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Napoleon, a great Man, internalized the wisdom of Machiavelli;
"Tis far better the Prince be feared rather than loved."
But we moderns, embarrass ourselves by asserting our greatness
daily, then running off at the mouth w/sanctimonious excuses for
our self created morass.
WE HAVE NOT CHOSEN A POTUS IN AT LEAST A CENTURY THAT
COULD STAND WITHIN A MILE OF THE GREAT LEADERS IN HISTORY!!!
Go back to your history books. The sort of leader you seek did just fine against the Bonus Army.
I'm not looking for a Prince, this isn't a monarchy, nor a dictatorship, but a Constitutional Republic.
That, intentionally, places constraint on Federal Power.
Imagine the actions and power you want in the hands of a Leftist President, and DO NOT establish that precedent.
If Portland, Seattle, and other urban centers wish to enable and foster the burning and looting of their cities, well, it's their city. If their governments won't do anything, nor request the help to do so, as is required, let it burn. If their State Governors refuse to request the Federal Aid to quell the riots, so be it. Enjoy being the boss of a burnt out ash heap. If the people there won't demand better of their elected officials, live with the results.
That cowardice has a price.
Don't move here after, and don't expect a dime to rebuild.
But don't burn the Constitution with it by unilaterally imposing Federal will on the duly elected State and local governments.