“Even Jefferson, with his insistence that the president not be treated like a king, would have been horrified by the Democratic disrespect on display — and, as a believer in the dignity of Congress, by the Republican taunts that followed.”
Perhaps there was more balance between critiquing of both sides than I gave…
“Even Jefferson, with his insistence that the president not be treated like a king, would have been horrified by the Democratic disrespect on display — and, as a believer in the dignity of Congress, by the Republican taunts that followed.”
Perhaps there was more balance between critiquing of both sides than I gave the writer credit for, but making an issue out of it at all when our country is falling apart is mind boggling to me.
He’s talking about a situation with a glaring cause without addressing the cause. It would be like if a house was on fire, and one person had the power put out the fire, and that person was gleeful and bragging. Onlookers were screaming at the arsonist trying to get him to put out the fire. Then some guy decided to write an article about the lack of respect towards the arsonist.
Do we look back on Nazi Germany and wish Hitler had been treated with more respect by the opposition?
Hmm… I think that not every article can be “complete” and that this was simply putting what happened into historical context. It seems like you're more upset that the content wasn't what you expect it should be.
That is definitely true. The content was not what I feel it should be. If I were to read an article talking about disrespect towards Hitler during one of his speeches in Nazi Germany, I’d have a similar reaction.
This part in particular..
“Even Jefferson, with his insistence that the president not be treated like a king, would have been horrified by the Democratic disrespect on display — and, as a believer in the dignity of Congress, by the Republican taunts that followed.”
Perhaps there was more balance between critiquing of both sides than I gave the writer credit for, but making an issue out of it at all when our country is falling apart is mind boggling to me.
He’s talking about a situation with a glaring cause without addressing the cause. It would be like if a house was on fire, and one person had the power put out the fire, and that person was gleeful and bragging. Onlookers were screaming at the arsonist trying to get him to put out the fire. Then some guy decided to write an article about the lack of respect towards the arsonist.
Do we look back on Nazi Germany and wish Hitler had been treated with more respect by the opposition?
Hmm… I think that not every article can be “complete” and that this was simply putting what happened into historical context. It seems like you're more upset that the content wasn't what you expect it should be.
That is definitely true. The content was not what I feel it should be. If I were to read an article talking about disrespect towards Hitler during one of his speeches in Nazi Germany, I’d have a similar reaction.
I had similar thoughts cross my mind after reading this, Sara. Just letting you know you’re not alone!