Most Americans don’t expect Trump to concede if he loses the election. To be honest, I’m not surprised at all. We’ve seen his behavior in the past, and it’s consistent with his narcissistic personality and inability to accept failure. The fact that he hasn’t conceded the 2020 election still baffles me. It’s like he lives in his own alternate reality, where he is always the winner and everyone else is to blame for his shortcomings. The thought of him claiming the next election is rigged before it even happens is both absurd and terrifying.
The idea that Trump might push the country into high conflict by refusing to accept defeat is a scary thought.… Continue reading
The recent Supreme Court immunity ruling allowing presidents to ignore laws is nothing short of a disaster for the democratic fabric of our nation. When I think about the potential ramifications of this ruling, I am filled with a sense of dread and urgency. The fact that this ruling could set a precedent for unchecked executive power is deeply troubling. The thought that our democracy could be eroded by a single decision is frightening.
As I reflect on the potential implications of this ruling, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration and anger. The idea that future presidents could exploit this ruling to further their own agendas at the expense of the rule of law is deeply disturbing.… Continue reading
As Ukraine stands firm in rejecting any notion of compromising its fundamental values in response to claims by Trump, it is evident that the stakes are high. The recent reports of Trump’s advisers proposing a strategy involving the threat of cutting U.S. aid to force Kyiv into negotiations with Moscow is troubling, to say the least. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, emphasized that values such as independence, freedom, democracy, territorial integrity, and sovereignty are non-negotiable. And he is absolutely right. These are not bargaining chips to be gambled away in geopolitical games.
The idea that Ukraine should even consider compromising on these essential principles is absurd.… Continue reading
The US Supreme Court has just completed what can only be described as Trump’s attempted coup on January 6th. The ruling concerning Presidential immunity has sent shockwaves through the nation, with many seeing the decision as a clear sign of the Supreme Court justices acting as accomplices in Trump’s dangerous power play. It’s no secret that the whole strategy over the past four years was to find weaknesses in the judicial system, oppose any actions taken by Biden, and pave the way for a Trump comeback with even more authority to commit crimes.
It’s a diabolically clever plan that seems to be working, and frankly, it’s sickening.… Continue reading
Ocasio-Cortez vowing to file impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices is a bold move, to say the least. And honestly, it’s about damn time. The state of our democracy is on a knife’s edge, and we can’t afford to sit back and watch as authoritarian rule creeps in. The fact that some of these justices have violated their oath of office by not following the constitution or the principles our country was founded on is a clear sign that action needs to be taken.
Sure, the chances of these impeachment articles actually leading to anything substantial may be slim, but the importance lies in getting these justices on record for their actions.… Continue reading
As I sit here contemplating the state of our democracy, the news that a New York Democrat will introduce an amendment to reverse a Supreme Court immunity ruling fills me with a glimmer of hope. The Supreme Court’s power to interpret statutes can be challenged and changed through legislative action, and this move is a step in the right direction. It is up to us, the voters, to elect a Congress that will prioritize passing this crucial amendment.
The idea of Amendment 28, which proposes that no member of the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial branches of government should be exempt from abiding by the law, resonates deeply with me.… Continue reading
The recent news regarding the Trump Hush-Money Judge ominously warning that a sentence may never come has left me speechless, frustrated, and deeply concerned for the state of our democracy. The Supreme Court’s decision to potentially never render a sentence on Trump’s convictions is a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play and the erosion of accountability in our political system.
It is disheartening to witness how a confident, tall, white, broad-shouldered narcissist like Trump can manipulate the legal system to evade consequences for his actions. The delay in sentencing to assess the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Presidential immunity raises questions not only about Trump’s culpability but also about the integrity of our judicial process.… Continue reading
As an American citizen, I am deeply troubled by the recent decision made by the Supreme Court. The very foundation of our nation, the idea that Presidents are not Kings, has been upended. The conservative justices, claiming to be originalists, have chosen to ignore history altogether, thereby creating a shocking new precedent: the president is above the law. This ruling is a dangerous step towards turning the President into a monarch, erasing the principles on which the United States was founded.
The concept of a President being above the law is antithetical to the core values of democracy. George Washington himself rejected any idea of being a king, firmly establishing the notion that the United States would never bow to such authoritarian rule.… Continue reading
As I sit here contemplating the recent events surrounding Trump’s alarming post calling for televised military tribunals for his political enemies, the gravity of the situation weighs heavily on my mind. The idea that such authoritarian tendencies could be openly proposed, shared, and then swiftly deleted is indicative of a dangerous trajectory in our political landscape. The veiled threats, the allusions to violent retribution, all underscore a chilling reality that is unfolding before our very eyes.
The notion of using military tribunals on civilian, political opponents is not only unfounded but also a serious breach of democratic principles. It’s a stark reminder that we are teetering on the edge of a precipice, where the rule of law and civil liberties could be jeopardized in the pursuit of power and control.… Continue reading
As a concerned citizen watching the recent Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity case, I am left feeling a sense of deep unease about the implications this ruling holds for our democracy. The 6-3 vote along ideological lines, with Chief Justice Roberts affirming that presidents enjoy immunity for “official acts” but not for “unofficial acts”, sets a dangerous precedent. This ruling essentially shields a president from prosecution for actions carried out within their scope of authority, no matter how egregious those actions may be.
The dissent by Justice Sotomayor eloquently outlines the grave consequences of this decision, emphasizing how it fundamentally alters the relationship between the President and the American people.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker