Trump as President* says a lot more about us, as a people, than it does about him [View all]

[louis c]

There are probably millions of despicable, lying, cheating, vulgar, narcissistic, egomaniacal, thieving con men in America. Trump is not unique. We see these types in our life all too often.

Trump is a piece of shit and he knows it. The people around him know it. But he became President* because far too many people thought it was a good thing for this country or to stick it to those of us who really do care about the country. Those of us who don't think Democracy or Government is an extension of the entertainment industry.

I consider myself part of the elite that so many Americans rail against. I'm not smarter than the average American, but I worship knowledge and facts. I am constantly ridiculed when I can recite these facts in any discussion and then accused of making the stuff up because "they" never heard it before. Of course not. When I start most of these discussions, others brag about their ignorance. "I don't read papers or watch the news. It's all lies and bullshit. Oh, by the way, here's my opinion". They think that challenging their opinions is some how a violation of their free speech.

The fact these people make up a large portion of the electorate makes it all the more important that those of us who know better never throw away our votes on third parties or blank a ballot to send a message in a General Election.

So, to my point. Trump doesn't deserve more than single digits in any election for any office. As a matter of fact, he is not worthy of an invitation to a bar-b-que. But his election says a lot more about the American people than it does about him.