TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” The previous quote was offered by humorist, Will Rogers. It was true in his day and true today. Since the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration, men and women calling themselves “Democrats” have lost their courage to do the right thing every time, regardless of its popularity with some voters, and no longer place the people ahead of personal ambitions. Today’s “Republicans” sold their souls to fascist Donald Trump, knowing that their base is in steep decline. Democrats can no longer be trusted to be courageous and fight for what is right for all Americans. They are afraid to attack Trump and his Nazi Party with the truth, fearing retaliation from Trump and his like-minded supporters. The absolute truth is neither of our nation’s two major political parties represent their predecessors. Neither party has been perfect; not even close. However, throughout most of my life America has survived ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The place in which I reside on this day July 2, 2024, is not the United States of America. You can call it “Trumpland,” the “Fascist and Disunited States of America,” or any other name which is accurate and truthful. Whatever that name might be, it has no resemblance to the America I loved in my early years. I grew up in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Patriotism was absolute. Our brave men and women had recently defeated the spread of fascism. The most evil man in world history was dead and his army defeated. After Harry Truman made the controversial decision to use nuclear weapons against the men, women, and children in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese Emperor begged the alliance to accept his surrender. Every American celebrated the end of WWII for the days, weeks, and months which followed. No one is celebrating America today. Instead of patriotism, there are historical protests against our illegitimate president and his fascist army. Even Trump’s most ardent sup...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I issued a warning to the American people in October of 2020 when Moscow Mitch McConnell rushed the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, violating his own rule, that the demise of democracy grew closer. I doubt that few Americans understood the power of the Supreme Court. Their decisions are final, and none of the justices face repercussions for their actions. They are protected by lifetime appointments, and only impeachment could remove them from the Court. That will never happen. When Trump won a rigged election in 2016, Moscow Mitch was elated. His lifelong dream could become a reality. In collusion with the Federalist Society, reversing Roe v Wade could become a reality. Regardless of the cost or the damage to our nation, or public opinion, he might be able to stack the Court. Moscow Mitch manipulated Trump who had no idea what he was doing and never will. Moscow Mitch had already made the first move. After the sudden death of ultra conservative Justice Antoni...