Men and women have fought to preserve those freedoms in two world wars and other military actions defending our democracy. Those brave members of the military have sacrificed their lives to defend this country and preserve our freedoms.
Since the start of the 21st century we've seen a gradual erosion of our rights and freedoms. It's our own fault. We've let the wealthy elite take charge and slowly strip away our rights with elections that featured far-right actors.
When Trump slunk into office in 2016 the slow drip of rights being taken away turned into a river of revenge where Trump introduced his authoritarian tendencies into the government.
By the time Trump lost the 2020 election and managed to get re-elected four years later the damage from his first time in office was evident. He sold a Big Lie about being cheated in his 2020 loss. The lie continues today and has actually grown legs since last year.
The American's who voted for Trump both times don't care if he's a world-class liar bent upon being our first dictator. Their emotional connection to Trump's lies blinds them from reality and the truth about what Trump is doing. They smile and fawn over him even after losing their healthcare and numerous rights.
The damage that Trump's done to our democracy is far-reaching. He set the standard for future MAGA politicians. He coopted the Republican party and turned it into Nazi brownshirts that willingly take our rights away.
Some pundits say we now live in two Americas. One is controlled by bad actors and the other is the victims of this lawless regime.
The average American - those that don't belong to the MAGA cult - are fighting to retain their freedoms in the courts and streets with massive protests. A price is being paid daily as government agencies like ICE kill Americans and terrify immigrants, while they roam through the streets like an occupying Army.
Standing up to this corrupt regime requires Americans turning out in massive numbers this November and voting Blue. Meanwhile we have to defend the whole election process (again) and make sure Trump doesn't get away with fixing the midterms where Democrats are heavily favored to win the House and even the Senate.
Along the way average Americans will take the brunt of Trump's assault against our freedoms, and more may even die defending the Constitution.
Americans have always known that the price of freedom would be high and people would have to die. It's in the country's DNA. Today we have come to a crossroad that demands attention to the growing fascism in high places. Rights are dying daily.
As it Stands, we are all on the front lines of this war. United we stand, divided we fall.
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