political philosophy

Trump Claims Actions to “Save Country” Are Above the Law

The assertion that “He who saves his country does not violate any law” is a statement ripe with potential for misuse. It suggests a troubling justification for actions taken outside the bounds of established legal frameworks. The very notion that saving a country legitimizes the breaking of laws undermines the core principles of a just society governed by the rule of law. Such a statement leaves the definition of “saving the country” entirely subjective, vulnerable to manipulation and self-serving interpretations.

The implicit power dynamic inherent in this statement is unsettling. It implies that a single individual, claiming to act in the national interest, can supersede the established legal processes and institutions.… Continue reading

I had a pretty revealing conversation with my brother yesterday

he used to be a libertarian adjacent but as of recent seems to favor trump under the guise “Biden won’t fix anything, I want to see everything burn down and get rebuilt, at least trump will lead to that.” I’ve told him about climate change, SC seats, all the short term victories we really need for the long term. Didn’t seem too budged. It sucks. There are still many apathy voters who feel like nothing will get better, and I’ve felt that sentiment before but if we can do anything to slow down our collective car crash, I’m on board with doing that.… Continue reading