TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Between the year of my birth and today, I have moved all the way from a devoted and loyal patriot to someone who despises his country as it exists today. Why?  Because today’s America is not my America: it’s Donald Trump’s dark and hate-filled nation, composed of malcontents who hate the nation of our Founding Fathers. With Trump as your illegitimate leader, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Declaration of Independence, and the First, Fourth, Fifth, and 14 th Amendments have no meaning. Trump is not a leader, qualified, intelligent, or a patriot. He is not and never will be an American president. How has it come to be a reality that one ignorant, arrogant old, white man has destroyed America’s image? His actions have become so vile that our once revered nation will never achieve its former status as long as time exists. My America was hanging on by a thread in 2016. Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Moscow Mitch McConnell, Rush Limbaugh, and Fox News are all guil...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart From the “Access Hollywood” tapes, we learned that Donnie Trump was a sexual predator. During the 2016 campaign, Christopher Steele revealed his level of sexual deviance. Now, the Epstein files confirmed our suspicions that Trump was more depraved than we believed and is without a doubt a pedophile. The facts prove that Trump’s most ardent supporters don’t care. They share many of his personal beliefs and are willing to ignore his most grievous actions against humanity. The men and women who hate my America once again have a powerful leader defiling the people’s White House. I have known for more than 10 years that Trump is a serial philanderer, and a sexual predator. I should have known that these crimes were only a small example of the evils committed by the worst man in the world. If he never sought the presidency, we might have never known the “real Donald Trump.” Donald John Trump is not only unfit to be an American president, he cannot be included in the r...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Conspiracy theories are harmful and bullshit. However, facts expose the real villains in any story, and are the primary factors which eventually save mankind from the worst monsters in the world.. Earlier this year, America’s two greatest enemies met in Alaska. There was no legitimate reason for the meeting, although it was organized under the pretense of ending the invasion of Ukraine. What it was is clear: an opportunity to meet face to face and finalize their plans to take control of the entire world. Trump and his puppeteer, Vladimir Putin displayed the extent of their relationship on the tarmac. Two thirds of the men who are enemies of more than 8.2 billion people are experiencing success in their plan for world domination. This week, Trump met with the third villain who is critical for the completion of their ambitions: Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, in the Oval Office. These three evil and heartless men have many common goals and emotions, which...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart If you don’t read and understand America’s history, the good and the bad, you cannot claim to be an informed citizen. The past should be our greatest teacher. If we don’t know about what came before, we are destined to make the same mistakes over and over again.. The period in America known as the “Gilded Age” occurred from about 1877 until 1900. It was a time of extreme decadence, greed, debauchery, unbridled racism, and just about any other fault weak human beings might envy. The super-rich used their wealth to buy politicians, law enforcement, and anyone else who might assist them in their efforts to increase their hidden bank accounts. It was America’s first plutocracy. Under Fuhrer Donald Trump, the United States is engaged in a second plutocracy/oligarchy: a second ‘Gilded Age.’ I admit to the fact that I didn’t realize this fact until Trump destroyed a huge portion of the people’s White House to build an edifice to himself he calls a ‘ballroom.’ Long befo...

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I read an article today revealing that most women in America are unhappy. I don’t believe this is news. I was a  hairstylist  for 20 years. Most of my clients were women of all ages. As we became more than ‘patron and service provider,’ they talked to me about things which were uncomfortable within their families and even among most of their closest friends. First of all, no, I am not gay. However, most of the men who worked for me in my salon were. What I did share with my gay friends was a genuine concern for my customers in both their desires for a more appealing hairstyle, but also as people who needed to be heard. The last four words are more important than you might think. Most of the women I became close to had the same complaint: “no one really listens to me. They want to ‘fix my problem,’ when all I really wanted was to be heard.” In  1619 , the first African slaves stepped onto American...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart My America, the nation I loved for most of my life, is nearing its end. Not a single agency tasked with the protection of our nation’s people and the preservation of the Constitution is willing to do the right thing and end the dictatorship of one man, the worst individual in the world, Donald John Trump. However, for once, I write an article which is not about the orange buffoon. This is the America I will always remember. As an original baby boomer, I was a typical child raised in the 1950’s and 1960’s. As a young man, my greatest loves were baseball, basketball, and football. Growing up in Los Angeles, I was very excited when I learned that the Brooklyn Dodgers were moving to my hometown. Major League Baseball was my first passion as a young man. I made it my primary goal to learn about the players who would soon become the Los Angeles Dodgers. These were the early days of television. We didn’t get to watch many of the Dodger’s games in 1958 or 1959, unless t...