John Adams desired a “government of laws and not of men.” Now we have a government of men and not of laws.
We have the “Department” of government efficiency, a team of sketchy tech bros led by a Nazi apologizer, bookended by Trump’s firing of the other DOGE, director of government ethics.
What is in common? Corruption. We are witnessing the most breathtaking corruption in history because we now have a Trumpified government of extremist men bypassing the Constitution.
Trump started a crypto business to rake in billions from people seeking to curry favor; the Trump Hotel conflicts of the first term pale by comparison.
Meanwhile, Musk allegedly seeks to root out waste and fraud from a government which has given him billions through his various businesses.
An example of Musk’s “waste” is to stop feeding starving children, but heaven forbid questioning the “essential” Mars space missions Musk lusts after. Trump’s firing of some 18 inspectors general, whose job it is to root out waste, fraud and abuse in government, is further evidence of Trump’s desire to eliminate truly meaningful oversight.
Republicans who control both houses of Congress need to develop a backbone and stand up for the legislative branch of government. Article 1 of the Constitution enumerates legislative powers, and Article 2 enumerates the executive powers.
Let’s keep the legislative branch first among equals, before it’s too late.
Richard S. Whiting, Auburn
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