It is among the most familiar patterns of the Trump era.
First, Trump says or does something weird, rude or otherwise norm-defying. Some elected Republicans object, and the response from Trump and his minions is to shoot the messenger. The dynamic holds constant whether it’s big (Jan. 6 pardons) or small (tweeting “covfefe” just after midnight).
The essence of this low-road-for-me-high-road-for-thee dynamic rests on the belief that Trumpism is a one-way road. Insulting Trump, deservedly or not, is forbidden, while Trump’s antics should be celebrated when possible, defended when necessary, or ignored when neither of those responses is possible. But he should never, ever face consequences for his own actions.
This was the week Trump’s routine went global.
Stupid god damned red states. Never forgive these morons for this asshole.
I have long thought that the Civil War was a mistake. We could have rid ourselves of them a long time ago and really been a progressive country. The South would have quickly collapsed and become part of the third world.
Even in New York, 1 in 3 voters chose Trump. This is not a isolated thing.