"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Does that oath expire at the end of a President's term? Does the duty to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution last for no more than the four years in office? Do our past Presidents pledge their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor with a sell-by date?
I have questions.
If Trump can incite a couple of thousand people to scare the shit out of Congress, how many people can Barack and Bill bring to Washington to choke the streets and the halls of Congress to demand an end to the destruction of our democracy? Are there other men or women who could spearhead such a movement? Newsome? AOC? Seriously?
I have questions.
Is preoccupation with the construction of a Presidential Library a sufficient excuse for Barack's relative absence? Does Barack fear the wrath of Michelle if he jumps back on the stage? Is an occasional endorsement of a candidate or a genteel answer to an interviewers questions a sufficient contribution of his sacred honor?
I have questions.
Does Bill fear publicly exposing himself at a time when his predilection for exposing himself is a hot issue? Is the best stemwinding speechifier in the Democrats' arsenal capable of one last burst of glory? Or has the wealthiest modern President after Trump already drunk the Kool-Aid?
I really only have one question.
If not now, when?
Ira, What you said makes perfect sense. There have been many marches in both major cities and smaller towns around America the past 16 months including in DC by Democrats/progressives to protest the leaning to the ultra right and cruelty of the Trump administration promoted by both Obama and Clinton. However I think what you are proposing is perhaps a stronger message but not strong enough to call in Hegseth's "Christian" nationalists.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering at what point do folks who have the ability to seriously stir the pot decide that democracy is truly on trial and that they have a responsibility. Obama and Clinton have the ability to bring enough people to Washington to peacefully bring the city to a standstill. Not just a march, but a statement. It's time for them to say that they are mad as hell and not going to take it any more. And say it in the halls of Congress and in the chambers of the Supreme Court. Obama's statements read like a law school journal op ed. That's not enough.
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