Sunday, June 24, 2018

Think You're Scard Now

So I think Donald Trump is the epitome of a horrible President, tearing down institutions, selling lies and snake-oil, and turning Americans against one another on purpose.

But what I fear more is the NEXT President.


Because, let's face it, no President since before FDR has ever taking fewer liberties and powers than his predecessor. What was shocking under Clinton became normal under Bush. Same with Bush and then Obama. And President Trump's backers consistently bring up President Obama's actions to justify Trump's forays into the land of giant lies.

George W Bush couldn't get Congress to work, he used a few Executive Orders to pass items he felt critically important.

President Obama  frustrated in his second term, expanded those Executive Orders when Congress seemed critically deadlocked.

President Trump walked in with Executive Orders pre-filled in.

Lying, sexual assault, race-baiting using the office for making yourself richer will not end with Trump. And, most of these, didn't start with Trump. But he has made them more acceptable than ever. And his voters still love him.

I am worried about Trump, but I am petrified for our country since things will only get worse from here.