TheWiseOldFart

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart There is no challenge to the fact that Trump is losing decisions in our nation’s federal and the Supreme courts daily. His efforts to destroy our nation from the inside have been rejected by most decisions, including by judges who were appointed by the orange buffoon. WHY IS HE OUR NATION’S BIGGEST LOSER? The reason Trump and his ineffective attorneys continue to lose battles in state courts and the Supreme Court is simple: parts of the Constitution remain intact, although DJT constantly uses the Law of the Land as toilet paper daily. His most recent loss involves the free press, and the First Amendment. DJT attempted to prevent legitimate journalists from receiving access to the White House and Air Force One. MS Now, CNN, and Politico were stripped of their credentials for one reason only: they told the truth. A federal judge ordered the return of their privileges, based on their inclusion in the most important list of rights in our nation’s history. “Con...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Before he exposed himself as the leader of America’s Neo-Nazi movement, we knew that Trump was in control of our nation’s white supremacists. Although historians and sociologists confirm the facts about white privilege in America, Trump and his racist supporters deny facts. This is something for which they have real talent. I am a white man, and sometimes that makes me a little ashamed. Born just three weeks after your illegitimate president, my mother gave birth in the world of white privilege. The difference between us is obvious: Trump was born into enormous wealth, while my family was poor. However, we never experienced the existence of a “second America.” I am aware that millions of Americans choose to be ignorant, believing that Trump is not a fascist who hates all non-whites, believes women have but a single purpose, doesn’t believe in God, but believes that Christianity is the only true religion, all Muslims are the enemy of America, and homosexuality is...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Change is mostly good, as long as it moves a nation forward and increases the quality of life for all people. However, Trump and his administration are regressive, and what they are doing to America is criminal and in direct opposition to the intent of the Constitution. As you well know, I constantly criticize Trump, and make jokes about him. The truth is, he deserves it. He was a terrible man in 2016, but in 2025, he has become the worst person on the planet. I consider myself a patriot, strongly believing in the words of satirist and comedian, Mark Twain. "Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it". Over the last 45 years, it has been rare for our government to receive any praise for its actions, and has become deserving of its condemnation for its failure to do the right thing. As I child in the 1950’s and 1960’s, I imagined our government as a group of men who spent their days attempting to find ways to improve ou...

 A;Abor Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart For this almost 78-year-old man, America can be defined by compassion, understanding, and acceptance, founded on the principles of personal freedom, individual rights, and equality for all. Unfortunately, over the last 43 years, one political party has rejected these principles and formed a united front to deny the rights of minorities, the working class, and women. Therefore, most of my articles involve the negativity which exists in 21 st century America. When I find a positive story reflecting actions which are aligned with most of the world’s developed nations, my hope for our country is renewed. Today, I am pleased to report not one, but two stories which bring light into many recent dark and dismal days. WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY In 1864, 48 years before Arizona became a state, a law was passed designed to prevent any and all abortions in what would become known as the Grand Canyon State. Women across Ariz...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It is clear that what no American voter wanted will happen on November 5 th : a rematch of the 2020 election. If another contest between two old, white men is the best both parties can do, we will never have a functional government again. Making the November 5 th a complete remake of 2020 will likely be the fact that more voters will be voting against Trump than for President Biden. I am positive that I was not alone in 2020. I was not a huge supporter of Mr. Biden, but I would have voted for anyone if it would prevent Trump from causing more damage to our nation if given another four years and assistance from his handler, Vladimir Putin. Contrary to Trump’s “big lie,” President Biden crushed the orange buffoon by about eight million votes in 2020 in the only number that should count, the popular vote. A historic voter turnout guaranteed a win for Mr. Biden. The question is, “will this happen again?” I’m doubtful. It’s hard to encourage voters to go to the poll...