We Are Not Alone
Usually, the phrase We are not alone refers to the search for other intelligent life forms somewhere out there in the universe. These days, it feels like we’d be lucky to find intelligent life when consuming the daily news. But we are not alone. There are many people, including many leaders, who feel the same as you do when it comes to the attacks on American values. So let’s take note when they speak out. Today, Jack Smith testified in front of Congress. “If asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether that president was a Democrat or Republican. No one should be above the law in this country.” (Believe it or not, that is still mainstream opinion.) Here’s Smith’s opening statement. “President Trump has sought to seek revenge against career prosecutors, FBI agents, and support staff simply for having worked on these cases. To vilify and seek retribution against these people is wrong. Those dedicated public servants are the best of us, and it has been a privilege to serve with them. After nearly 30 years of public service, including in international settings, I have seen how the rule of law can erode. My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it. It requires dedicated service on behalf of others, especially when that service is difficult and comes with costs. Our willingness to pay those costs is what tests and defines our commitment to the rule of law and to this wonderful country.”
+ “I do not understand why you would mass pardon people who assaulted police officers. I don’t get it. I never will.” It’s critical to note that Smith is making these public statements knowing full well that Trump’s corrupted justice department will do ‘everything in its power’ to indict him. Here’s the latest on the hearing from CNN and NBC.
+ “I’m not naive. These guys are gonna try to take me down.” Gavin Newsom at Davos. Here’s the full conversation.
+ A couple exceptions like these not convincing you that we are not alone? Well, consider this from the NYT: The Voters Who Have Taken a U-Turn on Trump.
