Confusion in the Ranks
Trump used the example of the leadership and courage of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at the Little Round Top (Gettysburg) before a graduating class of officers at West Point. We all know how Trump fumbled with his glass and on the staircase to the podium afterwards. What many don't realize is the degree to which his regime has manipulated American history in order to cause what Russia desires most - confusion in our ranks.
The Russia-financed Trump Organization and regime has added propaganda and confusion to the ideal of American patriotism for its own purposes as Fiona Hill, the coal miner’s daughter, testified before Congress.
In contrast, Trump was impeached by the House and barely managed to keep his job by 2 votes of our Senate.
I proudly served as a Marine Officer (S-4) for 13 years. As all frontline troops know, without the 4, beans, bullets and bandages, no unit can fight! In any job, you're only as good as your support.
I also studied Political Science, theology and ethics at St. John’s and thanks to the Marines, received and was able to apply lessons from my graduate degree from USC.
I would remind all Americans, especially those on the front lines of some of the founding principles of our Democracy.
Don't Confuse Patriotism with Stupidity
It is our hard work and sacrifice that has gotten us to be the extraordinary country that we are.
I have seen America the Beautiful; been to the High Sierras and to the Mojave Desert - with the troops.
I know the meaning of sacrifice for my country because I paid for its freedom with my sweat and hard work.
Today, we are joined by others in the constant striving to make ours a greater country;
A better world;
Not in the interest of one person, one family, one Organization;
but in the interest of all of our countrymen and countrywomen;
and for our Democracy;
The last time the Republicans screwed up the economy of our Democracy,
no Republican was elected President for 20 years.
This is not a drill!
So, stay calm, fix bayonets -
and those on the front lines;
stand up for Democracy!
