The Opioid of Power

There has been so much press and wringing of hands about the opioid abuse problem that something else has become clear.  Establishment politicians in Washington and State-wide have a terrible addiction as well.  It’s the addiction to power and a lifestyle inaccessible to a regular citizen in America. 

The vitriol and hatred being spewed by both sides is simply one of the withdrawal symptoms from living in a state of euphoria and privilege.  And we, the people, have been the “physicians” and “pharmaceutical agents” who have encouraged and supported their habit. With the desperation of addicts, they will lie, steal and destroy to get the “opioid” of power that they want and need.  They will say anything to make the voter believe that your welfare is the only reason for their selfless act of running for office.  Each election they tell us that this time it will be different and we keep giving them another chance. It takes lots of work to look up their voting records and listen to all their speeches and comments…each one contrived to speak to a specific population of voters and many times contradictory.   

Donald Trump blew their cover, called their bluff and threatened to make them go cold turkey.  He  exposed the corruption and collusion within the establishment to keep you subservient.  He opened the eyes and ears of John Q. American to the lies, distortions, hypocrisy and false promises.  This has caused the withdrawal symptoms to begin…teary eyes, mood swings, hallucinations, vulgar attacks, and desperation.  They shout nonsense, make up stories and do anything…ANYTHING…that will reverse the loss of their “drug of choice”--power.