TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Prior to 2015, Adolf Hitler was confirmed as the worst man in modern history. His fascist ‘playbook,’ Mein Kampf, contained tactics which would gain complete loyalty and control over the people of Germany in the 1930s. Key elements included “alternative facts.” He believed that if a lie is told often enough, it will eventually be accepted as fact by weak-minded and uninformed citizens. He knew that professing a belief in extreme nationalism would use the emotions of an entire nation to rally behind his fascist beliefs. WWI had crushed the German people who were eager to regain status on the world’s stage. He was also aware that if a free press existed, he would be exposed. Within a year, all “information” came exclusively from his Nazi Party. Trump’s fascist manifesto is called “Project 2025.” Its origin came from Trump’s many hate rallies attended by weak and like-minded Americans. Friends of Trump’s first wife, Ivana, told reporters that the failed businessman...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I am attaching an article with the headline, “Kamala Harris Must Talk to the Press.” By Margaret Sullivan The very meaning of the title is bullshit. There is no reason for the Vice-President to sit down for interviews with the mainstream media. Her message is for the people: the men and women who will choose her as our first woman president. THE FINAL DESTRUCTON OF THE FOURTH ESTATE Beginning in 2015, the once respected Fourth Estate committed suicide. When Trump declared his candidacy in June of 2015, all media, legitimate or fake, began covering Trump ad nauseum. As the campaign proceeded, it was revealed that he received five times more media coverage than all other candidates combined, including Hillary Clinton. They all capitulated to the idea that sensationalism increases viewership, and increased viewership creates greater advertising revenue. It was of no importance that everything Trump said was a lie, not once were the important issues facing our natio...