We have a modern version of Tammany Hall! (Never hear of
Tammany Hall? There is a good summary at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammany_Hall).
The modern version is called the United States Political system. Right now it
is rearing its ugly head in the Republican Party, but the Democrat Party is
just as bad. There is rebellion within the Republican Party, and those in
control are not going to give up their position easily, because it yields power
and money. Yet, the power of Tammany Hall was finally broken, and we may be
witnessing the beginning of the destruction of the U.S. political power system.
Unfortunately, the result of power destruction could also mean the destruction
of our two party political system. One thing that history tells us, is that it
takes a powerful person to break up a power structure. FDR had the strength to
destroy the Tammany Hall power structure – what about today? I am not a Trump
supporter, but the people are speaking! They see him as having the strength to
break up the Republican Party power structure. Will the Democrat Party power
structure follow? Sooner or later, I predict that it will! It is becoming
obvious that American Republican voters have had enough and are in full
rebellion; party leaders had better take notice! The U.S. election process is a
competitive event, and that is fine. However, the attempt to destroy an
opponent is not acceptable! And that is the tactic in use by the Republican Party
right now.
As I said, I am not a Trump fan, and I believe Ben Carson is
the best person for the job. Again, however, the people have spoken (assisted
by the mass media!) and most do not agree with me. Cruiz and Rubio are fighting
like sixth graders, and showing no signs of being ready for presidential
diplomacy. Maybe they will “grow up” a bit in the next four or eight years, but
for this year their “anti-Trump” activities certainly shows they are not ready
for nomination as POTUS candidate. As
for Kasich, he seems to be living in the past. I have voted and expressed my
feelings, but others are not agreeing with me. Trump has many faults, but so do
we all! Would he make a good president? I don’t agree with those who say he
would be a disaster – probably in large because he is a threat to them! One
thing is certain, he will not be bought, and therefore money also will likely being
drying up for those who can be. He may be “rough around the edges” as a
politician, but he is likely to make some needed changes and could become one
of the best presidents (horrors!). He says he is a Christian; this may be true,
but, if so, he should note some Bible stories of what happened to persons who thought
they were all powerful. Two good examples are Daniel 4:28-32 and Acts 12:21-23.
Maybe a bit of humility is in order, but I suppose Trump thinks humility is not
what voters want to hear. Perhaps he is correct – there was only fleeting
interest in Carson, who is definitely a humble man!
One thing is for certain: if the Republican Party leaders
continue on their current path and manage to wrest the nomination away from
Trump through “negotiations” during the convention, their party will likely be
destroyed and a Democrat will be elected as POTUS. I suspect, however, that
this will not be possible. I think the more they try to destroy Trump, the more
people will become convinced he is their only hope for change. He is likely to go
to the convention with a majority for first vote. If so, any attempt to alter
this will be immediate party suicide! If he does get the nomination, any
subsequent refusal to support him, as has been threatened, may also be suicide
but probably more like slow strangulation.
