TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Now it’s watches. Previously it was “non-fungible tokens,” posters, the ugliest tennis shoes in history, bibles, and copies of his mugshot. Trump is desperate for money, and would sell individual hairs from his wigs if he thought he could make a buck. The very fact that a presidential candidate is attempting to sell what can only be compared to worthless trinkets which can be won or purchased at a carnival would be an unacceptable embarrassment for a real man or woman. Trump’s desperation forces him to plunge deeper and deeper into an abyss from which he cannot recover. He is unfit to lead his own family, definitely not a nation of 330+ million people. I know what I have read contained in volumes about Trump’s pitiful 78 years on mother earth, but only family members have insight into the entire expanse of events and personal circumstances which compose nearly eight decades. One of these individuals is Trump’s estranged niece, Mary Trump. She recently offered in

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It is very clear that Trump had no idea what it meant to be the President of the United States. He obviously believed that his job was similar to that of his idol, Vladimir Putin. He should have attended his military boarding school civics classes. On Sunday, an interview of Trump on FOX revealed his attitude about the attempted coup on January 6, 2021. He said that he had “every right” to halt the certification of the Electoral College vote and interfere in one of our most sacred democratic processes in America, the peaceful transition of power. How long before we are all required to click our heels together, raise our right arms in salute, and shout “Sieg Heil?” I know he doesn’t remember what he swore to on January 20, 2017, but I do. Trump obviously believes the Constitution should be shredded today, but on that day, he promised to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” He has become o

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The Heritage Foundation, in concert with about 100 men and women who worked for Trump in the White House between 2017 and 2021, composed Project 2025. This document contains nearly 900 pages of an agenda for Trump and his administration if reelected in November. Contained are plans to shred the Constitution, and replace democracy with a clearly fascist agenda. Trump told another lie, claiming that he knew nothing about it, although he has spoken about every item in the manifesto during his hate rallies. Now, the Republican Party, or more accurately, “Trump’s Republican Party,” is backing away from this plan for a Trump administration, desperate to hide the extremism which is prevalent in this entire group of fake Republicans. WE DO KNOW TRUMP’S PRIMARY GOALS ON DAY ONE; ACCORDING TO HIS PARTY Republicans are united on two primary goals: undo the many accomplishments of President Biden and Vice-President Harris, and avoid the chaos which existed in Tr

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart If you share my love of country, have at least an average intellect, seek the truth, refuse to be lied to, and know the “real Donald Trump,” you are most certainly asking how Trump could have a single supporter in 2024. It all began with Rush Limbaugh. His blatant lies in support of right-wing extremism began brainwashing the American people when his radio broadcast became nationally syndicated in 1988. On October 7, 1996, the bastard child of Rupert Murdock and Roger Ailes began broadcasting. Using the misnomer of “FOX News,” their television broadcasts surpassed Limbaugh as the primary purveyor of lies and conspiracy theories in support of right-wing politicians. In reality, FOX is a propaganda machine. Their mission statement includes “tell the people what they want to hear,” report everything, true or false which favors the conservative position on the issues, and focus on sensationalism. Sensationalism attracts viewers, and increased viewership resu

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart You might remember the heavy criticism Hillary Clinton received from the right when she called Trump’s cult “a basket of deplorables” during the 2016 campaign. Although it has become clear that she was not wrong, her opinion is of little importance. What is of interest is what Trump thinks about his most avid supporters. Stephanie Grisham is a former Press Secretary for Donald Trump. However, like many mainstream Republicans, she has endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024 and appeared at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday evening. She resigned on January 6, 2021, immediately following the violent insurrection. [Grisham’s admission that Trump referred to his supporters as “basement dwellers” when the cameras were off is a shocking but not entirely surprising revelation. This term, dripping with disdain, reveals the deep-seated contempt Trump holds for the very base that has idolized him. This base, largely composed of working-class Americans, has been manipula

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart With a limited vocabulary, and a slow and diseased brain, Trump once again resorts to name calling and personal attacks during another day on a golf course riding in a cart with son, Barron. “How did I do with the debate the other night? I kicked that old broken-down pile of crap,” he said in footage obtained by The Daily Beast and later shared by Trump on his Truth Social feed. When Trump is involved, there never was and never will be a debate. Jake Tapper and Dana Bash allowed Trump to avoid answering questions over and over again. That’s when I turned the TV off. “I got him out of there, and that means we have Kamala,” Trump boasted. “I think she’s gonna be better. She’s so bad. She’s pathetic.” Trump is assuming that the President will end his campaign. He is “making an “ass out of ‘u’ and ‘me.’” Trump’s sexist beliefs heavily underestimate Vice-President Harris. Not only would she crush him in a debate, she will have the support of many demographics who rem

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   First, we have proof beginning in 2015 that Trump suffers from malignant narcissism. If you doubt the opinions of health professionals, read the definition.   Malignant Narcissism: “ a psychological syndrome that's a severe and potentially dangerous form of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).  It's characterized by a mix of narcissism, antisocial behavior, sadism, and paranoia. People with malignant narcissism may have an inflated sense of self-worth, a need for admiration, and a disregard for others. They may also be manipulative, aggressive, and abusive without remorse.”   Trump is undeniably  the poster boy for this mental disorder. If you’ve ever listened to a few minutes of one of his speeches at a hate ral ly, he covers every sentence and every word contained in the definition.   So why is the media covering the few moments in the debate when the President faltered?   DOES THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA SUPPORT TRUMP?   Trump has been mentally il

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart He attempted to overturn the government of the United States of America. He stole national secrets and lied about it. Every day he was in office, for four years, he violated the Constitution. He attempted to divide our nation’s people forever. He lied about everything, including his loyalty to America. His loyalty belongs to Vladimir Putin. These are just a few reasons why Presidential Historians rate Trump the worst president in America’s nearly 248-year history. ANOTHER “FIRST” FOR TRUMP Last Thursday, May 30, 2024, Trump became the first American President to be indicted, tried, and convicted of a felony, not on a single count, but 34, unanimously. He faces three additional criminal trials, all more serious than for paying “hush money” to an adult film star. Because the mainstream media refused to report the truth prior to the 2016 election, only political writers like me had the courage to expose what has become “the real Donald Trump.” I posted multiple art