Mr. Trump says that his is not part of the establishment.
Unfortunately, he is not talking about the political establishment, he is talking about the establishment of a government of, by, for the people.
He means the established laws, rules, processes and procedures that were put in place by the Founding Fathers to prevent America from becoming just another dictatorship or kingdom.
You know, things like the Constitution, separation of powers and checks and balances.
Donald Trump considers himself above all of that.
He thinks he is above the law, the Constitution and all the established traditions and procedures that provide a stable government and a smooth and nonviolent transition of power every four years.
Not releasing tax returns and financial information as a candidate and not divesting himself (and his family) of all possible financial conflict of interests with foreign powers are both serious and unprecedented violations of the laws and traditions that protect us as a self-governed nation.
Congratulations, conservatives.
I know you wanted to go back to the good old days.
Well, you just sent America back to 18th century England.
We now have to start calling the 1 percent royalty instead of just wealthy.
According to CNN, Trump got just over 46 percent of the popular vote, and according to Mother Jones the overall voter turnout was just under 60 percent.
That means less than 30 percent of the American electorate voted for Trump.
So, conservatives, don’t insult anyone’s intelligence with talk of mandates, political capital or the will of the people.
David A. Desautel,
Sequim