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100% a demonstration that who we elect as a leader absolutely does set the tone for the rest of the country. I have lived through two elections of Donald Trump and both times the shift in what kinds of behavior were socially acceptable was palpable within hours. Like a lot of people suddenly decided they could come out and be their true self, it just turned out that it was gleefully ugly and hateful.
This is better though, no (as ugly as it is)? At least we now know what this Country actually is and who are its citizens… vs. leaving in some “we are better than this…” fantasy
Disagree. If one behaves in a decent way, does it matter what this person “really is” and why they behave like that? Is it societal norms? Is it a fear of punishment? Is it because Jesus tells them to? Or are they genuinely a good person? Who can tell and why does that matter. The net outcome - they behave in a decent way.