The Constitution Did Not Anticipate an Alienated Citizen Becoming President

I have always derived comfort from the belief that the Constitution and the body of laws in the United States would protect this country from damage by a bad president. I am no longer sure.

The whole balance of power mechanism derives its effectiveness in part from the assumption that at the most fundamental level, the players are all looking out for the good of the country (after their own endless reelection survival, of course). Even those in politics who are motivated by power and money are nonetheless patriots in their hearts. I do not believe our current president comes from that place.

This puts his opponents at a distinct disadvantage, because they are combating him and negotiating with him as if his motivations are in sync with theirs. They therefore misjudge the lengths to which he will go to achieve his unspoken goals. They are caught too defenseless and naive too late in the game to put up an effective defense. Again, a wolf in sheep's clothing.