It Is What It Is

I remember that at this time back in 2016, it seemed to many of us that Donald Trump was actually trying to lose the election. He seemed to be alienating as many people as possible, making himself as odious as possible, making as many political mistakes as possible. How wrong we were, right? 

And now there is the impression that he is doing the same thing, addressing at his rallies few of the issues his advisors would like him to stick to, attracted instead to the very things they would rather play down.

But that's not what's going on, is it. This is just Trump--full of anger, bitterness, personal axes to grind, captivated by self-serving conspiracy theories, seeking approval from those who are already inclined to approve, and knowing that playing the victim, now as in 2016, will resonate. 

I do hope with all my heart that we can break out of this downward spiral of divisiveness and somehow start climbing out of his pit together. I guess we will find out soon enough.