Across the nation today, thousands of protests are being organized by left-wing groups, unions, and other organizations, with chants of "No Kings, No Kings, No Kings." The mantra is a calculated campaign to cement the notion that Donald Trump has assumed dictatorial powers.

It is a curious campaign since every indication is that our constitutional system is operating precisely as designed. The Constitution is not only designed for times like these, it was written in a time like this. Courts have ruled both in favor and against the Trump Administration. Congress has held hearings and passed legislation on various issues. We have the oldest and most stable constitutional system in the history of the world. That does not mean that we do not have conflicts, but we have a conflict resolution system that has worked extraordinarily well for over two centuries.

The superficial appeal of such campaigns is evident in the triggering event that sparked the protests. The Trump administration is holding a parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army — the kind of celebration that is common among our closest allies, from France to Great Britain.

Since this anniversary coincides with Trump's birthday, it is claimed that it is nothing more than a royal birthday bash, even though Trump has called for such military parades since his first term.

The well-funded protests are being fueled by Democratic leaders, who are resuming their claims that citizens must either protest this weekend or accept tyranny in the U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) went so far as to declare, “If we don’t show up, Democracy dies."

The Democrats seem to believe that the "death of democracy" theme that failed spectacularly in the last election can now rescue their party from record-low polling. In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson (who is at

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