Re: Trump supporters stormed Capital Hill
Originally Posted by
AnnieS
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Interesting reading the last two day's posts. I have friends in the US both pro and anti-Trump. I would not say the anti-Trump friends are in any way "left-wing", they just think he's a dick who has disgraced the US's reputation around the world.
What happened at Capitol Hill was shocking because for many around the it's like the equivalent of the Vatican being invaded. It's the global sanctum of democracy. So although there were terrible demos in the Summer, this one event is far more shocking and therefore more likely to result in serious recriminations.
The impeachment is a drama that some seem to need. Riding the back of a shocking event. Ultimately many politicos want to punish Trump for dividing the country and for acting like a dick. Some want heads to roll for losing their own four years ago.
I like Biden because he's a gent. I can't see a tape of him talking of grabbing pussy circulating. He lost most of his family in a tragedy and then has rebuilt his life. That deserves some respect. Many around the world are relieved to have someone normal in charge.
Good post, Annie
. There are plenty of Republicans who supported Trump's policies but have been concerned about his behavior and character from day one. I was done with him the night he mocked the reporter with cerebral palsy.
However, Biden is no saint, Annie. He has been accused of inappropriate sexual advances and making multiple inappropriate comments about and interactions with children. His present marriage to Jill was the result of an affair while she was still married.
Then there were the multiple incidents of plagiarism, one of which caused him to withdraw from an earlier presidential bid including appropriating the speech of British Labor party leader Neil Kinnock, another when he was in law school, a few others when in campaign speeches. He was also caught lying about his credentials in town hall meeting. Then there are concerns regarding his possible link to his son's dealings with Russia and Ukraine.
President-elect Biden presents himself well, and he has been elected, so we have to respect him as the President, but he will have to be watched like a hawk.