I'm not offended by people's comments, just a bit saddened by them, and I didn't intend to make it seem as if I were. Part of the problem we have, at least in our society on this side of the pond, is that taking offense seems to have become the new national past-time, so I try to avoid it.
I agree that much of the reaction is due to the extremity of the campaign, on both sides. Civility seems to be another thing that has gone out the window as of late, in politics as well as other aspects of society. And yes, Trump has said some pretty nasty things that make me uncomfortable, but so has Hillary and her surrogates. But for me, personality is near the bottom of the priority list, at least in this election, because I feel that policy is so much more important in this time in our country's history. Those of us who voted for Trump feel that a continuation of the policies of the last eight plus years (yes, some of Bush's too) have to stop.
So I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. But nobody expected the results we got, so maybe we'll all be pleasantly surprised. *hugs*
I agree that much of the reaction is due to the extremity of the campaign, on both sides. Civility seems to be another thing that has gone out the window as of late, in politics as well as other aspects of society. And yes, Trump has said some pretty nasty things that make me uncomfortable, but so has Hillary and her surrogates. But for me, personality is near the bottom of the priority list, at least in this election, because I feel that policy is so much more important in this time in our country's history. Those of us who voted for Trump feel that a continuation of the policies of the last eight plus years (yes, some of Bush's too) have to stop.
So I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. But nobody expected the results we got, so maybe we'll all be pleasantly surprised. *hugs*
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