The Shadow Knows

May 31, 2020

Michael Flynn got into hot water because he had private conversations with Russians about sanctions before the Trumps took over from Obama, and then he lied about it to the FBI. Several other, wannabe administration officials also had conversations with the Russians, effectively forming what could be called a shadow government. Now may be the time for Biden to stop biding his time, and create his own shadow government .

Biden does not need to talk to the Russians, but he does need to lead from his basement. There have been several op-ed’s written about naming a shadow cabinet. Let’s put competent and experienced people in place, who will tell us the truth. Every time Trump lies or makes an ill-advised move, like withdrawing from the WHO, we need a shadow Secretary of State to say why this is stupid and self-defeating. When Trump threatens protesters with violence or commits libel via Twitter, we need a shadow Attorney General to say why this is unprecedented. When Trump suggests that he will use the military to quell the Minneapolis riots, we need a shadow Secretary of Defense to push back. We need shadow Secretaries of Labor and Commerce to insist on safe working conditions for essential workers. We need a shadow Secretary of Health and Human Resources to inform the public that drinking Lysol is not a good idea. We need a shadow Secretary of Education to speak out about sending children back to unsafe schools. We need a shadow Treasury Secretary to make sure our money is going to the people who need it. After all, “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.”