Great post Doug.

I was in elementary school when Watergate happened. My understanding is that "dirty tricksters" have been a part of the GOP since the late 60's/early '70s and namely Roger Stone.

Something is currently going on with the GOP and it's not good. Their lies/gaslighting and trying to convince sane, decent Americans that it's raining, when the GOP is actually pissing on their leg, is beyond the pale.

Democrats have their faults too - but their faults are different and don't involve morality. The GOP's issues have everything to do with being morality - the GOP have chosen to take the road usually not taken - the immoral road in life while convincing others that the GOP is actually on the moral road.