Let's be honest: yes, a whole lot of us DO hate Trump. We know it isn't "nice" and ( some of us)

[Atticus]

aren't proud of it, but we detest, loathe and hate him and all that he represents. Is hatred really anything more than passionate dislike?

I hate racism, bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, greed, wanton cruelty and hypocrisy. How could I NOT hate Trump?

As long as we can channel the intensity toward the object of our hatred and act rationally without descending to his level, hatred is a tool; a motivater; an HONEST AND JUSTIFIABLE RESPONSE to the obscenity that is Trump.

When others seek to chasten us when we criticize Trump with "Oh, you just hate Trump!", just say "Damn betcha! Wanna hear WHY?"

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. I dont hate rabid dogs because they have a disease that makes them that way.

Rump is a deeply disturbed person with the IQ of the average 9 yr old child.

I do hate him but I much more hate EVERY person who supports him. EVERY one of them and I consider them all not just traitors but actual enemies of the human race.

[PJMcK]

4. In fairness, IQ is not age-related

However, I agree with you that Trump has the maturity and intellect of a 9-year old.

Scratch that. I’ve seen 5-year olds who are better behaved than Trump.

[Eliot Rosewater]

5. True, now that you mention it as to not age related AND the 5 yr old.

[JHB]

2. The difference, as with so many other things...

Our beefs with them, for the most part, are based on things they've actually done or have said they want to do.

Their beefs with us, for the most part, are built on a foundation of fantasy and horseshit.

It can be technically accurate to say both teams have ground to cover, but to dwell on that obscures the highly-relevant fact that the ball is on the 5-yard line.

[irisblue]

3. I am concerned about hate damaging my soul

When the NPR ppl say that name, early in the day, I can feel, sometimes a flicker, sometimes a level of anger, sometimes a pulse pounding rage. I rarely feel no response on hearing it. I can recall similar feelings to Nixon and Reagan, way back in the day, it did not pass as time went past, it 'lodged' in my ethics. I wonder if that nugget is feeding my feelings regarding that man.

There is no way, as an American Woman, well educated, socially and politically involved, with understandings of some of human nature, cannot have an opinion and beliefs regarding trump and his lackeys. I am ~not~wanting hate in me. This thought is still one in process and can/will be revised as time passes. There are things, people, actions and behaviors I do hate and abjure with all my heart, ethos and ethics.

I try to be objective and cool headed if, asked about my opinions regarding trump.

[ismnotwasm]

6. I am psychologically incapable of hated, apparently

Well, I have my moments, but in general I don’t hate. I do loathe injustice and biogtries and racism. I loathe Donald Trump

My actual feelings are akin to a sickness, with great anger. When we win a battle against injustice, it lifts me, when we lose, I get mad. Either can spur me to action.

[bdamomma]

7. The hate we have

towards this criminal needs to be channeled somewhere else, keep contacting on your Senators and Reps do not keep silent.

https://indivisible.org/

[Atticus]

8. Yes, I do "channel" my intensity. Have made phone calls already today. nt

[bdamomma]

9. nt

[beachbum bob]

10. I hate trump same way I hate nazis, same way I hate child rapist and

Murderers.

[UTUSN]

11. I'm proud of it!1

[MFM008]

12. I hate him

Good people like my parents die young while his evil thrives.