Perhaps it is projection, I suggested that much. And perhaps it is an attuned consciousness to abuse. I am not sure. I offer my past to show that I may be prejudice on this count, though I feel over thirty years with dealing with that issue in every way, to my knowledge, is enough. But perhaps not.

"Every man is not your father, every man is not abusive, every man is not jealous...." Obviously. But some are abusive and jealous. Trump is. By his own words and by his actions. Or is that just by my perhaps bias or maybe astute observance?

This is a very curious statement by you: "in fact most men are good, however they can become preoccupied and less than thoughtful....but, that is mainly a female failing, and not a male specific issue." Wow is all I can say to that enormously sexist thought. But maybe I misunderstood. What did you mean?

As to"get help" you and other members obsession with Rumitoid I am beginning to take as a huge compliment. This guy appears to have you all by the short hairs...of your neck. To be polite.

"You may find that OPP does not handle self pity very well...." Okay, but please identify any "self-pity" in my thread. Be specific! There was no woe unto me in anything I said. Just the facts of my past. But you do not appear to care.

"Our PRESIDENT... and do get used to using and saying that term": I dedicated a thread here at OPP insisting on it.

You are one creepy and sneaky person, pennylynn, a master. I write story lines, always looking for subtleties to convey openly or subliminally a certain ideal or thought to sway a person where I want them to go; you are a natural. Sad!

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

You have to understand, Trump doesn't know how to make anyone his equal. He didn't extend his hand to Melania because, to him, he was the only one there. One has to wonder if the idea for Melania and Barron to remain in New York was her or his idea. She may have suggested it simply because she knew Trump wouldn't want her there--this is his gig, not hers, and something tells me that Barron needs to be sheltered and that isn't something that can happen easily at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. As they say, it is what it is. Trump is the only one who can make himself change and in listening to his interview with David Muir that is never going to happen any time soon.

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

What about the times he had his wife right beside him, holding her hand, making certain she was right beside him? And wouldn't it be just a little more "balanced" to listen to her own words in the praise and love she and her husband share between them and the love the entire family share amongst one another? Finally, Trump is not your Dada, he's your president. Grow up! Finally, I thought you Progressives have taught your women to act like men, to open their own doors, not to expect men to act like gentlemen since they are no longer expected to act like ladies. Hypocrite!

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

My father abused my mother. In all other things he was a man much to be admired and respected, and that was, from what I know, the unanimous opinion of family, friends, and co-workers. I knew differently. He had a deep jealousy strike. Starting at eight, I was the one my mom screamed for at 4am for help to face my 6' dad after their night out; it left a lasting impression. The fact that he did not beat her but simply "roughed her up a bit" and threatened worse is not a point in his favor. Twice the cops were called to our apartment by neighbors...and they sat around the dinette table charmed by my father and grateful for the whiskey, as the men in blue shared their stories about "hysterical women." Then they shook my father's hand and left. Of course, I could have gone either way: be like my father or rebel against it. I rebelled. Just before I was shipped overseas in '67, that led to a few blows exchanged. My dad had been in Golden Gloves and besting him that night got his attention. He promised never to abuse my mom again. As far as I know from my two younger siblings, he kept that promise. People who knew them glossed over it by saying how passionate they were. Most really loved my mom and dad; they were usually the life of the party.

That is my segue into saying why I have such a problem with Trump. Not the only thing, the primary thing. Even the slightest disrespect to women gets my full and potentially wrathful attention. The video of him debasing women and boasting of being a predator really got my blood boiling. So maybe I am overreacting to this incident at the Inauguration. Trump strode out of the limousine and up the stairs to greet the exiting president to start his victorious day...and left Melania far behind in his wake. Am I being overly picky at being bothered by this? Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as I found out today, all waited for their wives to ascend those steps. Is it significant of something untoward in his character that he did not wait for his wife? Put it down to just his brash and decisive style? Of all the world's plethora of problems, I find this to get upset about? I find this to really mark this man as being unsuited for the presidency? Small gestures can mean big things.

You have to understand, Trump doesn't know how to make anyone his equal. He didn't extend his hand to Melania because, to him, he was the only one there. One has to wonder if the idea for Melania and Barron to remain in New York was her or his idea. She may have suggested it simply because she knew Trump wouldn't want her there--this is his gig, not hers, and something tells me that Barron needs to be sheltered and that isn't something that can happen easily at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. As they say, it is what it is. Trump is the only one who can make himself change and in listening to his interview with David Muir that is never going to happen any time soon.