Why I'm Hopeful

The midterm elections are less than a month away in the United States. Where I live, early voting is possible beginning on October 13th. One week from today. I’ve printed the ballot and plan to vote my dissatisfaction with the Republican Party. The Legislative Branch has abdicated their duty. They have failed to defend the Constitution by allowing Trump to set policy. He has used this allowance to issue arbitrary tariffs. Start trade wars. Announce annexations of foreign allies. Create goon squads to intern immigrants (legal and otherwise). Start foreign wars that have destabilized the global economy. Trigger inflation, and reduce America’s standing as a trustworthy, rules-based, partner. I trust a significant number of citizens in the United States feel the same way. Both parties are providing poor leadership. The Republican Party has had full control of all branches of government. They have made things materially worse. For this reason, the Republican Party is dead to me. I will…