Rage Against the Dying Light
America’s first televised show-trial just ended. Former President Donald Trump was indicted on every count of falsifying business records to cover up his affairs —thirty four in total, by a judge who has donated to his opponent and whose daughter runs a Democrat PAC.
Either one, would’ve made any other man of moral standing recuse themselves; but this judge— was hand picked by the administration to hinder the former President’s re-election. Of course Trump will appeal, and none of this will be fully resolved before the election. It is likely —days before his nomination, Trump will be imprisoned.
Even if Trump avoids jail and is re-elected, this will plague his re-election term. The bureaucratic administrative State will throw everything against him. The murmurs of assassination are already abound.
All of this galvanized supporters on both sides, but notablely leading to an outpouring of support to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. So much so, it crashed the campaign’s donation website. Securing a ransom of 53 million from small and first time donors; 34 million in less than eight hours after the announcement. (A million for each count, the campaign boasts)
It use to be the case in the United States, you’d get the justice you could afford. It now is a clear fact, that you will not be able to receive a fair trial in America —even with a king’s ransom.
The Rule of Law has been destroyed.
Societal Trust has been destroyed.
The America you know, is but a distant memory…
The Trial
Show-trials are as much for you, as it is for them. For while the afflicted moan over the injustice of them and bystanders bewildered by them, they look real to the other-side. It props up the System™ even if in name only. And they also do something else…
They showcase Absolute Power.
Waging a campaign of demoralization. Showcasing that “they”, those running The Trial are in full control. Innocent or Guilty it doesn’t matter.
They will get their verdict, whatever it takes.
Double standards, hypocrisy, out-right fabrication and more…
And they will get away with it.
There is no sacred space anymore; No heroics, or grandeur. No Deus Ex Machina. They will decide people’s fates, irrespective of Truth —Rewriting History right in front of your own eyes.
Don’t blink, or they’ll get away with it…
Has it always been this way?
Innocence Proves Nothing
Something Died in America that day in May.
Innocence Lost, another 9/11 esque event. The World slowed and stopped —if you were aware. That last thin veneer of Society, Fairness, and Civility died that day…
Where were you when it happened?
They say Politics is as simple as: “reward your friends, and punish your enemies”. In a sense they are correct. Morality flows from Power.
Because Power determines what is permissible. It rewards what likes and punishes what it dislikes. Those still clinging to “fairness” and “justice” will end up victims of their own naivety. The Right’s political opponents guilty of just as much, perhaps more walk free. While many who have done less languish in cells.
“But it’s not fair —Our Enemies did worse”.
Indeed. They have, But they have Power, and you do not… Power cares not for hypocrisy. Because Power is unaccountable to all, except to those who have it. And Explanation —reflects deference in some manner, and enemies do not receive such luxuries.
This is why people think “Power grows out the barrel of a gun.” It doesn’t, Power and force aren’t equivalent, but that’s another discussion for another time…
Politics use to be civilized. But those in Power have decided to do away with civility and follow only the Will to Power. It means that any Politician wanting to fight for change must understand that there will be no leaving the arena once entering. The divide between civilian life and public service is now over. Everything and everyone is fair game.
Politics will become more brutal and vicious.
There is only the Will to Power now. Lawfare has proven itself to be more effective than people imagined. Wielded with unprecedented, indiscriminate and unrelenting force. Mercy? What Mercy? No Quarter will be given… The day anyone gives such mercy they will find themselves at the guillotine that afternoon.
All of that will show its face over the coming decade.
There is no pressure release valve for any system that has gone down this route. Complete overhaul is the only solution. That means taking the same approach if anyone is to come to Power. Prosecute enemies to the fullest extent, and remake institutions.
Unused Power is lost Power. And losing Power is called weakness.
The Fraying and Fragmenting of Society.
The Rule of Law breaking down has more consequences and is slower than upon first instinct.
The remedial mechanism of Society has been desecrated for political gain. There is no recourse or compromise to be had. “The System is rigged, why bother?”
In time people will begin to disregard the law. Laws from on high will be disregarded at the lower levels. They will take the law into their own hands. Hoping to tip the scales of Fate to their favour…
People no longer trust each other. Hell, they don’t even know their neighbours. America and Western Society is collapsing. A jury of your peers? What peers, if there’s no community; they probably don’t even speak your language.
America and the West have become more tribal and factionalized. Fractured by their differences and multiplicities. Cascading down till it reaches the local level. The end of our age of Atomization.
What Next
Every nation now facing this has face this difficult choice.
ReFounding or Decline
A choice between the current order and establishing a new one.
But establishing a new order, requires new myths, understandings, rules, laws and customs. It requires wielding Power with absolute assuredness and mastery. Anything less and anarchy will prevail.
This isn’t a somber cry for the dying light, this is a sober look at the choice before us all.
Which side will you choose? And retreat mind you is to cast your lot with who ever wins. To give up your say to the future.
Either choice is painful, but the choice is yours.
Choose wisely and as always. The rest is up to you.