berg80
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"President Trump’s actions Monday night violated his oath to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed,” as well as the First Amendment “right of the people peaceably to assemble.” You may not have been able to stop President Trump from directing this appalling use of force, but you could have chosen to oppose it. Instead, you visibly supported it.
Anyone who takes the oath of office must decide where he or she will draw the line: What are the things that they will refuse to do? Secretary Esper, you have served honorably for many years, in active and reserve military duty, as Secretary of the Army, and now as Secretary of Defense. You must have thought long and hard about where that line should be drawn. I must now ask: If last night’s blatant violations do not cross the line for you, what will?"
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/02/jam...agon-slams-esper-for-role-in-trump-photo.html
There is a larger point to be made beyond Esper enabling Generalissimo Trump's disgraceful violation of the constitutional rights of those protesters. Because Esper exemplifies the complicity of the entire Repub party, now recognized as the Party of Trump, by not saying enough is enough.
By not saying, "no Sir, my oath of office, my duty to the country, and my respect for the rule of law prevent me from doing that." With a few rare exceptions.........like Romney during the impeachment.........like Sasse during this incident.........Repubs remain silent because they put their own re-election before their honor. Ultimately, that is an indictment not only of them but especially of the blind allegiance of Trumpette's to Dear Leader.
Anyone who takes the oath of office must decide where he or she will draw the line: What are the things that they will refuse to do? Secretary Esper, you have served honorably for many years, in active and reserve military duty, as Secretary of the Army, and now as Secretary of Defense. You must have thought long and hard about where that line should be drawn. I must now ask: If last night’s blatant violations do not cross the line for you, what will?"
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/02/jam...agon-slams-esper-for-role-in-trump-photo.html
There is a larger point to be made beyond Esper enabling Generalissimo Trump's disgraceful violation of the constitutional rights of those protesters. Because Esper exemplifies the complicity of the entire Repub party, now recognized as the Party of Trump, by not saying enough is enough.
By not saying, "no Sir, my oath of office, my duty to the country, and my respect for the rule of law prevent me from doing that." With a few rare exceptions.........like Romney during the impeachment.........like Sasse during this incident.........Repubs remain silent because they put their own re-election before their honor. Ultimately, that is an indictment not only of them but especially of the blind allegiance of Trumpette's to Dear Leader.