Posted on 05.07.2018

Dangerous Times

It seems there is little middle ground concerning the Trump presidency. The feelings tend to run high, adoration or animosity, confidence or distrust, staunch support or rabid rebuttal, in some instances instigating downright hatred.

These flames are fanned by the lion’s share of the media, a contingent of the Democratic Party who, can’t get over the fact that states and small pockets of minorities they had taken for granted to be in their column for decades, had voted for a brash billionaire who claimed he could do better for them by putting America first.

And then there are the ivory tower elitists who think that only they have the answers to America’s problems, when they are one of America's problems.

I am going to make an analogy and I want to preface it with an iron-bound disclaimer. I am in no way and am absolutely not intending to compare the people in my analogy, only the situation. In other words, I would absolutely never compare Donald Trump or any other human ever born with Jesus Christ, but the basic situations that happened two thousand years apart are, in a secular frame of thought, very similar.

The Pharisees of Jesus’ day were the absolute authorities on interpreting the written word of the prophets and had the power to excommunicate anyone they wished, in a body known as the Sanhedrin, they held power over doctrine and custom and relished their exalted place in religious society.

They loved being deferred to, given the best seats in the synagogue, the highest places of honor at social functions and shown signs of respect on the streets and in the marketplaces.

They kept the Jewish laws and commandments to the Nth degree, tithing even the herbs in their gardens, but they figured out a way to game the system.

If the law didn’t specifically state that you should not evict widows and orphans from their homes or some other evil, profit-making scheme, they did it all under the veil of being the most
righteous men in the nation.

When Jesus came along healing the sick and raising the dead and preaching a salvation of laws written on the conscience instead of laws written on parchment, which could be circumvented, He threatened their high standing, their lives of luxury and power.

They even made the statement that if something wasn’t done about this charismatic young Galilean they could lose their place.

Jesus was an outsider, a Jew, but the bearer of a New Covenant, exposing lies and fallacies and shining a light in the dark places of corruption and deceit.

Now, put aside the deity and do not accuse me of the blasphemy of comparing a sinful human with the sinless Son of the Living God, because that is NOT my intention.

But for a minute, stop and think of the establishment politicians as Pharisees who, regardless of what party is in power - and they are nearly interchangeable, by the way -have had their way in this country for a century or more.

All of a sudden, as unexpectedly as a July snow, a brash outsider, who minces no words, takes no prisoners and calls ‘em like he sees ‘em, status be damned, is elected to the highest office in the free world, releasing a swarm of flies into their ointment, disrespecting their traditions, and calling not only theirs, but the media’s bluff, without fear of retaliation.

Whether you hate Trump or love him, if you will be truthful and look behind the curtain and the impotent protestations of ambitious whiners like Adam Schiff, who is like a cloud which continuously promises but never delivers rain, you’ll find that the old guard and the globalists
consider this man to be public enemy number one and will stop at nothing to deemphasize or destroy his presidency, the wellbeing of the United States of America be damned.

It’s the entrenched bureaucracy, the multi-term senator and congressman, the power brokers and pressure groups that can coerce the powers that be into paying for nine hundred-dollar hammers and building bridges to nowhere, the ones who have a vested interest in an oversize labor pool that can keep wages unrealistically low, players of longstanding influence, who see it slipping away that so despise this man.

And those efforts set dangerous precedents for rank and file America.

Lawyer-client privilege has long been the sacred cow of jurisprudence, yet, it is brazenly flaunted by federal agents desperately in search of any microscopic speck of anything that can be used to unseat or even embarrass this president.

The FBI, the IRS, the Justice Department and who even knows what other government entities have been politicized and compromised, some of the very agencies that are tasked with the protection of the constitution and the citizens of this nation have proven to have clay feet and corrupt hearts and, if not curbed, will have most dire implications long after, for whatever reason, Donald J Trump has left office.

Think about a situation where, if the old boys club don’t like a president or anybody else for that matter, maybe somebody who is just a thorn in their side, they just harass them into impeachment or bankruptcy using agencies paid for by taxpayers.

The crux of this whole column is that what is happening in America, the high-handed methods of casting aspersions and threatening families cannot be allowed to continue.

Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, liberal or conservative, if this everchanging travesty plays out to the desired conclusion, the long arm of the law will be able to reach into the most private and personal parts of our lives.

If Russia had an effect on our election process I think it’s how much our once respected federal agencies have come to resemble the shadowy Russian secret police who knocked on the door at midnight.

What do you think?

