I try to keep this blog nonpolitical BUT

I'm a very happy man today.

I am a Democrat, born to the blue and dyed in the wool. So, the victories that Dems had across the country are giving me a wide smile.

However, at the same time I am concerned that the Democratic leadership will simply blow it. This election was about the current dire state of our economy, that is very true. It was also about something else. The rule of law was stretched but it didn't break. Which brings up why I'm here today.

I'm wondering, truly, if we want to pursue criminal charges against Trump and company? Or even if we should. Yes, I am NOT a lawyer. I have no idea if he has committed crimes or not, but I believe he has.

That means, for our system to work correctly and reestablish the rule of law in this country that he has to be investigated and if the evidence - if any- shows that he broke the law, charged and brought to justice.

If that means serving jail time, for not only Trump but any of his crony's as well, then so be it.

I have mixed emotions about this. First off, one of the reasons that Trump came to power the second time is because the Biden administration showed weakness in not bringing him to justice. The man did break several laws both during his time as President, and after his first term ended as well.

There is a long-standing rule in American politics, however. We do not jail our political opponents. Trump however violated that rule in his actions against people that disagreed with him not only politically but personally.

Frankly that's what this video is about. Why we should peruse charges against those that broke the law. This is where I stand.

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