By Suzanne Cook Catlin

Written by Suzanne Cook Catlin

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

America’s two dominant political parties approach governance very differently. The Republican Party sees the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as enduring and time tested and they revere freedom. By contrast, today’s Democratic Party has incorporated the teachings of Karl Marx and his acolytes into their platform which defies the Constitution.  Their approach stymies freedom, creativity, prosperity, and growth which are important to good governance and to happy, successful lives.  It’s also a perverse form of slavery.

Introduction

“When businesses do things that don’t work, they lose money and go out of business.

When the government does things that don’t work, it raises taxes and increases the size and scope of government.”

By now, most people are aware of the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the new audit function started by Elon Musk and his team of highly successful business people. They are using standard audit procedures and business practices to trace waste and fraud and the unholy connections between government and corporate America. Benito Mussolini, the dictator of Italy during World War I and II, had a name for it. It’s called Corporatism.

Encyclopedia Britannica says, “Corporatism is the theory and practice of organizing society into ‘corporations’ subordinate to the state.  According to corporatist theory, workers and employers would be organized into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and controlling the persons and activities within their jurisdiction to a large extent.  However, as the “corporate state” was put into effect in fascist Italy between World War I and II, it reflected the will of the country’s dictator, Benito Mussolini, rather than the adjusted interests of the economic groups.”

In other words, the corporation existed to oppressively fulfill the requirements of the government, not the special interest groups.  Corporations became an extension of the government itself.  The government keeps the corporations in line through despotic regulations that often conflict, outrageous fines, heavy taxation, and by taking control of significant parts of the decision-making and policy determinations of the organization.  You may have noticed that many companies followed suit after Trump’s election, and he signed the executive order eliminating DEI in government.  Many of them had been forced into DEI compliance.

The information below started as a project to understand Trump’s policies and the RNC platform. It quickly became more than that.  The commonalities between Trump’s policies and those of the late President Ronald Reagan became startlingly clear.  You may have noticed that Trump’s cabinet secretaries have taken their oaths of office under the official White House portrait of Reagan.  Trump surrounds himself with notable Founding Fathers in the Oval Office and the bust of the late Winston Churchill is back.  There’s no doubt that Trump, in his second term, has vetted his people and they’re on the same mission:  The saving of the United State of America.

The Republican Party principles are woven into Trump’s policies, which are very similar to Reagan’s principles.  Underneath each one below is a guiding fundamental that supports our Constitutional Republican form of government and the freedom envisioned by our founders.

The Democrats have used American’s corporations to implement their agenda which can best be characterized by hatred for the American people, power from the top, control over the thoughts and action of those with differing viewpoints, creation of a counter-culture, and the use of billions of taxpayer dollars to make it their communist takeover happen.  Their collusion with the mainstream media and use of propaganda is unprecedented, and so is they’re control over corporations and small businesses.  It was all orchestrated to achieve their agenda…until Trump.  A special “thank you” to DOGE for their work to uncover the corruption.  This article was written to help supporters of our Constitutional Republic explain to others who we are and why our approach to government is far superior than the Democratic plan. 

 Local, Limited Government v. Centralized Government Control

Republicans embrace government at the local level because they know that the best decisions about what’s best for their communities should come from the people who live there.    Democrats believe that government should be top-down and everyone must comply with the same laws, regardless of individual circumstances. 

The Trump Plan:

• Less bureaucracy, lower taxes, balanced budgets, and fiscal responsibility. 
• Limited government that focuses on local/state control.
• Safe communities and protection from crime and controllable disasters like fires. 

Individual Freedom v “Collectivism”

Republicans believe that America is great because our people are great, not because the government made us great. Treating everyone the same reduces creativity, kills initiative, and stifles flexibility. In Collectivism, the individual is subordinate to the group. They support the redistribution of wealth, which is an “equal share of misery.” This is why government regulations should only exist to foster freedom of expression in all aspects of life and ensure that all rights are protected. 

The Trump Plan:

• Focus on the Founders’ wisdom and vision.
• Respect for the individual, no matter their circumstances.

Robust Economy v. Economic Manipulation & Control

Freedom is the engine that has driven American individualism and prosperity.  Republicans believe the economy exists to support all aspects of life, ensuring that the cost of living is affordable and that average Americans can prosper and thrive, own homes, and pursue other dreams.  Democrats have implemented overregulation and taxes that hamstring choices driving up costs to unsustainable levels.  Energy is critical to national security and affects the cost of all goods and services.  These increases have hurt families and vulnerable people the most.

The Trump Plan:

• Lower taxes mean more money for taxpayers to use and reinvest.
• No taxes on tips, social security, extend the 2017 tax cuts, and other efforts to lower taxes.
• Economic policies that encourage competition and reduce high inflation.
• Unleash American energy and invest in new & cheaper sources, like nuclear.
• Moving manufacturing from overseas to America creates jobs for Americans.

