyWP_Football on the win! pic.twitter.com/WDLkM6VE2T
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 8, 2018
Back when Trump denigrated John McCain’s military service and time spent as a prisoner of war, Kristol rightly called him out for it, criticizing Trump for showing “disrespect for the military.” So why, when Trump says something nice about our military, does Kristol have a problem?
If you genuinely respect those who serve and have served in the U.S. military, you're repulsed by Trump's fanboy military cheerleading. The kids playing in the Army-Navy game are impressive young men. As they'd be the first to say, they're not "heroes." Trump cheapens everything. https://t.co/XLkA5nCr7n
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) December 9, 2018
In light of his past comments, one could argue that Trump’s respect for our military is conditional … but how is Kristol any different in that regard?
It is hard for me to believe he said this, but there it is. https://t.co/bUoL8oMEQM
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) December 10, 2018
There it is. Is Kristol not guilty of cheapening things, too? Namely, his own arguments and criticisms?
Here’s @BillKristol dunking on @realDonaldTrump for calling the members of our Army & Navy service academies “heroes” for their willingness to fight for us — and here are other tweets from @BillKristol calling those who volunteer to serve in the military, you guessed it, heroes. pic.twitter.com/XRwNTyLNxj
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) December 9, 2018
That’s awfully awkward, Mr. Kristol.
Please don’t change your opinions on volunteerism & service & bravery & heroism based on who happens to be in the Oval Office — even if that person is Donald Trump.
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) December 9, 2018
We thought that went without saying, but we were wrong, evidently.
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a real thing. https://t.co/lcNgQ50kLB
— RBe (@RBPundit) December 10, 2018
It’s real … and it’s ugly.
This is extremely petty.
— Joe Schultz (@JoeMD52) December 10, 2018
this is a terrible take
— Levi Lall (@levilall) December 10, 2018
Bill, you’re wrong about this. Not a lot I’d say that about, but this absolutely,
— Bran Bran (@Brandonrowe14) December 10, 2018
I don't like him either but you really need to reexamine your blinding hatred of him. It's not helpful.
— Meh-rry Christmas (@RightAllTheTime) December 10, 2018
As a conservative. I try to figure out what your strategy is. I believe it’s total destruction of the Weekly Standard and of your own reputation.
— Thomas W. Sefton (@twsefton) December 10, 2018
Sad what's happened to Bill.
I used to think he had principles but, he's just another BS artist
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) December 9, 2018
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