a political crisis that has … damaged its international reputation

I mean… I guess? In today’s climate of openly supporting genocide and disinformation, it feels a bit like being embarrassed you spit your drink on your suit at a party while there’s someone taking a shit in the punch bowl.

As opposed to Trump, who’s so trustworthy and predictable.

But if they weren’t born bad, I’d have to contend with the fact that I’m not naturally morally superior to them!

Hell, some have their own jingles

That’s never stopped McCarthyism before