Unprincipled - (of a person or their behavior) not acting in accordance with moral principles. (Oxford dictionary)
Ex. 'there could hardly be a more graphic illustration of how putting power in the hands of unprincipled people can bring a community down, if it yields to such power.'
For the unprincipled man who has hidden behind high-paid lawyers since going into business as a young man, today a lawyer led investigators to the hideout. What they found were additional pieces of evidence against the unprincipled man, showing his participation in crimes committed against his country. No more skating over accusations of obstruction of justice and inciting an insurrection. The noose is tightening around the man who it's believed cheered on from the oval office, 'Hang Mike Pence!' chants.
His followers, supporters and enablers have no choice but to finally see, hear and hopefully process, the lies and untruths told them by this unprincipled man. Public exposure of an unprincipled man's crimes is not an easy pill to swallow for those who blindly pledged loyalty to him. The guilt and embarrassment can be physically debilitating and emotionally depressing, not to mention the legal liability for some.
Learning that loyalty to one so unprincipled is a one-way street, with no reciprocal value, is demoralizing. Thoughts of hearing how foolish you were to not listen to reason and pull away from this unprincipled man sooner, might haunt you.
"Oh, I say and I say it again, you been had! Ya been took! Ya been Hoodwinked! Bamboozled! Led astray! Run amok!" (1992 movie Malcolm X)
There's no shame in being misled by unprincipled beings. The shame and pitifulness are refusing acceptance of truths when lies and untruths are fully exposed. If victims of this unprincipled man's misguidance now find themselves feeling lost and looking for answers, know that un-radicalized faith, family, and country have been and continue to be awaiting you with open arms. Forgiveness is a principle practiced by most faiths.
Having to choose between continued manipulation by a cult-like zealot who preys on one's fears and discontent versus beginning the process of healing by eliminating negative forces that incite/persuade negative thoughts and actions, is a 'come-to-Jesus' moment.
A good percentage of Americans find themselves having to choose at this moment. The country needs the love and compassion of all her citizens at this time, regardless of faith, gender, race, political party, financial status, geographic location.
Our country found itself on the brink of a government takeover once this unprincipled man refused to accept losing an election. America, a country that has withstood and overcome much in its 246-year independence as a democratic nation, was almost divided and conquered by one man's inability to 'be a man' of principle and integrity. What he did was unprincipled, unprecedented and unconstitutional, not to say Un*Presidental.
It would be a crime for the world to lose such a great nation behind lies and unprincipled actions of one disillusioned man. But it almost happened and there is still a threat of it happening if steps aren't taken to 'shore up' our constitution and expose the unprincipled man and his lies.So, for those who are still caught-up in the cult of this unprincipled man, understand and try to see the bigger picture of the clear and present danger he poses to you, your family, your community and your country. As with signs of domestic violence, the abuse began way before it became physical.
Disagreeing with our fellow citizens or policies of our country should not lead to violence and/or overthrowing our entire governing system. The dangers of extremist discontent toward government can and have resulted in citizens choosing to support and follow an unprincipled leader. And as we've seen happen, when an unprincipled man stokes the flames of our discontent, he does so for his own selfish reasons. What his deceived supporters and followers are left with is a country susceptible to plague, famine, violence, division, death. "A house divided cannot stand"
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.
I do not expect the Union to be dissolved - I do not expect the house to fall - but I do expect it will cease to be divided.
It will become all one thing, or all the other.
note: Bill Kristol - This Is Why We We're Never-Trump (The Bulwark Podcast)
