It’s party time in our nation’s capital, as the peaceful transfer of power takes place and an inauguration is held. But just what are we celebrating?

Is it:

• Mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, even if it means ending birthright citizenship for children born into these families?
• Or, pardons of January 6 insurrectionists lawfully convicted of injuring more than 140 law enforcement officers as they stormed the Capitol?
• Or, retribution against lawmakers and prosecutors who dared to uphold the rule of law, and now face slander and investigations, not to mention possible jail time?

At noon on Monday, January 20, 2025, will the nation’s mood shift from celebration to shock and condemnation as long-promised actions take effect?

Will those actions be met with resounding approval, or perhaps silent resignation?

After the last rally is held and the last champagne toast is offered, America will be changed.

Forever?

©Ron Cooper 2025