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Miles Taylor on Trump supporters: We are living in a master class of silence and complicity

September 30, 2023 By Egberto Willies

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Former chief of staff of Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, did not mince his words as he said that we live in a master class of silence and complicity. He said we would have gotten what we deserve if Trump was reelected.

Miles Taylor on Trump supporters

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In a recent interview on Deadbeat White House, Miles Taylor, the former Chief of Staff of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, provided a thought-provoking analysis of the current political landscape. Here are the five key takeaways from his interview.

  1. Opposition to Political Violence: The front-runner of the Republican Party stands in opposition to the views of 80 percent of all Americans who oppose political violence. This highlights a concerning trend where certain political leaders may not be aligning with the majority of Americans on this crucial issue.
  2. Extrajudicial Punishments: Taylor also highlighted a disconnect between the Republican front-runner and the majority of Americans on the issue of extrajudicial punishments, such as advocating for shooting drug dealers and those convicted of drug crimes. His comments shed light on the potential consequences of such positions on the political landscape.
  3. Reproductive Health Care: Taylor emphasized that a significant portion of the American population, 68 percent, stands in opposition to the Republican front-runner when it comes to issues related to choice and reproductive health care. This underscores the importance of reproductive rights as a key policy concern for many Americans.
  4. Gun Safety Legislation: Another area of contention highlighted by Taylor is gun safety legislation, where 85 percent of Americans are at odds with the Republican front-runner’s stance. This reflects the ongoing debate surrounding gun control in the United States and the potential implications of differing viewpoints on this issue.
  5. Autocratic Rhetoric: Taylor raised concerns about the rhetoric used by the former president, Donald Trump, describing it as autocratic. He noted that Trump consistently framed critics as “enemies of the state,” a dangerous characterization reminiscent of autocratic leaders. This type of rhetoric can have a chilling effect on political discourse and democratic norms.

Taylor’s assessment of the current political climate is deeply troubling. He expressed frustration with the fact that despite warnings from insiders about the potential consequences of another Trump presidency, a significant portion of Republicans still supports him. Taylor’s view is that if Trump were to be reelected, it could lead to an erosion of democratic institutions and norms, posing a serious threat to the Republic.

Miles Taylor’s interview underscores the importance of informed and active citizenship. It highlights the need for voters to critically evaluate political positions and their alignment with the values and principles they hold dear. Additionally, Taylor’s warning about the potential consequences of a Trump return to power serves as a call to action for those who believe in the preservation of democratic ideals and the rule of law.

I interviewed Taylor over a year ago. His concerns seem to have grown exponentially.


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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, Republican Party

About Egberto Willies

Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. He is an ardent Liberal that believes tolerance is essential. His favorite phrase is “political involvement should be a requirement for citizenship”. Willies is currently a contributing editor to DailyKos, OpEdNews, and several other Progressive sites. He was a frequent contributor to HuffPost Live. He won the 2nd CNN iReport Spirit Award and was the Pundit of the Week.

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