You're correct about a two tiered justice system. Infuriating to say the least.

Our country looks and behaves like a mafia run state. This took root under President Trump, but it barely began with him. Totalitarian regimes today operate behind a facade of democracy while ruling through their influence and control of the media, big tech, the judiciary, and other centers of influence. Their sole aim is to enrich themselves while maintaining their power, to hell with the the American people at large.

Nations in which strongmen rule and no pretense of democratic governance is in evidence are at the extreme end of the totalitarian scale. Other's like Russia, Hungry, Turkey and the Philippines are seen as mafia like states which maintain a facade of democracy while their rulers use their control of the media, the judiciary, big tech and other centers of influence to enrich and maintain themselves in power.

Today the United States looks and behaves more like a mafia run state than the Constitutional Republic it was set up to be. This became increasingly evident under President Trump. But the problem did not end with him. It took root during his presidency and is now beginning to come into its own under Joe Biden and his leftist control freak cabal. ..God help us all..

"We're not in Kansas any more, Toto..", and the Republic we once had is fast disappearing right before our eyes..

I agree with 90+% of what you said. But I still totally support President Trump. His goal from the beginning was to put a stop to this kind of thing. To "drain the swamp" His mistake was in not realizing just how deep the swamp was. But he certainly did not have control of the media, big tech, or the courts. In fact he fought them all the way. And they fought him all the way. As strange as it seems, the mainstream Marxist media now seems to be turning on Biden. And Cuomo. Even Democrats (or Demonic Rats as I call them) have turned against Cuomo, who was the darling of the Democratic establishment not long ago. Doesn't look like Newsom in CA is doing so well either. I would love to see NY and CA get Republican governors, as long as it isn't Romney. The Antifa and BLM riots are still going on even with Biden in office, so I guess that Trump wasn't the cause of that either. And new highs in the CV death rates have happened since Biden took over. Where was that plan.........

I don't disagree. I supported President Trump's efforts to "drain the swamp" when he came to Washington as well. Still, the 'my way or the highway' attitude that Trump took with him to Washington was more a 'mafia like' approach to governance than the job of President of The United States requires. It took him 4 years too long to realize that, and by then it was far too late.

Trump's 'know it all dictatorial ringmaster of the greatest show on earth' full blown narcissistic personality rubbed too many people in positions of power and authority the wrong way for him to be a truly effective American President, in spite of his best intentions. He turned out to be his own worst enemy, with even his most powerful political supporters quietly grating their teeth when he said, 'tweeted' or did the incredibly counter productive things he was know for.

The final straw was lending encouragement and support to the riled up mob that heard him speak prior to their march on the capital, ..and it took him weeks after that debacle had been put down to finally admit that the things he said and the encouragement he gave in the heat of that moment had the effect they did.

Had Trump come to Washington openhandedly seeking the support and counsel of the best and brightest the Republican party had to offer, then worked 'within that framework' to accomplish his goals, reaching out to all Americans and extending the hand of compromise across the political spectrum as he began to steer the ship of state in the direction he envisioned it going, we'd be talking about a much different outcome for the present and future than we're staring down the barrel at today..

It's not justice system anymore, it's a legal system. You get all the justice you can afford.




America got exactly what it asked for with Trump. He's not a President, he's a CEO. The two roles are distinctly different. As you say, one works within the bounds of the established system of governance and the other gives orders and demands they be followed, or else.

Now America will get exactly what it asked for with Biden. Time will tell how that plays out.

I agree with the media having a decided Marxist bent. But you have to realize that the media is big business. They are mercenary, and they do all they can to foment controversy in the hope it will increase their viewership/readership. Anything to stir the pot, and that is why they appear to be "attacking" Biden and Cuomo. Got to keep blaring out those headlines, no matter who is the target, in the hopes that people will read them.

In my case at least, what they've done is lose me completely. All my life it used to be a ritual, if I was home, to watch the evening news both national and local. No longer. Now the only news I watch is the local, to keep up with what is going on in my state and my county. I can no longer give credence to what I hear from the national media because it is so tainted. They are no longer reporting just facts.

I voted for Trump once. Instead of draining the swamp, he caused it to overflow.

Precisely said..

I too have abandoned the MSM. When the day is done, the market will decide what succeeds and what doesn't get watched. Businesses will meet market demands or cease to exist. FaceBook stock is down about $51B so there's what the market is saying. Poland (one of several countries) has a lawsuit in the works with FaceBook for violating the country's laws regarding free speech. Certain laws apply within its borders regardless of where the servers are located. In general, people aren't happy about being told to shut up and/or that their views are conspiracy theories or conjecture. That being if they don't align with the left's views or any other power base. They are less happy about being de-platformed, deleted, de-monetized or shadow banned. My read is alt tech platforms will continue to gain traction as the market makes its preferences heard. I think this is the best way to resolve censorship. Provide choices and let people pick what works best for them. Good journalism is dead and has been for a while. That said, some good commentary is available on the internet if you dig a bit.

As for perfection in leadership, if you want that then vote for Jesus Christ. Last I checked he wasn't on any ballots. Never in my life have I seen such stark contrast in leadership crossing a single administration. I'm not thrilled with Biden, Harris or the circle jerk of Obama era retreads now in government. I also don't espouse hatred for those thinking Biden will be a good President. Each to his/her own and time will tell how well things go. Early indicators suggest the priorities are in the wrong places. In this case, the globe becomes the market and its response to how America conducts herself will be interesting. As I've said, "You're not going to like what's coming!"

I'm fairly deep in local politics and our neighborhood action group. We've been able to effect positive change by organizing and focusing on common problems. There is a lot to be said for solving political problems from the bottom up.

CPAC began on Thursday and will run through Sunday. Trump is scheduled to speak at 3:30 EST at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL. I think CSPAN will cover it. I'm also sure someone will upload the speech. Lots of people speaking at that event so hot air will be flowing. Our most important issues are restoring election integrity and getting open news platforms established. I also think 2021 is going to make 2020 seem like a back rub. Buckle up!

I don't 'watch' broadcast TV at all, but I do read local sources to stay up with what's going on in my state and county.


Fact based 'reporting' long ago bit the dust. Now the media 'shapes the narrative' to please their owners and feed their readership the 'party line' that's most in vogue (most profitable) right now.

Sex continues to sell, as does the narrative that men and boys who think of themselves as women and girls are in fact women and girls and must be treated as such, with nothing out of bounds to this minuscule 'favored class' amongst us - and vice versa with women and girls who consider themselves men and boys. What a crock..

Bashing opposing political views with made up 'facts' and 'who gives a flying f*ck if it's true or not' reporting is the name of the game these days. Finding unbiased fact based U.S. 'reporting' is impossible any more.

Like you, DE, I pretty much avoid even trying these days..