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Yet Another PR Mess Caused by Trump

• https://fee.org, Jeffrey Tucker

But I'm worried about another, and ultimately more serious problem: the damage that Trump has inflicted on the reputation of capitalism, business, and commerce – the very basis of our standard of living that is forever under attack. Trump has given no one a reason to support capitalism and every reason to regard it as dangerous, hateful, and aggressive.

Think of it. At long last, a successful businessman with no prior political experience received the nomination of a major political party. For those of us who celebrate markets and entrepreneurship, you might think this would be something to celebrate. 

Except that it's not. The whole Trump phenomenon has created a terrible mess for the reputation and cause of  economic liberty. It's a correctable setback in the PR war, to be sure, but active explanation is necessary.