Obama's ideology leans socialist, which is less individualistic, less self reliant, and less religious. He also is very uncomfortable with the idea of American exceptionalism, that America is superior to Western Europe by virtue of its Constitution and values and its duty to protect the world from all evil. The left is generally uncomfortable with patriotism, flag saluting, and overt celebrations of national pride.
That is the America the right feels was abandoned by Obama. Your questioning this might have to do with Obama's race was such a non sequitur that I just took it as a standard liberal ad hom diversion. — Hanover
In the case of Trump, it is not the person's policies which are seen as a threat, but the person's character, so it is the person himself which appears to be a threat to the country. Look at what AWAT says above, "Trump is a strong mix between both parties and that is what I think is so confusing." So it's not his rightist or leftist ideology which people feel threatened by, it is his lack of ideology, and personal character, moral integrity, which people dislike (and this is evident from the nature of the demonstrations against him) and therefore they feel he is a threat to the country. — Metaphysician Undercover
Isn't it ironic then that Trump is uncomfortable (and more vocally so) with American exceptionalism, too? — Michael
I really do agree with you that Trump is a buffoon. I don't see him as any more or less dangerous than any other candidate for President though. From my perspective, it's all entertaining theater. At the end of 4 years, I'll stand up, brush the popcorn off my lap, and go watch the next show. — Hanover
I'm happier with a Trump presidency than a Clinton one, if for no other reason than for the Supreme Court nominee. — Hanover
It's almost as if we expect judges to intentionally distort the facts to agree with personal views. E.g. a Democrat will try to make it seem like the Constitution forbids a state-ban on abortion and a Republican will try to make it seem like it doesn't. — Michael
it's human nature to interpret the law in such a way as to maximize its compatibility with one's own intentions. That is the loop hole. Who would have better knowledge of the loop holes than a judge? — Metaphysician Undercover
It's a strange thing that Supreme Court nominees are a partisan issue. It should be that judges just determine what the law (and Constitution) is, not what it should be, in which case whether or not you're a Democrat or a Republican or whatever shouldn't matter. — Michael
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