Disunited states: Could a second Civil War — and an end to the union — really happen? – By Chauncey Devega (Salon) / Sept 22 2020
Richard Kreitner on his new book “Break It Up” and why secession remains a possible solution to America’s dilemma
On Sept. 11, Donald Trump proclaimed on Twitter that: “Pelosi and Schumer want Trillions of Dollars of BAILOUT money for Blue States that are doing badly, both economically and in terms of high crime, as a condition to making a deal on stimulus — But the USA is coming back strong!”
Trump was widely mocked in response for being too ignorant to understand that “blue states” are part of the United States.
People enjoy laughing at Donald Trump, perhaps because they think it will somehow save them from his wrath, cruelty and violence. It will not.
Trump’s statements about “Blue States” are just another obvious illustration of the fact that he is not really president of the United States of America. Through his behavior Trump has shown that he is actually the authoritarian Great Leader of his followers only.
Moreover, he has little or no respect, love, care or concern for them either — except as a means of keeping himself in office indefinitely so he can enrich himself, his family, and other close allies.
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