I see politicians and others blaming Trump for the mass shootings
rooted in racism and hate. I do believe Trump's attacks on people of
color and immigrants fuels the fire and gives others an excuse - since
Trump has never taken a strong stand against the Neo-Nazi and white
supremacists.
We, the people, are responsible. We, the people , need to
take action. We, the people, need to hold elected officials accountable.
We, the people, should stand together against racism and Xenophobia.
We, the people, need to take back control of the government and limit
it's power. We, the people, and only the people, can make America great
again. We, the people, need to remind ourselves and those who oppose us -
America is a nation of immigrants.
It is time we, the people, took responsibility for our own actions and
come together to mend the rent in the fabric of our society President
Trump fosters every day. Then, we, the people need to get out, get
involved and make our voices heard. No matter the cost, no matter the
hate-filled rhetoric you will get from hard-core Trump supporters, even
family members.
Make a difference, or shut-up. You do not get to
sit on the sidelines with your head in the sand. History is on the
verge of repeating itself...and not for the better.
If you agree, like and share my blog.
Spread the word.
Take action.
Get involved.
There are no innocent bystanders.
1,158,409
Confirmed cases in U.S. 67,792 Deaths in U.S.
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indicates a mortality rate of 5.85%
As a sixty-six-year-old
retiree, which means I am drawing on my social security benefits, my
perspective may differ from yours as to the changes being brought about by the Covid-19
virus pandemic. I still work, every day. I write and carve wood, work on our 121-year
old home, and try to keep the peace with my four fur-babies.
My life has not been
significantly affected by the pandemic. I still get my same monthly, although
not very impressive check from the SSA. I had already been forced to stop
working outside the home in January of 2020 due to the onset of some physical
anomalies which make it nearly impossible to maintain a job. It is a day by day
situation, and fortunately, I still have more better, or let me say tolerable days than
the ones which keep me from enjoying life.
I have only left the
house four or five times since the start of February. My undiagnosed condition
can lead to severe bouts of vertigo, which is no picnic when walking let alone
trying to navigate the streets.
My last venture out was
about a week ago. I went to a Lowes store to pick up some items for my new wood
hobby. Remember, these are only my observations and opinions, even if they are
spot on… wink-wink.
The first thing I
noticed was very few employees wearing masks or gloves, and only about 25% of the
customers if that. Those few who know me well are aware of my propensity to share
my opinions without concern for tact or political correctness under certain
conditions. This – was one of those times. Mind you, I do not rant or rave, I
smile and talk to them as though I was talking to a six-year-old. Yes, that
does piss a few off, however, I have grown accustomed to the reactions.
An employee approached
sans mask and gloves and asked it he could help me find anything, which is a
good thing in a box store. However, he walked right up to me, well within
arms-reach while speaking.
My response was quick
and to the point. I said, “You need to step back at least six-feet. You are standing
in my space without a mask. You are risking exposing me to the coronavirus. So,
no, you may not help me find anything today. Obviously ,you don’t find trying
to limit the spread of a potentially deadly disease as much as me.”
He had nothing to say.
He looked like I had just told him to go have a conjugal visit with himself or
a close family member. He turned red and then walked away.
I witnessed mothers
bringing infants in with neither wearing a mask. The store manager who I used
to work for, was walking around in the same manner.
I stopped to pick up
some pizza for us on the way home. We try to support the restaurants as much as
we can afford during these difficult times.
Well, that did not go
well, either. None, not one of the employees was wearing masks or gloves, which
did zilch for my desire to support them. I asked the young lady who asked it
she could help if she had been tested for the virus. Of course, she said no. I
then asked the rest of the four employees the same question to which I got the
same answer.
I informed them their
lack of concern for the health and well-being of their customers had just cost
them one, and I left.
I love their damn
pizza, too. I simply find it somewhat pervasive here in central Wisconsin. People
do not take it seriously. I understand a lot has to do with the total lack of
clarity and/or leadership from the current President and his administration.
When he directly contradicts his medical experts at the press briefings it
sends a message, and not a good one.
