The inside view

[aadler]

The last week has been interesting. I haven’t seen the multiple leftist riots I more-than-half-expected in the wake of The Donald’s stunning victory; on the other hand, the meltdown from mainstream (and plenty of lesser-known) leftists has ramped up to meth-frenzy levels

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[aadler]

Every time we’ve ever dealt with each other, be it a matter of writing opinion or (much less often) politics, you have taken a great deal of care to avoid giving offense, while still lining out those areas where we didn’t quite agree. I never thought, then, that you would be among those shouting “Nazi!” - and, indeed, you aren’t - and so the post I wrote was specifically aimed at those who ARE doing so.

I also pray that Trump will be good for the country, and that you’re worrying needlessly. I’ve never really been aboard the Trump train, and was in fact surprised at what he accomplished in his first term. I wish we could have someone equally effective without the baggage of that blustering, bombastic personality. Maybe the future will bring forth such an individual … but for now, he’s what we have, and I see him as being much, much, much preferable to what was offered as the alternative.

You believe what you believe in good faith. So do I. At least one of us must be wrong (and we very well could both be, in ways we’re unable to perceive). We’ll see. Right now, you look to the finding-out with trepidation, I with anticipation, but neither of us wants a disaster. So, yes, we both hope I’m right on this … and we’ll both be living with whatever the results turn out to be.

May they be good for all