We need presidents.
Presidents are symbols.
Some become touchstones for their era while others fade from memory without glory or ignominy. Or so we hope. There is a pettiness to this White House that cannot be covered by charm offensives or smiling poses. Stature is being achieved in the tearing down of others by whatever means necessary, and truth is held silent in the false-witness and lies of the drooling mob. Strength is demonstrated by the domination of the weak.