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In reply to the discussion: David Rothkopf: Something Broke in America This Week [View all]Buckeyeblue
(5,499 posts)In the back of my mind, I've wondered what would happen if the president decided he/she was going to do whatever he/she wanted with no regard for the law. In some ways, W did and probably Reagan. But they both seemed to have their limits. I don't think 45 has any limits. For him, nothing is off the table.
Couple that with Republican Senators who are seemingly ok with this. Those Senators whose states 45 won probably feel compelled to let him do his thing, even if the disagreed with him. These are not principled and courageous people.
And you hope that at some point people come to their senses and demand something better. But the reality is, 35% of the public likes what's going on. Another huge percentage of the public doesn't pay attention and has no idea what's going on because they either don't care or they are working their asses off to stay above water.
Given that, I don't know who we need to look to or what needs to happen. Because he is in a position right now where he looks untouchable. But things can change quickly.