[–] Vozlo 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
We are supposed to overlook all that, and be good soldiers for the cause apparently. Think for yourself BUT do as your told. Trust the Plan BUT don't ask what the plan is. Certainly don't bitch and gripe about perceived failures of leadership, because real soldiers would never do that, right?
During the Second World War, the German National Socialists required the 'displaced ethnics' to purchase tickets for their transportation to the 'labor camps'. They were informed that they should carefully pack their belongings for the re-location. The depravity of these lies, combined with their concealed genocidal intent should inform us of the risk of 'just trusting' anybody.
The fact that the declassification of important, relevant documents was ordered over a year ago by our President, with little observable effect, should alarm us. Instead, the chorus admonishes us to remain seated until the Captain turns off the seatbelt light. Not exactly the 'Let's Roll' attitude of taking responsibility back for our own fate.
[–] pby ago
Trust is earned, not implicitly given.
[–] Vozlo ago (edited ago)
Trump has earned the benefit of the doubt, but AG Barr really hasnt. In light of the many departed appointees who later proved themselves to be probable establishment/swamp creatures (Scaramucci, McMasters, Tillerson), I think it's defensible to reserve judgement and maintain skepticism of pretty much everyone else in Washington D.C. I regrettably trusted George W. Bush to do the right thing, despite obvious misgivings, largely out of an intense aversion to his political opposition. I don't want to make that same mistake again.