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We have a reality star as president. He appears not to care about the facts but only about the spectacle. Several times he has been quoted recently as saying “this is going to be good television.”
His base appears to believe the lies that Fox News commentators and the conservative internet sites and web pages peddle about the downsizing of the federal government and national security policy. Basically, Trump sells misinformation and his base salutes.
I believe the independent press has to be much more active in exposing the lies. Unfortunately, much of the national press is dominated by those who make money off the lies. And some of the legacy press is likely afraid to cross him, and so may downplay the severity of what is happening to our nation. Congress, likewise, appears afraid to take action.
We don’t have much time. If he gets his way, our democratic institutions may be demolished and our country run by a dictator.
So organize and do everything you can not to let this happen. If the press isn’t doing enough, nor the courts, nor the Congress, it is up to each one of us to protest and speak the truth loudly to save our democracy.
Wendy Ross
Wiscasset
