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In reply to the discussion: Worst President might be up for debate [View all]Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)You may be underestimating the damage.
Unfortunately, the distractions concerning his behavior, (which might even be tactical as has been noted) in the mass media obscure the real damage his policies have and are doing and we can only expect more. In other words, he's not done yet.
Every now and then we see a news item that the US or the WH has done x. If you pay attention to what his sycophantic appointees to various important government agencies are doing, (or neglecting) the damage is rather severe so far and that's just in regards to the agencies and not the policies, (like the tariffs, SNAP, etc.).
I think we can safely say that he appointees are either industry insiders who have vested interests in their impact, or they are blatantly opposed to the functions and purpose of the agency they oversee. That's not how it is supposed to work because it is not performing a service, but rather, imposing a strong bias that can be contrary to the common will and needs of the people.
So far, he seems to be the worst person for this job on every level and his personal agenda seems to be disruptive and destructive overall. I also see a tendency in that agenda for attaining full control of the system if that were possible, hence, a tin pot dictator or Fascist authoritarian are not terms I use lightly or to denigrate him personally.