Author Virginia Mudd

WHAT'S AT STAKE?

Anger is what many of us are feeling these days. What counts is what we do about it. Let's start with the anger part and that I take the assault on our country personally.

I TAKE THIS ASSAULT ON OUR COUNTRY PERSONALLY.
I TAKE THE HUNDREDS OF VIOLATIONS OF OUR CONSTITUTION PERSONALLY.
I TAKE THE CRUELTY INFLICTED ON MY FELLOW HUMANS PERSONALLY.
I TAKE THE PAVING OVER THE ROSE GARDEN PERSONALLY. That is “my” White House, my Rose Garden.
I TAKE THE LACK OF OUTRAGE BY THE MEDIA AND CONGRESS PERSONALLY.
I TAKE THE SILENCE AND COMPLICITY OF OTHERS PERSONALLY.

Here’s from Marc Elias, September 8:
"According to a new poll, when asked what emotion best describes how they feel about Trump’s actions as president, 49% of Democrats and 11% of Independents chose “furious.” Another 20% and 10%, respectively, chose “angry.” In total, 69% of Democrats and 21% of Independents are furious or angry about what Trump has done so far in his second term.

"As they should be. There’s a lot to be furious about.

"I am furious that Trump has issued executive orders in violation of the Constitution; flouted federal laws and claimed he is not bound by them; fired officials protected from removal; purged military officers who might disagree with him; seized the power to levy taxes and spend money without congressional approval; and directed the political investigation and prosecution of his opponents.

"I am furious that he has targeted the most vulnerable among us for ridicule and persecution; stripped health care from those most at risk; and showered the wealthiest with tax breaks they don’t need.

"I could go on and on.

"But if I’m being honest, I’m not only furious at Trump and his sycophants. I am equally — if not more — furious at how little is being done in response to his destruction."

I couldn't agree more! Let's DO SOMETHING!