Name:   MrHodja - Subject:   That Donald J Trump was ''practically and morally Date:   2/15/2021 9:52:33 AM (updated 2/15/2021 9:54:47 AM)

I have not read the transcript of McConnell's speech so I wiil go out on a limb and trust you're quoted text are verbatim from that speech.  If that is not the case, shame on you.

1.  Was Trump "practically and morally responsible'' for the attack on the capitol?  In my opinion, not for the type and severity of attack that took place.  I have neither heard nor read anything from Trump that would indicate he suggested or supported an outright violent attack.  His words were no more inflammatory than those of countless other politicians.  On the other hand, he definitely could and should have done more to stop it once it started.  

2.  '...'because they'd been fed falsehoods by the most powerful man in the world.''  Even if the "falsehoods" were that he won the election and it was stolen from him, you can't explicitly connect those words as a cause for, once again, the type of attack that took place.  In his (partial) defense, he did urge them to march on the capitol..."peacefully". 

3.  ''this was an intensifying crescendo of conspiracy theories orchestrated by an outgoing president determined to either overturn the voters' decision or else torch our institutions on his way out''?  Are those really McConnell's words?  Do you reallty thuink he purposefully orchestrated conspiracy theories?  Do you really think he did any more to "torch our institutions"  than your beloved democrats have done since Trump assumed the prsidency four+ years agos?  If you do, you are a lost cause.

Now, to the bottom line.  I still think the things Trump did while President were very good for our country, and that he did far more for the "little man" than any president in recent history.  But the way he conducted himself while President was not presidential.  He wasn't able to rise above his narcissism and apparent need to always "win", and engaged in pettiness that was extremely disappointing. In a way I hoped the Senate would convict him to negate any thoughts of another run for the White House and so the GOP could develop some fresh leadership.  My fear is that his staying in "the mix" will continue to divide and give the Democrats fodder for continuing their very disturbing turn to the far left.

Now a question for you:  What do you think about the actions taken by Biden since he took the helm on January 20th?  Be honest.