On the GOP and the POT

To what extent has the Republican Party devolved into the Party of Trump? Let’s look at the scorecard:

1. The GOP believes in free trade. The POT, not so much.
2. The GOP believes in limited, predictable government. The POT supports blustering, arbitrary government.
3. The GOP sees Russia as an enemy. The POT thinks Russia is a natural ally and gratefully accepts its support in elections.
4. The GOP at least says it worries about deficits. The POT couldn’t care less.
5. At least parts of the GOP are sympathetic to immigration. The POT, of course, isn’t.
6. The GOP believes in liberal democracy and supports it at home and abroad. The POT thinks right-wing dictators are our best hope of stability in a dangerous world and expresses contempt for democratic leaders and principles.
7. The GOP believes in legislative and judicial oversight of the executive branch. The POT thinks the executive is only accountable to the electorate.
8. The GOP says that character is important in a president. The POT thinks scruples and support for the rule of law are weaknesses.

It’s not a pretty picture, is it?