DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Is President Trump’s motto, ‘Do your business, ask forgiveness later?’

One person’s takeover is another person’s relief.

One person’s villain is another person’s hero.

A blue reader replied to my encouragement to stand together last week versus standing in division in our country. 

He asked, “which of their policies (Republicans) would stand up if we all joined hands?” 

Another could ask the same on the Democratic side. 

Remember, just because someone doesn’t agree with you does not mean that person is wrong. 

And, it does not mean you’re wrong.

Sometimes it just means two people see things differently.

Like the major difference we see going on right now on both sides of the aisle. 

I would have thought the mainstream narrative would have quieted down the talking points by now, since people are so aware of the propaganda at this point. 

Yet no.

Instead, the division continues as if no one has noticed it’s not business as usual.

And are “we” tired yet of mainstream continually announcing the enemy of the week. 

Perhaps the ones who keep naming the enemies are purposely creating the division and orchestrating the distraction – because THEY are the enemy?

Something to consider – why is it okay to have a group of people in government who are more outraged about stopping the money flowing to foreign countries than the American citizens having their needs met. 

Trump might be a frightening figure along with his dream team, but he could not have made his changes any other way.

The systems he is disrupting had to be exposed to fall. 

For example, the millions of illegals who entered the United States illegally and now must leave. 

That also includes the terrorists, gang members and sexual predators allowed to join the population of the US and commit felony crimes. 

Every country in the world has a system for legal immigration. The United States is not breaking new ground with that ideology. 

In fact, if staying in the United States is not on your bucket list for the next four years, take a sabbatical and immigrate to another country. 

You’ll see it’s not as easy as the good ‘ol USA has been the last four years offering participation gifts like loaded credit cards and luxury hotel rooms on the people’s dime. 

I lived in Paris for a while, and I can tell you there was no way they were planning to let me illegally stay – that’s not how it’s done ANYWHERE.

I will admit, I was not okay with the Feds telling the states what they could and could not do regarding illegals. 

However, I was corrected when shown the Supremacy Clause, which “Establishes a hierarchy of laws within the United States.” 

It proclaims that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the highest forms of law in the land, and they “supersede any conflicting state laws.”

So, when you hear Attorney General Pam Bondi suing Illinois, Chicago, New York, Letitia James, Kathy Hochul and more – that clause is hard at work.

And, looking at the bigger picture of America from a distance, I see Trump supporters who voted him in office want him to do exactly what he is doing.

It’s obvious to anyone watching, Trump is going to do what he wants anyway. 

The tipping point in our country, and the politics over the years, has been leading us to this demise, greed, backroom deals, lists to reveal (i.e. Epstein and PDiddy), and a narcissistic government arrogance that believed their illusions would last forever. 

Personally, I think the blue people should have danced a much sexier dance with Trump and the red group. 

After all, it has only been three weeks and his dismantling has been epic no matter how the blue wants to kick and scream on legalities, and security before they go to their cry room.

I read Elizabeth Warren will be having her massive influx of unknown wealth for a gal with only a $200,000 salary (not counting the benefits) audited.

19 states’ Attorney Generals filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk to block his investigations. 

Trump said fine, the IRS will do the audit and they can file charges when they find something, whereas Musk was to make recommendations to save money.

In the meantime, can someone pass along fancy Nancy’s number to me? 

I need to get stock tips from her since she turned a $175,000 annual salary into about $200M. 

She too will be scrutinized – and I will absolutely stay up for that.

And, in case you were wondering what is next for DOGE... 

It will not be challenged, since in 2014 Obama created the United States Digital Service, a government task force to fix the Obama Disaster Care website with full access to federal systems. 

Fast forward 2025, and Trump merely rebranded Obama’s gem into his own baby with the same funding – but a completely different mission. 

Trump also invoked 5 US code 3161, which allows him to have temporary hiring authority (not to exceed three years), and DOGE can enter any federal agency it chooses to pick out the rot.

And, he invoked 44 US code chapter 35’s, the Coordination of the Federal Information Policy governing US Federal Oversight, allowing DOGE access to the federal database. 

And nope on suing for overreach because these are existing laws. If an agency fails to comply, they are violating presidential authority. 

Trump has gone in and kicked the pieces all over the board. He changed the rules like he said he would do. 

Growing pain always hurts, however, on the other side of pain most often there awaits strength, this time for the American people.

Rita Cook is a freelance writer for The Ellis County Press. She can be reached at rcook13@earthlink.net.