Obviously we can agree to differ in our opinions, to which we are both entitled, Larry. I recall railing at the time against the Republican's obstructionist activities and suggesting that Boehner and his partners in crime should all be tried for treason...I felt it was that eggregious, as you obviously feel that the efforts by the Democrats are these days.
We really need a 3rd party, one for individuals who identify with neither extreme position and feel that they are more "centrist", an adjective I have used to describe myself many times (and for which I have been ridiculed by you). I do not self-identify as a Democrat or a Republican, a liberal or a conservative, but as a citizen of these United States I feel a responsibility (and, admittedly, a compulsion) to "...rage against the machine" when I feel our country does not get the quality of leadership it deserves.
Yes, I do and did feel that B.O. provided much more rational leadership than our current POTUS.
There, I've said it...but having said that, I do admit that there were many things B.O. did with which I disagreed...he was too far to the left for me, just as Trump is too far to the right. What ever happened to adopting a political posture that serves EVERYONE, it seems to me that we are entitled to that.
This constant bickering between the parties is leading us nowhere...except bringing about worldwide ridicule because we can't get our house in order. We should be ashamed...I want America to be great again too, Larry, I just don't want us to start a nuclear war in the process of pursuing that honorable dream, and I think a bit more restraint and a bit less bravado would go a long way toward convincing the world that we CAN become great again.
Doug
Edit: Sorry, Larry, I could not get that photo you posted with these comments to build (but I will admit that from your description it seems quite comical!!):
But, getting somewhat back on topic...for what exactly do you suppose the N.K. military brass in the photo below received all their...ah-hummm...'medals'? 'Looks as though there must have been a bunch of wars going on the rest of us never knew about given the fact that Gen. George Patton himself didn't have a collection anywhere near as massive!
They look like characters in a Three Stooges movie. I mean, come ON - medals on their TROUSERS????: