Alternative Thinking

James A. George

Politics

August 17, 2018

Alternative Thinking 

That’s a Good Thing

One headline story this morning is about the “Lock Him Up” initiatives. There are more than one. Ones that matter the most are those by state prosecutors who can prosecute criminality within the states’ venue. The Federal Prosecutor must navigate the Constitutional issues regarding the treatment of a President. I have faith in the rule of law and the Supreme Court in those matters that will take time. A shorter course to capturing and prosecuting the alleged criminal, Donald Trump, might be through the states.

We the People have a say in all of this. The power of the majority voices among the electorate matters. That voice is expressed in communities and amplified by the free press. 

President Trump demonstrates time and again that he is at war with the free press. He is also at war with anyone who opposes his ideas and point of view. President Trump is an incessant liar whose unacceptable behavior and character is amplified by his use of Twitter, social media, and combat with the press. The mountain of evidence of his intent to obstruct justice is voluminous. In the public domain he is self-incriminating beyond the reason of doubt for most Americans.

Trump’s retaliatory attacks on those who oppose him such as revoking the security of clearance of a former CIA Director is an authoritarian and tyrannical act. It is an attack on alternative thinking. Attempting to suppress freedom of thought by executive action is unAmerican. Donald Trump fails to uphold his oath of office. His alignment with foreign enemies of the USA is further evidence. Citizens and members of Congress who go along are complicit in obstructing justice and are accessories in the crime after the acts.

What will be done with members of Congress and leaders who were complicit in the Trump crimes?