Congratulations MAGA. Not only have you owned the libs with the Trump presidency, but yourselves as well. Some of you may not see it yet, and some of you will never see it, but many of your fellow blood-hatters are already feeling the pain and regret as Trump’s second administration is shaping up to be the most corrupt and incompetent administration in the history of the United States. It is a kleptocracy that far exceeds his first term, and this time, his incompetence won’t be obscured by the effects of a pandemic.

It never ceases to amaze me how much cognitive dissonance it must take for some individuals to continue to praise Trump, despite his obvious lack of ethics, self-admitted immorality, and the overwhelming evidence of criminal and treasonous actions. I still see some Trump voters on social media continue to condemn anyone on the left, while ignoring all the faults of the right. They seem unable to accept responsibility for their actions, just like their leaders.

Between Trump’s belief he is a king, the Musk gang trying to save trillions by gutting vital government departments with nickle-and-dime tactics and then lying to the public about the savings, and the long-term bad-mouthing of any useful and functional American policy, this administration is wreaking havoc on the federal government and it is having an effect on some of those supporters, though it is still just a small trickle.

Even after that despicable attack on Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, only a few Republican senators have pushed back. In an NBC article, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) noted that “Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ‘rightfully concerned’ about Russia reneging on agreements.” On X (Twitter), Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) posted that he was “deeply troubled” by the 24 Feb 2025 U.N. vote in which the U.S. sided with Russia and North Korea. He also asserted that “Ukraine is an ally.” Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) was “sick to my stomach” that the administration is walking away from allies and embracing Putin.

However. . .

There is resistance to Trump’s overreach and flawed, anti-American policies, and it has been growing.

Whether you are conservative or liberal, religious or agnostic, wealthy or poor; if you believe in actual liberty, the rule of law, and the right of all governed people to choose their leaders, it’s long past time to rise up and assert your voice.

If you are a conservative who used to support Trump, but are now seeing the damage he is causing and will continue to cause, if you no longer think with full assurance that Trump is your guy, you can join the ranks of real patriots. Some very conservative leaders came to that conclusion long ago, and were called RINOs by Trump and his allies. It’s time to join them.

You don’t have to be liberal in any way — just understand that many of the people you came to trust have lied to you. That they don’t have your interests at heart, only their own greed for money and power. Being a patriot simply means breaking yourself out of the bubble of propaganda pushed by the far-right and the so-called “Christian Nationalists,” who long ago abandoned the teachings of Christ.

Then understand that government is not a business. The purpose of business is to create a profit for its shareholders. The purpose of government is to support and protect the people under its jurisdiction. This includes regulating the greed of business. The bulk of government is not about the bottom line. Where government misses on these goals, support representatives, senators, and a president who will try to remedy them; the Trump administration certainly won’t. It takes time but can be done by a determined electorate.

Understand that the concepts of republic and democracy, all underpinned by the rule of law, hold far more promise for people’s freedom and benefit than an aristocracy or dictatorship. Work to be the free country we have tried to be since the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Remember that the first attempt at America in 1777, implemented by the Articles of Confederation, gave too much power to the states and was quickly found to be unworkable. The second attempt in 1787, implemented by the Constitution and creating a stronger federal government, has kept freedom in this country for over two centuries. There have been, and still are, serious problems with who was granted that freedom, but these are eventually fixed as political and social intelligence grows.

Get your information from sources that have a verified track record for factual information over propaganda. Take a look at sources outside of your Fox News bubble. And before you call a source “fake news,” learn to recognize what is news, what is fake news, and what is opinion. News isn’t necessarily fake just because you don’t like it, and it isn’t necessarily true just because you do.

Support science, a self-correcting and empirical means of knowing actual reality, over ignorance, opinion, and superstition. Remember that conspiracy theories are not theories at all, and have no scientific or even rational foundation.

Know that research is not just watching a couple of videos. Research is a painstaking process that requires understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your methods, vetting your sources and understanding their weaknesses, and understanding the connections for what they are, not what you want them to be. Most importantly, it is about searching for the factual truth, not trying to prove your opinion.

If you have useful skills, volunteer them.

Support institutions that support liberty. Support moderate conservatism if you are consider yourself a conservative. Support the ACLU, which is not just a liberal mouthpiece, and has defended free speech rights for everyone, including the NRA, neo-NAZI groups, and even Trump himself. Or maybe the Southern Poverty Law Center, or other organizations dedicated to civil and human rights. Support non-partisan news services, such as AP or Reuters. The list of worthy organizations and individuals for your support is far larger than any list I could include here, vet them yourself.