TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Yes, I am a wise old fart. I have lived in my beloved country for nearly 80 years. That is why what I see happening in my nation of choice is so upsetting and even incomprehensible. My articles are often repetitive, and I am fully aware of this fact. Sometimes I think that I’m attempting to wake up and find that this is all a nightmare. Maybe it’s the memory of a bad movie I watched 40 years ago. Unfortunately, our elected officials are so cowardly and incompetent that what I am experiencing is reality. WAS I BRAINWASHED? I think back to my younger years when I was growing up in the post war era and how I viewed my country. I might have been brainwashed as I review my thoughts and beliefs as a young American. However, by the time I was partially an illusion, manufactured by the politicians in Washington. OUR LEADERS HAVE EMBARRASSED OUR FOUNDING FATHERS When I compare the courage and dedication of our Founding Fathers to what has happened to my country over the ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Whoever came up with the idea to have a national holiday to celebrate all 47 of our nation’s presidents was an idiot who obviously never read the history of our country. Most of the men who were given the opportunity and privilege to lead America’s people were complete failures, and some caused harm to our nation’s future. Only a few should receive such an honor, because only a handful performed the duties required of an American President. When I was a young man, our nation celebrated the lives of two Presidents, Abraham Lincoln on February 12 th , and George Washington on February 22 nd . They were deserving of the honor. I would have added Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose birthday is January 30. “The People’s President” was the greatest of all time for a single reason: he was the only man to place all Americans in priority number one. MY AMERICA TOOK ITS LAST BREATH ON JANUARY 20, 2017 On January 20, 2017, not only was the worst president in history  inau...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It may be dementia, senility, or simply the fact that at nearly 80 years of age, Trump is too old to be your president. However, just before he boarded AF-1 for his trip to “Jina,” Trump told the truth for the first time in his pitiful life. A reporter asked: “When you’re negotiating with Iran, Mr. President, to what extent are Americans’ financial situations motivating you to make a deal?” Without hesitation, Trump replied, “Not even a little bit.” He continued: “The only thing that matters when I’m talking about Iran — they can’t have a nuclear weapon. I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That’s all.” “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.” It’s always about Donald Trump and no one else. The malignant narcissist is alive and unwell in our White House. YEARS OF RESEARCHING TRUMP AND HE FINALLY TELLS THE TRUTH ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Most of you know that I am a proud pacifist. As an original Baby Boomer, born in 1946, I have been curious about history for most of my life. The most important facts I learned involved the history of wars: their origin, the loss of life, and what was accomplished. I will not bore you with all of what I learned over decades, but I can summarize the facts in a concise manner. WHY MEN RESORT TO WARS Any man or woman with average intelligence is aware that any military conflict between nations must be the last resort, or a defensive measure after one of the nations wages a military assault on the other. Early in recorded history, the three reasons for declaring war were based on acquisition of land, disputes involving personal relationships, religious beliefs, and the male ego. THE VERY EXISTENCE OF THE UNITED STATES BEGAN WITH A WAR [Settlements in the New World began with the Spanish in 1492/1493, followed by the English, who established Jamestown in 1607. ] Most...

