Donald Trump and the unmooring of patriotism and democracy
Americans have come to recognize the inaugural address as a standard of patriotism, an incoming president's judgment on civic virtue and a vision of American exceptionalism. From Lincoln's Summons “The better angels of our nature.” FDR's intonation “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” President Kennedy's call “Ask not what your country […]
Unlike Trump’s America, EU Bigwigs Censor to ‘Protect Democracy’ from Voters
Next Tuesday, the European Parliament will discuss with the European Commission “the need to implement digital services legislation to protect democracy on social media platforms, including against foreign interference and biased algorithms.” The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a Central European Union law that regulates social media. EU bigwigs in Brussels are up in arms […]
Biden Declares ‘Oligarchy’ of ‘Wealth, Power’ Threatens Democracy’
In his farewell address, President Joe Biden declared that an “oligarchy” of the “ultra-rich” and powerful is forming and “threats our entire democracy.” Joe Biden issued a warning during his final address to the American people from the Oval Office. “…I want to warn this country about some things that I'm very concerned about…and that […]
People Having Confidence Dems Will Protect Democracy ‘Allowed’ People to Care About Border, Economy
On Monday's broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) said the issue “allows people to move on to concerns about the economy and concerns about border security.” He said that he thought it was natural. The 2020 election will be certified “because they can presume that our institutional and constitutional order will be […]
A rallying call for democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol declared Martial law will be declared on December 3rd for the first time in 44 years. The incident was shocking, but Yun's ruling People's Power Party (PPP) initially responded by refusing to impeach the president. Instead, conservative lawmakers prioritized party loyalty over accountability and passed an impeachment resolution. We're screwed […]
Dem lawmakers recall ‘no drama’ at Trump’s election certification: ‘We still have a democracy’
Washington DC – Democratic lawmakers have emphasized a smooth transition of power following the certification of President-elect Trump in 2024, four years after protesters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Lawmakers met in a joint session in Washington, D.C., on Monday to certify the electoral votes for Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. Vice […]
How Democrats really defended democracy
A year ago, Democrats said their campaign was all about “defending democracy.” Rather, they thwarted it. repetition. No other political party has done something so contrary to its stated mission. Joe Biden speaking in Pennsylvania on January 5, 2024 asked“Is democracy still America's sacred cause?” … This is not rhetorical, academic, or hypothetical. Whether democracy […]
Congress certifies Trump’s election win: ‘Today, America’s democracy stood’ | Donald Trump
The US Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential election victory on Monday in a highly symbolic event. It's been four years since he incited a violent mob to disrupt a similar ceremony to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris, who Trump lost to Democrats in the November election, presided over […]
Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy 'is never guaranteed'
President Biden said in a Sunday op-ed for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol reminded Americans that democracy is “never guaranteed.” “Every year, we should commit to remembering January 6, 2021. To remember it as the day our democracy was tested and won. Remember, nothing is guaranteed,” Biden […]
Biden calls Trump a ‘genuine threat to democracy’
President Biden launched a blistering attack on Trump, calling the president-elect's actions a “real threat to democracy.” Ahead of the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, Biden was asked whether he still believes Trump is a threat to democracy. “We have to get back to establishing basic democratic norms,” Biden […]