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We voted to place control of the entire federal government into the hands of one man.
The executive branch will be staffed by devoted allies dedicated to actuating unitary executive theory.
MAGA won the House of Representatives, the Senate and controls the Supreme Court.
Will the House comply with the demands of the new president? The Senate consent to his plans, appointments and treaties? The Supreme Court decree all his actions constitutional? Probably.
Though sobering, this is what Americans chose.
Where, then, comes oversight and accountability?
The free press now cravenly praises his greatness as a politician, denounces Joe Biden's political savvy and mocks the Kamala Harris campaign. The Justice Department meekly disposes of indictments. The military hierarchy war-plans ways to legally obey unlawful orders.
Our national honor derives not from America's wealth or military power but is rooted in decency, generosity of spirit and courageous commitment to our ideals. As a former Army officer, I hope we find a way not to squander America's hard-earned greatness.
Mike Shivers MD
Altoona