I’m finding the political conversations since Kamala Harris became the democratic nomination for president quite interesting. I’ve been lobbying – on this site – for the past 20+ years (OK, only 16 of those years on this “blog”) that “we the people” would vote the “present day republican party” into the dustbins of history. During the Bush/Cheney regime I simply wanted the republican leadership to be voted out en masse. However, the party exposed itself to be even worse than I realized back then when the ushered Donald Trump onto their “throne.”
I mean, the latest polling suggests there’s STILL over 40% of the American public who are still prepared to vote for Trump, despite the REALITY he exposes himself to be a delusional racist, misogynist, xenophobic, narcissistic thug whose vision for America is our country as a white nationalist/supremacist society with a partnership with those who want America to be a theocratic christian nationalist dictatorship – via “Project 2025.” You can read it yourself by clicking HERE.
The website for Project 2025 has changed dramatically since the first time I visited and downloaded a copy to my desktop. They start with a “disclaimer” saying Donald Trump has nothing to do with their “Project.” Of course, that’s – in the words of Bill Barr – Bullshit. I gave them my name and email address so you don’t have to – in case you want to be totally INFORMED for the upcoming election. Download it, save it to your desktop (It’s a PDF file), and read as far as you can stomach it. I made it around 100 pages and felt I didn’t need to go any further. Project 2025 is, in my view, a roadmap to fascism. I keep thinking republicans can’t go any lower, and, of course, they make me wrong on a consistent basis – and Project 2025 “takes the cake.” (If you read it you’ll be clear that Trump’s “disclaimer” is absurd.
I’ve been saying for – I don’t know how long – that Trump is a puppet for the monied interests who came together to write Project 2025 (It’s over 900 pages). If you read it you’ll understand who the “puppeteers” are. To me, there’s no question Trump won’t read it – likely no part of it – but the puppeteers are prepared for the next Trump administration and their plans are BOLD. And, of course, un-American. They DON’T believe in “democracy” – even though we live in a democratic republic. The republicans want to take the intrigue out of American politics. Like, despite Trump’s historic level of unfavorables, this election still remains uncertain. The Electoral College is going to be close – even though Kamala Harris will receive MILLIONS more votes than Trump.
You’d think, for example, states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania would be states who would include the excitement Ms. Harris has generated since she became the democratic nominee – but, they’re ALL very close based on the aggregate of the polls. A few years ago I stayed with my brother-in-law for a couple of months in Pittsburgh and I met so many awesome people who, when I think about it, just wouldn’t support someone as disgusting as Trump – someone who’s proven himself to be a pathological LIAR. He’s so used to the MSM looking the other way from his mountain of LIES that when he gets “checked” as he did in his debate debacle via Kamala Harris (on only two or three of his ridiculous LIES) that he attacks the “fact checkers” as “unfair.”
I’ve said this many times here – I taught sixth graders for the last 23 years of my working life – and Trump reminds me of a spoiled sixth grader who when his lips are moving he’s LYING. Here’s an example I can remember (I’m 77 and a bit short on memory) I was teaching one day and one of my students got up and walked out of class, went down to where the water fountain was and struck up a short conversation with a couple students from another room, and then wandered slowly back to our room. I asked him to step outside and simply told him “you must get permission from the teacher before you exit the room.” His response: “I didn’t leave the room.” I said, “I stood there and watched the entire episode.” He demanded he hadn’t left the room.
I decided there was no reason to proceed with the conversation and, after school that day I called his Mom and explained to her what had happened. She responded by saying: “Can you prove it?” Well, I could have proved it – the center area of our Pod had video surveillance which would have showed exactly what I told her. However, as a teacher, you soon learn what is a “losing battle” so I just moved on and let the young man know I would simply allow the school’s principal to solve the problem if he continued to make his own rules in my classroom. This boy, of course, was also a BULLY on the playground. Trump simply reminds me of boys like this.
To me, there’s so many reasons for “we the people” to vote Trump into the History books (along with some of his Congressional appeasers/sycophants) right next to Benedict Arnold, which is where I believe he belongs. A burgeoning issue is getting the attention of more and more people in the state of North Carolina. The GOP candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, already had a MOUNTAIN of reasons for republicans and independent voters to vote AGAINST him – before the “mountain” erupted this past weekend – based on reporting by CNN and the Washington Post.
