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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Our Founding Fathers created a new form of government calling it a “Democratic Republic.” Their primary reason for leaving England inspired these courageous men to form a nation ruled by the people. Between 1787 and 1789 at the Constitutional Convention their focus was on issues which would guarantee the rights of all citizens and prevent any rule by a king or any other autocrat. Before they moved to the New Land, King George III declared that the Anglican Church would be the British Empire’s one, true religion. Our Founding Fathers were wealthy and influential men, and for each of them, this was the last violation of their rights they would be forced to endure. Each of them believed in freedom of and freedom from organized religion. To accomplish their lofty goals, they formed a government, calling it a “Democratic Republic.” The people would elect a president as well as the men who would form a legislature. There would be a third branch which would have a sing...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   It is no secret that I reject all organized religion. In 1981, I found myself increasingly angry that our government was clearly favoring one religion over all others, which is forbidden by the First Amendment. Ronald Reagan is the reason this began to be a problem. In his defense, I believe he was a true believer. However, his support of Christianity harmed our nation greatly, and his poor judgment continues to be problematic today. Here we are in 2025. The Antichrist is following his destiny as predicted by the Bible and is pretending to be our nation’s president. Trump will pander to any individual or group offering his, hers, or their support and adoration for the old, obese man whose only “god” is himself. Another fake-Christian group is attempting to ignore the teachings of Jesus Christ and force their prejudices on all Americans. Southern Baptists, all 12 million of them, are another group falsely claiming to be Christians. Their latest effort is fo...

On June 1, 2020, your fascist and illegitimate president intentionally violated the First Amendment rights of hundreds of American citizens protesting outside of the White House in Lafayette Park. He used members of the United States military to disperse the crowd, firing rubber bullets and exploding tear gas canisters. The reason? A photo-op at St. John’s Church where the Antichrist held a Bible upside down. Yesterday, June 7, 2025, Trump violated the First Amendment rights of thousands of peaceful protestors in Los Angeles as they rallied against Trump’s vicious and racist immigration policies. Fascism remains in control of our nation. Since January 20, Trump has waged war against anyone who disagrees with him or his policies. He is acting like every other ruthless and heartless dictator in the world. He must be stopped by any means. His efforts to repeal the First Amendment are sufficient reasons to impeach him once again. Moscow Mitch McConnell is not in a position to oversee a moc...

  The media once again refuses to tell the truth about one of the most evil and vile efforts to commit genocide in modern history. The terrorist group, Hamas, and those who harbor these evil and worthless scumbags¸ including some of the residents in Gaza, the government of Qatar, and others including the probabil ity of the Saudi Royal family, opportunistic members of our current, corrupt government, and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, are participants in the unnecessary deaths of thousand of innocent men, women, and children. The story begins with an attack on innocent Israelis attending a concert. A cowardly group of hate-filled cowards and fake Muslims, armed with personal agendas opposed to the Religion of Islam, attacked innocent and unarmed young men and women from the nation of Israel. 1,196 innocents were killed and thousands injured, and the terrorist group responsible, Hamas, took approximately 251 hostages. No one can blame the Israeli people for taking ever...

Somehow the current corrupt and biased Supreme Court almost did something right. Eight of the nine justices heard arguments concerning “ Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond.” The issue was whether or not a school operated by the Catholic Church should be allowed to use public funds to operate a charter school available to all children, regardless of religious affiliation. The final decision was 4-4. Those involved in the Court’s proceedings believe that the only right-wing dissenter was Chief Justice John Roberts. When the vote of the Court is tied, the decision of a lower court is upheld. In this situation, the Catholic Church cannot operate a school funded by taxpayer dollars. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself. Prior to her appointment in the Court, she taught at the Catholic school involved for 15 years, and is godmother to one of the director’s children. It would have been a certainty that if she was involved, this religious extremist would have voted agains...

If you believe as I do and as our Founding Fathers did in 1787-1789, that the First Amendment is the most important phrase every written, and is the optimal guide for the creation of the United States of America, this article will create great sorrow and enormous fear for us all. If you refuse to believe that Trump is the leader of the Neo-Nazi movement in America, you must also be a fascist. This is the headline which inspired me to write this article. “Trump admin cracks down on pro-Palestinian protests at colleges” In case you have forgotten, here is the First Amendment.” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech , or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” I have been warning every America for the last 10 years that Trump is Putin’s Puppet, and his only goal is to be America’s Fuhrer. His family ...

