At what point will MAGA GOP Extremists be called out as enemies of the state ... as a domestic threat... by President Biden, who is sworn to defend America from such threats?
I know we’ve got Trump threatening to lock up Democrats, but America’s standing in the world is about to be wrecked in ways that play right into Putin’s hands. I don…
At what point will MAGA GOP Extremists be called out as enemies of the state ... as a domestic threat... by President Biden, who is sworn to defend America from such threats?
I know we’ve got Trump threatening to lock up Democrats, but America’s standing in the world is about to be wrecked in ways that play right into Putin’s hands. I don’t know what the remedy is when an internal threat such as this exists. 🤷🏼♂️ But it occurs to me that it’s time for people with much more knowledge about Biden’s options than me to do something! Isn’t this why we have a Department of Homeland Security?
President Biden could start by federalizing the National Guard to take over border-land security from "Texas troops," and he also could order Abbott and the troop commanders arrested for insurrection for kicking the Border Patrol out of border areas. And he should. He won't, because Democrats are chickens, but he should.
Thank you. I’m reminded that President Eisenhower sent troops to enforce the integration of at least one school despite the governor of that state being against racial integration.
Not to mention Kennedy and Johnson federalizing both the Mississippi and Alabama National Guard when Ross Barnett and George Wallace tried to "stand in the schoolhouse door."
That is why there is so much anti Federal Government sentiment there, and so much insistence on States Rights. They have been behaving like rebellious teenagers since 1865.
I hear and share your anger, however, he is walking that fine line of maintaining a democracy and an autocracy. If he takes the strongest actions, he is a dictator. It is a difficult place to be in. He tries to play by the rules, the other side does not.
The root cause is white supremacy. Apparently, it sounds too horrible for people to wrap their heads around. But, if you live in the south, you know these people have never stopped fighting the Civil War. They call it the War of Northern Aggression and they are as bitter today as their ancestors were after they lost the war and the carpetbaggers came through to reap the spoils. It takes nothing to scratch the surface and reveal their hatred of black people and people of color. I remember their less than subtle hint that if Obama becomes president, he will be assassinated in office. Check the historical record of how many threats were made when Obama was in office. Allowing this to fester and not be addressed led directly to elevating tRump as the leader of a cult of white supremacy. At least one in three Americans are certifiable racists to their core.
You're right, the key to winning elections is to keep the base angry and stupid or in other words ignorant of the truth. These people are the biggest losers you'll ever meet. They blame their entire misspent life on every one else.
At what point will MAGA GOP Extremists be called out as enemies of the state ... as a domestic threat... by President Biden, who is sworn to defend America from such threats?
I know we’ve got Trump threatening to lock up Democrats, but America’s standing in the world is about to be wrecked in ways that play right into Putin’s hands. I don’t know what the remedy is when an internal threat such as this exists. 🤷🏼♂️ But it occurs to me that it’s time for people with much more knowledge about Biden’s options than me to do something! Isn’t this why we have a Department of Homeland Security?
Signed,
Extremely angry 😠
President Biden could start by federalizing the National Guard to take over border-land security from "Texas troops," and he also could order Abbott and the troop commanders arrested for insurrection for kicking the Border Patrol out of border areas. And he should. He won't, because Democrats are chickens, but he should.
Thank you. I’m reminded that President Eisenhower sent troops to enforce the integration of at least one school despite the governor of that state being against racial integration.
Not to mention Kennedy and Johnson federalizing both the Mississippi and Alabama National Guard when Ross Barnett and George Wallace tried to "stand in the schoolhouse door."
And the “South” has been mad ever since.
That is why there is so much anti Federal Government sentiment there, and so much insistence on States Rights. They have been behaving like rebellious teenagers since 1865.
Yea, stark raving mad.
Thank you. I take it this is your essay about this crisis I just read? 👇👇👇
https://open.substack.com/pub/tcinla757/p/the-republican-party-is-now-officially?r=2hk55&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Yes, guilty as charged, your honor. :-)
Excellent work, thanks.
Yes and wasn’t that RFK’s idea to do that, TC?
Yes, he was ahead of his brother on this.
Thanks, that’s what I thought.
That’s a bad take.
I hear and share your anger, however, he is walking that fine line of maintaining a democracy and an autocracy. If he takes the strongest actions, he is a dictator. It is a difficult place to be in. He tries to play by the rules, the other side does not.
Actually Steve, a very large portion of the population support these radical extremists. You don't want to start a war with them.
Ignorance and a poor education system are the root causes in my view.
The root cause is white supremacy. Apparently, it sounds too horrible for people to wrap their heads around. But, if you live in the south, you know these people have never stopped fighting the Civil War. They call it the War of Northern Aggression and they are as bitter today as their ancestors were after they lost the war and the carpetbaggers came through to reap the spoils. It takes nothing to scratch the surface and reveal their hatred of black people and people of color. I remember their less than subtle hint that if Obama becomes president, he will be assassinated in office. Check the historical record of how many threats were made when Obama was in office. Allowing this to fester and not be addressed led directly to elevating tRump as the leader of a cult of white supremacy. At least one in three Americans are certifiable racists to their core.
You're right, the key to winning elections is to keep the base angry and stupid or in other words ignorant of the truth. These people are the biggest losers you'll ever meet. They blame their entire misspent life on every one else.
a comment like this is useful to help non Americans understand.
Thank you
Educatiom is always the answer, long-term. But if people are dying, short-term action is needed too.