The problem is Obama, Hillary, and their voters have a different definition of “American principles” than we do. I am afraid their definition of “American principles” has won and is now the country’s operating principles.
It hasn't won as long as individuals still have the freedom to contradict the errors of the fallible and uninspired who would assume dominion over us.
This is what it looks like when their definition has really "won" historically:
[Chekist Чекист '1992' Russian film 'Eng-Subs' (full)]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RQVSHfuPCQ