Only 36 percent of Americans believe that Donald Trump is “honest and trustworthy.” I don’t understand how they found that large of a percentage; they must be people who learn everything from FOX Noise like their illegitimate president. ‘Ignorance by choice’ is not a virtue.

A simple appraisal of the qualifications of Trump and his closest advisers explains why I have zero faith in my current government. They are nothing more than actors who lack any and all experience for the positions they hold.

Then add into the equation the fact that Russia interfered in our election. Also factor in the NSA who was caught spying on our nation’s own citizens, and trust is not easy to obtain.

Even a cursory look at Trumpcare, his budget, and his blueprint to repair our infrastructure; honestly and crudely put; Trump is attempting to ‘blow smoke up the American people’s a**.’

Respect and trust must be earned; and no one on the right side of the aisle can be offered either of those beliefs.

The Director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo, offers a personal explanation for increased leaks about classified information from government employees. He believes it is the ‘hero worship’ given to Edward Snowden.

I will admit that Snowden has become a hero for me and many others who remember that the nation belongs to me and 320 other Americans. We, the people are the nation and government must return to working for us. Secrecy in most instances is a crime and unacceptable.

When Trump leaked classified information to Sergei Lavrov and Sergey Kislyak in a secret meeting in the Oval Office, he set the standard. Using his own example, it’s perfectly acceptable to divulge any and all information possessed by any individual.

While it’s true that even an illegitimate president can ‘declassify’ anything he chooses, is it wise and is that an acceptable standard for our nation’s leader?

Please re-post; thank you.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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