Lost Party

    The time will come when American Democrats find a way to reflect the views of many voters without modifying them to fit what they perceive is what they really mean.
   Maybe they mean just what they say.
   Then again, maybe not.
   Therein lies the problem. Perception is not always reality. And that applies to many voters' views of Trumpian politics.
   But to be safe and sure, it's important to remember that many voters feel they have to believe just what a politician says.
   The problem comes when politicians lie.
   What a concept. A politician who neglects to speak truth.
   It's also important to remember that many politicians are in league with each other and all plan to tell the same lie.
   When that happens, society has a problem.
   An even bigger problem is some groups of politicians believe what they say, even when it's clear to listeners that such comments or claims cannot possibly be true.
   Then it's impossible to persuade such true believers that what they claim cannot be true.
   An even bigger and more dangerous problem is that many voters believe whatever their political admirees say.
   Who's to know the difference and how do opponents express their disagreements without being labeled traitors? Or worse.