A conservative friend (call him Sam) and I were discussing the bizarre but common phenomenon of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS).  As we did so, Sam expressed his growing frustration.  Each of us has, on occasion, whether online or off, attempted to reason with sufferers of TDS, but to no avail. Those with the syndrome have a computer-like repertoire of ready replies to everything.  If you debunk their first accusation, they pull out one more from their list and continue as if the first one was never challenged.  Thus, Sam's utter frustration.  One cannot have an honest discussion with a computer that is preprogrammed to stonewall. The tenacity these people demonstrate makes one wonder: why did they never apply their tactics to challenging the corrupt Obama presidency?  Why do they interpret every minute detail of Trump's words and actions in the darkest, most negative possible light, while Obama got the benefit...(Read Full Post)