Rule of Law? Meh...

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Today Trump selected Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

Vought is a co-author of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025--remember that? It's the blueprint for what the American Civil Liberties Union calls "a roadmap for how to replace the rule of law with right-wing ideals." 

Think about that: "replace the rule of law." 

Consider what will replace the rule of law: the rule of wealth?  the rule of might? the rule of whoever can strong-arm power from others?  Yes, there are countries that function outside of the rule of law. We call them North Korea. China. Russia. Did Trump's voters understand they were voting to support this trajectory?

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I know not all who read my words share my political perspective. A reader recently sent me a Bible verse "reminding me" that "there is no authority except that which God has established." This is a favorite quote shared by people who say Trump's re-election was ordained--while simultaneously denying such deference to Democratic administrations.

Square that circle.

I will try for a more cheerful tone in my next post. 

Enough.

Be well.

Write.

Allison