Pray for our troops, our police and the peace of Jerusalem

God Bless America

— Charlie Daniels

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Comments

America Today
I'm 69 years old and I never thought I'd see America come to this. You're correct Charlie, people are either one side or the other. I pray God will work many miracles, but most of all protect the President and his family.
Posted by David
Well said by the Simple Man
Well said again Mr. Daniels. Thanks for sharing your talents and wisdom not only through the songs you write but here on your soapbox too.
Posted by Stan
Dangerous times
Americans need to wake up to these politicians. The rules need to apply to everyone.
Posted by Stuart
Dang Straight
Amen, Amen & Amen Charlie, you analogy is genius at work. President Trump is a sinner just like the rest of us, but the size of his gonads, wisdom and intestinal fortitude are beyond measurement. People who think that the raid on attorney Cohen was in any way, shape or form constitutional, moral, ethical or justified best start wringing the necks on their own chickens because they are fixin to come home and roost if this travesty of Justice is allowed to stand. Nothing that you share with your wife, pastor or rabbi will be sacred or protected. I for one was raised with a code of ethics in which certain things, murder or treason excepted, would be carried to your grave, I have personally been asked by individuals on their death bed if I could help clean up a mess or handle a problem for them so that when they passed on it would not become known & or a burden on those left behind. I have gladly handled each request with the utmost discretion and will carry each one to my grave. The Lord Jesus is the only one that can testify to the facts of what these people did and I hope that they had it covered in His Blood and cast into the sea. Under Obama I watched the media prostitute themselves to further his agenda, but under Trump they are willing to sell their souls to the devil to wreck this great country and bring about the New World Order that they believe they have a birthright to. nuff said God Bless Plowboy
Posted by Plowboy
Long time fan of good country music and truth
Well said! God has been withholding judgement. Our nation is guilty of a multitude of both positive and negative actions throughout history. More recently, the good Lord sent us President Trump, whom we have brow beaten and maligned 24/7. We have allowed millions of babies to be murdered... opiod abuse, human trafficking, the list of sins goes on. America are we ready for our just rewards? Time to pray for our children, our country, Jerusalem and our world. Time to turn to Christ. Time to ask forgiveness. God bless, Mary
Posted by Mary
Amnesia
I think Charlie forgot that for 8 years, right wing media did everything they could to smear Obama. That was how Trump became a political figure, not through his 'brash' idiotic schemes like the steel tariff or the 'big, beautiful wall', but by lying about Obama's birth place. Remember when Trump said that his detectives in Hawaii had uncovered 'amazing' things and that he would reveal these things when the time was right? Probably not. The far right has a selective memory. Even now, they do not recall Trump begging Russian intelligence to hack into State Department files. They do not remember Michael Flynn lying about his contacts with Russia. They do not remember that he has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. They do not remember that Trump's oldest son, his son-in-law, and his campaign manager sat down with Russian lawyer to try to get dirt on Trump's opponent. All of this is forgotten in the biggest single memory lapse I have ever encountered. When will Charlie remember? I hope it will be soon.
Posted by dana
Please elaborate on these "small pockets of minorities"
Mr. Daniels -- please elaborate on your "small pockets of minorities" angle. I happen to be African-American, and I will attest to the fact that the serially adulterous, dishonest vile racist who now occupies the White House didn't receive any noticeable bump in minority electoral support. He did slightly better than Romney before him, but that's about it. 90+ percent of black women voted for Hillary Clinton. More, Trump did NOT receive the popular vote, so it can't be assumed that he got any noticeable mandate. Nope - Trump won due to a lot of outside forces (gerrymandering being on of them). Again - Trump didn't receive any particularly noticeable support from minorities/people of color. Kanye West doesn't count because he's a fame-leech! In past posts, you have made it a point to express your confusion at why minorities typically support Democrats over Republicans -- your reasoning being that the Dems promise a lot and do little for minorities. Granted, they take us for granted. But straight-up -- Republicans don't do ANYTHING for minorities, but assume racist talking points, redraw voting districts to exclude us and make public education all the more inferior with funding cuts. Think about it....
Posted by Wayne
Dangerous Times
I believe if we returned to biblical principles and in particular the commandment to state" Thou shall not bear false witness" most of this lying and personal destruction would end. Thank you, once again Charlie, for stating the truth.
Posted by Owen
I am going to be 55 this month
I think Charlie is right i just hope and pray that God watches over this country and protects it
Posted by Kerry
America
Totally agree with your post. I have told people to read the bible. The time for Jesus to return is coming. You can see it in politics, news, TV shows, and people's attitude.
Posted by Brenda
Nailed it
Trump has proven himself to be anything but in the Russians' pocket. His decisions have been to Putin's detriment. Meanwhile, the Democrats continue to pursue their traditional line of pro-Soviet logic, BRAZENLY as you please, knowing they have the media (STATE OWNED (?)) in their back pockets.
Posted by Allan
Dangerous Times
Thank You, Mr. Daniels every word you have written today is so true! Please remeber President Trump,Vice President Pence and all our leaders in serious serious prayer! God Bless you sir and your's Kathy.
Posted by Kathleen
Your Article Comparing Establishment Politicians to the Pharisees
