It began with a mean-spirited remark about Americans being deplorable. The reason? We were supporting Hillary Clinton's opponent and she didn't like it. Republican campaign rallies were disrupted. There were reports of violence. The trouble was pinned on conservative voters. The media stepped in. This week The Hill reported that we have proof of a coordinated effort by … [Read more...] about Americans Attacked Because of Who We Pick for President
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Best Reasons Not to Vote This November Are?
Author’s note: for a quick read on why you shouldn’t vote in November 2018 either, scroll down to the September 2018 update. I suspect a lot of people have made the decision not to vote this year. They don’t want to have anything to do with this election or our candidates, though I’m not sure why. There is a clear choice. One talks too much and the other doesn’t say enough. … [Read more...] about Best Reasons Not to Vote This November Are?
Worst Reason to Vote for Trump is Also the Best
There is one absolute worst reason to vote for Trump. Ironically, it is also the best reason to support his candidacy: you are being told not to. As an American, being told not to vote for someone should make you really, really angry. Everyone has turned on Trump. Democrats hate him. We expect that. Republicans fear and dislike him. That we don’t need. Voters are mixed. … [Read more...] about Worst Reason to Vote for Trump is Also the Best
National Leaders Take Away Our Respect
It’s embarrassing to think about the shoddy roster of national leaders who will grace Cleveland and Philadelphia this summer. Some of them will eventually make their way to Washington as Cabinet members, advisors, and sycophants for a new administration. Some are already entrenched. One will become the president. In the process we may forget that something very important was … [Read more...] about National Leaders Take Away Our Respect
Mexicans: Criminals, Rapists, Drug Dealers, or Saints?
What a sorry question to have to answer: are Mexicans criminals, rapists, and drug dealers or are they hard-working, long-suffering Hispanics who only want to help us make America better? California, the state with the largest Hispanic population, will decide on Tuesday. Primary voters can choose between two positions on an issue that has little to do with running the country … [Read more...] about Mexicans: Criminals, Rapists, Drug Dealers, or Saints?