The uniquely honest part of having “The Donald” as the president is that it tears down whatever remained of the illusion that anyone can rise to the position despite humble beginnings.  It’s long overdue really that kids give up that thought.

We believed it was true that anyone could be president in the 60’s and I doubt it was true then, but it certainly isn’t now.  However it’s been replaced by another phrase that is absolutely true and that is “anyone with money can buy the presidency.”  It lacks some of the hopefulness of the original saying, but it is honest and that is worth something.