I suspect you never lied to your bosses. Or were never in collusion with the competition. I’m guessing you never committed fraud and acted out in such a way that your friends and your enemies all wanted you gone.
Comey did all this and worse.
“Respect”? You think Comey warranted respect?
“The pathetic Democrats were caught so utterly off-guard,”.......
Off guard? the evidence was right out on the table for all to see, they should have expected the firing long ago and should also be forewarned that more firings are needed. It is so far past time to drain the swamp, any action taken by Trump will be seen as a “surprise”. They had better all wake up, there’s a new sheriff in town.
Comey also got Trump elected.
He didn’t have to lay out the case against Hillary (before clearly giving in to pressure).
He didn’t have to promise updates to Congress, nor follow thru when new info arose.
Those may very well have pushed just enough people over just enough lines to make the difference.
I’ve worked with people who were jerks, but nonetheless made notable contributions.