Weird Scenes Inside the White House
The wilderness of Roman pain that Donald Trump & Co (and all his staff are insane) have inflicted upon the United States and civilized humanity around the globe appears to be coming to an end. This is, of course, a good thing. Yet, there are some risks associated with it. An obvious one is a constitutaional crisis. But there are others that we should consider.
I've noted before that when a empire is suffering from internal decay and externally over-reach of military power, it creates fertile ground for the rise of a psychopathic “leader.” That leader tends to surround himself with two types of individuals: first, those who are corrupt, and have experience stealing from “the system, and second, military leaders who have rigid personality structures, with an emphasis on obedience to authority. Sound familiar?
This week's news on the Mueller Team's investigation of the Trump-Russian scandal shows that parts of the campaign-administration's internal structure is crumbling. This is no surprise, considering the foundation that Trump's rise was built upon was corrupt to its core, aided by the Russian intelligence-mob, and supported primarily by white nationalism. In their minds, once Trump took office, he could do anything, thus protecting the criminal behavior of his team.
Trump, being a shallow man, has relied upon the most basic tactics of dictators: create an environment seeped in fear. He pointed to “dangers” that threatened his followers, both domestically and internationally. He appeals to the most ignorant and base instincts of the 30% …..for all tyrants know that if you can focus the group's hatred of “others,” they will gladly forget their own low level of being. Trump went so far as to identify Nazi marchers as “pretty good people,” encouraging the mob-think that defines his grass roots followers.
However, the Trump administration has faced some unexpected opposition. And while part of this is found in the Democrats serving in the House and Senate, there are numerous other groups. The federal courts have largely put him in check per immigration. A coordinated effort by members of the intelligence community, both active and “retired,” delivered a series of leaks that the White House could not stop. And an intensely talented media – thanks to journalists on tv and in print – has stepped up to the highest level in decades.
Thus, we have Mr. Mueller leading an investigation that threatens Trump's presidency. Trump isn't just “under a cloud” any more. There's a storm doing serious damage. And due to that storm, a number of those from his campaign and administration are recognizing the damage that being loyal to Trump – who is loyal to no one – can bring about. They know that Trump, much like Nixon, believes it is everyone else's moral obligation to take the blame for him. We already see the results of one of the three identified on Monday not sacrificing himself. We'll soon see more.
However, judging from history, this makes the upcoming time potentially dangerous. When Trump sees Putin, he sees himself ruling America in much the same way. He and his supporters will try to create a domestic or international “state of emergency.” In fact, many of his ilk are already attempting to do just that inside our country. They are feeding the rag of the mob with lies, including their nonsense about the dire need to “investigate” Hillary Clinton.
What we need to be doing is calmly focusing on that which is important. That includes preparing for the most important mid-term elections of our lifetimes. And we need to help the Mueller investigation and prosecutions in the public's eye. And we need to make the old civil rights saying our mantra: “Keep your eyes on the prize.”
I've read a bit of the discussions on the DNC in 2016. That isn't our prize. Arguing about it is a grand example of how to waste energy and divide people. It doesn't matter if you liked or disliked the DNC in 2016. We have more important issues to deal with. And, as we all know, there are unresolved issues that a segment of the Democratic Party holds on to. Yet, we need to ask ourselves, isn't it worth letting go of those, at least right now? Is there really a justification for the level of selfishness required to cling on to it?
We need to bring forth our best efforts. Our constitutional democracy – imperfect and battered as it is – actually does depend upon just that. The opposition, from the lowliest KKK member to the one in the White House, are definitely putting forth their absolute worst efforts. Let's kick their asses.
Peace,
H2O Man
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I agree and also suggest we continue to watch as they each unravel... it's gonna be a bumpy ride, but worth it! 
I've personally avoided the DNC discussions because I wanna focus on the next steps as well... It's about "Making America SANE Again"and makingsure the rights we have are expanded, not decimated.
I so agree with all your premises.
I am very ready for giving some well-aimed ass kicks!
I think what we need to guard most vigilantly against is the division they're trying - once again - to sow within the Democratic ranks.
Every week or so there's a supposed new Democratic "scandal" that attempts to divide Democrats into warring factions. It's been well demonstrated in the past few days, and each time I see some facet of the Democratic Party receding further away because of it.
We can't afford to let the battles of the past dictate what will be a very real war for the heart and soul of our country. Trump and the Russians will try even harder to divide us again. We can't allow that to happen. We must learn from the past, but not dwell within it. For if we do we will have to deal with fascism on a scale from which we might never recover. It's hovering over our heads at this very moment. I can sense it, and I'm certain everyone else here in the trenches can sense it as well.
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. Let's kick 
some GOP butt!
All my ballot has on it is "Advisory" votes for legislature decisions, almost zero information on them available from what I can find, the Tacoma News Tribune says that our votes aren't binding whatsoever.
That and local school district, fire, port and library measures are all I get to vote on at this time ( November 7th 2017 ).
I wish it was 2018 already and I was voting where it will make a REAL difference, the mid-terms.
