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This Could Work
Donald John Trump has a low opinion of dogs. He keeps (gleefully) reporting the submissive behavior of humans seeking his approval as displaying the cowed conduct of an ill-treated canine. And he relishes that evidence of prior abuse as an invitation to dominate and control.
He also knows how to whistle. He calls to his cult members in code. And they come willingly and promptly to do his bidding.
But what if there is a breed of dog that just won’t come to, much less hunt for, him?
Smooth Move
On 12 Apr 25, The Dworkin Report noted that Senators Schiff, Warren, and Wyden are asking the state attorneys general to investigate any state crimes, like fraud or tax evasion. Trump cannot pardon state crimes.
Good Hunting Dogs
There are 23 Attorneys General more likely to respond to a request from sitting U.S. senators to honor their oaths of office than to answer a partisan dog whistle from the Mad King to “come” and “heel”.
Kris Mayes was sworn in as Arizona’s 27th Attorney General on 02 Jan 23. She is the first LGBTQIA+ person, and first mom, to hold the seat.
Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s 34th Attorney General on 23 Apr 21. He is the first person of Filipino descent and only the second Asian-American to hold the position.
Phil Weiser was sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Attorney General on 08 Jan19.
William Tong took office as Connecticut’s 25th Attorney General on 09 Jan 19. He is the first Asian American elected to statewide level.
Kathy Jennings was sworn in as Delaware’s 46th Attorney General on 01 Jan 19.
Brian Schwalb was sworn in as the District of Columbia’s second-ever independently-elected Attorney General on 02 Jan 23.
Anne Lopez assumed the role of the Attorney General of Hawaii after her appointment in Dec 22 by Governor Josh Green.
Kwame Raoul was sworn in as Illinois’ 42nd Attorney General in Jan 19.
Aaron Frey was sworn in as Maine’s 58th Attorney General after being elected by the state legislature.
Anthony Brown was sworn in as Maryland’s 47th Attorney General on 03 Jan 23. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 4th congressional district.
Andrea Campbell Massachusetts
Dana Nessel Michigan
Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minnesota’s 30th Attorney General on 07 Jan 19. He is the first African American and the first Muslim American to be elected statewide.
Aaron D. Ford was sworn in as Nevada’s 34th Attorney General on 07 Jan 19. He is the first African American to hold statewide constitutional office.
Matthew J. Platkin was nominated by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as the 62nd Attorney General of New Jersey. The state senate confirmed him to the role on 29 Sept 22.
Raul Torrez was sworn in a New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General on 01 Jan 23.
Letitia “Tish” James is New York’s 67th Attorney General. She is the first woman of color to hold statewide office and the first worman to be elected Attorney General. She already has stepped up to the plate to challenge the Teflon Don in her state.
Jeff Jackson became Attorney General of North Carolina in Jan 25.
Dan Reynolds became Attorney General of Oregon in Dec 24.
Peter R. Neronha was sworn in as Rhode Island’s 74th Attorney General on 01 Jan 19.
Charity Clark was sworn in as Vermont’s Attorney General on 05 Jan 23. She is the first woman elected to that position.
Nick Brown was sworn in as Washington’s first black Attorney General in Jan 25.
Josh Kaul was sworn in as Wisconsin’s 45th Attorney General on 07 Jan 19.
Anthem
The portions of the federal government that remain functional are no impediment to the ad hoc actions of a self-serving old man lacking any discernable moral compass and very little impulse control. Senators Schiff, Warren, and Wyden are leading the way to an actionable strategy for calling Trump 2.0 to account for criminal acts committed within the boundaries of about one-half of the states.
Understand and accept the strong possibility that fate will deal with Donald John Trump before Resistance 2.0 neutralizes him.
But be not paralyzed or faithless.
Rise from shock and despair. Cease the wringing of hands, the holding of heads, and/or the clutching of pearls. Action is the antidote. Resistance is required.
Encourage and support inquiries by state attorneys general into fraudulent and criminal conduct of Trump 2.0 within their jurisdictions. This is a more promising platform for and mode of institutional opposition than is presently available at the federal level.
Let us pull up our socks and step into the breach now, every Power of One person dissatisfied with the results and consequences of Election 2024.
Let us put into play our persons and our purses to demand:
A return to positions of principle those persons, institutions, and organizations betraying a public trust in their integrity when bending a knee, kissing the ring, funding the personal wealth, or furthering the ambitions of Donald John Trump.
The bringing of criminal charges against Musk and articles of impeachment against Trump.
The bringing of articles of impeachment against corrupt justices now contaminating the opinions of the high court.
Referendum and recall of congressional representatives not faithful to their oath of office and/or unresponsive to the concerns and wishes of their constituents.
Creation of a Shadow Cabinet charged with daily briefings of administrative assaults upon the rule of law, the health, safety, and welfare of We the People, and simple decency.
Course correction on the conduct of matters related to national security.
Go, team, go.
This is all about power. Power is with the individual. You've repeated this, and so have others. Thank you for reminding and reassuring us every day.
All politics is local. Individually, we can take care of ourselves, support others, build our communities, and support state leaders who serve The People, not their profits, first. We need federal institutions for things bigger than states, such as FEMA for disasters, and HHS for pandemics and vaccines, etc.
The key to understanding what is going on and what you can do about it is to understand what governs at the federal, state, city, county, district, and neighborhood levels. Power ranges from the nationally governed (We The People) through all layers and levels of representation, including you, individually, with your moral compass, ethics, humanitarian decisions, and actions every day.
Action is the antidote. Resistance is required. Laugh at the fear they try to evoke and respond with ferocious faith. This Republican Administration WILL end. All things end. You can bank on it!