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The Two Worst Presidential Mandates Ever — And Counting!
… And, Damn, His 2nd Term is Just Getting Underway!
On January 7, 2024, government prosecutor Jack Smith released his report — four years and a day after a violent mob attacked our nation’s Capitol. But those of us paying close attention already knew about Donald Trump’s plan to overthrow the 2020 presidential election. And those surprised by the findings must have been shirking their responsibility as citizens to stay informed.
The best explanation for failing to notice Trump’s attempt to revoke the will of American voters and illegally hold onto the presidency is willful ignorance. And this willful ignorance allowed a convicted felon back into the Oval Office.
It’s often said that you can’t fix stupid. But you fix willful ignorance by staying informed.
And the backbone of a thriving democracy is an informed electorate. To firmly hold onto our democratic republic, we must remain alert, involved, and informed. Anything less leads us to our current predicament.
Furthermore, this willful ignorance allowed for the travesties Trump is already pulling off, including attempting to rewrite the US Constitution’s definition of a U.S. citizen. And deciding that trying to murder a sitting vice president along with several…
