When a president and vice president take the oath of office in America, they make a brief promise to the citizens of this country. For the president: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. The oath taken by the vice president is similar but has this notable addition: I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic ... It seems that the only indispensable “promise” made by the two people at the top of this country’s governing body is that they assure protection of citizens, by ways outlined in the Constitution, from “enemies, foreign and domestic.” It has been undeniably clear since day one of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' installation in the White House that they have insisted on leaving our southern border wide open. Unvetted "newcomers" (their own cutesy, welcoming nomenclature) have poured in through the Southern states, then in many cases conveniently flown across the country at taxpayers’ expense and plopped down who knows where. This act has been nothing less than an invasion. Where is America's protection from potential foreign enemies? At this critical moment in our nation’s history, we can no longer allow tyrants to rule our precious halls of government. During the 2020 election, when mobs of angry people burned down businesses and took over police stations and government buildings, violent rioters were given barely a gentle slap on the wrist and released to continue their mayhem on another day. Where was America’s protection from these domestic enemies? Donald Trump, for his part, offered the National Guard to protect citizens in cities and states subjected to this form of domestic terrorism. Some mayors and governors declined Trump's offer, however, leaving people, businesses, and public facilities defenseless. Of course, some might point to January 6, 2021, and say, "There! That was how our government was protecting us from the insurrection of unhappy, disgruntled, violent Trump supporters. Domestic enemies, one and all!" But with each new release of video from that fateful day, more evidence shows that the narrative spoon-fed to us by the media and deep-state operatives was a fabrication and twisting of the facts. And in the instance of January 6, Trump was still in charge and had reached out well ahead of the day's events to protect the Capitol from unrest. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declined the president's offer, helping to set in motion what appears to be her own desired outcome of that day. Since Biden's administration has assumed the highest seat of power, the tyrannical witch hunt against January 6 demonstrators, who were truly mostly peaceful, continues. People who did not even enter the building when some of the Capitol doors were opened or gates removed by the police but instead remained outside on the lawn — even those unfortunate patriots are still being rounded up and put in jail. All they wanted that day was to “stop the steal.” What are they getting for exercising their First Amendment right? Incarceration. It is as if the Biden administration is telling citizens, “Hey, not only did we not steal the 2020 election, but we will also put you in jail just for saying that we did.” Or, more brazenly: “Yes, we did steal the 2020 election, and we are going to arrest you for noticing. And there is nothing you can do about it.” This is all part of the that fabulous "fundamental transformation" of America that Barack Obama promised on the campaign trail in 2008. Yes, President Trump spoiled his plans for four years starting with the 2016 election, but the manipulation of the results of the presidential election of 2020 got the plan solidly back on track. Presently, it is almost as if Obama himself is behind the scenes this very day pulling the strings on decisions being executed from the White House. Even though that observation is a tempting one to believe, there may likely be a scenario with more depth, one pointing to a deep-state faction being controlled by globalists. And can there be a more insidious enemy of the foreign variety than those "benevolent" one-world government people? A relative of mine told me right after 9/11 that a one-world government would be the best way to achieve peace in the world. I immediately gave just the slightest pushback: "Sounds good," I said, "as long as the person in charge of the world is George W. Bush." My relative was horrified. "No!" was all he could utter. And I said, "I think you get my point." Today, just replace "George Bush" with "Donald Trump" as the supreme commander of a one-world government, and you will hear more than just a short, simple "no." Be prepared for a torrent of screamed expletives. Globalists are perhaps the top foreign enemy of this sovereign nation. And anyone in bed with them is, quite simply, a traitor to America. So, if you have taken an oath to “defend and protect the Constitution” from such enemies and fail to carry out what is clearly your duty — well, to put it mildly, you are not fit for the office to which you made your solemn pledge. Since the Constitution begins with the words “We the People,” it is up to all of us to do our part to preserve the freedoms enshrined in that founding document. At this critical moment in our nation’s history, we can no longer allow tyrants to rule our precious halls of government. These traitors have been wreaking havoc long enough. It's high time for them to be firmly kicked to the curb. Editor’s note: A version of this article appeared originally at American Thinker.

This week for Align, I interviewed prepper and children’s book author James Walton. Interestingly, when asked what he thought the most important thing is that someone could do right now to better prepare themselves for disaster, he said: “Engage with the people in your neighborhood. The loneliness epidemic and the hollow world of digital stimulation has created a real hunger for human interaction, because it has made it too easy to do life without looking anyone in the eye. Should a disaster strike, the people who live around you will be the ones you are surviving with. They will be the ones by your side, moving debris and tarping up roofs. Start a community garden, create a neighborhood text line or email group, and start talking about things like neighborhood watch. Life with people is so important. We need each other more than we realize.” This struck me. Inspired by his comments, I want to share this relatively easy, crowd-pleasing pita and dip. This is perfect for outdoor parties. You could even throw the oil in a mason jar and deliver it to new neighbors as a welcome gift. Sourdough novices needn’t be intimidated; this is one of the easiest recipes to start. If you’re running low on time and know a good local bakery, a crusty sourdough works just as well. As for the dipping oil, feel free to add chopped artichokes. It might even be nice to serve these alongside my Greek meatballs and cucumber salad, which many of you seemed to enjoy. Have a great weekend; may this dish grease the wheels of friendship! Sourdough ingredients1/2 cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly 1 cup water 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing bowl 1 teaspoon saltDipping Oil Ingredients3/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped olives (I prefer kalamata) 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili flakes Lots of shaved parmesan Handful of chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper to tasteSourdough instructionsCombine everything in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook. Knead on medium/low speed for 10 minutes or until dough is stretchy and smooth. Oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, and add a lid or plastic wrap.Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 4-6 hours at room temperature or up to 12 in the refrigerator. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape into small balls on a lightly floured surface Let the dough rest for 15 minutes to relax gluten. Roll each ball of dough into a 6” circle with a rolling pin, no more than 1/4” thick. Allow them to rise a little until puffy (about 30 minutes to 1 hr). Cover with a damp tea towel during this final rise to avoid the dough drying out. While the pitas are doing their last rise, get a large pizza stone or cast iron skillet preheating in the oven at 500 degrees. You want to use a heavy vessel so that it can retain the heat. When the pitas hit the hot surface, they release steam in the oven and cook rapidly, creating the pocket that is so great for sandwiches or pita pockets! Place the pita bread dough onto the hot baking surface and place into a hot oven. Bake for 5 minutes or so. They should puff up really nicely.Dipping oil instructionsCombine all ingredients; as always, adjust quantities to taste. Serve on a platter with a tall lip and a large, flat spoon. Serve pita in a bread bowl.

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