I’m not sorry to tell you this fact: America is NOT a Christian nation. It is a country which protects all religions and the right for those like me to reject any organized religion without reprisal. If you don’t believe me, you have either never read the Bill of Rights, or you are a fascist and reject our country’s most sacred document and its most important Amendment. T he truth is that most “Christians” are not Christian. I read comments every day confirming that most Americans who claim to be “Christians” do not believe in the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus Christ. They desperately search for vague verses in the Old Testament which are aligned with their personal, despicable beliefs. One of the biggest religious hypocrites is Little Marco Rubio. Known as the laziest and one of the worst Senators in history, the TEA Party member is now Trump’s Secretary of State. This little moron is fourth in line to succeed the president. Our country is really f**ked up. Here’s what the ...

Why is Trump determined to crush any efforts to implement a policy of DEI in American business? Simple. He is a Nazi and the leader of the white supremacist movement in America. He was raised to believe that whites were the persecuted race and men and women of color were attempting to take control of our nation. Trump’s idols are the worst men in history, including Adolf Hitler, Vladimir Putin, and the Cown Prince of Saudi Arabia; Mohammad bin Salman. He studied Hitler’s speeches every night. It is true that none of this can be proven. However, several individuals claimed that Trump’s father, “Fred Trump,” attended KKK rallies. What is undeniable fact involves Fred Trump’s real estate empire. Rental agents employed by Trump’s apartments were instructed to place a large red “C” at the top of any applications submitted by men and women of color. Trump worked for his father in these buildings after he received his diploma, obviously purchased by his father, from Wharton Business College. ...

America was always meant to be a nation of immigrants. Trump is obviously unaware that America is a nation of immigrants. It is highly likely that he is unaware that his grandfather, Friederick Drumpf/Trump immigrated to the US in the mid 1960’s. 22 percent of all Americans claim to speak a language than English in their homes. Of the 22 percent, only 8.4 percent say that they speak it well or very well. However, the most racist man in the world will sign a bill into law making English the official language of the United States. English cannot be the only acceptable language in a nation composed of immigrants. King George III’s demand that the Anglican Church be the only Church of the British Empire. This was the “straw which broke the camel’s back” for our Founding Fathers. Unlike Trump, I and most other Americans celebrate our diversity, and support equality and inclusion for all. This is what would have made America a great country until millions of ignorant voters voted for Trump i...

When I was a very young man, my grandfather taught me that religion is a personal choice and not to be an issue in any conversation. He was a helluva lot smarter than every right-wing politician in America. He believed in the First Amendment: professional politicians do not. I was raised Catholic and considered entering the priesthood until I learned that Catholic priests are not allowed to marry. I didn’t understand. Other children I knew who were protestant or Jewish told me their ministers and rabbis had normal lives. I liked girls. By the time I was a sophomore in high school, I had begun to move away from all organized religion. I studied the effect of organized religion on its followers, and understood to some degree the need for many people to seek guidance. I view organized religion in two very different ways. First, I see it is a way for men to control other men and become very wealthy doing so. The other side is more of a sincere desire to help other people survive difficult ...

  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 ...

Op-e d by TheWiseOldFart   Fact: Religious Extremism is r esponsible for the torture and deaths of more innocent people in hi story than any other.   In its most extreme form, organized religion becomes the greatest evil imaginable. The Crusades and the attacks on 9/11 were both the result of religious extremism.   Religion is a personal choice, and it should remain that way. For every argument favoring a single religion over another, there are a dozen reasons why all religions are based on unrealistic and unsupported claims about places like heaven or hell. All religions were created by men whose goals were control and power over others. In modern times, fake religious leaders use religion to live unrealistic lives of great power, luxury and privilege. Exposing young Americans to any religion by an individual with authority over them is morally and legally wrong.   I DO NOT DENY YOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS   Don’t misunderstand me. I am expressi...