Let this sink in: We have a president who has responded to his obvious defeat in an unprecedented manner by implementing a “scorched earth” exit strategy. He is intentionally sabotaging the country, its institutions and President-elect Biden.
If not checked, this will harm all Americans regardless of political party. Republicans in Congress must rise up and stop him. They know the danger of not doing so and now must develop the spine to act.
Members of the administration at all levels of government must refuse to carry out Trump’s orders. As history reminds us, this is the ethically required and patriotic action.
Finally, we must hope the president’s family and friends will intervene. Democracy is on the line.
Richard Cherwitz, Austin
Note from KBJ: He's the president until at least 20 January, Richard. Stop being a dick.
