During the Putin era it has become clear that the
Russians are in the process of trying to reestablish themselves among
the most powerful and influential countries in the world. To do that,
they see the diminution of American power and prestige as critical for
their goals. They must be encouraged by what is happening in America
right now.
Our democracy looks more fragile every day. The U.S. is a chaotic place. Nothing really works. Our legislature is paralyzed by hostility between the Republicans and Democrats. This is a reality recognized around the world. It makes “democracy” anything but attractive. Despite the likelihood that most Americans are democratically disposed, there are clearly some who believe that there is not sufficient central authority being used to change the situation, reduce conflict and force stability on the nation.
Back Lives Matter began as a spontaneous, peaceful reaction to what were viewed as police excesses. It was widely supported in both the white and black communities in this country and continues to be today.
Recently BLM has been actively and often violently opposed by racist and white supremacist groups as well as by outside activists who appear to be interested solely in fanning disorder and conflict, fomenting violence.
It is probably fair to say that the White House, if it were so inclined, could slow, if not completely stop the violence. An appropriate word from the White House could blunt the motivation of those violently opposed to the BLM. And yet, that does not happen as the White House even praises various violent anti BLM supporters.
That praise has been reinforced by continuing statements from White House personnel, most emphatically including the president, which have praised the character of those racists and white supremacists. The now retiring adviser to the president, Kellyanne Conway, recently said that the more violence there is, “the better it is for Trump’s re-election prospects.” How could this be? Is it not the primary job of any White House to calm and quiet discontent in our country rather than encourage it?
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Haviland Smith: America democracy more fragile than ever - VTDigger
Our democracy looks more fragile every day. The U.S. is a chaotic place. Nothing really works. Our legislature is paralyzed by hostility between the Republicans and Democrats. This is a reality recognized around the world. It makes “democracy” anything but attractive. Despite the likelihood that most Americans are democratically disposed, there are clearly some who believe that there is not sufficient central authority being used to change the situation, reduce conflict and force stability on the nation.
Back Lives Matter began as a spontaneous, peaceful reaction to what were viewed as police excesses. It was widely supported in both the white and black communities in this country and continues to be today.
Recently BLM has been actively and often violently opposed by racist and white supremacist groups as well as by outside activists who appear to be interested solely in fanning disorder and conflict, fomenting violence.
It is probably fair to say that the White House, if it were so inclined, could slow, if not completely stop the violence. An appropriate word from the White House could blunt the motivation of those violently opposed to the BLM. And yet, that does not happen as the White House even praises various violent anti BLM supporters.
That praise has been reinforced by continuing statements from White House personnel, most emphatically including the president, which have praised the character of those racists and white supremacists. The now retiring adviser to the president, Kellyanne Conway, recently said that the more violence there is, “the better it is for Trump’s re-election prospects.” How could this be? Is it not the primary job of any White House to calm and quiet discontent in our country rather than encourage it?
Read complete report at:
Haviland Smith: America democracy more fragile than ever - VTDigger
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