Nicely said, I agree. They've figured out how to game the system and got their clowns elected in 2 out of the last 3 presidencies. I'm afraid that it will continue unless we figure out how to counter that scheme, like with doing away with the Electoral College.

@jerry99 When ‘the system’ works for those (even almost) elected … what incentive do they have to ‘reform it?’ A lot of Democrats sacrificed their offices to achieve our toehold on healthcare. The only hope I see is, given at least both houses of congress and the presidency (fingers crossed with this supreme court) … an overwhelming majority of Democrats (and F... that 60% senate majority!) risk it all again in a successful attempt to ...correct more stuff than I care to list..

My hope for this nation is that there’s such a backlash in 2020 ..the hell we’re wading through right now may eventually feel worth it ~

yep, trump does that daily!!!

@creative51 I have used them all, mixed company are not, and none of them describe the disdain and loathing I feel for trump.

...but over two years into this nightmare and just last night I listened to a timid reporter tacitly refer to him as a liar. Maybe that’s what I should expect from NPR, but it made me sick..

@Varn We've gotten too used to being lied to.
That's what makes me sick. We just accept it.

@KKGator It’s apparently become the norm. What next

It's exactly what he's been getting away with doing to even the most reliable news media.

@Varn It's only the "norm" because we're accepting it as such.
Since when do we do what we're told?
I know I never have. I do not believe in conformity.
Conformity breeds evil.

@KKGator I’m with you … but we need a detected consensus to make this corrupted democracy work.. I noticed someone on the site today feeling ‘she was fine ignoring the problem (of religion).’ But we’re only ‘free’ to ignore such crap until laws are enacted that force us into submission, or death.

There’s a blend I attempt to achieve in political activities -- but it can be a headbanger! Even around here, I find it ..difficult to avoid a fight, find that common ground ..then attempt to move forward together…

I view evil ..if there is such a thing.. having it soooo much easier - Divide & conquer! Whereas it’s sooooo much harder to build coalitions, educate, deprogram, motivate … or simply give hope.. I can’t help but try, and appreciate your honesty and directness

Oh my heavens, can’t this Administration create any more fakery?

@Mortal I found the picture of the child sleeping through the speech...I thought it was the perfect picture for a namesake to be taking "executive time"...