The inside view

[aadler]

The last week has been interesting. I haven’t seen the multiple leftist riots I more-than-half-expected in the wake of The Donald’s stunning victory; on the other hand, the meltdown from mainstream (and plenty of lesser-known) leftists has ramped up to meth-frenzy levels

Comments

[texanfan]

I've debated saying this for a few days now. I don't believe you're a Nazi. I don't think you, or your wife, are bad people. I think that you have been sold a bill of goods. I believe you to be wrong that Trump's victory represents a victory for America. Was the alternative perfect? No. There are problems with the current administration as there are with all administrations, but I believe it to be substantially better than what is coming. I pray I'm wrong. I pray that Trump is good for our country and that I'm worrying needlessly about what he plans to do. Sadly, I don't think I am, and I wonder if you will be as happy with your choices in a year or two as you are right now. Only time will tell.

[aadler]

Every time we’ve ever dealt with each other, be it a matter of writing opinion or (much less often) politics, you have taken a great deal of care to avoid giving offense, while still lining out those areas where we didn’t quite agree. I never thought, then, that you would be among those shouting “Nazi!” - and, indeed, you aren’t - and so the post I wrote was specifically aimed at those who ARE doing so.

I also pray that Trump will be good for the country, and that you’re worrying needlessly. I’ve never really been aboard the Trump train, and was in fact surprised at what he accomplished in his first term. I wish we could have someone equally effective without the baggage of that blustering, bombastic personality. Maybe the future will bring forth such an individual … but for now, he’s what we have, and I see him as being much, much, much preferable to what was offered as the alternative