[whotheffknows]

I'm a Democrat, and I think Trump pulling politics at a time like this is unacceptable.

However I grew up in the south and when I came to the northeast for college I had no idea how many northeasterners not only thought Republicans we're all dumb but also that the south should separate from the union and often heard the argument of how much money In a dollar per dollar of welfare goes to republican states, as a way to backfire on Republicans who don't believe there should be welfare.

It seems like this is a very specific dig right back at Democrats on this long standing argument.

Regardless, it's frustrating to know neither side is going to budge on their stances and either side will continue to badger and demonize the other not only during this time but always.

Though I stand by my personal ethics, I don't believe Democrats are blameless all of the time or that alienating each side is going to result in any progress in this country, only more radical responses from each side, of which Trump being elected is just one IMHO in a series of escalations fueled by spite for the other side.

[belltaco]

>However I grew up in the south and when I came to the northeast for college I had no idea how many northeasterners not only thought Republicans we're all dumb but also that the south should separate from the union and often heard the argument of how much money In a dollar per dollar of welfare goes to republican states, as a way to backfire on Republicans who don't believe there should be welfare.

Some Democrats may think like that, but that's never been the policy of Democrat presidents or politicians. Whereas what Trump and McConnell are saying and doing are explicitly GOP party policies.

[nickff]

Democratic presidents are not above using the treasury to pay off political allies; Johnson in particular comes to mind, but there have been many.