TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I do not like political parties, they are an obstacle to democracy and freedom of thought. Voters who profess their loyalty to Democrats or Republicans are wasting their votes. If you vote for any candidate for the sole reason that they have an “R” or a “D” next to their name, you are choosing to be ignorant. I have been an Independent since the first year in which I could vote, 1968. I admit that most of the time prior to 2000, I voted for more Democrats than Republicans. However, beginning in 2000, I have never found anyone claiming to be a Republican worthy of my vote at the federal level. However, I have always had one complaint about Democrats: a lack of unity when it is needed. “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” Will Rogers MY HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED Just 30 years ago, if a presidential candidate had engaged in extramarital relations, or simply divorce and remarried, he might as well have resigned from his campaign. Mora

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I used to follow the polls on the important races religiously; primarily “Real Clear Politics.” However, after the 2016 election, when virtually every legitimate poll projected a landslide for Hillary, and you know the rest, Today, I ignore them. The more you read, the more information you possess. However, you also possess a great deal of misinformation. The key is sorting out facts from a plethora of baseless conspiracy theories. Sometimes I discard everything, and read seemingly unrelated articles featuring the statements, remarks, and questions of average Americans. I occasionally find a recurring theme. Remember, it is not the people involved in the Stock Market, the fake television journalists, or the politicians involved in campaigns who decide who wins elections; it is the average man and woman who select our president, members of the senate, members of the House, and state and local officials. THE MOOD OF THE PEOPLE Over the last eight years, the majori

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart In just three days, Kamala Harris has become popular with every demographic. One of these groups is younger voters. As I read the news this morning, I learned that some Democrats are acting like Democrats. Instead of capitalizing on the situation, they are showing skepticism. Much of the discussions on the news continue to involve the very unusual fact that a presidential candidate who was victorious in the primaries is withdrawing from the 2024 campaign. It’s time to move forward. KAMALA HARRIS IS THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Charli XCX is a popular entertainer among young men and women. She quickly endorsed Kamala Harris, and called her a “brat.” This is the title of her latest album. There is absolutely no doubt that Republicans will be calling Ms. Harris many names. This is their only available tactic. Their lack of intelligence is not unlike a child in a schoolyard during recess. They are not yet intelligent enough to realize that this immature tac