It is somewhat a matter of semantics, but it is indeed true that Trump stands for LAW & ORDER, when you realize that LAW & ORDER is what is used by authoritarians to maintain order by applying rules and laws, when they choose to, primarily to suppress the voices and actions of those who do not support them. It also means giving pardons a…
It is somewhat a matter of semantics, but it is indeed true that Trump stands for LAW & ORDER, when you realize that LAW & ORDER is what is used by authoritarians to maintain order by applying rules and laws, when they choose to, primarily to suppress the voices and actions of those who do not support them. It also means giving pardons and providing clemency to criminals who have acted in support of Trump or who Trump believes will provide him a quid pro quo in return. The law gives him the authority to do it, and by doing it he maintains order that supports his agenda.
"Rule of law,” on the other hand, is the principle of applying justice equally regardless of whether one is black, white or brown; rich or poor; Christian or Muslim or Jewish or atheist; a friend of those in power or someone who protests those who are in power. Trump makes no claim to being in favor of "rule of law." While it once took pride in striving to administer justice and the impartial “rule of law,” the US Justice Department, at least at the federal office level, has now become an agent for Trump's corrupt enforcement of law and order against all who might oppose him, and for the furthering of Trump’s personal interests.
It is somewhat a matter of semantics, but it is indeed true that Trump stands for LAW & ORDER, when you realize that LAW & ORDER is what is used by authoritarians to maintain order by applying rules and laws, when they choose to, primarily to suppress the voices and actions of those who do not support them. It also means giving pardons and providing clemency to criminals who have acted in support of Trump or who Trump believes will provide him a quid pro quo in return. The law gives him the authority to do it, and by doing it he maintains order that supports his agenda.
"Rule of law,” on the other hand, is the principle of applying justice equally regardless of whether one is black, white or brown; rich or poor; Christian or Muslim or Jewish or atheist; a friend of those in power or someone who protests those who are in power. Trump makes no claim to being in favor of "rule of law." While it once took pride in striving to administer justice and the impartial “rule of law,” the US Justice Department, at least at the federal office level, has now become an agent for Trump's corrupt enforcement of law and order against all who might oppose him, and for the furthering of Trump’s personal interests.