Democracy Is Our Middle Name. . .

So you think he is gone, huh?

Don't let anyone try to tell you that our problem is politics. There was a time, back in the day, when political differences were the bane of our existence, but not today.  We are far beyond that. 

The problem that separates us now is "Save Democracy" or "Kill Democracy."  It definitely has nothing whatsoever to do with politics. It does, however, separate us into the same two tribes as before, but the important thing to remember is this: "one Party is not at all like the other one."

And that "one Party" is full of rage and they have claimed the former president as the "second coming." They have divorced themselves from the Grand Old Party and are running head-long into the tall weeds of oblivion.

While many Republicans try to scrub the stench of the former president from their Party and convince everyone he is gone, the truth is - he isn't.  He still throws his loyalists into primary races across the country in hopes they will win over "regular" GOP incumbents who has spoken out against hem.  It was reported today that he is even looking for someone to run against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. 

The former president is far from being history in the Republican Party.  With the exception of the ten Republican House members who voted to impeach him, nearly all GOP officeholders look to him before they take a step. In other words, their fear of him has no bounds.  He has shown that any fellow member who cross him will pay with their political future!

That, in a nut shell, describes the frightening new Party of Republicanism. They have finally thrown down the gauntlet and declared themselves the modern day version of a far-right, authoritarian mob that is characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of the opposition, and strong regimentation of society, described as fascism!

Those of you who may think fascism is too harsh of a description need to consider the current actions they have undertaken:  Voter suppression across the country, a banning of Covid mask and vaccination mandates in many states, ultra-severe bans on abortions, ridiculous auditing of the 2020 election in hopes of overturning the presidential election, and the insurrection on our Capitol building, the people inside, and the law enforcement people who tried to fight them off.

America's fight is no longer with the Grand Old Party. Our fight is for our democracy, and those we are fighting who are determined to take it from us. Don't take my word for it. Do your own research. Learn what is happening today in our country. Get informed . . . and then get involved!