The Imperial president 2-6-2020

6, February 2020                     The Imperial president

President Trump and Mitch McConnell may be popping champagne over the rigged verdict from their kangaroo trial but their actions have driven a giant stake into our democracy.

They have anointed President Trump as “dear leader” with unfettered powers.

The impeachment trial was a complete sham. Witnesses like John Bolton were denied their day in court making a complete mockery of our democracy and rule of law. Over 70% of Americans demanded that witnesses be allowed to speak.

They handed Trump a blank check for the rest of his presidency to break the law, undermine our national security, and obstruct legitimate congressional investigations of those crimes - all in the name of helping Republicans win the next election. 

The new party manifesto, what’s good for Trump is good for America. The guard rails to limit his wild irrational behavior have been removed. Senator McConnell and his entourage of supporters will enter the history books with ignominy. The ghost of Senator Joseph McCarthy has been resurrected.  

Rather than reining in a president who clearly abused his power for personal gain Senate Republicans with exception Senator Mitt Romany, do not the courage to express their true feelings in public lest the wrath of their mighty leader descend upon them. Shameful