I have mostly stopped listening to the news, even PBS and NPR, because it seems that the only thing they can talk about is COVID and the new omicron variant. I do not need this in my consciousness. I am healthy and I have every intention of remaing so.
Today though, is one year since the horrifying attack on our U.S. capital. I was glad to hear that former press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, who used to be a Trump supporter, has had the blinders removed from her eyes. She sees clearly now and intends to aid the mission to stop Trump in his ongoing attempt to undermine our democracy. She hit the nail on the head in her statement that he is a “master manipulator.” He has made it his life’s mission to unscrupulously exploit the masses. Grisham points out that he has a “fragile ego” and this makes him a very dangerous man. He is actually very mentally ill.
Donald Trump is a serious threat to our country – perhaps an even bigger threat than terrorism. We must remain vigilant, because until he is in fact stopped, our nation will remain vulnerable. The majority of the rioters last January 6th were white males. Many of those who were arrested and accused are former military. Some have backgrounds in law enforcement. We must remain cognizant that many of these men are members of well known white supremacy groups like Proud Boys, White Nationalists, neo-Nazi, and the infamous KKK. With so many hate groups made up of people who are disenchanted with our government, we must find ways to overpower that hate, with love. Our government is not perfect. No government is perfect. Violence and hate; however, are not the answer to its problems. Let’s not fight violence with more violence. Let’s sow seeds of peace and love, and watch the hatred disappear.
