Rubbernecking The Wreckage Of Democracy

How To Stop Political Rot

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We’re rubberneckers
witnessing the wreckage of Democracy,
corroding on the shoulder,
crushed against the guardrail,
abandoned by the GOP.

We’re in trouble, America.

We have devolved into a dangerous place where one party with a diminishing electorate is forcing their partisan beliefs on a majority who don’t support their radical agenda.

An agenda that

  • Outlaws abortions
  • Passes billionaire tax cuts
  • Enables trade wars
  • Denies Climate Change
  • Puts gun manufacturers before families
  • Destroys protections for pre-existing conditions
  • Purges Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

While the GOP hijacks our government, they’re making our country less safe. In their silence, they condone the behavior of a deranged, incompetent president who promotes bigotry in hate speech to his base—Dangerous rhetoric that incites mass shootings and threatens national security.

Because of GOP policies…

Our rights are being diminished.

Our communities are under attack.

Everyday we awaken to horrific news: mass shootings, hate crimes, children dying on the border, Climate Change disasters, the undermining of laws and regulations that hurt Americans and help corporations.

As we weather the trauma of daily chaos and horror, Mitch McConnell and the GOP stack the courts with ultra conservative judges, weaken our system of checks and balances, pass restrictive abortion laws and ease gun regulations so manufacturers profit from mass shootings.

Be afraid. Be sad. Be angry, but don’t be silent.

If we allow sadness to spiral into despondency and lose hope, allow the GOP and Trump to bully us into silence, we will embolden them and their agenda to remake America into a plutocratic patriarchy.

If we stay silent, the GOP will continue dismantling our institutions, while allowing a president with authoritarian tendencies to meddle in Justice Department investigations and Congressional oversight.

A silent America is a complicit America. It’s an affirmation of extremist policies that hurt our families, our finances and liberties.

If we maintain the status quo, enable the decline of democratic values and institutions, we dishonor the sacrifices the founders endured to reject the tyranny of a king. We dishonor our veterans and the men and women who died upholding freedom and acquiesce to the disrupters of democracy.

We must reject radical ideology that threatens our freedom; reject the perversion of our democracy by a president and his enablers who put party before country. Who undermine our system of checks and balances to hold onto power and financial dominance.

We can’t allow the GOP to enact policies that limit opportunities for the majority while expanding the wealth and influence of the minority. Can’t allow them to subsidize billionaires with tax cuts that benefit their donors and themselves while cutting social security and Medicare to pay for it.

If we continue voting Republicans into office, they will continue hurting our families and country.

Only we can stop the political rot by speaking out against the abuse of power.

Be strong. Be loud.

Speak out now while we still have free speech rights.

It’s time to restore people-powered democracy, as the founders intended, and reject this bastardized version of it that favors corporate donors and special interest groups. It’s time to show the wealthy few that control policy that they cannot silence us or diminish us.

We are all America. And as Americans, we have an obligation to speak out for our families, our communities and ourselves to prevent the perversion of our democracy by self-serving Congressmen. Those who shirk their constitutional duties they swore to uphold by curtailing our rights and dismantling our institutions.

We can stop the political rot by exercising our constitutional rights to speak out in peaceful assembly and cast a ballot on Election Day to vote them out.

Speak out loud and speak out often. Don’t let democracy corrode on the shoulder.

19 Comments Rubbernecking The Wreckage Of Democracy

  1. Maria

    Democracy is the tyranny of the majority. I believe in individual freedoms and I cannot conceive that there are people who might find the idea of ​​abortion reasonable, this is murder.

    Reply
  2. Aparecida

    Loved it!

    I am upset by the polarization that’s been taking place,

    I’m from Brazil and here politics are a mess,
    a lot of the population doesn’t have enough education and it has a lot of alienation also.

    Reply
    1. William John

      I understand your frustration with the political polarization and lack of education in Brazil; it’s a challenging situation that many countries are grappling with globally.

      Reply
  3. saya elevator

    There is a lot of noise. And it is becoming difficult to see which narrative is being promoted.

