I know. But what happens if, say, a woman comes into a police station and says the president attacked her/molested her? Maybe I’m too jaded/pessimistic, but I think that sort of an accusation would disappear in a heartbeat. Not only due to the intimidation factor of investigating the president, but also the…

I completely understand that and I’m aware that the principle, in some measure, applies in other counties.

While it’s unclear whether a President can face criminal prosecution while in office (and there are opinions, including from the Justice Department, that say no), U.S. Presidents are not entirely immune from civil lawsuits.

I don’t know if it’s actually agoraphobia, but I can’t put my finger on what exactly it is. On top of everything else Trump already is, I just can’t wrap my head around the way he lives his life.

I don’t really know how to put this in words precisely, but does anyone think Trump has, despite his billions and in spite of his character, always led a pathetic life? I know money doesn’t buy happiness, good taste and that we all enjoy different things, but people usually have something to splash or indulge in, some…

Actually, yes, they are. Very much so. This is what they want.

And he still insists that Mexico will pay for that fucking wall...

Listen, since it’s Christmas, I’ll say this gently. Fuck off.

It is this dehumanization that seems acceptable now that frightens me. “They were Russians, they deserved to die! Karma!”. No these were humans like you and me! They deserve to be mourned, and remembered, just like the victims of flight MH17!

Do you realize almost all of this could be said about the US? And then some?

It’s funny how this kind of news (especially on Christmas) would usually get a universal outpouring of sympathetic, concerned messages and good will.

Because Putin? And fuck the Russians?

“The guy I voted for, I’d be disappointed if he signed it. He’s making sure the Congress is on his side, but he doesn’t care about all us people who voted for him.”

Great comment, thank you!

How rich are these raging A-holes anyway? Because to me it seems they are just an ordinary, slightly better off middle-class family.

Completely agree.

Alas, no time to read! I’m updating my CV with the fact I spent a part of my childhood living in an active war-zone. I’m thinking probably Secretary of Defense for me, right?

Maybe his qualification for being Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is the fact that he owns a house?

No need and sorry if I came on a bit strong!

I respect that, but as a person who’s half Austrian, who spent half of her life living in Vienna and who has had everyday dealings with the country and the people (private and professional), that’s sadly my view.