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart We all know about Trump’s private life. He enjoyed his life in New York’s privileged society. In public, he appeared to be a successful billionaire, enjoying all of its pleasures, Most importantly, only a few investigative journalists knew the extent of his sexual deviance. Few knew about his huge number of adulterous actions, sexual assaults or his surely to be confirmed, pedophilia. However, when he declared his intention to become your president in 2015, he was exposed as the leader of America’s Neo-Nazi movement whose life was filled with crime and debauchery. A similar situation now exists for Elon Musk. He was the richest man in the world. His primary company, Tesla, was a huge success. His involvement in America’s space program made him billions of dollars each year. He hid from us his failures, and the fact that he is a devoted Nazi. When he became involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign, we learned about the real Elon Musk. It was immediately clear that he ha...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart There’s always a discussion in process related to eliminating government waste and reducing America’s escalating national debt. The truth is, every member of our government is aware of changes which could be made today and save hundreds of billions of dollars every year. They simply don’t want to do the right thing. Most of the talk is nothing more than a smoke screen to hide the truth about the most corrupt, inefficient and expensive government in the world. The same is true about the Pentagon. Estimates are unforgivable. Watchdog groups claim that 50 cents out of every dollar received annually goes to waste. Let’s begin with issues familiar to every American. First, healthcare. Every man and woman sitting on the right side of the aisle opposes universal healthcare. America remains the only developed nation in the world refusing to offer free medical care for all of its 340 million people. Let’s eliminate healthcare benefits for all elected officials. Our legis...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Now everyone knows: Trump is a pedophile. Most of us who spend much of our day researching information so that you may be informed have known about his sexual deviance for at least 10 years. In 2016, just two months before the election, in a tape released by Access Hollywood, Trump admitted that he was a sexual deviant. His own words revealed his opinions about all women. He openly admitted that he believes women have only one purpose. He committed adultery multiple times while married to three wives. Over a period of about 15 years, he spent most of his time with his “bestie,” Jeffrey Epstein. It is no longer a secret that he made multiple trips to Epstein’s private island on his private jet. There are videos of the two degenerates partying at Mar-a-Lago. Although the mainstream media hides the information to protect their Fuhrer, there are records of when one 12-year-old girl filed a rape complaint against your illegitimate president. It was dropped and settle...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Pictures on the internet of Republicans celebrating the end of the longest government shutdown in history yesterday, made me both sick and angry. These old, ignorant, insipid, and hypocritical mostly white men, are far dumber than I thought. The shutdown was completely unnecessary and the only reason it happens every couple of years is because they want to play political games. You cannot celebrate a disaster you caused. The ”shutdown” is another first for the American government. No other nation in the world allows something like this to happen. The truth is, all three branches of Trump’s government were enjoying themselves. They continued to receive fullJ pay and benefits while the men and women who actually work on Capitol Hill were struggling to pay their rent or mortgage. Speaker Mike Johnson allowed the members of his House to take a 43 day vacation. His refusal to convene the House was based on his worship of demagogue Donald Trump whose fear of being exp...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Answer this question for me: “why do political parties exist?” The only answer I have is to encourage hard-working men and women to donate money they cannot afford to waste, hoping to elect a man or woman they likely know nothing about. Voting is a right, not a privilege. However, with any right comes responsibility. It is our duty to know the position on the issues supported by every man or woman seeking our precious votes. Most voters fail this responsibility. Studies have revealed that most voters vote according to what they see on television. This is moronic. All political ads during a two-year-long campaign are composed of lies and misdirection. I trust no one. Therefore, I feel an obligation to learn the truth about every candidate. I am an Independent, and I take the right to vote very seriously. Want proof that Independent voters are the only ones who cherish the right to vote and accept the responsibilities attached to it? Look at these names: Trump, Mo...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart There are at least two Americas. One is composed of about 95 percent of citizens who work hard to make better lives for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren. My America is grateful for its diversity. We are a nation of immigrants. We are not perfect, but most try to be. We never ask for much, and we usually get less. The other America is occupied by men and women who came into great wealth at birth. Some obtained great wealth when offered “once in a lifetime opportunities” not available to the majority. As a small child, I never knew that I was poor. I remember my childhood as “great.” I didn’t have money in my pockets, I had “treasures” which were worth little or nothing but had meaning for me. I look back on my younger years and have mostly fond memories, although I understood the struggle my mother faced every day, worrying that her children might not have enough to eat. We always did, somehow. Trump and his oligarchs never faced “worry.” Their...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Change is mostly good, as long as it moves a nation forward and increases the quality of life for all people. However, Trump and his administration are regressive, and what they are doing to America is criminal and in direct opposition to the intent of the Constitution. As you well know, I constantly criticize Trump, and make jokes about him. The truth is, he deserves it. He was a terrible man in 2016, but in 2025, he has become the worst person on the planet. I consider myself a patriot, strongly believing in the words of satirist and comedian, Mark Twain. "Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it". Over the last 45 years, it has been rare for our government to receive any praise for its actions, and has become deserving of its condemnation for its failure to do the right thing. As I child in the 1950’s and 1960’s, I imagined our government as a group of men who spent their days attempting to find ways to improve ou...