The fact is, Trump's lies have consequences. And, they are piling up. Because his supporters are conspiracy nuts, nothing he does will redound to him. At this point 40% of the US electorate is completely out of touch with reality. THAT is scary indeed.

A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.

Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich