The real problem with America right now, IMHO, is that lawbreakers are not being punished. There is no accountability. When I was young, it was often said there is no one above the law. Rich or poor, we all were subject to reasonable legal restraint. Now, it seems, almost no one, except those so unfortunate as to belong to the wrong group, are subject to law enforcement. It seems that we are on the verge of anarchy. We are one disaster away from complete breakdown. I think the reason for so many conspiracy theories floating around is that smart people are looking at what is happening and thinking, “You know, if I wanted to destroy the United States of America, the things that are occurring now are how I would do it.” We need strong principled leadership and, instead, we are led by a bunch of spiteful, vindictive children. There are no checks and balances working. Somehow, we the people, have got to put fear of being fired into the hearts of our elected leadership. But, it seems that somehow, the spiteful and vindictive are the majority of the electorate.

As history unfolds around us, I take every opportunity to point out to each progressive that shows the slightest sign of remorse that this is what they voted for. And yes, I realize that now I am being spiteful and vindictive. But the bitter laughter that I glean from this fruitless exercise is somewhat akin to what Lincoln once said, “I laugh because I must not cry. That is all. That is all.”