That's because the cycle, including in the media, has devolved into "that's just Donald being Donald" on one side and Biden having to play by the rules as an old-order guy on the other. Trump supporters are similarly liberated to talk and act as they like while liberals are held to a measuring stick of "if you say you're against it, you …
That's because the cycle, including in the media, has devolved into "that's just Donald being Donald" on one side and Biden having to play by the rules as an old-order guy on the other. Trump supporters are similarly liberated to talk and act as they like while liberals are held to a measuring stick of "if you say you're against it, you need to act like it." The double standard is obvious, but not enough people care about it to hit a reset button on it, or at least insist on setting the bar equally high in both directions.
Sure, and I definitely get this. Tell me: what is the antidote. This is going to happen 1 million more times between now and November. We should collectively have a strategy.
That's the rub. There doesn't seem to be a solution to the problem -- it is baked-in by now, at least with regard to the acceptance of Donald behaving however he likes, with no consequences, because rightly or wrongly (eye of the beholder) it is seen as a successful model. I fully agree with your perspective and feel similarly discouraged that there are two sets of rules on how each side is expected to behave. My own efforts are geared toward being a positive, uplifting presence, countering errors and hyperbole with facts, and hoping that the rising tide eventually will float all boats, even those currently willing to sink. Ideally there is strength in numbers if we can maintain a united front -- easier said then done when the temptation to lash out is so great.
That's because the cycle, including in the media, has devolved into "that's just Donald being Donald" on one side and Biden having to play by the rules as an old-order guy on the other. Trump supporters are similarly liberated to talk and act as they like while liberals are held to a measuring stick of "if you say you're against it, you need to act like it." The double standard is obvious, but not enough people care about it to hit a reset button on it, or at least insist on setting the bar equally high in both directions.
Sure, and I definitely get this. Tell me: what is the antidote. This is going to happen 1 million more times between now and November. We should collectively have a strategy.
That's the rub. There doesn't seem to be a solution to the problem -- it is baked-in by now, at least with regard to the acceptance of Donald behaving however he likes, with no consequences, because rightly or wrongly (eye of the beholder) it is seen as a successful model. I fully agree with your perspective and feel similarly discouraged that there are two sets of rules on how each side is expected to behave. My own efforts are geared toward being a positive, uplifting presence, countering errors and hyperbole with facts, and hoping that the rising tide eventually will float all boats, even those currently willing to sink. Ideally there is strength in numbers if we can maintain a united front -- easier said then done when the temptation to lash out is so great.
This is a really good comment. I agree.