Splave, I normally would agree with your statement, and before actually seeing him on the job I had the same view.
However, how can someone respect a leader who not only does not display the demand for respect on a global scale, but he goes as far as to project appeasement. Those acts alone can be very detrimental from a political and tactical standpoint.
I could go on and on for hours on how our elected "representatives" carry themselves and their rancid effect on the country... I'd rather not..... In the environment of friends and hobby, two things need to be kept light.... religion and politics.
How about them (enter sports team here)?...