We Are All Freddy
By Dennis Hartley
It is often pointed out that the presidency provides a “bully pulpit” for whomever holds office at the time. But generally, that is a figure of speech; not every POTUS necessarily abuses that “privilege”. And yes, “they’ve all done it” at one time or another, regardless of party affiliation. However, I think I can safely say that (in my lifetime, at least) we’ve never seen a bigger bully in the White House than Donald J. Trump. And as we all remember from grade school, bullies are empowered by submission. Which is why this was so cathartic:
Of course, due to certain restrictions imposed upon a network TV host, Stephen couldn’t say what we are all really thinking. Freddy?