Allegedly Mr. Robinson was a frequent visitor to a “porn shop” about 10 years ago. A WHOLE bunch of his postings to the message board at this porn shop has now surfaced and NONE of it appears to be helpful to Mr. Robinson’s campaign. He supposedly referred to himself as a “Black Nazi.” When Trump endorsed him he referred to Robinson as Martin Luther King Jr. “on steroids.” He couldn’t have said anything more disgusting at the time – but still hasn’t withdrawn his endorsement of Robinson.
Off the top of my head here’s some more of the comments Robinson has alleged to have said: He wants for women to lose the right to vote. He favors restrictions on abortion at “conception” and tells women they wouldn’t need to worry about abortion if they’d “keep their skirts down.” He favors the return to SLAVERY and said he’d “buy a few.” He’s complimented Adolph Hitler and suggested Mein Kampf for your reading list. He’s said, “some people need to be killed” apparently referring to LGBTQ+ people who he referred to as “filth.” There was much more – he said he’s spied on women in their showers – and, I’ll leave it at that. It’s easy to find it all on the “internet.” Yikes!
Trump isn’t much better. He’s been adjudicated to be a sexual assaulter, guilty of defamation, insurance, bank, and tax FRAUD to tune of court of around $550 MILLION and growing (via interest) EVERY day. He’s been CONVICTED of 34 FELONIES which he faces sentencing on November 18 – hopefully after he LOSES the election. Jack Smith is pushing the case against Trump from attempting to STEAL the 2020 election which will proceed provided he LOSES in November. Additionally, I fully expect the Appeals Court which oversees Judge Cannon to once again SLAP her down and reverse her ridiculous decision to dismiss the Espionage case against Trump – based on a totally absurd interpretation of whether the Attorney General can appoint a Special Counsel.
The Espionage Case is likely the most obvious one where Trump is guilty based simply on the evidence which is already public. The Trial, ultimately, will take place in Florida where Trump’s lawyers will be able to sneak a MAGA member on the jury which could “nullify” the government’s case – despite how obvious Trump’s ILLEGAL conduct has become public. In fact, Trump has ADMITTED his guilt in several different interviews which were shown on the TV. Even when getting “softball” questions by people like Sean Hannity. In my view, people like Hannity will also end up in Benedict Arnold’s section of the history books based on their willingness to LIE for money.
Not only is it important, in my view, for a massive vote for Kamala Harris in this election it’s also important for “we the people” to vote out some of the worst offenders in Congress who, while knowing better, have been foundational in their support of Trump – including in the run up to January 6th, 2021. People like Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, Scott Perry, Andy Biggs, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, Jim Jordan, Paul Gosar, Matt Gaetz, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Tom Cotton, John Kennedy (of Louisiana) etc. etc. (Those were all I could get from the top of my head :o)
When I say “the present day republican party” I’m talking about more than the members of Congress – outlets like Fox “news,” “Newsmax” and worst – in my view need to “go” as well. Maybe the Smartmatic lawsuit will put an end to Fox “news'” Lying. Regardless, the job is HUGE for “we the people” and the “final straw” won’t happen this year – even if Kamala Harris prevails come November. (Honestly, the thought of Trump back in the “White House” makes my stomach queezy0 I’ve volunteered to “Vote Forward” to write letters to prospective voters encouraging them to vote – the letters are all non partisan. If you’re reading this far I suggest you find a way to help out – even if it’s giving a small donation to a candidate you support. As Taylor Swift said, “do your own research, make an informed decision, and VOTE! Stay tuned….
Final Thought: The focus of this election is, understandably, on the presidential candidates – Kamala Harris v Donald Trump. However, the “down-ballot” elections are also extremely important. In my district we have a very competent young democrat who won in 2022 in an upset over a republican who is as despicable as Trump and Matt Gaetz, the member of Congress he looks up to. I’m focusing the small amount of money I can afford to donate on this race and I encourage others to do the same in the areas where you live. Unfortunately, the race in my district will be very close once again. Trust me, Congress doesn’t need another “Matt Gaetz.”