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A simple question without an easy answer.... (Original Post) WillParkinson Apr 2017 OP
think about it this way Skittles Apr 2017 #1
For every month/year he is in office Mr. Ected Apr 2017 #2
Much of it cannot be undone... MedusaX Apr 2017 #3

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
2. For every month/year he is in office
Wed Apr 19, 2017, 07:39 PM
Apr 2017

It will take an equal number of months/years to undo...assuming Democrats have the House, the Senate and the White House.

If Trump is replaced by another Republican - which seems likely - the damage will continue to mount.

MedusaX

(1,129 posts)
3. Much of it cannot be undone...
Wed Apr 19, 2017, 08:54 PM
Apr 2017

Sure... agencies can be rebuilt
Policies can be reinstated or eliminated
People can be hired or replaced
Websites can be revised
And programs can be funded

But the damage done to families and neighborhoods will last a lifetime....

The students who are no longer provided a free and appropriate education... will not have a second chance to benefit from the educational system...

The children whose beliefs and values are shaped by the prevailing overt expressions of hate by those who no longer want to hide their feelings-- will always remember when such behavior was "ok"...

The people whose lives are cut short due to lack of access to healthcare or meals on wheels, or fall victim to hate crimes and /or police brutality and their loved ones will never be able "undo" their loss...

And then there is the loss of trust...
Amongst neighbors
Between communities & gov
Between nations...
that will never truly be reinstated during most of our lifetimes... if ever

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