Today's MOZEN: And So It Begins

 

And so, it begins.

Just a week away from the official transfer of power, the arrival of the era of Trumpism is now in high gear. The foundation of All That Was Promised is being laid. The future is being shaped by the very people the new President is choosing to help him run this Country. They are the harbingers of what is to come.

The common denominator for these people nominated by Mr. Trump to fill his Cabinet is unquestioning loyalty to the man and his doctrine. While some of those chosen may exhibit a certain level of qualification for the positions for which they have been nominated, others are woefully underqualified and were chosen by the President Elect sole for their fealty.

Let’s take the man chosen for one of the most important Cabinet positions of them all, Secretary of Defense, a position with enormous power and therefore responsibility, as just one example.

Pete Hegseth is a Special Forces trained combat veteran whose main claim to fame was his position as a Fox News weekend anchor. He also headed 2 failed veteran’s charities. Mr. Hegseth’s drinking habits are apparently also the stuff of legend. Despite his stellar service record, there is no other experience on his resume that would suggest an ability to manage the Governments largest department.

His recent Congressional confirmation hearing clearly demonstrated what we can expect not only from Hegseth but from the entire Trump Administration. Through his testimony we should prepare for the following: Toxic Masculinity where men run the show and women are relegated to supporting roles - Christianity is the National Religion - Torture of enemies is acceptable - Might Makes Right -  Complete fealty to the President is required. Those not willing to pledge will be purged. In other words, he (and the others) intends to implement the Project 2025 agenda.

What is equally disturbing to me is the fact that the Republican controlled House AND Senate are in virtual lockstep with Mr. Trump and his plans for our Country. There is a strong chance that Mr. Hegseth as well as other controversial nominees will be approved. Nothing can stop them now.

It’s not hyperbole to state that by voting for Mr. Trump as well as a GOP controlled Congress, this Country has clearly made its choice to fundamentally change what it means to be an American. It’s MAGA now and with it comes a new ethos, one with less compassion and equal justice under the law while increasing fear and loathing.

Many of my friends cry foul stating that they did not vote for Trump so he’s not “their” President. Well, unfortunately this is not the way things work here. The People have spoken. What they have said breaks my heart.