We Should be Looking at this Election as a Trial in a Criminal Court of Law

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart

The issue is, “what have you done for 330+ American people in your political career, and what will you do now?”

If we eliminate all the lies, innuendos, personal attacks, and focus completely on what the candidates have accomplished or will accomplish for the American people throughout their political careers, we can make an intelligent decision. This is the same way a jury decides the outcome of a criminal trial: the facts. The results of an election should be addressed with the same degree of importance.

BOTH SIDES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO TELL THE TRUTH UNDER OATH AND IN FRONT OF THE TELEVISION CAMERAS

Instead of the type of election we have today, it could be a one-day event when all Americans are glued to their electronic devices. (The debates were intended to provide that opportunity, but only one candidate debated the issues this year. The other made a complete fool of himself). All Americans would have one vote, secured by a PIN. After both presidential candidates present their cases, and are cross-examined by their opponents, the vote would be taken and within minutes we would know who would lead us for the next four years.

Of course none of this will ever happen. Professional politicians cannot long exist without lies and illusions. This is why America is the only nation in the world which allows a campaign season to last two years or longer. The civilized world around us prevents the process from lasting longer than three months.

However, America is a business, and the billions of dollars spent during each general election is “good for the economy.” Politicians have no concern that this waste of money could be used to fund much needed social programs for the majority of our nation’s people. This will be discussed at some other time.

IF YOU ALLOW THE TELEVISION ADS TO INFLUENCE YOUR VOTE, YOU ARE TOO STUPID TO BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ELECTION

I detest political advertisements. They either make me laugh or make me angry. Nothing irritates me more than lies, and these ads are 99.99% lies or the use of their opponent’s statements taken out of context.

You hear it every day because it is the truth. The 2024 election is the most important election in America’s 248 years. It is a battle for democracy vs a desire to create a fascist society with Trump as your Fuhrer.

It could also be an historic election. For the second time in eight years the American people have an opportunity to elect our first woman president.

The United States is a little slower than other developed nations. Many men and some women in America continue to believe that women are second or even third-class citizens, and are unfit for our nation’s highest office. If we are honest, and fairly evaluate our past presidents, most have been, at their best, “adequate.” Less than a handful have been “great.” The worst off all time wants another chance to destroy our nation.

The failures of a group of mostly older, white men are many. It’s past time when our country is led by a woman with a new perspective, and a focus on the quality of life for the majority of all Americans.

I advise you to look closely at Kamala Harris’ record and ignore the lies from desperate Republicans. I’m not trying to tell you she is perfect. The best of our nation’s people learn and learn quickly from their mistakes. I know the Vice-President and supported her attempt to win the nomination in 2020.

However, President Biden made a wise choice to select her as his running mate. In 2021, I predicted that Mr. Biden would be a one-term president by choice. Now the American people have an opportunity to elect a woman who is focused on our future, not on our dark past.

Your choice: on November 6^th America could celebrate a positive change for our nation and the end of the old, obese, orange buffoon. I hope to see that day, and I ask you to do the right thing and vote for our nation’s future on November 5^th. Leave the past behind, where it belongs.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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