The Arranged Presidency: New and Old

 

Lots of bad karma out there these days

And so it begins, like an arranged marriage, a sigh of relief has been expended and the union is confirmed. It was not passionately sought after, nor won, by the individual, but arranged by political collaboration. Joe Biden, the 46th President of the US, was sworn into office on Wednesday. All but approximately 75 million voters were absolutely thrilled. The media is back to fawning covering important news, such as, bringing American fashion designers back into the White House and of course, those darling Biden grandchildren. Reporters are once again asking hard-hitting questions about, among other irrelevant news, the family dog and the artwork selected in the Oval Office. No questions were asked about the 15 executive orders signed by the new president on his first day in office.  

Granted, President Trump asked for much of the unfavorable treatment he received throughout his term. While he has been publicly shamed and badly ridiculed for four years, he has been increasingly berated and alienated since the riots at the Capitol on January 6th. There has been no pretense of civility or decorum, just incessant scorn, contempt and distain since, what many believe, the fabricated and prearranged civil unrest in DC. 

During his last days in office, the House voted to impeach President Trump again. This time for his role in inciting a riot at the Capitol; the final and ultimate disgrace and demise of this vastly hated public servant. In fact, there is a movement to erase Trump's presidency all together. The media greatly assisted in disseminating the vilification of Trump and cancelling his existence, past and present. There is a frightening double standard, which is obvious to anyone who cares to explore our recent history of unrest. 

The fabrication of an insurrection story at the Capitol is a fascinating collaboration that will no doubt join the ranks of great American conspiracy theories for years to come. Add Covid 19, voter fraud and censorship to the mix and we have the perfect arrangement for a political win.