Frank you are actually making me feel sorry for you. I mean you got a lot of what you wanted last night. Democrats won some seats and took back the House. Maybe it wasn't the total repudiation you thought it would be, but it should come as no surprise to you that this is a deeply divided country. I don't suspect that any party is going to enjoy long lengths of electoral dominance.
I didn't "think" the electorate would repudiate him...I HOPED it would. I saw it as a long shot.
Do not feel sorry for me...I am one of the happiest people alive.
The electorate is just too fickle.
Okay. But I thought enough Americans would see Donald Trump for the disgusting abomination he is. I was wrong.
It would be a mistake for anyone to read too much into the results of last night. I get how tempting it is.
I disagree with you here.
It is my opinion that way too much of the American public saw Donald Trump as someone worthy of the office...and voted in a way that suggests support rather than contempt for him.
I consider that to be incredibly dangerous for the Republic.
I get that you do not.
The reason I believe we are so divided as a nation is because the federal government is just too big. Because it is involved in so many aspects of our lives, that much more importance is placed on these national elections. Maybe if we reverted to federalism as the Founders intended there would be less national strife.
Okay...that is what you think. I think otherwise. I acknowledge that it appears more Americans agree with you than with me.
I'm often in that position.
The people of California no more want to be governed by my political philosophy than I do theirs. That is why federalism works. If California wants to have a generous welfare state then god bless. Just leave me alone. I don't want to be forced or coerced to satisfy someone else conscience.
I understand your position.
I hope you find some peace brother. Believe it or not, you are one of my favorites on the board. You make me laugh. But this just made me sad. Take a break from this place
I enjoy my time here...and I never have a day that I do not enjoy life to its max.
The political turmoil pisses me off...but I am able to compartmentalize better than anyone I've ever known.
I'll come to the forum...blast away and take the shots aimed at me...and thoroughly enjoy the rest of the day when I leave.
I enjoy my exchanges with you also, Don.