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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart America is not a pure democracy. In our system of a “Democratic Republic,” we, the people, elect women and men to represent us in Washington. Their primary responsibility is to serve the people and make efforts to address our needs and wishes. This was moderately successful from 1789 until 1981. The first steps to increase political power in America came from the right side of the aisle. In 1981, Ronald Reagan demanded absolute loyalty and party unity without dissension. This began a move farther to the right, and today those who call themselves “Republicans” in Washington are leaning towards a fascist regime and the end of democracy. Their party is first, special interests second, and the American people an afterthought at best. STOP THE STUPIDITY AND DO THE RIGHT THING What is needed to save our government in Washington: end mass corruption and restore functionality. This is simple, and we can control the situation. A large percentage of our elected officials

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The year was 1987. A 41-year-old Donald Trump, and his wife, Ivana, were invited to Moscow by the KGB. They accepted. Vladimir Putin began his career with the KGB in 1975. He reached a position of power in the spy agency in the late 1980’s, resigning in 1991 to achieve his political ambitions. Although there is no record of the events which occurred in 1987, it is fair to say that it was during this visit to Moscow when Trump and Putin began a relationship. However, while campaigning in 2016, Trump lied, saying, “I never met the man.” During the 2016 campaign, a dossier composed by former MI-6 agent, Christopher Steele, was released. The subject was Trump’s visit to Moscow in 2013. As part owner of the Miss Universe Pageant, Trump participated in a number of events over the three days. The document contains allegations about how Putin and Trump completed plans to steal the 2016 election during those few days. In October of 2016, a meeting in the Oval

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump continues to make excuses for his refusal to meet with Kamala Harris for a second debate. After having his a** kicked in the first debate, I can’t blame him. The old, obese man left the venue totally humiliated. A younger, more vibrant, more prepared woman had crushed him for 90 minutes. Trump originally stated that ‘there should be three debates.’ Last week, Trump said he ‘would probably meet’ with Ukraine Leader Zelenskyy today or tomorrow. Today he said it would not happen, making additional excuses for another instance when he contradicted himself. YOU AND I KNOW WHY HE COULD NOT MEET WITH ZELENSKYY. Trump has openly supported Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. He refers to his mentor as a “genius.” It was ludicrous to believe that Trump would meet with the leader of Putin’s opposition army. He would literally be “biting the hand which feeds him.” The orange buffoon continues to order his minions in the House, calling themselves, “the Freedom Caucus

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I have readers who don’t like what I write. Some of them hate me, although they don’t know me. I am guilty of only one thing: I write the truth. The truth is often difficult to accept, while lies which play on our emotions are eagerly embraced. I admit to mistakes. Sometimes there are errors in my research, and sometimes individuals I considered trustworthy were dishonest and my radar was turned off. However, my articles are never the result of lies or conspiracy theories posted on social media, or from right-wing extremist blogs, podcasts, or television broadcasts. To the best of my ability, the truth will always live here. Although Ronald Reagan was a complete fraud, he said one thing I have never forgotten: “trust but verify.” I also believe in the writer’s instruction manual, which is composed of just six words: who, what, why, when, where, and how. Sadly, the 21 st century, “the age of information,” has too much information. Most of it is false because mos

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart History will never see a more effective conman than Donald John Trump. For 78 years he made fools of thousands and even millions of Americans for his personal benefit. Yes, it is a fact that Trump is mentally ill. He is the definition of a “malignant narcissist.” Listening to part of his speech today, he is undoubtedly suffering from dementia or a normal but substantial decline in his mental abilities. He is an old 78. However, he continues to lie and create conspiracy theories that are so unbelievable Walt Disney would reject them. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A NOTICABLE DECLINE, TRUMP’S SUPPORTERS REMAIN LOYAL Trump respects no one. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. Recently it was revealed that he despises those men and women who stood by him through every lie. In private, he refers to them as “basement dwellers. You might remember the uproar Hillary Clinton created when she called them “a basket of deplorables.” It is now apparent that Trump and Hillary

