No, they are the party of “law and order,” which is distinct from “rule of law”. Rule of law is when the law applies equally to everyone without fear or favor, that no one is above it. Law and order is when the law is used as a cudgel to maintain existing social structures, that’s the order part. Law and order is firehoses and dogs used on protestors, is sundown towns, is starlight rides.
No, they are the party of “law and order,” which is distinct from “rule of law”. Rule of law is when the law applies equally to everyone without fear or favor, that no one is above it. Law and order is when the law is used as a cudgel to maintain existing social structures, that’s the order part. Law and order is firehoses and dogs used on protestors, is sundown towns, is starlight rides.