Review of For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind. Tulsi Gabbard. 2024. Kindle online sample. Section 5.
Demonizing political opponents isn’t anything new.
President Obama had mocked conservatives, saying they “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them.”
Taking this a step further, HILLARY CLINTON SAID THESE PEOPLE—TRUMP SUPPORTERS— BELONGED IN A “BASKET OF DEPLORABLES.”
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But JOE BIDEN ESCALATED THESE ATTACKS BY DECLARING THE DEPLORABLES TO BE NOT ONLY EXTREMISTS, BUT THE GREATEST THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
As such, Biden has now directed all the power of the mightiest law enforcement apparatus and national security state in the world to defeat this supposed threat.
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The Biden-controlled law enforcement and national security state wasted no time taking action.
ANYONE WHO OPPOSES THE DEMOCRAT ELITE’S WOKE AGENDA AND IDEOLOGY IS DEMONIZED BY BEING LABELED A “MAGA REPUBLICAN.”
In addition to declared supporters of President Trump, demonization includes:
-the Moms for Liberty who are fighting for the right of parents to have a say in their child’s education;
-unaffiliated voters who are speaking out in opposition to biological males competing against girls in sports
-people who dare to question or oppose the warmongers in Washington who are pushing us into Cold Wars with Russia and China, and closer to the brink of nuclear catastrophe
-those who are calling for secure borders and support for our police to keep our streets safe.
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In short, the Democrats’ sights are set on commonsense-minded Americans from across the political spectrum who care about their children, our democracy, and our security and are not afraid to stand up against the insanity of the Democrat elite’s agenda.
The Democrat elite are executing a well-thought-out, calculated strategy.
They know ONCE THEY NAME AND DEFINE AN ENEMY, AND WORD GOES OUT A CERTAIN GROUP OF PEOPLE IS THE TARGET, ANYTHING IS PERMISSIBLE.
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Anyone can criticize and spout lies about Trump, the so-called “MAGA Republicans” or the “deplorables,” and no one in the mainstream media will push back or challenge the assertion.
To the contrary, they will promote and amplify your voice.
But IF YOU DARE TO CHALLENGE THE MAINSTREAM ESTABLISHMENT NARRATIVE, OR SPEAK UP IN SUPPORT OF DONALD TRUMP, THEY WILL DO ALL THEY CAN TO SMEAR AND SILENCE YOU, ENLISTING THE HELP OF THEIR FRIENDS IN THE MEDIA AND BIG TECH.
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The Democrat elite don’t believe in free speech.
They don’t believe in the full exercise of the freedoms guaranteed to every one of us under the Bill of Rights.
THE DEMOCRAT ELITE BELIEVE THEY ALONE GET TO DETERMINE WHICH RIGHTS WE ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE AND WHICH RIGHTS THEY WILL CURTAIL TO SERVE THEIR INTERESTS.
In curtailing our rights, they do not hesitate to use all levers of power under their control to force compliance.
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Our Founding Fathers envisioned our nation would be a country of laws, not men, and our government agencies, institutions, and law enforcement would be nonpartisan and unbiased, rising above party politics.
The Democrat elites’ politicizing of agencies like the FBI, DOJ, DHS, IRS, and even the DOE to harass and intimidate their political opponents is completely undermining the rule of law and therefore, our democracy.
THIS IS DRAINING ANY TRUST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE MAY HAVE HAD THAT OUR GOVERNMENT EXISTS TO SERVE THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE, NOT OF THOSE IN POWER.
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The Democrat elite don’t care about serving the interests of the people, the only thing they care about is power.
Toward the end of President Obama’s first term, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE WAS EXPOSED FOR MAINTAINING A BLACKLIST OF “RIGHT-WING” CONSERVATIVE GROUPS that had applied for nonprofit status.
Those on the list were blocked, slow-rolled, or targeted for harassment.
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When I first heard about this, I didn’t believe it.
I thought it was some overblown complaint or a story made up by President Obama’s opponents to cause him political harm.
For all of its faults, and there are many, the IRS is supposed to be neutral, to treat every American the same, and in particular to treat all who apply for nonprofit status the same, no matter our political views, religion, or race.
I THOUGHT, THERE’S NO WAY THE IRS UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA WOULD BE SO BOLD IN ABUSING THEIR POWER AS TO TARGET AND HARASS OBAMA’S POLITICAL OPPONENTS.
