Scruples

[supergee]

Today’s cheering thought is that while many progressives are wondering if they should stoop to voting for a mere liberal like Hillary Clinton, the other side has similar issues. A number of conservative Christians have noticed that her opponent is “a bully, who made his money by casinos, who has had several wives and several affairs.” I would strongly encourage them not to endanger their immortal souls by voting for such a man.

Comments

[johnpalmer]

Oh, I didn't think you did want the SCOTUS pick to go to the Republicans. But what I'm thinking is more along the lines of, even at the cost of giving up replacement of Scalia, the Republicans should realize they've gone too far and it's time to admit that, no, Hillary is *not* that bad, and Donald Trump is TERRIBLE.

My fear is that they could end up not damaging their immediate prospect regardless. Face it, they could shut down the government, and get completely smashed on their next debt limit tantrum, and the media still gives them a complete pass. Why should things change? As long as they have tight message discipline, the media is willing to fearlessly and cluelessly report what they say, as if it's a legitimate policy position.

I think the best hope for a reasonable two party system is if people admit that they went into the voting booth supporting Trump and while they were in there were forced to admit that we *need* a grown-up in the oval office, and the exit polls showed a blistering defeat for Trump because he's a big worthless idiot.

I hope that happens, but I'm not very hopeful... not yet. If the first debate didn't prove Trump is not Presidential material, I'm not sure what will. (But we may find out, lord help us.)