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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump wants to have his name, the most hated name in the world, on everything. I share the feelings of millions of other Americans who cherish the Constitution, and want to see Trump’s name on a single place:  a tombstone. Fred Trump should have pulled out in 1946. Trump is the most destructive American in history. He has intentionally divided our nation’s people, destroyed America’s economy,, and the White House, and is makiing the world a more dangerous for more than four billion people. AN OCTOGENARIAN SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS AND PHYSICAL DECLINE Trump’s mental acuity is in steep decline. Malignant Narcissism, combined with dementia, prevents him from performing his duties. Falling asleep during important meetings in the White House, and swelling and discoloration in his extremities offer undeniable proof that his physical status is tenuous at best. This mentally deficient old man actually believed that he could change the names of the Gulf of Mexic...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart 3.8 Trillion Dollars. That is the amount of money added to the National Debt by Trump’s wasteful spending in just 19 months. But Trump Believes that all of your tax dollars belong solely to White, super-rich men and their trophy wives. This enormous amount of money would cover the costs of universal healthcare and higher education for everyone. During his second illegitimate term, