Hey Lyle.
First, I congratulate you for the low-key tone you continue to use in your arguments with Beanz. It's not easy to maintain it, as we've all "been there, done that." Not taking a shot a Beanz here, just in case he reads this. Just saying you are to be commended for always trying to keep it civil. As you've said countless times, you and I used to go at it pretty good, and even crossed the line many times in the past. However... we got past that, and although we still disagree (sometimes extremely so) on several issues... we manage to do so civilly and amicably.
Two things though. I don't agree with your use of the word "treasonous" here.
trea·son
/ˈtrēzən/
noun
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
Now... there's no way you're going to convince anybody that something like this can be freely and loosely assigned to an entire political party... not even in the wildest interpretation of the word. But even more. The use of the word "treasonous" underscores a deep hatred toward those being accused of this, in this case the Democrats and the Deep State. The sort of hatred that you'll have to admit keeps you from being as objective as I know you can be on other topics.
Now about the Deep State. I know what it's supposed to be and I'm not going to argue against it, as I don't feel qualified to do so. Interestingly enough, I read that about half of U.S. citizens believe in the existence of a Deep State. I say interesting because I would have put that number a little lower. Again... I'm not arguing against the existence of a "Deep State"... only that it would probably have to be ultra-deep and impervious to either of the two major political parties. Because frankly, I find the idea of a colossal conspiracy between the Democratic Party and a Deep State to wreak havoc on the U.S. citizens just a bit far-fetched. Some things I do believe in and have reached these conclusions as a result of personal observations.
Do I believe there is a mainstream media bias against Donald Trump? Absolutely. I only have to watch a couple of media talk shows on CNN to see how readily apparent that is. Do I believe some elements of the far left have become so fixated on Donald Trump that they've lost the plot and are actually hurting the nation? Absolutely. One recent example was the "boycott Goya" nonsense propelled even by some people I'm well acquainted with, which ironically enough ended up helping instead of hurting Goya, as was intended.
You and I will forever disagree about Trump... and that will never change. You probably believe he rescued the economy of the U.S...... I believe he was the beneficiary of some policies set forth before he took office (I'll refrain from using the name you hate so much) because, as I've said many times before..... the U.S. economy is like an elephant or a cruise ship. They can't turn on a dime. But once they get going there is inertia to contend with. So many of the "benefits" or lack thereof when ANY new President takes office should be carefully evaluated as to why and how they're coming about.
You feel Trump has been good on immigration. I feel he's been unnecessarily inhumane and cruel (there's many humane, EFFECTIVE ways to control illegal immigration).... and has played on people's fears and prejudices to stoke the flames of hate (another thing I can't stand about Trump). From the "supposed" invasion we stopped hearing about when it no longer fit the political agenda..... to the cruel realities suffered by REAL HUMAN BEINGS at the U.S.-Mexico border. To me Trump has done a horseshit job on immigration. All the while spending billions on a wall what was never practical to begin with..... but provided good, dramatic, visual effects (neatly calculated by Trump), in his rhetoric against the invading scum of the Earth. So a double "F" to Trump on that one. For spending billions needed on other things like infrastructure on a Medieval, castle-like moat sans the crocodiles.
This year, when Trump was presented with a golden opportunity to shine through leadership... given the two crises (racial protests, COVID).... Trump has handled NEITHER with the aplomb, wisdom and the testicular fortitude required of a true leader in times like these. COVID has been a real challenge... and I wouldn't blame any leader for not handling it entirely correct. But Trump has been his usual blame-deflecting, finger-pointing, blatant-lying self..... putting his political self-preservation before the well-being of the people. For that alone he deserves to be shown the door in November.
Anyway..... I didn't intend for this to become another Trump rant. My main objective was to commend you on trying to keep an even tone in your arguments.
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