July 20, 2018 – For those who have only read about treason in the story-books, we have a real-life event going on that may scholars believe is unprecedented in our nation’s history. That is where a sitting president’s closest advisors have close affiliations with high-ranking members of a foreign adversary–here Russia. And where American intelligence agencies–all of them–stated it happened with unparalleled confidence–we must as a people conclude that it did in fact happen. Nevertheless, media outlets, Congress and the President himself cower upon being asked about Russia. Inquiring minds have to ask, Why? Not only has Congress been complicit with this newly elected president, they choose to cherry pick the facts and makes up lies they masquerade as “alternative” facts–which by definition cannot be facts. Wake up America! You cannot allow one person and his henchmen to rip the fabric of the United States apart–and tout with impunity that he will wield the “pardon power” of the presidency to absolve those who do his sordid bidding. The fact that he will not condemn Russia for hacking the 2016 election speaks volumes about allegiance.
According to 18 U.S. Code, section 2381 – Treason is accomplished by the following actions:
“Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.”
So the question that should be asked is, What “aid and comfort” has Trump provided to the Russia’s president Putin? And how can Trump hold office as President of the United States while myriad questionable and sordid details of business practices emerge…in addition to his well-documented admiration of, and fascination with, fascist “presidential” dictators such as Vladimir Putin, & Kim Jong-un? How can this be reconciled among the American people as “business as usual,” when it clearly is not?
Now that the inherent conflicts of interests within the Trump administration are coming to light, combined with this president’s seemingly cavalier attitude toward the US intelligence community findings of a Russia & Putin involvement in this nation’s 2016 presidential election; in addition to Trump’s own admissions that corroborate his unrelenting admiration and fascination for these well-known oppressors–we as a nation must take notice. This presidential behavior should never be normalized or applauded as a nuveaux assertion of American dominance on the world stage. Such behavior leaves allies in fear and uncertainty as to American trustworthiness and independence from brutal regimes–and leads to a slippery slope of ongoing distrust–a slope that any America, nuveaux or not, should ever embark.
Despite all of Trump’s attempts at disassociation with the facts–they remain clear–ALL US intelligence agencies have stated–with unanimity, there has been an infiltration of our electoral system by those who would benefit–naming Russia. Special Counsel Mueller has indicted a dozen Russian nationals with regarding to hacking into the DNC just in time for the 2016 election. And we know that Putin himself “admitted” that he favored Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, and wanted him to win. And most people, pundits and pollsters in the US never predicted a race, or any scenario where Donald Trump would become the victor.
The long and the short of it is, Trump was not expected to win the 2016 election. He had no governmental experience, a record of bankruptcies, nonpayment of workers, and discriminatory practices towards tenants–all known BEFORE he was elected to the office of President. Yet, he still got elected. To this, We have to ask why?
In retrospect, a series of absurdities that followed this candidate could only be seen in a few ways–apart from Russia meddling in the US election:
- either the American people are fools and were fooled by his tirade against the government structure, claiming to make it better by dismantling it, while stoking the prejudices of the voters who believed their way of life was being threatened from people–who also wanted a better life–immigrants;
- or that the electorate, whether warranted or not, disliked Hillary Clinton enough to choose anyone else to be President;
- Of course, there could be a claim for misinformation posited by certain networks and (RT) Russia News, and Russia Facebook ads about Hillary Clinton..those too need to be considered.
Nevertheless, once elected, we see a series of events to elucidate that Trump was “assisted” by a number of follies that made his opposition candidate look like a worse choice: FBI investigation of her email server, which turned out not only to be “nothing” but to which the intelligence community has now proven that when Trump stated that he “hoped” that Russia was listening to find Hillary Clinton’s “30,000 missing” emails–and that it was done so by Russia on that very same day as requested!
For those who believe in coincidences–most people and statisticians do not–this is not pure chance. So, if the electorate want a “president” who cheated his way all the way to the presidency–he’s the guy for you. If you want someone who didn’t–he’s not.
Not only will the Mueller investigation bring these issues to light–it will give us a glimpse inside what is still a democracy. It may, help to repair our status with our allies who see the US as a bunch of “hoodwinked” fools to put someone in office who is ripping the fabric or American values apart. Only time will tell, but the electorate must remain vigilant, weigh the facts, and make informed conclusions based upon facts, not spin. Time to stop regurgitating what your favorite news channel has to say–listen, weigh the facts, and make a conclusion based upon ALL the facts. Party affiliation should in no way be a determining factor for “any” patriotic American who truly loves this nation.