Thank you, Brett for your insights.

The power of the presidency and the power of money magnetizes media attention.  Right now the emperor is wearing no clothes, or maybe he is wearing clothes.  Some will believe it is his right to wear clothes or not wear clothes, or who cares if he is wearing clothes.

The power of position, title and $ meets the power of media, marketing and propaganda.  Personal interpretations depend upon your life experiences, your programming and your own attachment to beliefs.

Throwing sticks and stones (like our caveman days) have evolved to guns and weapons of mass destruction.  Words and video clips can  injure or kill especially when magnetized many times over through the use of media sources (credible or not).

The only common ground we have is our humanity:  Compassion for self and each other.
Education would teach compassion through the lessons of civics.