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I may be wasting my time, my number of daily readers has declined. I can only assume that what I have to say is offensive to some. However, this issue is more important than anything else I have to say. I have always promised to offer nothing less than the absolute truth, facts which are denied by millions of Americans. If the truth makes you angry, then don’t read what I have to say. However, I will never cease to claim that “the truth lives here.” From 2013 when I began writing for a Las Vegas newspaper, one thing has never changed: my total disgust with men and women who harbor hatred based on some form of prejudice. IGNORANCE CAN BE FORGIVEN, BUT TO CHOOSE IGNORANCE OVER FACT IS A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY Racism, homophobia, misogyny, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and any other form of prejudice is to choose ignorance over fact, over the reality of what it means to be an American citizen. Although support for the Neo-Nazi movement in America began l

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Recently, Trump appeared before the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington. He claimed to support Israel in the current, controversial military action against Hamas. However, he couldn’t end his lie and simply leave, he made another moronic statement prior to his departure. [Israel would likely cease to exist within two years should Harris win the election, and Jews would be partly to blame for that outcome because they tend to vote for Democrats, Trump argued.] On the reverse side, he doesn’t give a damn about the Palestinian people. Trump wants your vote, regardless of your concerns. Donald John Trump is a man without morals, principles or compassion for anyone other than himself. LET’S SWITCH TO UKRAINE Trump continues to praise Vladimir Putin and supports his illegal and immoral invasion of the democratic country of Ukraine. Under his demands, the Freedom Caucus has attempted to block every aid package for Ukraine. He and his peop

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart This time it happened in Alabama. If the perpetrators were Muslim radicals, right-wing politicians would be screaming and demanding that action be taken immediately. However, for those is Washington, it’s just another bloody weekend in “the greatest country in the world.” That’s what politicians tell us. The headline this Sunday: BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. — Four people are dead and 18 others were shot when multiple shooters fired on "people in the open" Saturday night, according to Birmingham police.] Information obtained by law enforcement is leading them to believe that this was not an isolated incident. However, it is not clear who the target might have been, or why it happened. What they do know is multiple shooters began firing into a crowd. Officers believe that many of those injured or killed were innocent bystanders. THE NRA GUN LOBBY, AND RIGHT-WING POLITICIANS OWNED BY THE NRA, WILL LIE, CLAIMING THAT GUNS ARE NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM If you have r

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart For some reason, Republicans worship a fetus, even when it appears to be nothing more than a polliwog. At the same, time they display their disdain for the woman who is pregnant with that miniscule biological growth developing in her uterus. This is their reasoning for the biased Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade The important question is “how has the repeal of Roe v Wade affected women across America?” Red states continue to pass legislation preventing legal abortions, all too often when the situation involves rape or incest. The most stringent laws have been passed by the regressive state of Texas. IF YOU ARE A WOMAN IN TEXAS, YOU ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE A THIRD-CLASS CITIZEN In 2021 the Republican-dominated state legislature banned medical care for women who legally chose to eliminate an unwanted pregnancy. From 2019 through 2022, “the rate of maternal mortality cases in Texas rose by 56%, compared with just 11% nationwide during the

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart In 1981 the Republican Party began to change. It could no longer be called “the Party of Lincoln.” Right wing politicians had begun their abandonment of the principles, morals, and ideals of a great President, and an even greater man. One change remains a dark fact which is no longer a secret. Facts confirm that when there is a large voter turnout the results of the election favor Democrats. Today every red state has passed laws focused on voter suppression. This is a major issue no one is talking about. The targets are specific groups which historically support Democratic candidates. A combination of this fact and Republican racism and bigotry led Republicans to place an emphasis on Black voters, but now includes anyone who is not pure white and Christian. THE TRUTH ABOUT THE 2020 ELECTION Trump suffered a devastating defeat in the 2020 election. He knows it. However, his affliction with malignant narcissism prevents him from accepting this irrefutable fact. Th

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Another story proving that the government of the United States is the most corrupt and incompetent in the world of developed nations. Our country is facing another government shutdown. Wait a minute. In March, 2024, the Senate approved the 2024 national budget of 1.2 trillion dollars. The House voted in favor of the bill just days before. Only three months into a new year, and Congress finally did its job. In any other developed nation in the world, this would be the end of an agreement which decided how much money would be spent and where it would go. Not in the United States. Only in America, there is a “debt limit” which must be agreed to by both parties prior to the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2024. If you don’t understand any of this, you are not alone. I doubt that many of our elected officials could give you a reasonable explanation. What I do know as a taxpayer is that one party, (usually Republicans), decided that they want changes in the bud

