So... who wrote the NYT op-ed?

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(09-11-2018, 06:17 PM)Dill Wrote: Hmm. Still little recognition of what's on Trump's mind, or not. The content as well as the delivery.

Would you say that judging Trump ill-suited for the presidency because he made fun of a disabled person and doesn't understand how the government works and uses his office to punish critics is judging on "emotion" rather than accomplishment?  Could we judge presidents according to ethical standards--as we did the very accomplished Nixon--or is that what you are rendering as "emotion"?

You get the "Trump defender" tag not because you think there is a chance "some good" will come of his presidency, but because you tend to run interference for him when his outrageous behavior draws criticism.  Your critique for the critics of Trump's bad behavior, not Trump's behavior. If you didn't vote for him and really don't approve of his behavior, why would you do that?

First, because I once took an oath.

Secondly, it is to point out that fallacy employed by those that constantly criticize Trump by engaging in the same tactics he employs. The Left hates that Trump hates so they reciprocate with guess what.....Hate.

As to being ill-fitted for POTUS, I will and have said many of his actions are below the Office, but all I can do is cast my vote and make the most of the situation. If I want to try to illustrate the hate espoused by some; so be it. There are great many that feel he is perfectly suited for POTUS; what makes their opinion less than mine? I was equally aloof while Obama was in Command; although, I disagreed with a great many of his choices. I can only think of about 5-6 time I overtly criticized him in his 8 years. Some do that with Trump in one day and vilified O'Riely, Limbaugh, and others for questioning Obama. Life's too short to be filled with such venom.

For instance this very thread has turned from who opined the NYT article to excusing Obama for conduct that is beneath the office simply because Trump is beneath the office.