    Reply
  4. IT-INVENTIVE

    The author expresses concern about the state of democracy in the United States and the perceived impact of the GOP’s agenda. Here’s a summary of the key points:

    Description of the Situation:

    Democracy is described as “wreckage” and “corroding on the shoulder.”
    The GOP (Republican Party) is accused of forcing partisan beliefs on the majority and pursuing a radical agenda.
    Concerns About GOP Agenda:

    The GOP’s agenda is criticized for outlawing abortions, passing billionaire tax cuts, enabling trade wars, denying climate change, prioritizing gun manufacturers over families, and undermining various protections.
    Impact of GOP Policies:

    The author argues that GOP policies are diminishing rights, attacking communities, and contributing to daily chaos and horror, including mass shootings, hate crimes, and Climate Change disasters.
    Accusations Against GOP and President:

    The GOP is accused of hijacking the government, making the country less safe, and supporting a president with dangerous rhetoric that incites hate speech, mass shootings, and threatens national security.
    Call to Action:

    Readers are urged not to be silent and to reject extremist GOP policies.
    Silence is equated with complicity and an affirmation of policies that harm families, finances, and liberties.
    The author encourages speaking out against the abuse of power, rejecting radical ideology, and restoring people-powered democracy.
    Concerns about Democracy’s Decline:

    The article emphasizes the decline of democratic values and institutions, urging readers to honor the sacrifices of the founders and reject the perversion of democracy.
    Call for Political Change:

    The author calls for a rejection of the GOP through voting, expressing that continued support for Republicans will result in further harm to families and the country.
    There’s a plea to exercise constitutional rights to speak out in peaceful assembly and vote on Election Day to stop political rot.
    Final Message:

    The article concludes by urging readers to speak out loud and often, preventing the corrosion of democracy.
    Overall, the piece reflects a strong opinion against the GOP and its policies, emphasizing the importance of active resistance and voting for political change.

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  5. Cg cars

    The author expresses concerns about the state of democracy in America, describing it as a “wreckage” and emphasizing the role of the GOP (Republican Party) in what they see as a decline. The key points from the text include:

    Overview of the Situation:

    Democracy is described as corroding on the shoulder, abandoned by the GOP.
    The author views the GOP as pushing a radical agenda against the majority’s will.
    GOP’s Agenda:

    Outlaws abortions.
    Passes billionaire tax cuts.
    Enables trade wars.
    Denies climate change.
    Prioritizes gun manufacturers over families.
    Dismantles protections for pre-existing conditions.
    Targets Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
    Critique of GOP Policies:

    The GOP’s actions are seen as making the country less safe.
    Criticisms include enabling a deranged, incompetent president, promoting hate speech, and condoning dangerous rhetoric leading to mass shootings.
    Impact of GOP Policies:

    The author argues that GOP policies diminish rights, put communities under attack, and contribute to daily chaos and horror.
    Mitch McConnell and the GOP’s Actions:

    McConnell and the GOP are accused of stacking courts with ultra-conservative judges, weakening checks and balances, passing restrictive abortion laws, and easing gun regulations.
    Call to Action:

    The author urges readers not to be silent, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against GOP policies.
    Silence is seen as complicity and an affirmation of policies that hurt families and liberties.
    Appeal for Change:

    The text calls for rejecting radical ideology and restoring people-powered democracy as envisioned by the founders.
    Voting against Republicans is suggested as a means to stop the perceived political rot.
    Conclusion:

    The piece concludes by urging Americans to exercise their constitutional rights to speak out, participate in peaceful assembly, and cast ballots to prevent the perceived perversion of democracy.
    The overall tone is critical of the GOP and calls for a proactive stance against what the author perceives as threats to democratic values and institutions.

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  6. William Tate

    This post raises important concerns about the state of our nation. What steps do you think individuals can take to actively contribute to positive change and ensure their voices are heard in these challenging times?

    Reply
  7. servomax

    Exploring the impact of ‘Rubbernecking The Wreckage Of Democracy.’ Thought-provoking insights on the challenges we face. How do you envision rebuilding democratic values? Share your thoughts!

    Reply
  8. servomax

    A thought-provoking voyage through democracy’s wreckage. Which of the observations made in “Rubbernecking” align with your assessment of the state of politics today? Let me know your thoughts.

    Reply

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