Robert Reich: Heres why no Democrat should come within 1,000 feet of Trumps inauguration [View all]

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Robert Reich: Here’s why no Democrat should come within 1,000 feet of Trump’s inauguration
Brad Reed
Raw Story

“The issue here is how former presidents and other politicians should respond to someone who has shown himself to be a dangerous demagogue,” Reich writes. “Donald Trump became president by lying, demeaning women, denigrating racial and ethnic minorities, denying intelligence reports of foreign intervention in our election, excusing violence against opponents, and undermining the freedom and independence of the press.”

Given that Trump has shown no contrition, and has instead “continued to tell big lies, retaliate against critics, call opponents “enemies,” avoid press conferences, and dismiss conflicts of financial interest.”

In sum, Reich believes that attending Trump’s inauguration “gives tacit support and approval to someone who poses a clear and present danger to our democracy.”