President Trump has never had a problem spouting off about anything and everything, regardless of the facts. Isn't that one of the things his followers love about him, that he speaks his mind, no holds barred?

Until Charlottesville, that is. Now, all of the sudden, he's discovered nuance. At a time when every decent person needs to take a stand on racism, Trump decides to be measured and inclusive. But his vague references to "many sides" and "other hate groups" add up to nothing more than a tacit endorsement of the 'white pride' types he refuses to condemn.

If Trump was personally sympathetic to the white supremacist movement it would be bad enough, but the truth is worse. Trump knows these people are the lunatic fringe but he is still willing to exploit them for personal gain. He would rather be perceived as siding with Neo-Nazis and the Klan -- and fan the flames of hatred -- than risk alienating even the most rabid members of his base. 

Is that the act of an honorable person?