Now, the states are
re-opening, some with requirements for social distancing and wearing of masks
in stores. That went over like a lead balloon in several states. Customers
actually physically threatening employees over wearing a mask. I do, to a
degree consider the order by the government reasonable, and at the same time a
bit over-reaching. However, store owners and operators can set their own
guidelines and require the masks or refuse service.
Then, there are the
rabid conspiracists., claiming this is anything from government propaganda to a
direct bio-warfare attack by the Chinese.
I may be preaching to
the choir, and some of you may agree with the conspiracies. It is neither my
job nor my desire to try and educate the willfully ignorant who buy into suck
bullshit.
Here is my only comment
regarding a governmental conspiracy to take away our freedoms.
If this is a
conspiracy, it is the most intricate one of all times. It would mean the
leaders of almost every single nation in the world, the WHO, the MIH and the
CDC in conjunction with medical experts the world over. It would also mean
these same people are colluding in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of lives.
It would mean the ER doctors are all lying, all the nurses, EMT’s and hospital
staff as well.
Now that, my friend,
would be the most significant joint venture of the world governments since the
formation of the United Nations.
Well, it ain’t. If you
believe the President or the VP, how this will all be gone by Memorial Day or
as Trump said, “simply disappear, like magic,” you are among those who are
being targeted by nature to try and improve the gene pool. (I am para-phrasing
the Don, so if you choose to take umbrage with my “quotation,” that would be
your thin skin, not my words.
Nature, from time to
time, thins the herd. Whether through tornadoes, hurricanes, diseases, Tsunamis,
earthquakes, fires or other means. This herd needs thinning. The problem is,
the ones who should be thinned out are displaying their ignorance, lies and
conspiracies around. Some of their stupidity is costing the lives of innocents.
Donald Trump spent
weeks ignoring the potential magnitude of the crisis, then lied about the
numbers of infected, the severity of the symptoms and berated governors who
were trying to provide their front-line healthcare and safety personnel with
desperately needed PPE, medicines and ventilators.
He brags bout what a
great job he has done. I have one simple question for him. “Why did you wait
fifty days from the date the Chinese informed you of the coronavirus
out-break?”
I can answer that one.
He was more concerned about the economy, his ego, his legacy and taking revenge
on everyone who ever said anything truthful during the impeachment hearings
than he was the citizens of this nation. Mostly, however in my opinion; Donald
Trump did not have a clue as to what to do or how to be a leader in times of
crisis.
Well, Don, this ain’t
so-called “Reality Television.” You have fired or asked for the resignations of
some of the finest minds and governmental officials for the pettiest of
reasons. You have gutted the government of leadership in many departments,
filling open positions with temporary acting directors to avoid Congressional
examination of their qualifications.
You could not do
anything to make America great again, because it already was. You have,
however, managed to alienate most of our allies, been featured as the laughingstock
of the United Nations, NATO leadership, The G-8 or however many it is now and
of late, the Chinese communist party. The warned you – you said it was like the
flu and would be gone soon, you know, just “go away.”
My grandfather told me,
“You can sometimes educate the ignorant, but stupid is forever.” You, sir, fall
into the latter.
One last note – you have
accomplished what no one else has been able to in my family, circle of friends
or acquaintances. I will be voting for the Democratic candidate this election.
Congratulations, you broke my streak of voting for the Republican nominee which
began in 1976. Good job, Don.
As most Americans, who are least peripheral participants in our election process, we are aware December 18, 2019 marks the day the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress.
While I have made little attempt to disguise my displeasure with the President; his angry rhetoric of fear, his verbal attacks on anyone who opposes him; the petty name-calling of dedicated public servants and war heroes such as Senator McCain, the embracing of Vladimir Putin, Kim yon Un, and the Turkish President who has committed to destroying the Kurdish people, his abandonment of our Kurdish allies, promising to bring our soldiers home - only to re-task them with protecting Syrian oil and not the lives of our allies, the abdication of U.S installations to the Russian forces, his over 15,000 lies, misleading statements and the perpetuation of Russian propaganda, the solicitation of foreign governments, Russia and Ukraine to interfere in our electoral process...
