“You have to remember who the loyal ones were and who were not, and if you don’t, you’re a total schmuck. And if I have a chance to hurt these people who weren’t loyal to me, I will.”
~Donald J. Trump
Donald Trump is a man of flawed character.
The embodiment of the 21st century American dream. A child of the 1% with no discernible talent, skills or virtue beyond that of self promotion.
A self-aggrandizing narcissist with an unhealthy obsession for celebrity and fame. A self-hating man-child who overcompensates for his shortcomings by bullying, intimidating and surrounding himself with “yes men.”
A man in constant need of validation because deep down he fears he will never live up to daddy’s expectations, never be truly loved. A man with an ego so fragile he can’t deal with dissent or opposition.
One who spent a lifetime avoiding accountability and consequences by silencing critics with bribes, quid pro quos and empty promises.
Who justifies his deplorable behavior through incredible displays of cognitive dissonance; scapegoating; and otherwise shifting blame to the underprivileged, the disenfranchised, and those less able to defend themselves.
Like most bullies, our so called President-Elect stands for nothing.
He is driven by vengeance, and looks only for the next score to settle or fight to win.
All he knows is how to marginalize, belittle, conflate, de-legitimize and, when necessary, squash dissent and opposition.
This allows him to continue presenting alternative facts, only now without the alternatives. Lies then become truth, and perception becomes reality.
We are at a crossroads. All Americans need to carefully consider their next move. Will it be democracy or autocracy?