TheWiseOldFart

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The government of the United States is the most corrupt and incompetent in the world. The way things are today, America is not worth saving. Another “What If,” and This One Involves Canada. Early in his second illegitimate term, Trump talked a lot about ‘annexing Canada,’ and making it part of the United States. No one laughed harder than every Canadian citizen. However, this made me think about an alternative to Trump’s sad and laughable idea. Canada is not a nation constantly preparing for the next war. Canada’s citizens have universal healthcare for every man, woman, and child, without cost. They have a diverse society and is envied by nations around the world. There is little racism, and bigotry anywhere in their country, and when questioned are mostly pleased with their lives. The people of Canada are known for their kindness and their lifestyle. Canada is rated fifth in quality of life, behind Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark in the number on...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart America has always been a “melting pot.” Our country is, by design, a nation of immigrants. From each of them, we learn about their culture, traditions, and most importantly, learning new ways to see the world. This is what will hopefully make our nation a great country in the future. America is also a young nation which is constantly moving and changing. People living in our big cities are moving to small towns. Those who already live in small towns frequently seek fame and fortune in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other large and diverse cities. Regardless of our ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or the color of our skin, we share many things in common, and yet we are all individuals who are unique. No two people in the world are exactly the same. Diversity is a good thing, and so is DEI. Only racists are opposed to the inclusion of all Americans in every facet of our nation. In 2025, at least 90 percent of the “news” is about what is happening in ...