I have not written anything regarding the President since June 8. Obviously, things occur almost daily that deserve comment.
While it is important that his daily transgressions be put before the public, he must be held accountable, I would say that at this point my comments, and indeed most comments, are mostly wasted breath in the sense that they are unlikely to change anything, to improve the situation. They will not change the President’s mind or anyone in his circle. They will not change the mind of his supporters. They will not change the mind of Republican politicians who are not ardent Trump supporters but want him to sign their legislation, should they ever manage to pass any.
They also unfortunately are unlikely to encourage the masses of politically unengaged people in the country, who would tend to vote Democratic, to become engaged and thus greatly alter the dynamic of the 2018 election. That will only happen through a combination of good Democratic policy development and the grass roots involvement of organizations who can reach these people.
The only real reason to continue to comment on things like his latest snap decision to ban transgender people from the military is to continue the protest against both the substance of his policy decisions and the manner in which they are made. But there are ample commentators and organizations doing that. My voice doesn’t add anything.
The same is true for his and the Congressional Republicans’ actions on health care. The process and substance are beyond belief. They show a total disdain both for the historic processes and procedures of Congress as well as the American public.
Unfortunately, what else is new! What’s more, this administration has shown a disdain for the very institutions that form the framework of our democracy. His Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, a poorly disguised attack on the voting rights of the poor and immigrants, is just one example.
Commentators have to write because that is their job. I on the other hand only write when there is something that warrants a new post, when I feel that my voice adds something to the public discourse.
Rest assured, I will be heard from again on this topic.
