The big problem is not Trump. It is "Trumpism"

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(04-29-2019, 11:39 PM)Benton Wrote: Electing a leader because he's the populist candidate who espouses ideas traditionally opposite and detrimental to a democracy (tossing out of checks and balances, ordering aides to be in contempt of Congress, cronyism of a pay-to-play government, etc.). Out of control spending defended only as 'good for the nation.' Policies based more on election victories than any reality (climate change, immigration, etc.). Furthering the 'us' versus 'them' belief. There's more, but populism is popular. I don't think anyone who doesn't realize that nationalism is a problem will realize why nationalism is problem.

"Tossing out checks and balances" "Out of control spending".... Perhaps we have discovered the real big problem. 

But I do agree with your "us versus them" belief.