If they were, this would be an egregious breach of the power the IRS has been entrusted with.
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I started digging into this issue and doing some research, learning more about the nonprofits that were being targeted.
I was shocked.
The IRS wasn’t targeting them because they were groups trying to revive the KKK, or incite violence or harm to others.
THE IRS WAS TARGETING ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAD THE WORD “PATRIOT” OR “TEA PARTY” IN THEIR NAMES.
President Obama was, indeed, using the IRS to go after his political opposition.
At the time, Democrat leaders in Washington tried to dismiss the IRS scandal as a “conspiracy theory”—but they were oddly silent when the IRS itself, once caught, admitted its wrongdoing and apologized for its abuse of power.
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It doesn’t end there.
The Treasury Department sent a letter to U.S. Senator Tim Scott in February 2024 ADMITTING TO SURVEILLING AMERICANS’ PERSONAL FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AFTER JANUARY 6, 2021, WITHOUT A WARRANT OR DUE PROCESS, violating the Fourth Amendment which protects our right to privacy against “unreasonable searches” by the government.
This was driven by Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), warning financial institutions to look out for “extremist indicators,” citing as examples “the purchase of books (including religious texts)” like the Bible, and those who shop at stores like Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Bass Pro Shops.
The Biden administration was specifically looking for Americans’ transactions that included Zelle payments with keywords like “MAGA,” “Trump,” and more.
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This is one of many examples of how AGENCIES WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE BEING USED FOR POLITICALLY MOTIVATED ATTACKS AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL SURVEILLANCE OF OUR PERSONAL LIVES, setting a dangerous precedent that undermines our constitutional republic.
We have seen this story before, and we know how it ends.
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These are textbook tactics the Democrat elite uses to abuse their power and undermine the rule of law just to get what they want.
With every offense they get away with, they become more blatant and emboldened in how far they’re willing to go to get more power.
THE DEMOCRAT ELITE ARE CONVINCED THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAW, ACCOUNTABLE TO NO ONE, IN THEIR MINDS, THEY ARE UNTOUCHABLE.
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“The Democrat elite are convinced they are above the law, accountable to no one, in their minds, they are untouchable.”
Tulsi Gabbard, details
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Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, United States Army Reserve officer, and political commentator.
Here are some key details about her:
-Early Life and Education
Full Name: Tulsi Gabbard
Date of Birth: April 12, 1981
Place of Birth: Leloaloa, American Samoa, U.S.
Education: She attended Hawaii Pacific University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Military Service:
Branch: United States Army Reserve
Rank: Major
Service: Gabbard has served in the Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005 and to Kuwait from 2008 to 2009.
-Political Career:
Hawaii House of Representatives:
Gabbard began her political career in the Hawaii House of Representatives, serving from 2002 to 2004.
At the age of 21, she was one of the youngest legislators ever elected in the state.
Honolulu City Council:
After her first military deployment, she served on the Honolulu City Council from 2011 to 2012.
U.S. House of Representatives:
Gabbard was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.
She served from 2013 to 2021.
-Presidential Campaign
2020 Democratic Primary:
Tulsi Gabbard ran for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election.
Her campaign focused on issues such as ending regime-change wars, reducing military spending, and promoting a non-interventionist foreign policy.
She ultimately suspended her campaign in March 2020 and endorsed Joe Biden.
-Political Positions
Foreign Policy:
Gabbard is known for her non-interventionist stance on foreign policy.
She has been a vocal critic of U.S. military interventions in countries like Syria and Iraq.
Domestic Policy:
She supports progressive policies such as Medicare for All, criminal justice reform, and addressing climate change.
However, some of her positions, such as her stance on Syria and her past views on LGBTQ+ issues, have been controversial.
-Notable Controversies
LGBTQ+ Issues:
Earlier in her career, Gabbard held conservative views on LGBTQ+ issues, which she has since renounced, stating her experiences in the military and in Congress led her to change her perspective.
Syria and Assad:
Gabbard has faced criticism for her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 and her reluctance to label him as a war criminal, arguing for a diplomatic solution to the Syrian conflict.
-Post-Congress
Political Commentary:
After leaving Congress, Gabbard has continued to be active in political commentary and has appeared as a guest on various news programs.
She remains a prominent voice on issues related to foreign policy and civil liberties.
Tulsi Gabbard is a complex and sometimes polarizing figure in American politics, known for her independent stances and willingness to challenge mainstream Democratic Party positions.
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