Across the nation today, thousands of protests are being organized by left-wing groups, unions, and other organizations, with chants of “No Kings, No Kings, No Kings.” The mantra is a calculated campaign to cement the notion that Donald Trump has assumed dictatorial powers.
It is a curious campaign since every indication is that our constitutional system is operating precisely as designed. The Constitution is not only designed for times like these, it was written in a time like this. Courts have ruled both in favor and against the Trump Administration. Congress has held hearings and passed legislation on various issues. We have the oldest and most stable constitutional system in the history of the world. That does not mean that we do not have conflicts, but we have a conflict resolution system that has worked extraordinarily well for over two centuries.
The superficial appeal of such campaigns is evident in the triggering event that sparked the protests. The Trump administration is holding a parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army — the kind of celebration that is common among our closest allies, from France to Great Britain.
Since this anniversary coincides with Trump’s birthday, it is claimed that it is nothing more than a royal birthday bash, even though Trump has called for such military parades since his first term.
The well-funded protests are being fueled by Democratic leaders, who are resuming their claims that citizens must either protest this weekend or accept tyranny in the U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) went so far as to declare, “If we don’t show up, Democracy dies.”
The Democrats seem to believe that the “death of democracy” theme that failed spectacularly in the last election can now rescue their party from record-low polling. In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson (who is at 6 percent popularity percent popularity with his constituents) announced, “I am counting on all of Chicago to resist in this moment.”
Even some judges appear to have picked up on the theme. Before issuing his order to stop Trump’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles this week, District Court Judge Charles Breyer declared in open court that Trump was another “King George.”
He then wrote an opinion that included in it many Democratic talking points — suggesting, for example, that Trump was creating disorder by calling out the National Guard to deal with disorder. Breyer further indicated that the violence in Los Angeles was relatively minor, despite potentially deadly attacks on law enforcement, arson, and looting.
Many of us have noted that there are good-faith arguments on both sides of this issue. However, since the Madison Administration, the Supreme Court has warned lower courts not to second-guess the basis for deployments. Rather than confine himself to the relative authority of the federal and state governments on ordering deployments, Judge Breyer eagerly entered the political fray on these collateral issues.
The impression is that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) had Judge Breyer at hello.
The “No Kings” mantra is meant to implant this image in the public psyche, despite the lack of evidence that democracy is in any real danger.
It is called the illusory truth effect, whereby the repetition of a false claim can create an impression of truth. Ironically, it is a technique denounced by some of these very same critics as a common means of disinformation. They cite the effect as a justification for censorship of opposing views.
Yet, what is disinformation to some is information to others. “Democracy is dying” may be an absurdity, but it is also their advocacy — and it is protected speech, no matter how disinformative.
The danger is that these Democratic politicians are fueling the most radical and violent elements in our country with their “rage rhetoric.”
The images reinforce the “no holds barred” message.
People watch unhinged members such as Rep. LeMonica McIver (D.-N.J.) hitting federal officers and forcing her way into federal facilities and the lessons are not lost on them.
They see Rep. Maxine Waters (R-Calif.), who has fueled the anger in prior riots, accusing California Guardsmen of coming to shoot people in Los Angeles and telling them, “You better shoot straight.”
Many are fueling the rage as a license to oppose Trump by any means. What they will not admit is that they need the rage. They like it.
Trump supporters are already covering the web with memes about Trump as a king.
Pretty amusing trolling.
The Demo-Brats are never happy always whining about everything then wonder why we don’t trust them its because the little snot buckets want it all when it comes to the Pie they want the whole darn thing since their Greedy and Selfish
Babies have tantrums.
Elections have consequences.
These babies in the streets are useful idiots for their commie/dem leaders.
They are expendable.
Some of these shootings, cars driving into the crowds and targeted assassinations might just be lefties pretending to be opposed to the “no kings,” idea.
Seems the kid who drove into a no kings crowd was a lefty.
Seems the targeted political assassin was a lefty.
Seems the Salt Lake City shooter was a lefty.
Commies never hold back from killing some of their own useful idiots.
Commies have a long history of developing killers, too.
With VERY few exceptions, all the violence could be eliminated if the left would simply stop committing violence.
Bill
Has been true for 70 years. I see no reason for it to change!
The Salt Lake City shooting got weird.
https://thepostmillennial.com/salt-lake-city-no-kings-protest-murder-suspect-pushed-antifa-views
An Antifa man ran toward the crowd at the “no kings” even brandishing an AK-47.
A designated peacekeeper at the even, who openly carried a handgun fired at the nutcase and hit him.
But the bullet passed thru the Antifa guy and struck and killed a bystander.
Sad.
The Antifa guy is in custody.
The designated peacekeeper is cooperating with police.
Ask yourself, WHY did the commie produced march get attacked by a commie/antifa guy?
Commies do what commies do; sow chaos.
Wouldn’t it have been TRULY king-like if Trump had cancelled the US Army parade because it distracted from HIS birthday? THAT’S probably what the left is pissed about; that would make a much more painful meme.
Imagine being so stupid, manipulated, used, indoctrinated and ignorant that you spend an entire day protesting something that doesn’t even exist. Only the left.