I did and do z.... i don't think something wrong before is justifiable now because so and so did it. If it was wrong then it is now (I'm looking at you Eric Holder). If it was ok then it's likely ok now.
As for the kardashian thing.... well there is the fact they (and kanye) have actually been in the oval office consulting and helping the Donald with policy. that's just a fact. it happened and is odd. We also had more than one reality show senior (direct to the Prez) adviser (Omarosa lol effin Omarosa) not including the fox pundants that have been hired on.
Taxes - I know many in here claim to have paid less this year and I am happy for them. I didn't. But more importantly even if there was relief for the small guy it's time limited but the relief for the big guys is permanent. I'm for less tax all around, but that didn't really happen.
Discarding rules of decorum, separation of powers and decency/respect for the office. Again we could get bogged down debating the details of this but its not the point. I believe in the sanctity and respect the office itself. To me it's why a BJ in the oval office is disturbing. I had problems with GWB but I admire his respect for the office. I expect that from our Prez and am not wiling to simply;y say oh its cool... just don't pay attention to twitter or the press. When the President of the US publicly demands investigations by the FBI or whomever on US citizens that's a problem. Demanding (or even questioning) publicly or otherwise that certain people get locked up that's a problem. Calling anyone treasonous is akin to calling for the death penalty. We should be more careful with that let alone the Prez. That doesn't even address singling out individual judges prior to their ruling in an attempt to invalidate their decision in advance. It's my bias but the person in that office should be a cut above JimmyCT.
The blanket stonewalling is something some probably cheer in terms of the game. I also know you see it as a metal detector and I respect that. I see it as something much more dangerous especially since the Senate through intentional actions Reid and McConnel) has been neutered from it's original intention as a deliberative body and is not doing it's job. Perhaps the pendulum will swing and this will be the catalyst for improvement but I'm skeptical.
Government ethics - already inadequate guardrails designed to separate personal gain or conflict of interest have been smashed when I want them fortified and improved. Not just at the top but much lower are following by example. I did see this in previous admins but this is much worse.
I'll stop now. This was free flow off the top the head and may not make complete sense. I could come up with many more (not media or twitter driven). And I do have some things I am ok with and do see an over reaction from the clucking chickens on some things. But that wasn't the request.
Easily the worst president of my lifetime which I thought impossible given Carter, Nixon, Johnson and the big O. It's not even a competition. Not mainstream media or twitter driven. (I have tweeted once in my life... for Fantasy football reasons and do not have it on my phones or computers).
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