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Growing up in the 1950’s and 1960’s, there were two slogans I heard frequently: “Made in America,” and “Only in America.” Both inspired patriotism and pride in our nation. This was post WWII and our nation had been a major component in the defeat of fascism. I remember the many products began to display the label, “made in China,” and we believed that the influx of products created in foreign nations was somewhat exciting. What this young man did not understand was this was the beginning of outsourcing in America. “Only in America” inspired patriotism and the unique qualities offered by life in what politicians called “the greatest country in the world.”. Free thought, and the freedom to be yourself if your actions did not infringe upon the rights of the majority were perfect examples of why our country had become the most respected in the world. The United States had embarked on a path to create the first “great nation,” a nation which would place its peo...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Every child in America has been told at least once that ‘he or she could grow up and become the President of the United States. I never believed that, but I must admit that at the age of 79, I now know this was the truth. Defiling the people’s White House today is an old, obese man who fails to possess a single quality or ability which would make him eligible to wear the title of President. However, this evil and deranged man offers irrefutable proof that anyone can become president in America. WHAT YOU DON’T NEED TO BECOME THE LEADER OF 340 MILLION PEOPLE Trump lacks average intelligence, he is poorly educated, and, although he pretended to be your president for four years between 2017 and 2021, he remains inexperienced and lacks the knowledge to perform the duties of an American president. His policies mimic those of a third-world dictator. Over the last 10+ years we learned the truth about the “real Donald Trump.” Trump’s life story is a tale about failure an...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The Darkest Day in American History happened on January 6, 2021. My wife and I watched all three hours of an event planned, organized, and executed by a sitting president. It was an attempted coup, although it has been represented as a lesser crime by those who support Donald John Trump. The second darkest day happened in October of 2020. Breaking his own unconstitutional rule, Moscow Mitch McConnell’s choice to complete the nine-members of the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, was confirmed by the Senate just weeks prior to the presidential election in November. Moscow Mitch and Trump succeeded in their efforts to stack the Supreme Court of the United States with three additional right-wing extremists, created a super majority by 6-3. Their first notable and destructive effort occurred on June 24, 2022. Six fascist-leaning justices overturned a 49-year-old decision by a legitimate Court known as Roe v Wade. This action removed the rights of all women to make de...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump was impeached for the first time. The charges were fair and just: abuse of power and obstruction of justice. Trump engaged in phone conversations with the President of Ukraine. He demanded “dirt” on Hunter and Joe Biden in exchange for funds already approved by Congress. This act was a continuation of how he conducted business in the private sector. History proves that Moscow Mitch McConnell’s refusal to conduct a fair trial in the Senate is a critical part of why we are where we are today. Trump was impeached again after he planned, organized, and executed the January 6 insurrection. Same results in the Senate. Trump was a failure at everything he attempted in the private sector, and continues to be a failure as your illegitimate president. So far, he has bullied nearly every agency, university, business, and individual dependent on government funding. His tariffs are no different. Trump is attempting to bully every country in...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart In eight months, if I live that long, I will be an octogenarian. I grew up reading the Sunday newspaper, mostly the comics section. By the time I was in high school, I read the morning paper daily, primarily the sports section. By my junior year, one of my teachers made it a requirement to read the entire front page and more. In 2025, it is a sad fact that reading a newspaper has become obsolete for most. I don’t watch television news: none of it is entirely accurate or based on the complete truth. I turn on my computer and open numerous websites, searching for the truth about what happened on the previous day or while I was asleep. Over the last 10 years, most mainstream media agencies cover Trump more than anything or anyone else. Therefore, there is no “good news.” Most of what I read is revolting and contain attacks on the future of my beloved country. It is an irrefutable fact that every member of our federal government, all 547 men and women, knew about Pu...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Beginning in June of 2015, not a single day has passed without the name “Trump” appearing in every legitimate and illegitimate news service, or his old, ugly face appearing somewhere on television and the internet. He and I are the same age, and I have a reason to outlive the old bastard. I want to live long enough to read the news and not see the name ‘Trump’ or his picture anywhere. I truly don’t understand. There is no legitimate reason for the least intelligent, and least accomplished old man in the world to be covered constantly by the media. He cannot put two sentences together. He slurs and rambles. Not once in his pitiful and far-too-long life has he spoken the truth or offered one idea which would be beneficial for the American people and the world. Trump is the source and the example of why America’s people have become ignorant sheep marching to the slaughterhouse. A few, recent lies and irrational thoughts from your illegitimate president. I begin wit...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I am a fortunate American. Born in 1946, I experienced post-war America. Only a very small number of my readers share what I felt, saw, and heard as I was growing up in the 1950s. I remember first grade. When all of the students had taken their seats, Sister Mary told us to stand, face the American flag in the corner of the room, place our right hands over our hearts, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This may be a bit “trite,” but it was not uncommon to feel a few tears in my eyes. I believed in the words. However, our current federal government does not. oweHH “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The truth is, our current, illegitimate president continues to intentionally divide the people of our nation. America is no longer a Democratic Republic, it is a fascist regime. Your “president” is attempting to end “liberty a...

