See, the only reason I support him still is because he's our president, and I feel we should respect him and the decisions he makes. Still, not a fan of the guy...
You can respect the office of the President without respecting the decisions he makes. Those are two different things. What you've outlined is an authorian take on how to follow a leader. That's friggin terrifying!
How about we do that for Cosby: Not a fan of the guy personally, but he sure puts together a good TV show that supports good wholesome values. Lets go give him a shot at another one! I know.
Not the same thing. I agree, but there's a teensy similar thread. Teensy being the operative word. LOL! How much can we overlook a person's moral character and still have respect for what they do? Trump lies, he gropes, he denies housing to black people, he cheats his own employees out of money, and the list goes on. This is not turning a blind eye - this is poking both of them out while sticking fingers in your ears while humming the national anthem.
I respect the fact that Trump was voted into office (even though he was helped by Russian hackers), I respect our government's checks and balances, and I respect the office of the President more than Trump seems to, but I will never respect him nor will I ever agree with the crazy false equivalence that Hillary was anywhere near as terrible as he is. In fact, I believe the GOP is biding their time until joining the Dem's call for impeachment. He's got to get a little more unpopular first. I can see that happening. We'll see.
But most of all, we all have to separate love of country and the office from love of the candidate or an agenda. Spooky stuff.