Tigger Did It!

it is what happens when you leave underwear out on the clothesline.!

Narcissistic blame shifting has been around for ages, it is nothing new!  But the latest Trumpian politics and Facebook memes has brought it to an all-time high and somehow legitimized it.  When my boys were little we had the most marvelous neighborhood character!  Tigger!  Tigger was an only child, he had absolutely no fear and to date one of the most creative kids I ever knew! Tigger was often at the root of most of the boy's suspicious activities! When they were pressed for the facts of what happened…I was always tickled when the first words out of their mouths was “but Mom….Tigger did it”.  It was not a case of blaming him but it was offered up as a legitimate reason justifying behavior they knew was wrong. 

The point I am making is, I expected and admired those efforts from 10-year-old boys, however, it never mitigated the offense or the punishment. When I see this same tactic employed by adults trying to make a political point I am disgusted and grow impatient with their childish ineffective arguments.  Perhaps they think that we too will revert to a childish impulse response and engage on their level of immaturity. 

In today’s world if you plan to defend this president, Republican behavior or this administration, grow up and present your case with adult reasoning and facts.   Because somebody else did it, did not convince me 30+ years ago with 10-year-old little boys…it certainly is not going to work now!

And Tigger…where ever you are…I know in my heart you are spectacularly successful …because you always had the nerve to do it, you stood up and owned it and never blamed anyone else!

"Express Yourself"  Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band