True, that many did vote for him, out of a total eligible voter population of 244,666,890. That's about 28%. And even of that group, a large number voted for h

True, that many did vote for him, out of a total eligible voter population of 244,666,890. That's about 28%. And even of that group, a large number voted for him thinking that he wasn't going to do what he's doing. He even claimed in his campaign that he wasn't going to do what he's doing. I think those people were foolish, of course. As you point out, his nature was pretty obvious, but they weren't on board with what he's doing nonetheless. Regardless, I understand your skepticism and I wouldn't be shocked if you're correct. I just have a touch more optimism than that myself. Pessimism can lead all too easily to defeatism, and defeatism is a self-fulfilling prophecy.