We can blame the politicians. We can castigate them mightily, and we should, because they have—both parties—become a liability to the nation, wholly untrustworthy, corrupt and self-centered. Hey, Republicans: “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10). Maybe no thought in human history describes gutless Republican Party politicians better than that. Here is one that perfectly pictures the Democrats: “Every intent of the thoughts of [their] heart [is] only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5). Back to the days of Noah…

But, yeah, while we can, and should, reprimand politicians of both parties, who is really to blame here? Who elects the politicians to office? Ultimately, the American people have no one to blame but themselves for the condition of their country. “The government you elect is the government you deserve” (Thomas Jefferson). It’s our fault, and it is totally inexcusable.

Here are some recent headlines worthy of note, and tell us about some abominations the American people are now unforgivably tolerating:

From The Gateway Pundit (on “X”): “HORROR: Previously Deported Illegal Alien Charged with Triple Murder After Stabbing 2-Week Old Baby, Mother, and Grandmother—Released from Jail FOUR TIMES in California!” (emphasis in original). This is, of course, repulsive, and no decent country would put up with it. But, as we know, it happens with barbaric regularity in modern America. The American people let it happen. Americans elect the politicians who let it happen. Americans have no one to blame but themselves.

From “Libs of TikTok” on “X”: “Giant progressive pride........

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