There was a time in the 20th century, before the Nixon, Goldwater, Gingrich, et al war on our constitutional democratic republic when America came first and there were trust and respect for math, science, objective news reporting, and other points of view and indeed there was an honor system and those that did not adhere were held in low regard. There were times when politicians were altruistic and could be trusted to do the right thing for We the People even if it meant the end of their political career. Winning elections, obstruction, and party-first pledges to not compromise have replaced trust, respect, and altruism and no one believes in the honor system any longer. When there was an honor system we were able to feel secure without the privacy-invasive Patriot Act and the world’s largest military. The rest of the world trusted and respected us and we were the honorable beacon of liberty and justice for all. Can we ever get back to that point? Will our mutually exclusive opposing parties who now nurture the seeds of distrust, disrespect, and dishonor allow it?
The end is here. Within the next 5 years we will see the complete collapse of the United States. Lead by Trump aided and abetted by the Senate and Congress (both parties). TBA + The citizen must step up to the plate and TAKE BACK AMERICA. Or you will have to learn Chinese or Russian to survive here.
We will know very soon who we can point to as an honorable Republican, one who puts the country ahead of the party. They will be the ones who vote yes.
Absolutely spot on! Having been alive since 1943 has unfortunately allowed me to bare witness to all of the above. For the first time, I’m not at all optimistic regarding this country’s future. The loss of honor, trust & respect dovetails very much with loss of country.
RAGs over 4 years ago
Trump minions had to prove that they had no honor when they took the job.
homeboy over 4 years ago
What I’d like to know is when are they going to stop proving they have no honor?
shakeswilly over 4 years ago
They never had any honor to throw away. What is being discarded is the mask of decency they had been wearing.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
You can’t bring that in HERE: Leave it at the door!
Ontman over 4 years ago
You’re going to need a bigger receptacle.
superposition over 4 years ago
There was a time in the 20th century, before the Nixon, Goldwater, Gingrich, et al war on our constitutional democratic republic when America came first and there were trust and respect for math, science, objective news reporting, and other points of view and indeed there was an honor system and those that did not adhere were held in low regard. There were times when politicians were altruistic and could be trusted to do the right thing for We the People even if it meant the end of their political career. Winning elections, obstruction, and party-first pledges to not compromise have replaced trust, respect, and altruism and no one believes in the honor system any longer. When there was an honor system we were able to feel secure without the privacy-invasive Patriot Act and the world’s largest military. The rest of the world trusted and respected us and we were the honorable beacon of liberty and justice for all. Can we ever get back to that point? Will our mutually exclusive opposing parties who now nurture the seeds of distrust, disrespect, and dishonor allow it?
Zev over 4 years ago
Honesty, Accountability, Dignity, Leadership …
everett_r0 over 4 years ago
As they say, “No honor among thieves”….
2peabody1 over 4 years ago
Christian conservatives and a compassionate outlook are in that can…
79nysv over 4 years ago
The end is here. Within the next 5 years we will see the complete collapse of the United States. Lead by Trump aided and abetted by the Senate and Congress (both parties). TBA + The citizen must step up to the plate and TAKE BACK AMERICA. Or you will have to learn Chinese or Russian to survive here.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 4 years ago
So THAT,S what’s burning in the dumpster fire just outside the White House Door…
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Honor? GOP has lost theirs decades ago…..the evil one NEVER was HONORABLE!
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
The GOP did not lose their honor. They willingly sold it.
don.fitzsimons over 4 years ago
The art and the concept match perfectly. It deserves more than just an upclick.
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
Republicans have destroyed and trashed the office of the president.
Bookworm over 4 years ago
There’s no money in “honor.”
Kip W over 4 years ago
The Gop Honor System.
They used to have to empty it two or three times a day. Now someone checks it weekly, and when they forget to check, it’s no biggie.
erik_blank over 4 years ago
Iwonder if that is for recycling or not… Can they perhaps reach in and find theirs again after the big T leaves?
Diane Lee Premium Member over 4 years ago
We will know very soon who we can point to as an honorable Republican, one who puts the country ahead of the party. They will be the ones who vote yes.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 4 years ago
There ought to be a Schoolhouse Rock song about Honor.
Condoreggs Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ah, the Mike Lee memorial honor trash can. It should be matchbook size for the whole GOP.
fairportfan over 4 years ago
The can’s good. Ought to be in the men’s room, though.
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
Master, there are at least three dumpsters on fire out back with the nation’s honor burnng.
woodshopguy Premium Member over 4 years ago
Absolutely spot on! Having been alive since 1943 has unfortunately allowed me to bare witness to all of the above. For the first time, I’m not at all optimistic regarding this country’s future. The loss of honor, trust & respect dovetails very much with loss of country.