Lessons Learned from the Trump Experience
Signs of the decline of our Republic
One of the few bright lights from the four years of the Trump administration is the opportunity to play out our national fantasy of breaking the failing political cycle. If you stop to think about it, when the average American citizen speaks out, they talk about throwing out all the long-term senators and representatives. Restock the Congress with younger politicians and fresh ideas is the cry!
We have learned that corruption is inevitable after two terms in office. The pressure from entities offering money, prestige, and power is difficult to resist. Without enforcement from the Administrative and Judicial branches working to keep Congress on the straight and narrow path, there is no hope of fixing the system. Unless dark money is eliminated from the election process, renewal recedes into the background. We know intuitively that money corrupts.
When the 1992 film, The Distinguished Gentleman, starring Eddie Murphy debuted, most of the voting public saw their congressman depicted in full color. Yet, they continue to vote for them year after year. This feeling of hopelessness prevails, ushering in the Trump era.
The desperation of the American voter made an easy target for Donald J. Trump. Unless truth reigns in the next administration, expect a repeat. Justice must prevail; the rule of law must prevail. As the world watches our every move, failure could cost us the Republic. This is a wake-up call.
Ever wondered why so many countries fail when called to democracy? Now you know the real-life details. Voting for a personality instead of integrity leads to democratic failure. We, the people, decide the fate of our nation. Choosing out of boredom, carelessness, or laziness not to investigate the integrity of any candidate brings the Trump experience into your life.
Choosing not to demand enforcement of constitutional law is where the decline starts. As an example, the seemingly insignificant law banning political rallies on federal property, such as the White House lawn, comes to mind. This disrespect signals the beginning of the end of a republic if these violations are not condemned by the people and prosecuted at the Federal level.
Another sign of decline, when the political party currently in power, in this case the Republicans, chose to set aside impeachment enforcement. Breaking his oath of office, the Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced his vote decision to the public before the Senate even entered the chamber. This is traitorous behavior. Putting party concerns over national strength is cause for expulsion in my mind. Where are the patriots now?
We see clearly what happens when our fantasy becomes reality. Trump supplied that window to help us make better decisions. The millions of voters that succumbed to the con game of the Trump family now are really mad. They are embarrassed, defensive, and out for blood but not that of the con artist. These MAGA egos refuse to bring into the light their culpability.
Human beings rarely accept personal responsibility for their mistakes. Fear usually reigns here. Respect for the constitution is the binding law that ties us to our ideals. This allows us to work together to preserve what we know now is a fragile target.
