I have wanted to write this post for several weeks but hoped that the anarchy would subside; in fact, it has escalated. Two of New York City’s finest were murdered. They were shot execution style, while sitting in their patrol car. An obviously disturbed person believed that killing policemen is the kind of dissent encouraged by Al Sharpton, and by extension, the President of the United States. It seems that he was right in his assumption because the president has been slow to respond to this tragedy; yet he is swift and quite vocal in expressing his opinion when it comes to defending those who break the law. What kind of leader defends lawlessness? One, who, himself is lawless.

There are plenty of world situations that the president should be considering but he prefers to insert himself into city and state law enforcement. The inference is that local law enforcement is incapable. In my opinion he is the one who is incapable of being the leader of the free world, of taking action on any global issues. His abilities seem to lie in presenting false narratives in order to arouse the domestic population. It is a tragedy that his rhetoric is creating division among the citizens of this great country.
Without dissecting each of the incidents where police were involved, one more tragic than the other, resisting arrest was at the root of the problems which incited a backlash. Neither the president, Al Sharpton, nor the mayor of New York has spoken about respecting the law. It appears they want special consideration given to black lawbreakers, just because they are black. That attitude gives that community permission to commit crime without fear of retribution. Who, then, will maintain the peace? Or is utter chaos the goal of this administration?
I was taught to “respect your elders” and elders included those in authority. The thing about respect is: if you have no self respect, then you cannot teach respect to your children. And how can a person have self respect when they are fed by entitlements? When they disrespect their own bodies? When they fail to see the benefit of learning and achieving even small goals?
After Michael Brown was shot in Ferguson, the entitlement brigade descended on the town and stoked the fires of racial unrest until the ugly crowds looted and burned their own community’s businesses. I find it curious that major cities across the nation had protests which erupted simultaneously. Are they all part of the Sharpton network?
When the New York City policemen were unjustifiably assassinated, their families mourned and even extended forgiveness for the heinous act of murder. No violence, no looting, no burning down businesses. Can you see the difference between self respect and disrespect?
The changes these protestors demand has to start with themselves. All of the laws in the world cannot change an attitude that must begin within each individual. Demanding respect is not the answer when what they really want is submission. Self respect cannot be given. It is a personal achievement that is attained by acting responsibly; and when you respect yourself, you will have earned the respect of others and you will respect the law.

“J’accuse” was written by Emile Zola and published as an open letter in 1898. In it he accused the president of France and its government of Anti-Semitism. The letter focused on the unlawful imprisonment of Alfred Dreyfus. J’accuse! has become an expression of outrage against someone powerful.
Where are the Emile Zolas of today?
Almost every media outlet panders to this president. Those who speak the truth are demonized and labeled as racists, Islamophobes, flat earthers, and haters. My question is “Why”? Why does the media refuse to print the truth? What clouds their vision? Since you can’t really blame the under educated, are the media really the stupid people that Gruber referred to? They cannot say that it is un-American to criticize the president because they had no problem criticizing “W”.
This president has openly insulted and disparaged Israel, has released countless terrorist prisoners of war from Gitmo, has unleashed illegal alien criminals into American society, and has set back race relations in this country more than 60 years. His oath is to “protect and defend the Constitution” which he violates almost daily. Yet, nary a word from what is referred to as the mainstream media. Their adulation of him in spite of his lawlessness earns them the criminal charge of “accessory”. As the United States Of America collapses under the covert assault of this presidency, will they continue to defend his actions and inactions? Are they so myopic? Or are they basking in the artificial light that this president bestows? Does their obsequious behavior hope to curry some secret favors? Well, wake up! You are being used. Intelligent American patriots have seen through his facade while you are still waiting for his promised rewards. Like the Wizard of Oz, he is just a man of immense pretense. His words cannot be trusted and as long as you defend him, your words, too, cannot be trusted.
For those who say there is no proof of my allegations, ask yourself these questions: “Is America really better off than it was before he was elected?” “Do our global allies trust us?” “Is our national debt beneficial in any way shape or form?” and most importantly, “Do you feel safe and secure for yourself and your family?” The brilliance of this president is that he feigns the appropriate emotion for the moment and some people (not me) believe him. He does not allow them to see the truth; but his actions betray his words. He has lied repeatedly to the American people.
There are those who say we should respect the office of the president. It is a position that demands respect; but, conversely, the person who holds that office should respect the people and the authority he is given by the Constitution of the United States. This usurper in chief does neither. The burdens he has put upon ordinary citizens and small businesses is crushing. And yet, we must remain resolute for two more years. If we succumb to his provocations, we risk a declaration of martial law which would make him the supreme ruler of a once free nation.
We cannot let him win.