What an exciting month it’s been watching Republicans control every level of government: the executive, judicial and Congress. But let’s be real: At this phase of our country, all branches have surrendered their spine to their almighty leader Donald Trump, so I guess it’s really just one branch of stupidity masquerading as three.

Even after controlling every branch of government, they still can’t keep the government open or keep their promises, and who do they blame? Democrats, naturally. It’s almost like this has happened before in … oh yes, the first Trump presidency. It’s almost like people never learn. Then again, I guess that’s why Republicans hate education and teaching history so much, because then we might actually recognize what absolute failures they’ve been when it comes to leadership.

But let’s pivot to something on everyone’s mind, since this column will be published before the upcoming special election: Proposition 50.

Obviously, I’m voting yes because I’m willing to try anything to stop the insane bleed we call the Trump administration. This proposition represents an opportunity for Californians to assert some measure of resistance against federal overreach, and I believe we should take it.

I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion last week at College of the Canyons, where a student asked me, if we always do........

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