I love Trump's "They were not Angels" In Earth One it would have meant the murderers.
Every time Trump pushes the boundaries--of norms, of civility, of law --he gets pushback. But every time the bar is lowered just a bit more. And over time it all adds up.
And pretty soon we're all Frogs in the Proverbial Pot
"Moral rot" is apt but does not go far enough to describe this soulless man and his revolting enablers. Our language does not have words that are strong enough to accurately depict this despicable hollow man.
And now we have this per the NYT:
" Trump posted a blatantly racist video clip portraying former President Barack Obama and the former first lady Michelle Obama as apes."
He sinks farther down in the sewer each day and drags the country with him.
Evil is as evil does. Lies, cruelty, deception, seduction, hypocrisy: aren’t these the broadly accepted attributes of evil in religion, myth and literature?
Those who parade their faith with necklaces and professions of piety, while living the opposite in word and deed, are common villains in stories and reality.
Do the Bible-hugging hypocrites and deceivers in Trump’s circle not see themselves? That’s a rhetorical question, unfortunately.
I love Trump's "They were not Angels" In Earth One it would have meant the murderers.
Every time Trump pushes the boundaries--of norms, of civility, of law --he gets pushback. But every time the bar is lowered just a bit more. And over time it all adds up.
And pretty soon we're all Frogs in the Proverbial Pot
Thank you Mary. I can tell you're mad. I am too. Trying to avoid despair. The stealing of elections is what's up next.
"Moral rot" is apt but does not go far enough to describe this soulless man and his revolting enablers. Our language does not have words that are strong enough to accurately depict this despicable hollow man.
And now we have this per the NYT:
" Trump posted a blatantly racist video clip portraying former President Barack Obama and the former first lady Michelle Obama as apes."
He sinks farther down in the sewer each day and drags the country with him.
Evil is as evil does. Lies, cruelty, deception, seduction, hypocrisy: aren’t these the broadly accepted attributes of evil in religion, myth and literature?
Those who parade their faith with necklaces and professions of piety, while living the opposite in word and deed, are common villains in stories and reality.
Do the Bible-hugging hypocrites and deceivers in Trump’s circle not see themselves? That’s a rhetorical question, unfortunately.
Portray the enemy as less than human and he will be easier to kill...
This is one of the scariest aspects of this administration.
Moral rot. That phrase brilliantly sums up this stinking, corrupt administration. Thank you Mary. Your eloquent writing is perfect, as always.
This post is an absolute mic drop! From murder under the carpet to the Cub Scout ultimatum you see them for what they are!
At what point , folks…what can be done to stop the mad hater ?
"And yet in Trump’s rhetorical universe, you can hear the premise plainly: if you weren’t perfect, maybe you were disposable."
In Trump's universe only he is not disposable. Everyone else--children, spouse(s),siblings--can be discarded. He is the center and the "all."
Ewwww!
Another beautifully written, oh-so-poignant essay. Thanks, Mary!
I am crying. Mary, do you know whether the report by the Independent can be confirmed/authenticated? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-agents-job-complaints-b2914662.html?test_group=lighteradlayout&fbclid=IwY2xjawPzHApleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZDd_WvG5ayXHHw4vM7Rt6Kg2Yr9D2nbuvJR12mErBgAKicnnFHKFSd8iG5I_aem_7Z2SD1NeQZlb8X3jjQUOYg