I am doing my best to avoid getting swept up in the political arguments, demonizings, dogmatizing and other craziness preceding the American election. No doubt this is part of a learning, refining process.
The far left seems to be focused on the illegal (I imagine) assassination of a man who was tried and found guilty by the press and popular opinion. The far right is focused on the business acumen of a man who evidently (who knows, really???) is a tax dodger and a man who outsources employment to sweat shops in China and India, and hides millions in Europe.
All this is to be expected, and part of the political process. What really bothers me the most is the alliance of right wing fundamentalist 'Christianity' with the republicans. The VP hopeful is an admitted fan of Ayn Rand, well known for her recommendations of selfishness, independence, and total disregard  for the well-being of others, especially the weak and the poor. How does this bear ANY resemblance to the teachings of Christ? So many of the 'christian' Americans i meet online seem to believe in the American constitution as much as, or more than the Sermon on the Mount.
Ahh, I feel better. Blogs are so good for ranting.