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump is bragging about his “economy.” The truth is, it was a disaster. The “highlights” were 2.7 million people unemployed, and a failure to lead our country through the Covid-19 Pandemic nearly placed our nation in another Great Depression. Another failure for DJT. Republicans proved themselves incapable of creating a great economy since Reagan in 1981. The primary reason: they all chose the failed policy of “trickle-down economics.” The super-rich have never been “job creators,” and never will be. BIDEN’S ECONOMY IS THE BEST SINCE THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION The truth: the economic policies of President Biden saved our economy, which is now the best since the Clinton administration. You won’t hear or read this fact from a member of the mainstream media. They have supported Trump for nine years. They continue to cover him more frequently than any other candidate. The truth is of no importance to them: the “Fourth Estate” no longer exists. A FEW FACTS Trump fail

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Tim Walz called Trump and Vance “weird,” he clearly ruffled Trump’s greasy feathers. Why do you think that happened? Maybe this will help. MALIGNANT NARCISSISM: “Malignant narcissism is a severe and dangerous type of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) that's characterized by a combination of traits including: Inflated sense of self-worth: People with malignant narcissism have an exaggerated sense of their own importance. Need for admiration: They need constant admiration and validation from others. Disregard for others: They may be manipulative, aggressive, and abusive towards others without remorse. Paranoia: They may feel threatened or persecuted without evidence. Hostility: They may be hostile, irritable, or restless. Impulsivity: They may engage in reckless, impulsive, or risky behavior. Difficulty planning: They may have difficulty planning ahead. Malignant narcissists may also exhibit the following behaviors: Seeing the wo

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart A couple of months ago, President Biden, his party, and Republicans in Congress agreed to a plan which would help secure our southern border. However, a phone call from Trump to the House Freedom Caucus forced the bill to fail. Over the last few days, his American Fascist Party, blocked a bill protecting the rights of perspective parents to obtain an IVF procedure. Trump recently lied, claiming that he supported the process, but I and others knew better. Yesterday, House Republicans squashed its own plan to prevent a government shutdown . Can you say “incompetence.” AN ENTIRE PARTY CONTROLLED BY A DEMAGOGUE: NO FREE THOUGHT ALLOWED Anyone who can prove to me that the “Republican Party ” exists in Washington today, I will be happy to retract this article. The facts prove that every man and woman on the right side of the aisle today surrendered their power, free thought, dignity, and self-respect on January 20, 2017. I offer you an irrefutable fact: a democratic g

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart What age should the President of the United be when elected? I admit that this is an unfair question. The presidency does not require a great amount of physical exertion. However, it does require enormous mental acuity. What must be said is that spending 8, 10, or even 12 hours each day reading, studying situations around the world, and deciding how every event will affect our nation’s people and then evaluating the choices made by her or him result in fatigue. The most recent example is President Joe Biden. His many accomplishments prove that his mind is sharp. However, at times he appeared tired. On June 27 of this year, he had just come back from a lengthy trip in service to our country. He was clearly not feeling well and appeared to be exhausted. He is 81 years of age. The mainstream media, in collusion with Donald Trump, made Mr. Biden’s age an issue. Ronald Reagan was 69 years old when elected in 1980. In the first year of his first term, after serving fo

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Even before the 2020 votes were counted, the 2024 election was stacked in Trump’s favor. Moscow Mitch McConnell helped America’s greatest traitor stack the Supreme Court in his favor. The travesty of 2000 could be repeated. It was clear that the mainstream media supported Trump’s baseless claim that the 2020 election was fraudulent. Trump’s cult, who chooses to believe anything the pathological liar says, and he refers to as the “basement dwellers,” all offered an early movement to help Trump regain the White House in 2024. The mainstream media belittled President Biden from day one, never recognizing his numerous accomplishments. Instead, they joined Trump in his attacks about the President’s age. Everything was focused on a win for the least qualified candidate in history. So why is he losing today? TRUMP IS AMERICA’S BIGGEST LOSER Trump has always been a loser. The reasons are simple: he uses his own words and actions to guarantee failure. Trump is not very s