by Bill Lasarow “We live in a world, in the real world that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” — Presidential aide Stephen Miller, New York Times , 01/06/26 The current president’s pardons issue this message: “If you break the law to protect me, you will be supported, and if you uphold the law to restrain me, you will be persecuted.” — New York Times   Editorial , 01