Opinion

Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me - It’s Time to Take Action

Dan Schmitt

23 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

I know there is widespread disappointment and angst concerning the direction our nation is going. Our new president, the “dictator-wanna-be,” and the oligarchy supporting him and his administration are determined to take our country into territory reminiscent of pre-WW2 Germany.

If you paid attention to what Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign told us he would do if elected and what he has done in just the first two days of his administration, you know exactly what I’m referring to.

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