Op-Ed: The Fight Against Trumpism – Why We Must Stand Up and Use Our Votes

The story of a young boy facing off against a school bully takes a political turn in Michael Harriot’s op-ed piece. Drawing parallels between his childhood fight and the current political climate, Harriot reflects on the need to stand up to bullies, whether they are on the playground or in the highest office of the land.

As Harriot recounts his own experience with a bully named Tony Trimble, he highlights the importance of facing challenges head-on and not backing down in the face of intimidation. Just as he and his friends stood up to Tony, Harriot argues that the American people must stand up to Donald Trump and his brand of politics.

Describing Trump as a “lying, racist, incompetent, wannabe dictator,” Harriot makes a passionate plea for using the power of the vote to defeat him. He emphasizes that violence and assassination are not the answer, but rather, it is through the democratic process that Trump and his followers can be stopped.

In a powerful conclusion, Harriot asserts, “We got this.” Despite the challenges and obstacles, he believes that the American people have the power to reclaim their dignity and put an end to Trump’s reign of terror through peaceful and democratic means.

Through his personal story and political commentary, Harriot delivers a compelling message about the importance of standing up to bullies, whether they are in the schoolyard or the political arena.