An emperor for an empire. Why are we surprised when America chooses a would-be king who reflects their darkest dimensions? Hiding behind policy will never excuse giving power to a man who only regards democracy when it suits his intentions, and who only values people for the backs he can walk upon to a throne.
We have re-activated and permitted the sinister intent of man that must be kept in check and routinely extinguished with reason; the work of common good thwarted by the same musty demons of conquest in the name of self preservation.
My son texted me from school today: “People are being crazy. And Loud. And unsafe.” We abase ourselves by deifying the worst among us and enabling the humiliation of our neighbors. We consent to a culture of violence, gloating, and othering— and violence (in word or action) toward those we other. This is the worst of us.
Do you believe he won't use the power of the empire as a justification to consolidate his own control—to prevent America from falling back into the hands of the so-called "enemy within" (ie: anyone who disagrees with him)?
It is now incumbent upon those who labor in the shadow of empire to protect the marginalized, to speak out against tyranny, to place ourselves between the throne and the people, and give democracy one more try in four years.