Yes, I think that there will need to be careful consideration on how we treat the "Trump Phenomenon" in the upcoming years. I think there is room for satire, including visual satire, and the ability to stay within the rules of the forum. Although I joked with Rick, I find myself skirting the edges of propriety as well. Honestly, I'm not sure that his particular picture is necessarily out-of-bounds, either, because the focus is as much on Putin as Trump. Freedom of expression is important. I think the focus, though, has to be on OUR decorum, not Trump's, or we will be down the rabbithole in a jiffy. Trump would never make it on the Rant.
I sincerely appreciate the rules here at Reader Rant with the effort to be respectful to public officials. My personal point-of-view is that respect is earned, not given.
Trump has not in any way earned ANY respect what-so-ever, ergo the conundrum that I face.
I don't consider simply running for POTUS a respect earning endeavor - AND because 60m
idiots voted for you.
Also too, I appreciate descent, a lot.
