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>>cwwc+(OP)
Yes, this behavior of college students is exactly what proves that America has become a nation of grifters. This is certainly the most prominent, the leading indicator, the most serious corruption that we should be focusing on. </s>

The fish rots from the head.

>>mindsl+O6
I don’t like Trump, but he’s the first guy in a long long time to actually do things and not just talk about doing things. I don’t think that’s what institutional rot usually looks like? Now mind you I don’t think he’s going to fix anything and I’m also not sure he isn’t controlled opposition, but that would be some adversary and not institutional rot.

>>pfannk+qa
This is a fantastic comment in response to this article since it exemplifies the criticism of the article.

Once upon a time (ie 2 years ago) the President following the law, living up to both implicit and explicit agreements made with foreign nations, not wanting to plaster their own name onto everything, not lying about the citizens of the country, etc would be considered a good thing.

Today, doing the opposite is considered praiseworthy because “at least he’s doing something”.

This is exactly the “anything goes” mentality the author is critiquing.