Couple of thoughts. Toughness and meanness are not the same. Meanness is the domain of the phoney tough and school yard bully. Trump is mean but weak. Case in point. He sent Conway and Sanders in his place to take the fire Just like someone went in his place to Vietnam. 1/3
The qualities of gentleness and kindness are not weak virtues but strong ones. Standing for those who cannot fight for themselves and having admiration for the indomitable qualities of the human spirit (Paralympic Games—easy to watch) are signs of strength. Fighting Trump means
Understanding that toughness and hardness is essential but the movement must be fueled by love of country and American ideals and the qualities of gentleness, kindness and decency. Faith, trust and belief are the lubricants of democracy. They thrive in the light not the dark 3/4
Cauldron of race baiting, division , meanness and cruelty that is Trumpism.
