Trump or Harding?

[IluvPitties]

I have always read about the Harding administration being one of the most corrupt in modern American history. Well... is Trump worse? Was Harding worse?

History buffs, please enlighten me! Thanks!

[Lint Head]

1. Harding was terrible but at least he wasn't a traitor.

[hlthe2b]

2. Well here's what wiki has to say about the infamous Teapot Dome scandal (sounds quaint doesn't it?)

The "Teapot Dome Scandal" was a government scandal that took place in the United States during 1921–1923, and was a bribery incident involving the administration of then President Warren G. Harding. Secretary of the Interior Albert Bacon Fall had leased Navy petroleum reserves at Teapot Dome in Wyoming and two other locations in California to private oil companies at low rates without competitive bidding. In 1922 and 1923, the leases became the subject of a sensational investigation by Senator Thomas J. Walsh. Fall was later convicted of accepting bribes from the oil companies and became the first Cabinet member to go to prison, however, no one was ever convicted of paying the bribes.

Before the Watergate scandal, Teapot Dome was regarded as the "greatest and most sensational scandal in the history of American politics".[1] The scandal damaged the public reputation of the Harding administration, which was already severely diminished by its controversial handling of the Great Railroad Strike of 1922 and the President's veto of the Bonus Bill in 1922.[2]

I'd say Trump has already blasted past ole Harding. Rock bottom in Presidential ratings, but #1 in scandals. MAGA, MAGA, MAGA...!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

10. The Teapot Dome scandal, or as it is known in the Trump administration....

....Tuesday.

[peggysue2]

3. Reminds me of . . .

the joke about Nixon (could apply to Harding as well):

Well yeah, he was a crook but at least he was our crook.

Don't think you can say that about the Trumpster; he's Putin's poodle.

[SCantiGOP]

4. This is one time

That Trump completely and decidedly beats all of the competition, and beats them bigly. Harding and Buchanan were, in my opinion, the two worst Presidents but Trump beats them hands down.

[Pope George Ringo II]

5. Harding and Grant both trusted a lot of corrupt people

Trump is personally corrupt in a way we've really never seen before. It's not a new degree of corruption, it's the first time it's been the POTUS himself stealing everything that's not nailed down.

[Matthew28]

6. Isn't it

something that the argument for screwing over the poor, less public services and being pro-rich nearly always amounts to the most corrupt people gaining power.

The inability to feel compassion to the needy and weak is a major weakness in humanity.

[BigmanPigman]

7. That is because he is both a narcissist and a sociopath.

No one matters except him, him, him! He does not love anyone or anything except himself and money.
Profile of the Sociopath
https://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html
This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.
Glibness and Superficial Charm
Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Incapacity for Love
Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
Other Related Qualities:

Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritarian
Secretive
Paranoid
Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
Conventional appearance
Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
Incapable of real human attachment to another
Unable to feel remorse or guilt
Extreme narcissism and grandiose
May state readily that their goal is to rule the world

[pansypoo53219]

8. tea pot dome looks awfully small now doesn't it.

[TheSmarterDog]

9. Trump is worse than Tonya Harding

[Achilleaze]

11. Both freaking republicans pissing on America

that tells you something bigly about the freaking GOPee

[jberryhill]

12. Trump will never complete a triple axel in competition

Harding remains awesome: