Hello Sirthinksalot,
Hi Politalker.
I admire your honesty, but I abhor your position on this. I think what you're saying here is how most liberals and Democrats feel. Including those in elected office. I believe they would sabotage our economy for political gain if they could. Think about that. They would let millions of people lose their jobs and watch retiree's hard earned savings evaporate, just to get back in power. Who are the real deplorables?
Also consider this. The working poor, who you claim to care so much about are always hit hardest by a recession. FWIW, I thanked your post for honesty, not content.
Thank you, but I am not very proud of this realization. No, I would not want anyone to do anything to bring this about. I do not wish this crash on the many who as you say would be hit very hard. But I can see the big picture and how things work.
I would not be surprised if there are some who would purposely bring this on if they thought it would give them power. I certainly do not believe all liberals and Democrats would do this, no.
I do strive to have a realistic impression of our political situation and it is very sad that this is what we have come to.
Naturally, I wish there were some other reality, but I am powerless to change the nation.
It is extremely unfortunate that we find ourselves in a such a compromised position that a recession can be seen as a necessity toward a better outcome, but that is exactly the case, like it or not. I didn't create the situation but I cannot ignore it. I do now wish for that to happen, and I also wish that if it does happen that it is just enough to get rid of Trump, and then the subsequent recovery is strong and rapid, and also includes getting control of the federal budget and the deficit which is far too high.
It should also be noted that this would not be required if Republicans would stop making excuses for the inexcusable behavior of the president, stop protecting him, stop giving him a free pass on his many serious lies and digressions, demand that he fulfill his word to release his taxes, demand that he also release and open up all his financial records, stop using the office as a profit tool, and begin to hold him accountable for the crimes of which he is accused.
Because the removal of a president is a political process, not a judicial one, he can break the law at will as long as he wins the court of public approval.
If only we could bang a few pots and pans and get him out as easily as the Puerto Ricans got rid of their leader!