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart You must remember the facts. President Biden’s stimulus checks rescued thousands of jobs and hundreds of small businesses, as well as our nation’s future economy from the constant failures of Donald John Trump.   Now, in 2025, I have no doubt that Trump would have preferred to extend the longest government shutdown in history until January 20, 2029. He is desperate to prevent the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s personal files. However, when Congress is fully in session, the pressure to release these documents will increase once again. Personally, I do not need additional proof that Trump must add “pedophile” to his list of vile and depraved “accomplishments.” Best friends for years, traveled on Epstein’s private jet at least seven times, seen partying together at Mar-a-Lago with multiple young women, and these two old, lechers as the only male guests, and an allegation by a 12-year-old girl that Trump raped her, all confirm what I already knew from my years of ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It’s not the first time. After all, Trump is the oldest, most obese, white man to ever be illegitimately elected to the highest office in our country. He has been seen dozing off at multiple events, including his own criminal trial. However, a few days ago, after announcing a decrease in the price of weight loss drugs, very important, while his HHS Secretary, Robert Kennedy Jr. began his own speech, it was obvious that he fell asleep in front of cameras from most of the world’s nations. Trump, then only a few years younger than the President, constantly made an issue of Mr. Biden’s age. Now, halfway to becoming an octogenarian on June 14, 2026, he is confirming my allegation that at the age of 80, or a few years younger, no man or woman can possibly lead a nation whose average age is 38.4 years. If Trump was 60, he would still be too old and totally unfit to hold any public office. He has been inflicted with malignant narcissism since he was a young man. In fact...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump has pardoned some of the greatest criminals in modern history. Why not? The Supreme Court pardoned the orange buffoon for acts of treason on January 6, 2021, and violating the Espionage Act on January 20, 2021. One important fact is confirmed by his dangerous actions: Trump’s administration is indeed the Washington Mafia 2.0. I know that history will remember January 6, 2021 as the darkest day in American history. A sitting president spoke to his Nazi supporters just outside of the White House. He ordered them to march to the Capitol Building and prevent the certification of the Electoral College vote. The insurrection had been planned and organized over several weeks during meetings at the Willard Hotel. The events which followed resulted in a violent invasion on Capitol Hill as Trump’s mob searched the Capitol for Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence. Their orders were to hang them just outside of the Building. However, that was a minor offense compared to the fa...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It is an irrefutable fact that Trump is the Definition of the mental disease, malignant narcissism. When he receives undeserved praise and worship from his cult, and his ego is satisfied, the old man is less likely to slip into one of his infamous fits filled with rage and violence. Ten years of studying the worst man in the world has convinced me that with his position as your illegitimate president, one man’s huge ego is in complete control of our planet’s future. 10 months into his second controversial presidency, he has once again accomplished nothing of value. He gave additional tax cuts to his 902 oligarchs, continues to take revenge on his enemies, and is currently destroying our nation’s most sacred building, the people’s White House. Trump’s little brain is fragile. It is very apparent that he not only suffers from malignant narcissism, he is in the middle stages of dementia. This makes him an even greater danger to the safety of the world. My question ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump is THE Schoolyard Bully. He threatens anyone who doesn’t agree with him and then, in typical cowardly fashion,  instructs his minions to fight for him. Trump’s lackies include his Nazi Party, and six corrupt members of the Supreme Court. Yesterday, the Senate met once again to find a way to end what should never have happened in the first place, the longest partial government shutdown in history. Until yesterday, Democrats refused to negotiate until millions of Americans would have their healthcare protected and not experience a huge increase. However, yesterday, eight Democrats surrendered to the Nazis in Washington and ignored the needs and wishes of the American people. I have not and never will be member of any political party. In general, politicians all too often ignore what is right and place future elections ahead of all 340 million people. I am ashamed to say that two of the gang of eight are Senators from my state: Nevada. Catherine Cortez Ma...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Nothing confirms the failures of the Democratic Party more than what happened in our nation’s Capital on Monday. The wishes of the people were once again ignored by Democrats who refer to themselves as moderates. A better word is “cowards.” Not since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has a president and his administration placed the future of the majority ahead of the success and profits of the super-rich. All true Americans demand resistance to Donny Dictator’s attempts to destroy the fabric of America. However, a large number of Democratic politicians refuse to listen to the people. Their fear of losing elections far surpasses demands which would require them to do the right thing for all Americans. Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and other member of the “old guard” have been entirely out of touch with the American people for years. I live in Northern Nevada. My wife and I supported our two Senators, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Jacki Rosen, until this year. They have surr...