LOGIC for the win?

I don't pretend to like trump...I'm not sure I even could if someone asked me to. I can't lie that well and my acting days were all in high school with prewritten scripts. There are just some people I come across in life that I have no desire to ever deal with again- not even by what was said or done, but more instinctual based on the intent of the other person.

trump may be a good guy in general; good family guy, good to the kids & wife. I don't know him personally and those who do say he is, but closeness usually leads to some bias. I've only seen the slimy used car salesman persona and the doomsday evangelistic narcissist that he's portrayed on the campaign trail and now in the office

However..like or hate..its needed to remove all feelings from the equation and look at what's going on logically.

We pissed off China almost immediately. Even though the drone was only a scientific, unmanned glider we were right on the boarder of China's territory. What would our navy do if the Chinese fleet came near us and began dropping things in the water? trump's immediate accusation of theft, then claiming the glider was armed only made the bad situation worse.

Leaving aside the fact that trump refuses to distance himself from his name brand companies-he convinced the DOJ that hiring his son-in-law was not an act of nepotism. he also won't give up the information allowing the American people to see just how much those name brand companies are bringing to his family (especially with the free publicity) and to verify things said during the campaigns about charities and donations.

Its not a lie to look and see that cabinet picks in the past were subjected to being vetted to ethics reviews and background checks at the insistence of all involved to ensure we were not getting someone unacceptable. That we are getting someone knowledgeable and won't crumble under the 24/7 strain of the public eye, that won't flinch at every single disagreement or lose focus because a plan was derailed. Recently, tho, the new house made all sorts of arguments (look it up..these are all verifiable facts..both past & present about ethics/background checks) for just passing people thru quickly without waiting for these checks. It is not the 'fault' of the prior administration or the democrats that these checks are being done or requested.

The Mexico border has been patrolled since early 1920's (look it  up). Granted..nothing fancy.  President after president has dealt with Mexico since then without feeling the panic that obviously is being felt now. But now trump is obviously seeing an enemy so formidable, yet malleable to his bullying.  Mexico is not part of America. An American President has no right to say what Mexico does or doesn't do. Therefore, trump can not say they will pay for an unwanted wall. That leaves the cost with the American people. It also can possibly lead to souring any diplomatic feelings w/ Mexico (if we care as a nation..I personally think that's important, but.. to each their own)

Now, there's an obvious war on Muslims. The 9/11 attackers came mostly from the territories that are not included in the foreign ban, so I question whether this was done with American safety in mind. Those exempt countries are also the countries containing trump companies. I can't see that as a coincidence. I'd hate to think its a coincidence that the terrorists came from the same countries as trump companies-but I'm not really sure how long the companies have been there.. but, but still.

I know he tried to claim this wasn't again Muslims, but he's always been calling out for a Muslim registry. Its obvious he's obsessed with separating out that group from any other and I believe he even went so far as to tweet that the acting AG must obviously be a Muslim just because she felt his ban was unlawful. (I don't know if she Muslim or not..but a judge doing her duty should not be accused of letting religion or politics sway her reading of the law or be punished if disagreeing with another branch of government).

I tried to set out facts as straight forward as possible but its always difficult to record anything without atleast some personal bias leaking thru. With the MS, I know once these stories are out of the headlines, I'll have trouble remembering some of them and I want to be able to.



update 2/1
on reflection--I might not have stayed quite as uncaring as I should have while recording simple facts. I tried to preface statements that were my thoughts as such and note that they weren't necessarily the beliefs of everyone or what was actually occurring or what was said. But it obvious I would never be able to write something like an encyclopedic entry; unless it was ancient history or something (which I find completely boring =D )

Waiting for the punchline

The US has been brought low by inner strife and dissent at the highest levels of government. Like any group, or family those at the top are meant to be the stable guiding light for those they lead. A moral compass and a strong example. Without the strong leadership, everything begins to crumbles. Its the fall of every good society to not have strong leaders making important decisions and being the example for all those who follow

Today, we watched a man take charge of America who is not a strong ethical example for our children. Instead of abiding by laws set forth by our constitution, he would rather say they don't apply to the President, because he's the President.

The President should be the epitome of America! NOT the exception! 

Like a thin skinned bully, he attacks at any sign of contention. He'll even continue to harangue others as if holding a grudge. People who are so easily wounded do not make for great congressmen--especially not Presidents. The world is not fair, and continually attacking people on Twitter is not the best use of a President time.

The President should be someone who the American people can look at and say is ethical, has the well-being of all in mind regardless of race/age/sex/preferences/religion/etc. One who is willing to work with the people--not lash out against one party or another. One who will put the people above him/her-self. One who is willing to lead by example, not make excuses and find reasons for indifference.

There is already enough corruption in congress--trump got in by promising to deal with it..We've only introduced another element to the cloudy muck that is our capitol by handing over the keys to someone who feels is above the law.

lost causes

Our country has been duped into electing a pathological liar. Every situation that comes up, suddenly trump knows more about (insert specialty here) than a trained professional. Any basic Psych 101 student should recognize the presence of at least narcissism, if not also a breach from reality and probably more (its been awhile since school). He also denies comments and situations he's said or done in the past; even if there is physical proof.

I'm not sure if its worse that he's doing this purposefully and people are too stupid to see it. Or if he is so damaged and deranged that he believes the words that he utters regardless of reality. Money will also insulate people from the worst reality has to offer-- the hunger, sickness, cold, etc. It will also put a layer between the person and those filthy streets the  BMWs and Porches drive down, & the sidewalks the common person uses, & the streets or benches a homeless person call 'bed' for the night. Filling his Washington with the richest America has will do nothing to help those they have nothing in common with.