TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I have friends and family who continue to believe that Trump is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I still love them. They are either confused, or they share his twisted view of a “new America,” but they are good people who I hope will someday accept facts which offer them undeniable truth. IRREFUTABLE FACT Trump has caused more damage to our nation than any of his predecessors, including George W. Bush. Bush ignored the warnings from the leaders of our national security agencies, went on vacation to Crawford, Texas, and the tragic events of 9/11 stunned and saddened our nation. Then he placed our country in two unwinnable wars in the Middle East. The loss of lives and the monetary costs were horrendous and unforgivable. Trump has intentionally divided our nation with lies and false promises. While he wastes at least 10 million of your dollars every month, flying to and from Mar-a-Lago, golfing, and other excursions unrelated to his job, you and I struggle t...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The midterm elections will not take place until November of 2026. However, if you care about your country, and your family, today’s elections should be of great interest to you. They have far greater implications about how voters are thinking in New York City, and the states of Virginia and New Jersey. All working-class Americans share the same concerns. The future of two states and the financial capital of America will be greatly affected the outcome of these elections. However, it will be an indicator of what might happen across the nation in just one year. Remember, the midterms will involve reelection efforts by all 435 members of the House, and one third of the Senate. In today’s America, state elections carry equal weight with federal. In 2025, America has become divided between two groups: those who support Donny Dictator’s lust for power and regime change, and real Americans who favor the changes made over the last 70 years by leaders who loved their cou...