For years, Democrats have sounded the alarm that Republicans are a threat to democracy. But when you peel back the rhetoric, it looks a lot like projection.

Senator Bernie Sanders (Vt) recently agreed that his own party has become a “threat to democracy.” In a recent interview, Sanders acknowledged that the Democratic primary process has been unfair since at least 2008. In 2016, the Democratic National Committee selected Hillary Clinton over Sanders, leading to allegations of a rigged primary. In 2020, despite a crowded field, the party quickly coalesced around Joe Biden, effectively shutting down competition. Then, in 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris was selected as the nominee without a primary.

While accusing Republicans of undermining democracy, Democrats in their controlled legislatures, judicial positions, media positions, and state offices have implemented systems and policies that undermine election integrity.

Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell detailed in his column “The Greatest Electoral Heist in American History” how Democratic officials weakened, altered, and eliminated laws designed to preserve election integrity. He highlighted how Mark Zuckerberg funded a “charitable” organization working with Barack Obama’s senior advisor David Plouffe, pouring over $400 million into assisting officials in Democratic strongholds on how elections were to be conducted. The media, of which over 90% say they are Democrats, have set the bar for leftist propaganda and negativity toward anything conservative. Look at the lawfare.

Consider voter ID laws. As of 2025, 15 states do not require voter identification to cast a vote for president. These states account for 207 of the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency. Notably, these states traditionally vote for Democratic presidential candidates.

Additionally, 27 states and the District of Columbia allow ballot drop boxes, with most of these voting Democratic. Mail-in and voter roll issues in states like Georgia, Arizona, and Washington, DC, during the 2020 election enabled Democrats to gain another 30 electoral votes. This brings the built-in electoral vote advantage to 288 of the 270 needed to elect a president. In contrast, 12 states specifically prohibit ballot drop boxes, and these states tend to vote or lean Republican.

Let’s connect the dots. The same Democrats who claim to be democracy’s last defense:

• Refuse to hold real primaries
• Gut election laws without legislative approval
• Accept tech money to “train” partisan election worker
• Eliminate voter ID
• Maintain bloated voter rolls
• Rely heavily on unsecured mail-in ballots and drop boxes
• Control states that collectively exceed the 270 votes needed to win the presidency.

It’s no coincidence that states are essentially Democratic strongholds.

Proverbs 17:15 says, “He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.”

It’s not democracy they’re defending—it’s power. Republicans, and Americans for that matter, allowing this charade is, say it with me…Stupidocrisy.

Sources:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/bernie-sanders-agrees-democratic-party-is-a-threat-to-democracy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/table-9-ballot-drop-box-laws?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-1-million-ineligible-voters-removed-from-voter-rolls

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EO-35-Comprehensive-Election-Security-Ensuring-Legal-Voters-and-Accurate-Counting—vF—8.7.24.pdf

https://www.sos.alabama.gov/index.php/newsroom/secretary-state-wes-allen-implements-process-remove-noncitizens-registered-vote-alabama

https://www.sos.alabama.gov/index.php/newsroom/secretary-state-wes-allen-implements-process-remove-noncitizens-registered-vote-alabama

https://ballotpedia.org/Voter_identification_laws_by_state

https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/table-9-ballot-drop-box-laws

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In a world where globalism has often meant gutting American jobs, President Trump’s latest series of trade agreements with China, the United Kingdom, and India signal a bold return to bilateral, America-first, fair trade economics. These deals aren’t just about diplomacy; they are reshaping the global supply chain to favor American workers, the domestic economy, and long-term consumer resilience.

Let’s start with the headline-grabber: the US-China agreement. Following years of lopsided trade balances and intellectual property theft, the US secured a deal where both nations agreed to reduce tariffs by 115% for 90 days while maintaining a 10% baseline tariff going forward. The point? Leveling the playing field.

Trump kept the pressure on China by retaining Section 301 and 232 tariffs, ensuring that strategic sectors like steel and aluminum are protected. For the American worker, especially in manufacturing and heavy industry, this is not just a win—it’s a welcome reversal of the death-by-offshoring policies of the past two decades.

Next, the US-UK deal. The United Kingdom was hungry for new trade relationships, and the US capitalized on that. In a calculated move, tariffs on British autos dropped from 27.5% to 10% for 100,000 vehicles annually, while steel and aluminum tariffs were eliminated. In exchange, the UK axed its 19% ethanol tariff, opening the door for a surge in US biofuel exports and farm goods.

This is more than economic arithmetic; it’s strategic alliance-building. This deal also prioritizes the aerospace and high-tech sectors, which is a nod to protecting US intellectual and manufacturing prowess.

Then there’s the US-India agreement. Often overlooked, this partnership has enormous long-term potential. India has agreed to lower tariffs on key US imports and is projected to support up to $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. With tariffs dropping in sensitive sectors like agriculture and defense, the ripple effect for American farmers, ranchers, and energy producers is significant. India gains access to high-quality US goods, and Americans gain a growing market and a democratic ally in a volatile region.

So, what does all this mean for the American consumer?

Lower prices in some sectors—yes. But more importantly, these agreements protect the integrity of our supply chains, reduce reliance on adversarial nations, and bring jobs home. This isn’t just policy—it’s a philosophical shift. Under Trump, tariffs are not punishment; they’re leverage. They’re the price of access to the world’s most valuable consumer market. And for once, the leverage is being used to defend Main Street instead of appease Wall Street.

Fair trade is biblical. In Proverbs 11:1, we are reminded: “Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.”

This fair-trade doctrine is a shift from dishonest global scales to fair weights. It’s not just about economic wins. It’s about restoring righteousness in how we do business—with strength, strategy, and a spine.

Sources:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/34903518/us-trade-deal-china/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://apnews.com/article/us-uk-trump-starmer-trade-deal-79d55b8ade0dd8c9265ada9400d079db

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-u-s-uk-reach-historic-trade-deal/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.igd.com/Social-Impact/Health/Articles/Bulletin-New-trade-deals-with-India-and-US/56858?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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