So, in my attempt to be useful during this quarantine-like period, I think it is important to not just complain about the incompetence of our President, but to also examine how we could have elected an out-and-out con man, a charlatan as it were, as President of the United States. And, if you have any suggestions for additions, please send them along and I will add them to the list . . . which I will stipulate in advance is only the reflections of an addled and virus-influenced brain.
1) If it weren’t for mother Russia, both in the blackmail and subterfuge department, we wouldn’t have comrade in the White House releasing state secrets to the Kremlin.
2) If we understood the impact of the new communications technologies and how they influence pubic opinion, we wouldn’t have elected someone who is obviously an actor rather than a statesman.
3) If we didn’t value chutzpah over thoughtfulness as a primary personal characteristic, we wouldn’t have elected someone who can barely read at a fifth grade level and cannot think beyond inventing the next nasty personal epithet.
4) If we didn’t think that a large physical presence somehow indicated more than the propensity to eat oneself into an overweight condition, we wouldn’t have a President that is obese, even when his girdle is cinched 😊 . Well, I couldn’t resist!
I will have a lot more to add to this list in the coming days. However, I would like to encourage you to send any additions to me so I can include them.
In the meantime, wash your hands and stay safe.