Donald Trump Exposes Deep Truths About America – What We’ve Learned!

Donald Trump’s journey from a notorious yet unsuccessful business magnate to a two-term presidency has significantly unveiled characteristics of our national identity. His anticipated authoritarian governance, set to commence on January 20, 2025, threatens to further dismantle our established norms, democratic frameworks, and the ostensible supremacy of law.

The principles of democracy and rule of law thrive on a balance of powers and robust institutions championing justice. However, these pillars have been significantly weakened, allowing the rise of Trump and his brand of overt authoritarianism, inching closer to outright fascism.

1. Congress has spectacularly failed in exercising its unique constitutional powers against the executive branch, which is deeply disappointing. This includes powers like declaring war, budget allocations, confirmations, information rights, essential oversight of the executive and judicial branches, and the duty to represent the populace under the mantra of “We the People.”

The transformation of Congress into a mere ceremonial body is alarmingly profound, evidenced by its failure to enforce over 125 ignored subpoenas during Trump’s first term, and its inaction against widespread violations of laws, the Constitution, and international treaties by successive administrations.

Moreover, Trump’s blatant disregard and usurpation of Congressional powers have been more aggressive and routine than those of his predecessors, characterized by consistent obstruction of justice from his administration.

2. The decay of the Democratic Party, which stands as the primary challenger to Trump’s Republican stronghold in a rigid two-party system, has been deteriorating over decades. For more than half a century, the Democratic Party has increasingly let campaign financing undermine its dedication to working-class families, moving away from the demographics that enabled FDR’s multiple electoral successes. This shift has degraded the quality of its leadership.

These “leaders” have transformed a national party into one that neglects vast regions of the country (the red states), including areas that previously elected Democratic senators. This strategic error makes it challenging to secure national electoral victories and achieve significant congressional majorities.

This self-inflicted disadvantage leads to blaming losses on minor parties like the Green Party while insisting to skeptical voters that they have no alternative. “Don’t you realize how terrible the Republicans are?” is a commonly heard, self-defeating statement.

3. Labor unions, weakened by global corporate practices, automation, and complacent leadership, have unwisely hitched their fortunes to a Democratic Party that offers little in return. There’s been no significant push for labor law reform, a livable wage, strict regulation of workplace safety, or protection against corporate pension theft. Recently, the problem has worsened as more union members shift their support to the Republican Party, without an effective counterstrategy from union leaders.

4. The legal profession, including bar associations and law schools—which should be frontline defenders against lawlessness—have been compromised by the allure of lucrative corporate clients. These institutions have repeatedly failed to rise to the challenge against governmental illegality, effectively absent from the battle.

5. Organized religion, traditionally upholding societal norms and standards through teachings like the “Golden Rule” and the Ten Commandments, has seen its influence wane. Trump, perhaps the most severe violator of these norms in American history, continues to breach these ethical guidelines in his personal, business, and political dealings.

When questioned about their silence compared to their active role during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, the National Council of Churches cited the significant presence of evangelical churches in their membership as a deterrent. This contrasts starkly with past leaders like the bold Jimmy Carter.

6. The general populace, ideally the defenders of a just democracy, has been sidelined and exploited by corporate interests. The general public suffers from a lack of civic education and experiences, facing corporate domination in areas like employment, lobbying, entertainment, and even gambling. This corporate encroachment, combined with daily financial struggles, chronic illnesses, and the burdens of home healthcare in a country without universal health coverage, leaves little time or energy for civic engagement.

What advocacy groups exist are often overlooked by mainstream media and dismissed by officials (refer to the Incommunicados report at incommunicadoswatch.org).

The time is now to harness the potential of our citizenry. We still possess sovereign power, outnumber the foes of democracy, and can mobilize to influence our 535 Congress members through citizen-driven town halls and more. Only a small fraction of actively engaged citizens, representing both liberal and conservative viewpoints, is necessary to effect significant changes.

For more detailed strategies and success stories, I recommend my books: Unstoppable: The Emerging Left-Right Alliance to Dismantle the Corporate State, Breaking Through Power: It’s Easier Than We Think, and Let’s Start the Revolution: Tools for Displacing the Corporate State and Building a Country that Works for the People. Also, see the groundbreaking 2016 Constitution Hall proceedings at BreakingThroughPower.org.

Yes, maintaining a functioning democracy requires effort, but the rewards are profoundly significant.