Originally Posted by
boozehound
I don't think you are stupid, which is why I'm so interested in the opinions of people on this board. I assume this is a generally educated group of non-idiots (with some exceptions, probably). I'm honestly trying to understand: Where is the line? Is there a line? Is there anything that Trump could do that you make you reconsider your support? What would an example of that be?
Jim Mattis thought that what Donald Trump is doing is dangerous enough the he basically called him a threat to the constitution. Publicly, and in writing. Think about what that means. This is a decorated general with a history of distinguished service and no history of shooting his mouth off without thinking. He felt compelled to speak out on behalf of the country he spent literally his entire adult life serving.
Similarly, (Republican-appointed) former Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen voiced similar concerns, in particular around the politicization of the Military (which, BTW, is some banana republic shit).
Still people support him seemingly without question. Is it all because he 'does things differently'? What does that really mean? He has been more talk than action around troop removal. Even the Syria withdrawal was walked-back somewhat. Is a minor reduction in overseas troop presence worth this?
Is there a line? Is there a limit to what you are willing to give up for Trump?