The conduct of some on the left has been outrageous. The whining and the crying about perceived bigotry, the over acting by the Hollywood left, allegations of "illegitimacy," and the landmines planted by many (BUT NOT ALL) Democrats, speak volumes about THEIR devotion to a united America.
The planned protests, most probably to stage a visual sideshow to reflect the emergence of a contrived Trump police state, the refusal of many talents to perform at Inaugural events out of "principle," the instigation of Al Sharpton (who remained silent when a special needs white man was tortured by black youths), and the antics of BLM protesters at the Sessions confirmation hearings, are all very unsettling. Hopefully, those incidents were seen for what they were: hyperbolic reactions by agenda-driven, perhaps compensated, left wing extremists who can not accept defeat, and in so doing, want to further divide, if not tear down the nation.
Some Democrat Congressional leaders have directly attacked James Comy as a wild-eyed partisan, and specifically blamed him for Clinton's loss. These same Democrats however, seem indifferent to the fact that Comy's last comments regarding Secretary Clinton, which were prominently reported, were exculpatory. They also remain silent regarding the conduct of Loretta Lynch and Anthony Weiner.
More alarming were the comments made by Congressman John Lewis that Donald Trump's presidency is "illegitimate." Congressman Lewis should realize that Donald Trump speaks for America in a troubled and dangerous world. That was a horrible message to send to both our friends and adversaries. Those words ring of reckless hypocrisy, given the fact that they were uttered by a representative from the political party which has become so security conscious recently.
At noon on Friday, Donald Trump will take the same thirty-five word oath of a office that his forty-three predecessors swore. That oath will be administered by the Chief Justice of the United States. It does not get more legitimate than that.
However, there are some hopeful notes. The President and Mrs. Clinton will attend the Inaugural. Their presence, if not there words, hopefully, will serve to assuage the suspicions and fears of those sincerely impassioned with resentment and anger.
Equally impressive was the acceptance by Robert Kennedy to serve on a commission attendant to the CDC, to address the childhood vaccination issue.
Above all, the kind and open-minded words of Steve Harvey genuinely spoke of his commitment to, and his love for, America.
I am not overly optimistic, but I am hopeful.