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No, but I'm more unhappy about the fact that so many people voted for him, and the fact that the myth of an even slightly enlightened electorate has been shattered.
I'm sure the man isn't really evil, but he's risen to the top by lying and not even pretending to have scruples about it. And people like that and admire him for it.
That's what bothers me.
I'm sure the man isn't really evil, but he's risen to the top by lying and not even pretending to have scruples about it. And people like that and admire him for it.
That's what bothers me.
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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@halflight: I know I'm beating a dead horse, and I halfway agree, but pretending to have scruples is actually important, imho.
Humans may be inherently corrupt, but reveling in it and poo pooing things like facts, science, and freedom of speech make raising children really difficult.
Humans may be inherently corrupt, but reveling in it and poo pooing things like facts, science, and freedom of speech make raising children really difficult.
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@hippyjoe1955: Nothing other then what's reported in the "fake news.". You know, tapes of his voice talking about grabbing women's genitals and stuff, for example. I know, guys will be guys.
But... for example, the fact that his response to a leak about his relations with Russia are lies coupled with a witch hunt against whistleblowers shows me, even if he's not all bad, he's quite good at "using the devil's tools"
But... for example, the fact that his response to a leak about his relations with Russia are lies coupled with a witch hunt against whistleblowers shows me, even if he's not all bad, he's quite good at "using the devil's tools"
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@halflight: Ms. Conway's "alternate facts" quip comes to mind, as does labelling any media outlet which criticizes him as fake news.
The man now has the single largest bully pulpit in the world, and I just hope last night is a sign he may actually be starting to think about the responsibility that goes with the power.
The man now has the single largest bully pulpit in the world, and I just hope last night is a sign he may actually be starting to think about the responsibility that goes with the power.
@halflight: maybe it's my turn to not get it. Does this murder, wars and fraud stuff come from Hillary and Trump's friend Hannity?
Either way, though, I agree with you that the dumbing down thing is frightening.
Either way, though, I agree with you that the dumbing down thing is frightening.
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