The founders, by replacing the monarchy, substituted instead a form of government dependent on the moral standards of men. It has never worked, and it's being demonstrated again right now that it still doesn't work. As we've seen, the body politic is easily corrupted via open franchise by offering the mob the opportunity to rob the public purse.
This is why the GOPe stays above the fray; they understand the built in shortcomings, and have (wisely) determined that it's best just to ride the gravy train. Even better, they don't have to do anything - the proglibs do all the hard work.
The only people who truly support Trump are those in fear of becoming the new domestic help. Once one has tasted freedom, it's awfully hard going back to a life of subservient obedience. The people were warned, but many still didn't listen.
Epidemic tendency these days.
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