It won’t be long and I’m guessing (hoping) I won’t feel the need to spend my time writing about the antics of individual 1 – except for maybe (hopefully?) doing a little commentary on his legal troubles – but, maybe commenting on what is actually happening with our government. And, I have to say, I hope I’m commenting on a government which is working. For the past four years it became apparent to MILLIONS of Americans there was nothing more important, politically, than to vote individual 1 into the history books – as I’ve stated many times, right next to Benedict Arnold. (Remember, eventually, the TRUTH about the “collusion” with the Russians will ultimately be made public and, hopefully, Mueller’s incomplete investigation will be allowed to actually finish – for the sake of history and the sake of our nation.)

That all being said, today I’m thinking about my hope that Joe Biden can guide democrats into the rural areas of this nation which was where MOST of individual 1’s support is located and, I believe, is largely because the democrats have ignored those places. As I watched the 2020 campaign something happened which made me feel it was the epitome of the “good news bad news scenario.” And, sadly, it was the result of ANOTHER terrible tragedy which, if you’re a person of “color,” you likely considered as almost “routine.” Of course, I’m talking about the LYNCHING of George Floyd. The ensuing protests all across America have hopefully led to the “good news.” (OK, if “good news” can come from something so horrible)

I believe the awareness of the issues with social inequality was really brought to the surface and there may actually end up being some positive actions resulting from that tragedy. For starters I’m talking about the move to refocus our police departments on issues where you need police protection. For example, police officers are not trained to deal with mental health issues. There are other issues where people would be better served (and the police officers would be better served) if we had experts in whatever area it might be we are dealing with. I believe the democrats LOST millions of voters in 2020 via the “defund the police” movement which Biden did not agree with but, along with the democratic “establishment,” their messaging was poor and, in my view, there will be several young House members not returning to Congress because of that “foopah.”

I’ve always felt democrats are the ones who SHOULD be “connected” to those in rural areas. People like farmers, small business owners, etc. Democrats AREN’T trying to repeal the 2nd amendment to the constitution, but they’ve done a poor job assuring regular gun owners of that reality. Yes, MOST democrats agree with me these high powered assault weapons aren’t something intended for “hunting.” The massive amount of these automatic weapons in this country simply makes police officers less safe and opposing them is NOT a threat to the second amendment. What democrats MUST learn is better messaging. The reality is the republicans have a much more sophisticated “messaging machine” and, of course, they’ve been using the “Big Lie Theory” of the Third Reich for years and democrats have failed to expose them in this regard.

I’ve been talking about individual 1’s incompetence for four years now – which, obviously, was apparent right from the start of his term (thankfully, soon to be over) – and I’ve been watching in almost disbelief as I’ve watched republicans in Congress either seem to be willing to “work” with our IMPEACHED so-called two time popular vote LOSING president or to SILENTLY fail to oppose him in classic examples of COWARDICE. Well, now we’re seeing the predictable result of all of this. Individual 1 is lashing out at any republican member of Congress who is acknowledging the reality Joe Biden will be president on January 20th. And, he’s threatening to VETO the final “Omnibus Spending Bill” which will fund the government until September of 2021 AND includes the desperately needed “Covid relief bill.”

In addition individual 1 has VETOED the Defense Spending Bill which would be giving members of the military a badly needed raise. Now, what he’s doing is putting republicans on notice they will be forced to declare publicly their undeniable “loyalty” to him – which is what he (and other mafia bosses) demands. Also, will he VETO the Omnibus Spending Bill and the Covid relief bill (which are tied together)? Both of these bills were passed with bipartisan support at levels which will override a VETO, but will republicans actually do this? That means they will have to go on record to vote AGAINST der fuhrer. Trust me, he’ll lash out at anyone who votes against him.

The Covid relief bill is desperately needed by around 20 MILLION Americans and they need the help NOW! The additional money individual 1 suggested should be in the Covid bill SHOULD be targeted to the 20 MILLION who really need it and who would almost immediately spend it but there is other stuff in that bill which would make it a travesty if Congress had to “start over.” Republicans in the Senate blocked this bill for over 9 months and speculation has been the only reason Moscow Mitch relinquished and allowed this bill be be brought to the floor of the Senate is because of the two runoff elections in Georgia, which could turn him into the “minority leader.” And, of course, individual 1 cares about none of this; Georgia’s elections, the Covid relief, the members of our military, etc.

There’s also money in the Covid bill to help with the challenge of getting the Covid vaccines to the awaiting arms around the country. He cares NOT about the DAMAGE this virus is inflicting on our nation. Yesterday OVER 3000 dead Americans and today, likely the same. As many have said, it’s like another 9/11 EVERY day. Our IMPEACHED so-called two time popular vote LOSING president could care less. So, the question now is, will the republican party actually stand up against him and override the VETO (and, the threat of the second VETO). Individual 1 is lashing out and “burning things down” on his way out the door and it’s going to get worse before it gets better. More to come……….

