there seems to be a common perception that the Democrats are in disarray, even chaos, with the now successful mutiny against a doddering Joe Biden
But taking a step back, it is actually Democrats who are united. Sure, Joe Biden is going away, but in terms of ideology, the Democrats are in near lockstep. Think of this issue set:
Now consider the Republicans:
So this is a call to avoid complacency. We need to fight as if our lives depend on it (they might). We especially need to support and vote for Donald Trump, even if some find him distasteful. Our political foes will not go quietly. By hook or by crook, this will be a very close election. Get busy.
But taking a step back, it is actually Democrats who are united. Sure, Joe Biden is going away, but in terms of ideology, the Democrats are in near lockstep. Think of this issue set:
- The Democrats don’t like this country. They think its founding and early years were an abomination and that America still today largely embodies these sins.
- They want to transform the country to move left toward collectivism, one-world government, and worse.
- They support open borders to either weaken the country or bring in new Democrat voters.
- They support higher taxes and regulation.
- They champion grossly inefficient green scam policies, either because of soft-headed idealism or as a means of further controlling the population.
- They are just fine using the power of the state and its enforcement agencies to oppress their enemies.
- They are anti-human, supporting abortion up until (or after) birth, euthanasia, weakening traditional families, and transing the kids.
Now consider the Republicans:
- We are split on foreign policy, especially between the interventionist neocon wing and the more isolationist types.
- There are significant gaps between the populists who think capitalism is part of the problem of a hollowed out middle America and the more free-market advocates who don’t like tariffs or limits on corporations.
- Although we are generally pro-life, there are wide variances, from the hardcore “life begins at conception” belief to the “responsible limits” stance.
- And even when it comes to our current presidential candidate, there are wide differences of opinions, from the fervent, die-hard Trump-supporters to the never/reluctant-Trumpers.
So this is a call to avoid complacency. We need to fight as if our lives depend on it (they might). We especially need to support and vote for Donald Trump, even if some find him distasteful. Our political foes will not go quietly. By hook or by crook, this will be a very close election. Get busy.