US Senate votes to Acquit Donald Trump!

 

Violence has been breached as a grassroots political strategy. In the past violence has been initiated by civil rights and patriot leaders. In the future, a person with a cell phone and followers can initiate mob violence with questionable motives. There will be more violence by Republicans and Democrats in the future. Whatever happened to domestic tranquility? #SenateImpeachmentTrial

“The Capitol riot revealed a new force in American politics — not merely a mix of right-wing organizations, but a broader mass political movement that has violence at its core and draws strength even from places where Trump supporters are in the minority,” a quote from, "The Atlantic".

(These next two paragraphs are from Lisa Lerer @llerer at the NYT.)

That force shows little sign of backing down: Two weeks ago, the Homeland Security Department issued a rare terrorism alert warning that violent extremists were emboldened by the attack and motivated by “the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives.”

There is some indication that such violent acts have support among some Americans, particularly within the Republican Party. A survey conducted by the American Enterprise Institute this week found that 55 percent of Republicans back the use of force as a way to “arrest the decline of the traditional American way of life,” as compared with 35 percent of independents and 22 percent of Democrats.

The president was declared not guilty today by the Senate today. Seven Republican senators were swayed to give a guilty charge, and history will judge Donald Trump's actions. In my opinion throwing Mike Pence under the bus for doing his duty as Vice President was inexcusable. Violence is not the correct option for either side. I pray that our government can keep a lid on random acts of violence, without becoming a police state. We are wading into deep unprecedented waters in unprecedented times.

Here is a political cartoon a drew about the current polarization of politics in our country. Can you figure out its meaning? Art, poetry, pros, allegory, and editorials are a peaceful avenue of change.