Frank's Musings

Trump is still the impetuous brat that his parents indulged. They did it because they could afford to. They thought they could escape responsibility by packing him off to military high school. However, he never changed. Moreover, he continued to be indulged by the Wharton School, several banks, and finally by the rudderless Republican Party. 

After Trump's reelection defeat, cable news as well as traditional electronic and print media have reverted to near incessant coverage of TrUmp’s antics in pursuit of the favor of an increasingly passive consumer audience. Those viewers, listeners and readers seek entertainment to fill their leisure time. In line with his previous success portraying a business mogul on the “Apprentice” TV program, Trump naturally eased into the role of a presidential candidate.  Much to his surprise, he ended up spending four years in the White House. 

The chaos and self-aggrandizement that characterized his tenure fulfilled nothing less than the expectations of Vladimir Putin and others who seek the weakening of American world leadership. Thankfully, adherence to constitutional election process saved the republic from continued disorder. 

Meantime, the media have labeled the philosophy that drives the minority of voters who still fly the Trump banner as Trumpism. 

The Donald never aspired to be an autocrat. It’s too much work. He is just along for the ride given to an entertainer. 

Unfortunately. I and my friends who persist in bemoaning him only prolong his dominance of conversation. Let’s all dismiss this topic and condemn Trump to the hopefully permanent trash-heap of history.