Op-ed from TheWiseOldFart Fact: Trump lies constantly. Fact: the dictator is placing our nation under Martial Law using the fake and fraudulent excuse of “law and order.” Another violation of the Constitution. Fact: Trump is closely following his fascist manifesto called ‘Project 2025.’ Fact: the corrupt federal government of the United States is allowing our nation’s biggest traitor to end the dream of our Founding Fathers. Why isn’t anyone doing something? Every day, Trump has been allowed to violate the Constitution. He has already used the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments as toilet paper. [Asked about plans to expand ICE operations in Chicago specifically, Noem told CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” “We’ve already had ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago and throughout Illinois and other states, making sure that we’re upholding our laws, but we do intend to add more resources to those operations.”] The very existence of ICE, the Patriot Act, and Trump’s illegitimate presidenci...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart In 1985, Moscow Mitch McConnell began his reign of terror in the United States Senate. He was 43 years old. That was 40 long years ago. His constituents in the Senate began to learn who Moscow Mitch was. He was fiercely loyal to his party, and especially to one of the three worst presidents in history, Ronald Reagan. By the time he became a second-term Senator, it was clear that he would literally do anything to increase the power of the Republican Party. The American people had no idea how much harm Moscow Mitch could do to our country until January 20, 2009. After the inauguration of America’s first Black President, the old man of the Senate stood before the television cameras and created the most obstructionist party in history, the “party of no.” He promised that his party, formerly the Republican Party, would do absolutely nothing with the exception of ensuring that Obama would be a one-term president. He kept that promise until he surrendered his position ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I’m sure the title of this piece tells you what it is all about. As much as I despise the old, obese traitor, I can’t stop writing about his crimes. He is by far the worst thing to happen to America in my lifetime. The mainstream media refuses to offer the truth to the American people. The Fourth Estate surrendered to Donald Trump 10 years ago. However, I always ‘tell it like it is,’ and Trump is a fascist dictator who should never have been allowed to be sworn into office. He is not an American. What really pisses me off is how many times he breaks state, federal, and Constitutional law, and no one has the balls to stop him. A law passed in the late 1800’s prevents the use of U.S. military forces as law enforcement officers. [The Posse Comitatus Act (PCA), enacted in 1878, which prohibits federal military personnel from acting as law enforcement or participating in civilian law enforcement activities without express Congressional authorization.] Trump violated ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I apologize. It’s easy to understand why millions of Americans chose Trump over Kamala Harris in the November 5, 2024 election. Who wouldn’t vote for an old, obese man who is in the early stages of dementia? His accomplishments are many. His father paid for deferments from the Vietnam War, and paid for his diploma from Wharton. After Wharton, he went to work for his fathers racist real estate business, refusing to rent apartments to Black Americans. He declared bankruptcy at least four times in the private sector, including an Atlantic City Casino. He continues his attempts to sell cheap merchandise for outrageous prices while wearing the title of President of the United States. However, his greatest accomplishments involve his ability to evade punishment for his many crimes. He was convicted on 34 counts of felony fraud: no punishment. He organized, planned, and exercised the failed overthrow of our government on January 6. He was never charged with treason, al...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump is very busy. Number one priority is chasing a little, white ball through a field of grass. Number two is partying with his oligarchs at his trashy and garish resort, Mar-a-Lago. Third is accomplishing Vladimir Putin’s goal to destroy America. Fourth is taking revenge on the men and women whose job it was to expose his crimes and treasonous actions against his own country. Historical records prove that Trump failed to produce a single positive accomplishment, to take a single action focused on improving the lives of the American people between 2017 and 2021. To the contrary, Trump is directly responsible for about 100,000 lives lost when he failed to lead our nation in the fight against Covid-19. In 2025, Trump 2.0 is far worse. He is not only breaking every campaign promise, he is destroying every accomplishment made by his predecessors over the last 72 years, beginning with Dwight D. Eisenhower. His constitutional violations are too numerous to mention. ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Not one democratic government can exist with the existence of a single party. Without deliberation and compromise, democracy shrinks into non-existence and an autocracy is born. This is Donald Trump’s plan for America, and it has been fulfilled. Congress did not approve Trump’s declaration of war against Iran yesterday when he ordered our military to drop twelve 30,000-pound bombs on sites inside Iran which are allegedly dedicated to developing nuclear weapons. Not only did he refuse to follow the mandate of the Law of the Land, he ignored the entire Democratic Party. This essentially was a declaration that Democrats and Independents have no place in Trump’s new and devolved country. Only members of his American Fascist Party will be heard. Between 2017 and 2021, Trump pretended to be your dictator. In 2025 he is a dictator without opposition and therefore America’s Fuhrer. He has attained his “dream job:” Hitler 2.0. With that said, as long as Trump remains you...