Border Management & Law Enforcement v. Unplanned Immigration & Justice “Reform”

Republicans know that immigration has made America great, and we embrace diverse cultures. Thoughtful immigration that considers the needs of Americans and immigrants makes sense. However, the pillars of society can’t be overburdened to the point of collapse. Democrats believe the borders should have minimal control, and government resources (taxpayers) should be used to support the newcomers. 

The Trump Plan:

• Seal the borders, stop the invasion, and deport the people who’ve broken our laws.
• Return to enforcing common-sense immigration policies, including vetting newcomers.
• Gain cooperation from neighboring countries.
• Increase penalties for smuggling drugs, human trafficking, and other violations.
• Support law enforcement and uphold the laws.

Caring for Vulnerable Americans v. Permanent Government Dependents

Republicans care about seniors, veterans, the disabled, and the homeless who, through no fault of their own, have basic needs to support their daily living.  Democrats have forgotten the vulnerable among us and have used taxpayer monies intended for their assistance to fund Democrat causes & line the pockets of elites. 

The Trump Plan:

• More private charitable organizations and fewer government “services”.
• Give a hand up to people who can overcome difficulty, not a handout.
• Provide common sense and personalized assistance for those who need it.
• Protect Social Security, Medicare, and other critical services.

Civil Rights v Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

Republicans believe that everyone should have the opportunity to go as far as their hard work, individual initiative, and competence can take them.  We had made great strides in civil rights and fighting discrimination for ALL protected class members since the 1960’s when the first piece of anti-discrimination legislation was passed.  DEI says that isn’t enough.  Society needs to compensate for hundreds of years of disadvantages by giving preference to groups of people who have been treated unfairly, even when they are the least qualified.  Qualifications don’t matter because every part of all selection processes is racist, as they were designed to favor the people in power, primarily White males.  

The Trump Plan:

• Combat antisemitism & protect Christians from persecution.
• End DEI, which undercuts fairness and places the achievement of those “favored” in a lesser light because favoritism is assumed – that’s how they got where they are.
• Merit produces the best outcomes from which everyone benefits.
• Equal opportunity needs to be protected, and discriminatory DEI practices in the government need to end.

International Relations v. Global Control

Republicans believe that American foreign policy is not just focused on the prevention of war, but on the expansion of freedom.  Freedom is a pathway to peace.  War is for defense only and should never be used as a means to force America’s will on other countries.  Democrats and others have instigated an invasive foreign policy that manipulates the internal affairs of other countries.  This has often resulted in wars to upend a country’s leadership.

The Trump Plan:

• America is the voice of freedom, and we need to promote and encourage it.
• Peace must be achieved through strength with a strong military for defense.
• Negotiation is the road to cooperation and benefit.
• Repeal unfair trade practices that hurt American businesses.

Quality Education v. Subjective Learning

Republicans want an education that focuses on learning the skills necessary to lead a happy and productive life. Test scores show that our children lag behind those of other developed countries. Basic skills in reading, math, science, history, critical thinking, and analysis have been lost to the Democratic approach, which resembles indoctrination and lacks academic discipline, which is critical for success. Education should never be one-size-fits-all.  

The Trump Plan:

• Return education to the states and focus on the basics. 
• Support Parents’ Rights.
• School choice is important because parents know what their children need best.
• Develop career alternatives besides 4-year college degrees.
• Keep boys out of girls’ bathrooms and out of girls’ sports.  

Individualized Healthcare v “Universal” Care

Healthcare is in a crisis, and Republicans know it’s broken. Democrats have built a “universal care” type system that has resulted in lower quality and patient care, and it has reduced individualized personalized care.  There’s also a dangerous shortage of doctors adding to the crisis.  Republicans support a holistic approach to healthcare from pharmaceutics, medical research, food additives, medical services to individual responsibility for taking care of ourselves.  Doctors need more freedom to treat diseases through patient-centered care.

The Trump Plan:

• Repeal disastrous Obamacare and replace it with affordable and flexible health care coverage.
• Reduce government regulations that hamper the delivery of healthcare-related services.
• Promote birth control as an alternative to abortion.
• Encourage people to choose good health habits.
• Remove dangerous chemicals from our food supply.

Renewed American Cultural v Non-Traditional Upending

Republicans promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents.  Democrats have attempted to redefine Culture using Marxist tactics that divide Americans against each other.  This “new” culture is the methods used to install communism, which creates a permanent class of “elites” who control every aspect of life.  It suffocates and destroys everything Americans value and reverses millennia of common sense and human development. In many respects, it’s a return to the feudal system of the Middle Ages.

The Trump Plan: 

• Support Religious liberty.
• End multiple gender insanity.
• Ensure election integrity.
• Protect US territories.
• Protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

This is what Americans voted for when they elected President Trump. This is a recap of important highlights. There’s more to Trump’s strategy for the Golden Age of America. To learn more and keep track of his accomplishments, follow Trump and his Secretaries on X. You can also read the press releases from the Departments. You’ll find that often what’s published in the media is very different from what’s being done.

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