Senate Must Do Its Job

The Senate must do its job, and let Biden do his. My favorite four letter
word has always been “both.” When you choose between two things
you want, you only get half. There are times when half is not enough,
and this is one of those times. Want to save democracy? Swallow hard
and do the right thing now.
Trump should have been convicted by the Senate and removed from
office last year, after his first impeachment. Republican senators knew
Trump had abused the powers of his office when he tried to get the
president of Ukraine to investigate Biden in exchange for American
military aid, but they didn’t have the cojones to man up and convict him.
That’s why the face of democracy is now down head first in a pile of
insurrectionist crap!
Republican senators were responsible for last week’s insurrection. It
was their fault for enabling Trump to discredit our democratic process,
undermine the integrity of our elections system, turn democracy on its
head, and make America the laughing stock of the communist world.
When Trump was impeached for a second time, their values and
judgements were also impeached.
Despite what others have said to the contrary, sometimes it is too late
to do the right thing. They didn’t do the right thing last year and it looks
like senators may not do it this time either. But this time, it’s not only
Republicans that don’t have the cojones to do the right thing, it’s also
Democrats! If they don’t have the cojones to lay down the law when
Lady Liberty is crying out for justice, then maybe they shouldn’t be in
the Senate either!
Democrats want to give Biden 100 days to get his cabinet confirmed
and get 100 million Americans vaccinated, before trying Trump.
Republicans also want to wait 100 days to bring Trump to trial, but for a
different reason. They want time to unite the country. Senate
Republicans have not cared about uniting the country for 10 years,
preferring to enable Trump to create a deep racial divide in America. It’s
a bit hypocritical for them to be calling for unity now.
Timing is everything in war, comedy, and politics, and it’s the right time
to bring Trump to justice. If any senators believe that inciting an
insurrection with the intent of overthrowing the government of the United
States is not an impeachable offense, they should say so now. Aquí y
ahora. No cuando les convenga, and sure as hell not in 100 days.
Justice delayed is justice denied.

About Dr Juan Andrade, Jr.

The 4th Latino in history to be honored by both a President of the United States and the
Government of Mexico. Has earned five degrees, received five honorary doctorates, and three
distinguished alumnus awards. His 100+ recognitions include Chicagoan of the Year, Lifetime
Achievement (four times), One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America (five times),
featured as Un Orgullo Hispano by Univision, and honored by most Hispanic magazines and
national organizations.

The only Hispanic in history to be a commentator on English-language radio (WGN) and

television (ABC), and newspaper columnist (Chicago Sun-Times). He helped promote
democracy in 10 Central and South American countries during the administration
of President George H.W. Bush.

Co-founded the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute in 1982.

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