Kelly O'Connell ——Bio and Archives--January 5, 2026
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Happiest Tidings: Wishing all Americans the happiest year since recorded history began. The topic here is to announce -- we only have the possibility for peace in America if the TDS Trump derangement syndrome folks are willing to bury the hatchet. But Trump Derangement Syndrome lurks behind every pleasant political discussion, like a menacing feral canine. Surely, as mature Americans we can bridge the gap and find 3 more years of blissful co-existence.
Much is written on TDS. But Wikki takes the cake on a concise definition:</p
Many Americans suffer from TDS, are unable to be fairminded, and blast the worst accusations upon Trump’s every decision. In fact, that’s the purpose of the Mainstream Media’s broadcasting. So how is Demonization practiced?
Science Direct defines Demonization:
“Demonization is a suprahuman metaphor that transforms other people into demons, devils, or witches. Through demonization other people are attributed supernatural powers with the aim of exacerbating their dangerousness, and thus legitimizing their elimination.”
Rick Bellingham offers profound thoughts on the dangers of demonization, summarized here:
Journalists Birth Anti-Trump Lies: Let’s recall that Journalists have struggled hardest to be fair. See Melanie Phillips:
Melanie Phillips Sums Up Modern Liberalism: Melanie believes all liberals live for their feelings. The Primacy of the individual: Modern liberalism is victim to a mindset where the individual is paramount, forgetting the need for social obligations. Moral relativism: Phillips links corruption of liberalism to the tenets of moral relativism, stating if "rightness is simply what is right-for-me," it erodes morality leading to chaos or tyranny. Loss of self-discipline: Phillips says traditional liberals took for granted freedom depended upon self-discipline, whereas modern libertarians see all such restraint as repressive, demanding freedom from attachments to family, culture, and institutions.
Having a Peaceful & Prosperous 2026: In America we have one president at a time, although Joe Biden was so handicapped, others in his Party filled in. It’s not unreasonable to ask our fellow citizens to give Trump a break while he goes after graft and battles the rule enemies of America -- like drug lords murdering a hundred thousand per year.
Literal Demons & War For Nihilism: Consider, though, when trying to understand leftists who claim certain persons, like Trump are literal satanic demons. What is the purpose? Understand that philologist Friedrich Nietzsche was a person who gave up on Christians, Christ & God and asked others to follow him into the war of lawless nihilism, before he died. Ponder this description from “Nietzsche, Nihilism and the Philosophy of the Future”:
Nihilism as Emptiness: Friedrich Nietzsche became the role model of all leftism by claiming God is Dead and ALL RULES THEREFORE CEASE. Nihilism is the absence of law or rules. Consider modern leftists to be under this rubric, As a true leftist follower of Marx believes any action is legitimate as long as it results in power. (See P. H. Vigor A Guide to Marxism and its Effects on Soviet Development Here, Vigor admits Marxists believe no action is wrong if it aids Marxism) and consider that the reason the Democrat minority in America is now so angry is because they followed Nietzsche and gave up all rules and did anything they wanted against Trump. This is still backfiring and mightily blew up in their face.
US Democrats & Leftists, as Marxists, are Not Afraid to Use Violence; See AIE:
Having Argued Trump Should be Respected by Democrats, let’s agree for the new year 2026 that we have more to gain than lose by refusing to Demonize Trump or war over basic party differences. If Democrats are sincere, they should prep for 2028 while embracing peace.
In Closing: Overall, let’s end by noting our Christian nation has a peaceful and loyal way of respecting each other while keeping the peace.
Now, Consider Christian Patriotism (not nationalism): Christian patriotism, rooted in the Bible, involves loving your country, honoring its government (Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:17), praying for leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-2), and contributing to its good (Jeremiah 29:5-7), while maintaining ultimate loyalty to God and His Kingdom, avoiding the idolatry of nationalism where the nation supersedes faith. It's about being salt and light in your nation, promoting justice and mercy (Micah 6:8), and recognizing God established nations (Acts 17:26).
SHALOM & Happy 2026!!!
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Kelly O’Connell is an author and attorney. He was born on the West Coast, raised in Las Vegas, and matriculated from the University of Oregon. After laboring for the Reformed Church in Galway, Ireland, he returned to America and attended law school in Virginia, where he earned a JD and a Master’s degree in Government. He spent a stint working as a researcher and writer of academic articles at a Miami law school, focusing on ancient law and society. He has also been employed as a university Speech & Debate professor. He then returned West and worked as an assistant district attorney. Kelly is now is a private practitioner with a small law practice in New Mexico.