03-21-2017, 10:42 PM
(03-21-2017, 09:55 PM)Vas Deferens Wrote: I think I have a better understanding of your perspective now. While his cabinet picks have been a complete reversal from what he originally stated, and I believe take the country in the wrong direction in many cases, they still haven't actually accomplished anything to date. The travel ban is revealing in that it shows a complete lack of compassion and outright racism, imo, but still the system is working and it's getting shut down. For some reason I have more confidence in the system of checks and balances now than in the past. Maybe that's a self preservation tactic for my sanity, but I've noticed myself thinking that lately.
Again, and this may just be me, but my real problem with the guy is that he's only looking out for his own interests and is shaping up to be incredibly corrupt. I also don't think any of the other republican candidates would have garnered anywhere near the same disdain in the first couple of months. I think that says something about both the person and policy.
I completely accept the point bfine made regarding madonna and snoop. Not a good look, but they are using the same banal tactics trump employs by making wild statements to garner attention and paychecks. If DT wanted to win a popularity contest, he's gone about it all wrong. Who is actually surprised the guy who called Obama, a darling of the media and a new generation, a Muslim from Kenya? His complete ignorance to the concept of blowback is terrifying when put into the context of potus. There are plenty of examples of artists making poignant political statements that don't include empty illusions to assasination. Rick Ross - "I'm happy Donald trump became the president, because we gotta destroy it before we elevate."
I will openly admit that I hope the man is impeached solely because it would send a clear message that the potus is reserved for individuals who genuinely want to promote the best interests of the country, not their own. I also believe we deserve a leader who is much more mentally competent, compassionate and in touch with the actual American experience. He truely lacks in all areas by all accounts.
/VD out
All fair points. I would suggest not using the initials VD though.
(03-21-2017, 10:09 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Sorry for not addressing the whole post, but I just wanted to counter this. While I agree that the reaction both on the Board and Nationally is ridiculous. I disagree with the motivation.
It is not motivated by policy, it is motivated by hate. Hate that they lost, hate that a mentality opposite their's has won, hate that they did not get what they wanted. These calls for impeachment are clear examples of this hate blinding them. If Trump is removed then his replacement with make Trump's policies look like Jill Stein's.
This hate is what causes them to lose all rationale, nothing as clearly thought out as a stance on policy.
I'm forced to largely agree with this as well. It's not the sole reason but it certainly is part of the whole.