The most objective pattern of behavior is the President's blatant disregard for the checks and balances of the Constitution and his ignorance and unwillingness to defend it. Rather, he shreds it with executive orders. His so-called rallies are nothing more than campaign stops for which the taxpayers are paying millions of dollars. Above that, is the
number of his closest supporters former associates and appointees who have been convicted around him. Our nation is riddled with departments of the government with no congressional approved leadership. Many offices remain empty because Trump claims he doesn't need them - he can do a better job.
I won't get into his trade wars and economic sanctions with have crippled many small business and driven hundreds of American Farmers into bankruptcy, loss of their farms and even the taking of their own lives. For all those reasons, I support the impeachment. And, for all those reasons I find no justifiable reason to celebrate the historic event. The Senate has pretty much guaranteed many will not be impartial or treat it as a trial; his acquittal, already announced by the top Republican in the Senate.
And, for all those reasons I find no satisfaction or happiness in the impeachment of Donald J. Trump. It should never have to come to this point. It is, or should be, an embarrassment to American citizens, Democratic and Republican alike.
I, for one, will not celebrate or take pleasure in the impeachment. I will make my voice heard on election day. Republicans who refused to be impartial and proved incapable of defending our Republic by ignoring the facts, I will campaign and vote for their opposition. For the first time in my life, I will actively support the Democratic Candidate for President - whoever it is for one simple reason. The Republican party has become nothing more than a cult of personality - built around a insecure narcissist, racist and hateful human being by the name of Donald J. Trump.
This is NOT a political issue to be. It is a matter of Honor.
It is abhorrent to me, as it should be for all Americans to watch Trump turn his back on the Kurds who died alongside our troops.
What the President has done to the Kurdish people is a disgrace to my country, my flag, my service in the military, to me personally, to our Allies - but none more than to the Kurdish men and women who gave their lives fighting ISIS alongside American troops. They are the reason we were able to get to the heart of the Caliphate. Now, they are being slaughtered and displaced by Turkish forces - primarily Turkish backed Arab militias.
What Trump did was virtually give the Turks the green light to Genocide and the taking of Syrian territory to use for settlements. He has stated more than once, "If the Turks go too far," he will destroy their economy with sanctions.
Apparently launching a full-scale military invasion of a sovereign nation, (it doesn't matter it happens to be Syria) with expressed intent of "cleansing the land of all terrorists" - then populating the stolen land with their own settlements and approved citizens isn't "going to far."
Tens, if not hundreds of thousands of our Kurdish Allies are already being driven from their homes, while many of their friends and families are dying from the Turkish onslaught.
Soon, the tens of thousands of ISIS members and their families will be escaping from the detention camps. How? The majority of the Kurdish guards have gone north to meet the invasion by Turkey.
Impeachment, if it happens, won't be enough for the man who abandons our Allies, shreds our constitution, invites our enemies to participate in influencing our political process and has the moral compass of a pit viper. Trump hasn't done one thing to improve America as an Entire Nation, not even for many who voted for him. The farmers are suffering. The coal miners are not getting new jobs. Mexico isn't paying for a wall. His trade war has hit every American citizen in the wallet. He made promises he couldn't keep, and blames his failures on others. He spreads baseless lies on debunked conspiracy theories. He profits financially from his personal investments at the expense of the American Tax-payer.
Donald Trump doesn't have an inkling of what Americans who aren't rich deal with. He gave permanent tax cuts to the Corporations and temporary to the people. Members of his own Party have spoken out against him, only to be assaulted in the Media by Trump and his lackeys. The MINORITY of Americans who support him need to wake up! Trump's only concern is Trump's personal agendas..
Trump has been surrounded by advisors, appointees, supporters and friends who are being arrested, charged and convicted of crimes. Those people are a reflection of the personality at the center of their focus - Trump.
He hasn't made America greater - he has brought shame and disgrace to her. He has disgraced his oath and the office he holds. President or not, he is a despicable human being - corrupt and immoral; showing contempt for our constitution, checks and balances and the rule of law.
Please, spare me your partisan rhetoric. This isn't about politics. If you think it is? You have eyes that cannot see and ears that cannot hear.
