What's the matter with Donald Trump.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by ard

Saying 'both sides are bought and paid for' is a gutless cop out, IMO.

Certainly entitled to your opinion. I don't belong to a party, and have lost faith in the Republic, or at least the electoral process we use to service the Republic. I vote based on the candidate, not the letter by their name. Trump was allowed to win because the Democrats assumed the status quo. Well, it changed. And now we have the Cheeto in Chief making America look foolish. I did not vote for him, I won't in November. Nor will I vote for Biden, unless he picks one hell of a running mate.

But, what makes us (meaning Americans) look worse than Trump? The fact that both sides believe their party to be in sole possession of all the right answers. And so we entrench ourselves in red or blue. Politics have become a religion. Them vs us. Tragic.

But, again, it doesn't matter anyway because our politicians aren't interested in serving us. Corporations want to do something illegal, or against the interest of the consumer? No problem, we'll add some legislation to a 500 page bill and sneak it through for you. See Ajit Pai at the FCC for numerous examples of corporate servitude (he's an ex Verizon attorney btw). Trump is a result of the flawed system, not the catalyst for one. Though he's definitely not making things any better. But neither did Obama. Not discounting his administration before I get jumped on. Obama had some successes, but overall, it was business as usual. He got my vote first term and lost it for his second.

We can all exercise our rights to vote, suggest we do so. Even with my pessimism I drag my ass to the booth every four years (more frequently than that obviously for local/State).

As for the virus, we are going to homeschool this year. Fortunately, we have that option. I feel for parents who both work and are losing income/jobs or are having to send their kids off to school and risk the health of the family. Returning to school is one of those lose/lose decisions that each district will have to decide on. The virus has highlighted problems in our society that existed prior to Trump, and will remain long after. It's human nature to want to place blame. We are in a pandemic, it's going to suck no matter what paths we take. Especially with the shortcomings mentioned above, both social and political.

Not sure why I wasted time typing all that, as maruzo already pointed out, opinions are unlikely to change. I suppose because we are a social species.