Think about it.

Democrats have so little to offer, and their message is so drowned out by fringe special interest groups that Trump, foibles and all, was able to win handily because people saw something worth voting for.

Instead of just tearing down opponents, maybe next time Democrats should ask why they keep turning people off. Stop doubling down on what's not working. Start listening to what mainstream America actually wants and not just making promises of more free stuff to buy votes.

They need to accept blame, take responsibility for their defeat, and actually learn from it.

Or maybe the real problem is...Democrats just don't have anything left that mainstream America wants.

Zed,

"You aren't allowed to monetize political office. It's not just basic ethics and common sense, it's even in the Constitution."

Are you outraged when politicians cash in after leaving office with book deals, consulting gigs, and board seats because of their political connections.

If you're going to preach ethics, apply the standard across the board.

Were you just as vocal when the Clintons raked in millions from foreign speeches, or when Obama bought a mansion off of book deals?

Spare me the selective outrage.

Dan,

"Are you outraged when politicians cash in WHILE IN office..."

You're absolutely right to ask because it happens more often than people are willing to admit.

There are plenty of examples.

Hunter Biden landing foreign deals while his dad was VP.

Nancy Pelosi's husband making timely stock trades near key legislation...strong hints of insider trader.

Trump holding office while his properties hosted lobbyists and foreign dignitaries.

And it's not limited to one party. Outrage shouldn't depend on who's in charge.

Corky,

"Ya gotta love the, 'But Mommy, Little Hunter did it, too!' defense / Whataboutism from BJ."

Pointing out double standards isn't evasion or whataboutism. It's exposing selective outrage.

If your side wants to claim the moral high ground, then the rules need to apply both ways.

Otherwise, it's not about ethics at all. It's just exposing your side's hypocrisy, too.

Donner,

"Don't you think?"

But accountability doesn't work if it's just used as a weapon instead of a principle.

We can't just go after people we don't like and ignore the rest.

Cbob,

I've yet to nail down what a MAGA even is. It's like a Rorschach test for politics.

I don't much go for labels so I don't consider myself one, whatever that is.

Labels are so limiting. Once you have a label then you're stuck living up to it or down to it.

Donner,

"How does any of that justify the looting of America by its CURRENT President?"

I've watched the last several years democrats weaponizing the courts against Trump.

When I start seeing democrats play fair, maybe I'll give a damn.