Today's MOZEN: Left Laners

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There is a remarkable similarity to those people who continue to support this President and his administration and those who drive too slowly in the left lane. They do both for one of two reasons, neither of which is truly logical or equitable:

1. They don't know any better. To these people, driving in one lane is the same as driving in any other. It makes no difference to them. They put the car in drive and head out on the highway. Whatever lane they're in is the lane they're supposed to be because that's the way it is. They are ignorant of the fact that the law designates the left lane for high speed, i.e. passing other vehicles.

And, it causes more than just inconvenience. It forces other drivers to also BREAK THE LAW by doing things like illegally passing their vehicles on the right. This can cause mayhem on the roads.

2. They DO know and simply don't give a shit. They are entitled to be there and that's where they're going to stay - screw you and anyone who even looks like you. Your safety and convenience is none of their concern.

We've all experienced these people on virtually a daily basis. And, it can be infuriating.

So, it is with Mr. Trump's supporters. There are those that simply do not have the mental faculties to truly understand the consequences of this man's actions. He is an expert at telling the uninformed EXACTLY what they want to hear thereby relieving them of any responsibility to actually THINK. Remember the coal miners? Mr. Trump PROMISED them, despite massive amounts of research to the contrary, that coal would rise again. And, that's ALL they needed to know. Searching for truth beyond the rhetoric was simply not necessary OR welcome.

Then there are those who just don't care. Not at all. He is their man, right or wrong. And, that faith in him seems unshakable. Mr. Trump's tenuous relationship with the truth matters little, if at all, to these minions. They are the embodiment of his campaign statement: I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shot someone and not lose any voters.

Think about that - the arrogance and insolence of the man making that statement that AND the ignorance and insouciance of the people who accept it.

Well, I'm not a very good follower - either behind people going too slowly in the left lane OR or in line with a man who treats lying as an art form.

Are YOU?