Trump alone has set back politeness and kindness in interpersonal relations with other folks. And the response of many (maybe most) has zero to do with 'contempt' for 'regular American people.'
'Regular American people' don't lie and treat others the way he does.
You name every national network except FOX as being sources of "fake news." Has it ever crossed your mind that just maybe FOX is the provider of fake news and the other networks are providers of the actual truth?
Seriously, has that thought ever crossed your mind?
What puzzles me the most is no matter how many times Trump can be shown to lie on some specific issue, 37 percent of Americans continue to support him in the polls. I simply cannot get my brain around that.
RE: Connection hopes.
Outstanding post!!!