Elected officials take an oath to ‘protect and defend the Constitution,’ not to serve the president. However, this is exactly what Republican Politicians are doing in Washington. They bow to his every demand, and praise him effusively. Among the fake attributes applied to Trump are ‘intellegent, kind, compassionate, wise, and patriotic.’ The truth is that the real Donald Trump is an egomaniac, and is filled with anger and hatred. He is a white supremacist, and a traitor to our nation.

If you are half as angry as I am, you refuse to accept Trump as your illegitimate president. More importantly you know that the real villains are Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and their hypocritical party which is supported by the right wing propaganda machine; FOX Noise. They run for office promising to care for the needs of all Americans and serve citizens from all walks of life. After they win a seat in the House or the Senate, they serve their party and the owners of that party; the one percent.

The truth is that we do not have to wait until 2020 to rid ourselves of our national nightmare. Returning control of the House and Senate to Independents and Democrats will remove all power from Trump. Congress, by design, is the most powerful branch of our government. Removing the cowards who presently control our government will return power to the people.

We deserve better, and with our vote we can not only demand more, we can take it. Political parties are extremely harmful to our election process. Not a single true American has a valid reason to support one party over the other. They will continue to make fools of us and vote for themselves while refusing to support the majority. We can have elected officials in Washington who care for our needs; our wishes; it is up to us to elect the best candidates who are younger and members of the largest demographic; women.

Incumbents are the worst. After a couple of terms in office they become one of the 10.8 million millionaires in our nation. Enjoying a wealthy and privileged lifestyle convinces them that remaining in office is a must and becomes their only goal. You and I are forgotten.

We can be the change America desperately needs. Vote in November and vote for yourself and your family. We cannot be ruled by another Trump; our nation would not survive.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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