We read your article and agree with you regarding the establishment's trying to get rid of the President. However, as usual, it takes two to tango. When you and your band perform, you need an audience to hear your great music. There are always at least two parts to any endeavor or situation. Unfortunately, for him and for the country, the President has allowed this unconstitutional, anti-due process investigation into so-called "Russian collusion" being conducted against him for far too long, yet has done nothing to stop these hypocritical domestic-enemy-traitors from continuing and expanding this witch hunt. Either the duly elected President is the President, or he is nothing more than a controlled puppet. He has not demonstrated presidential authority, based in constitutional authority, and has not completed 99+% of his campaign promises, the chief of which is to "drain the swamp", which we call a putrid, festering cesspool! My wife and I have taught the Constitution for over 60 years, and more importantly, have taught the people how to use the AUTHORITY of the Constitution against errant governments, and win victories against them. Over the years, my wife and I and our true followers have won thousands of victories against corrupt, unconstitutional governments, both in and out of court. We speak for ourselves, do not use lawyers and we hold the court officers to the strict mandates imposed upon them by and through their oaths to the Constitution(s), national and state. We win easily against entrenched corruption and evil, and so can the President, if he were to base his actions in lawful constitutional authority, which he has failed to do. Consider these: Any act by any legislature and any action by public officer either supports and upholds the Constitutions, or opposes and violates them. No public officer has the constitutional authority--or any other form of valid authority--to oppose the very documents to which he swore or affirmed his oath. IT IS THIS SIMPLE. The domestic-enemy-traitors masquerading as government officers routinely violate the Constitution(s) and all aspects of due process of law millions of time per day. The President could hold them to constitutional mandates and stop them, just as we do. If you would like to take a look at our website, which is intended to help educate people all over the nation, it is: www.CitizensoftheAmericanConstitution.net. If you would like a summary of our constitutional methods, email us at the above email address or at [email protected], and we will email them to you. We LOVE your music and we especially love your politics. Keep both going and keep on keepin' on! Best regards, Jack and Margy Flynn
Posted by Jack and Margy
School Shootings
What is your opinion on the actions being taken by President Trump involving new policies to contribute to the end of school shootings?
Posted by Yazmin
Open letter to Shumer
Thank you Charlie! I live in the once beautiful suburb of Long Island NY and the corrupt politicians are destroying our beautiful state and nation. They keep raising the taxes and what do we have to show for it? I'll tell you...families struggling to pay the astronomical real estate taxes, pot holes and poor road conditions, garbage littering our roads and highways, I LOVE NY signs that have not only cost 8.1 million dollars to put up but have been deemed illegal by the federal government and now have to come down at the expense of the taxpayers, not to mention are an eyesore that takes away from our beautiful coastal landscape...just to mention a few things. Thank you for being a strong voice in helping us strengthen our great nation. God Bless you and God Bless the USA!
Posted by Robin
Indeed what a man
Your thoughtful words on Dr. King were very kind and lighthearted. The amount of intelligence and education and compassion put into your words is very moving to me. Personally Dr. King is one of my heroes, and seeing someone speak so dearly of this man is really warming for me to see. Thank you for helping put the passion I feel into words. (:
Posted by Yazmin
Dangerous Times
Thank you Charlie.. I agree...
Posted by Patrick
I.T.E.
You said it, Charlie. It's those Ivory Tower Elitists that I disdain. But if they don't get what is important in this ballgame, right now, then God help them deal with their cognitive dissonance. They need it.
Posted by Jeff
Jesus
You are right, Mr. Daniels. Donald Trump is a lot like Jesus. Jesus forgived and helped whores, and so does our brave and courageous President. These liberal ellites don't know nothing. They don't protect our values. A man has right to get rich anyway he can. If he takes money and puts his own interest first, that's his right. President Trump has every right to make sure his friends and family get rich first. That's how Jesus would have wanted it. Liberals can take their ideas of democracy and stick them you know where. Who cares about freedom and law and order and stuff like that? Not Mr. Trump and not good Americans like us! Thank you Mr. Daniels for telling the truth!
Posted by Ben
Clueless
The other Ben clearly skipped over the part where Charlie said unequivocally he was NOT COMPARING TRUMP TO JESUS! Unbelievable.
Posted by Ben
Close Call
Excellent post Charlie,right on with your comparisons,it truly was God's own miracle we finally got a President who says what he means and keeps his word regarding campaign promises and more! God Bless.
Posted by Christopher
Charlie
I agree with you Charlie, we must try to spread the word and you brother speak to millions. I will do my end. God bless us all
Posted by Garry
Dangerous Times
As a 4th Generation Texan,with my American kin from before that coming off the mountain top of Sparta, TN, it is a stunning thing to see/hear white southern men giving Putin an inch. He interfered with our biggest American game, the US elections. My beef is with Putin..and ANYONE that throws up even the smallest of roadblocks to interfere with making that little runt pay. I fail to see where politics or even Jesus himself has anything to do with that mission. Way I see it, you're either helping make that little man's life miserable...or you're just another putin bootlikker. Regarding politics, I will admit I have a hard time with Yankee snake-oil salesman that lie about his relationships with ruskie organized crime, that lies about everything all the time. As a true southern man, I just don't like globalist yankees,nor draft dodgers, whether they be shiffs or trumps. I be stuck in the middle again, dang it. I just wish we could ask Ronnie Van Zant's opinion. Wait, he pretty much nailed it with "Thing's Going On"! I don't totally agree but I sure love CDB!
Posted by Just Another Wild Texan
Dangerous times
Thank Mr Daniel's youra True AMERICAN God Bless You An AMERICAN
Posted by David