Link , Link , Link , [While this is lengthy it is a wonderful historical explanation of what Republicans are doing to disrupt democracy. It is not pretty. Failure to understand will allow their success. It is written by a historian who knows his history and understands the GOP.]...[The Tyranny of the Minority, from Calhoun to Trump ], Link , Link , [As I said here , if Congress subpoenas Trump to testify about January 6, he can testify and tell the truth, plead the Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself, or go to jail. That's what the law says. Now let's see what happens.], Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , [Donald Trump on Thursday announced his upcoming social media platform, which he vowed would allow free speech after he was banned from major websites following the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection carried out by his supporters. But the rules for TruthSocial.com are already online and there’s an ironic flaw built in. The website, “founded with a mission to give a voice to all,” forbids anyone from criticizing the site or those behind it, presumably including the former president.], Link , Link , Link , [Trump’s Company Is Suing Towns Across the Country to Get Breaks on Taxes — “Trump, Inc.”]