by Donald Gardner, Corvallis
Assaults on our constitution, rule of law, and first amendment freedoms; the imposition of tariffs and the toying with national and international economies; ending much of U.S. foreign aid; withholding funds for universities; indiscriminate firing of government employees and top military leaders; placing inexperienced and incompetent people in cabinet positions, etc., etc… The list is much too long to remember and grows by the day.
It is very discouraging to watch our national standing transformed from the unquestioned leader on the global stage to one which is increasingly recognized for its chaos, corruption and cruelty. Schools are told what they can teach. Critics of this president and his administration have been threatened and prosecuted. Public protests which offend this administration may result in deportation of individual protestors.
This is not the way free democratic governments behave. These are unmistakable characteristics of authoritarian governments. We are well down the hill of the slippery slope of authoritarianism. These alarming changes are happening in plain sight.
We must take any opportunity to speak out against this dangerous administration. These so-called “leaders” took an oath to protect and defend the constitution. They are, instead, attempting to dismantle it. These people work for you, not for this president. We can’t accept this as normal. We must be better than this. Mid-term elections are less than a year and a half away.
Kevin says
“It is very discouraging to watch our national standing transformed from the unquestioned leader on the global stage” Gosh Don, there were never enough questions or answers about our previous leader. Sad you think we should have put our country in this type of danger.
Mike Mercer says
“We must take any opportunity to speak out against this dangerous administration.” Dangerous for who, certainly not me. You think people in this administration have it easy making decisions that affect millions of American lives while you tilt at your windmills from the cheap seats.
WMA says
Dangerous to our Constitution and basic freedoms. Does that count?
Bill Cavanaugh says
I’ll take it easy on you. Name just One danger to our constitution or freedom you have lost. I’ll start. Unelected Activist Democrat Judges rescinding a Duly elected Presidents’ agenda which the majority of America voted for. That is an actual constitutional crisis, unlike the made up garbage your party pedals.
Bill Cavanaugh says
Yes, Please! All of you dimwit Democrats, GO wallow in your own misery that day. Do not Hike the trails, float the river, swim/boat in the lakes. But for god’s sake, no singing. The actual goats up the street from me can carry a tune better than you old goats.
Signed,
The Common sensical people of Ravalli County.
Gomez says
I invite all to show your opposition to this Un-American Administration by attending & peacefully protesting at the nationwide “No Kings” protests scheduled for June 14th. TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) Trump needs to know that not everyone supports his agenda.
Patty says
The “TACO” slogan you Democrats are now using has to be the dumbest thing yet, but give you time and you’ll come up with another. Don’t you understand that you have lost all credibility. You supported a human corps, you allowed unelected people to run our country, you want to help the criminals instead of the victims, you are rabidly furious beyond comprehension at a president that is actually getting things done for our country and you started being furious before he ever entered office. Again, you have NO CREDIBILITY. Go ahead and protest if it makes you feel better, but no one cares how you feel, anymore. Your party is a complete failure and you are finished.