That's the GOP

Between the GOP in general and Donald Trump we are in for a very rough ride. The Donald wants us all to believe that the media produces nothing but fake news and constantly lies. (Donald should know something about that since he lies constantly!) Meanwhile, the GOP Congress, aided by Trump's cabinet choices, has set about shutting down reporting to the public about everything from climate change to toxic spills in rivers and streams. Even NASA can't show us pictures of temperature gradients across the world.

So this is a government based on eliminating a free press and keeping hazardous news from the public. Do the 48% of Americans who voted for Trump really think that is a good idea? Do they really think a dumb and uninformed public is the best way to run a "democracy"? Actually, that is precisely the way dictatorships are run.

After the press is torn apart, they will turn to the universities and then the students. If you think this is not going to happen (can't happen here), follow the money. When the GOP starts re-routing the money (as they clearly can), the press and the universities will collapse.

Give Trump a Break? Really?

There are a few people out there who are actively telling us to give Trump a break. I'm all for that if we can see some kind of learning curve. But really, there is no visible learning curve at this point. Trump is going about business just as he did throughout the campaign period --- all kinds of disrespect for other people, childish name calling, and delusional claims of fake news and rigged electoral processes.

When the chief executive is a compulsive liar, doesn't seem to understand basic government, disregards the Constitution, wants to grasp complete power, and belittles anyone who dares to criticize him, you do not give him a break; you call him for what he is.

Believe me, I wish that Donald Trump would somehow grow up and become an intelligent adult and grow into the highest office in our government. I am waiting, but I am not optimistic.