Final Thought: How do you, if you’re an unpopular politician, get people to “like” you? It’s simple, GIVE them MONEY. So, just a day after the Congress agreed on a “watered down” Covid-19 relief package, individual 1, who was silent during the entire process (although I kind of remember him suggesting there should be direct payments of $2000) called the $600 payments for Covid relief “disastrous.” Well, I will be just fine with whatever comes my way but, in this instance, I have to agree with out IMPEACHED so-called two time popular vote LOSING president other than, where was he when they were “negotiating” this. (Although, I don’t need the money but MILLIONS do!) Did Mitch McConnell simply need to congratulate Joe Biden for individual 1 to turn on him?

While I’ll be just fine, MILLIONS of Americans are NOT “fine” right now. If someone is about to be evicted from their apartment in what city will $600 rescue them. That’s about half of the average apartment rent where I live and I’m not in a big city. There are about 20 MILLION Americans who are on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits and, yet, it took the outrage of MILLIONS of Americans to get the republicans and McConnell to agree to “half measures” pretty much throughout this relief bill – apparently so they can BLAME the resulting deficit on Joe Biden’s administration for the additional money which is still desperately needed. Here’s the deal, in the case of the extended unemployment benefits, that money goes right back into the economy and, essentially, pays for itself. And, the direct money to Americans – well, much of that will go straight back into the economy as people in this nation are hurting all over – whether in “red” or “blue” states. Hopefully, soon, we’ll be talking about “red white and blue” states.

So, it is a rare occasion where I agree with individual 1, but in this instance – no matter his motive, whatever it might be, I believe he’s right on. As I’ve written several times, had he encouraged republicans to adopt the “HEROES Act” back when it was first passed in the House he, very likely, would have prevailed in the recent election result, of which, is leading him into some very bad political “territory.” His time would have been much better spent trying to get this $2000 payment into the relief bill while Congress was negotiating, than conspiring on how to overthrow our government via “martial law.” Just writing that reminds me that Barack Obama warned individual 1 to stay away from Michael Flynn before he LIED er took the oath of office. Just sayin………….

Oh yes, there’s one more way to get people to like you, although, in this instance, it would be a lot less people than by giving large amounts of money away and that is by issuing pardons. And, individual 1 is dishing out the pardons at a record pace – and, to some really interesting recipients. Being accused as the MOST corrupt (IMPEACHED so-called two time popular vote LOSING) president in history would, I guess, make it no surprise when individual 1 is pardoning some really corrupt people. One of the guys he pardoned today was in prison for committing the largest Medicare FRAUD in history – certainly someone worthy of “mercy” right? And, three CORRUPT republican ex-Congressmen who supported individual 1, well, naturally, that’s an appropriate reason for “mercy.” Of course, ANYONE connected to the Mueller investigation who didn’t “rat” on him – well, that’s a reason for “mercy.”

Remember, accepting a pardon is tantamount to an acceptance of guilt. In addition, by accepting a pardon, I believe, you lose your 5th amendment right against self incrimination in future cases where the recipient of the pardon may be asked to testify. Like, for example, if Joe Biden’s Attorney General investigates individual 1 for the “Russia thing” (especially, the OBSTRUCTION of Justice) these pardon recipients will be required to testify if called to do so. I personally hope Biden chooses an Attorney General who agrees with Mueller that OBSTRUCTION is one of the most fundamental CRIMES against our system of the rule of law. You can be assured individual 1 will be pardoning anyone who has been caught up in his CORRUPTION, but it may come back to “bite” him – because I DON’T believe a president can pardon himself – even though individual 1 is expected to do so.

The pardons are going to be coming hot and heavy. They will further cement individual 1 as the MOST corrupt president in our history. All of this will be a FOREVER reflection on those in the republican party and as MORE and MORE Americans realize they’ve been “sucked in” to what amounts to a CULT and they’ve been agreeing with someone who has a disregard for the law. Here’s what is going to have to happen. Americans who continue to be thumbing their noses at the law – including CORRUPT politicians, right wing (or left wing) radicals – like the “Proud Boys,” “Atomwaffen,” the “3%ers,” etc. need to be facing legal accountability when they break the law, without pardons “dangling” in the future.

Just the other day I watched video of members of “Patriot Prayer” bashing in the doors to the Capitol building in Salem, Oregon. “Patriot Prayer” – for heaven’s sake, somehow that’s the name they gave themselves (and, of course, they were waving individual 1 flags during their “protest”) – well, I’m a Christian and my guess is they consider themselves of that belief – but if you could have heard the language their supporters were using, it was, well, “deplorable.” You could hear the women in the group throwing “f bombs” around with impunity while several men were at the doors of the Capital building bashing through the glass on the doors with vicious kicking. Reports were that four or five were arrested and, hopefully, they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Protesting is an American right, bashing in the doors to the Capitol building is absolutely NOT. These right wing “protests” have been turning more violent around the country and the VIOLENCE must result with accountability. These right wing neo-Nazi groups will be a lasting result of individual 1’s “win” in 2016. (With THREE MILLION votes less than Hillary Clinton)

Joe Biden will have his “hand’s full.”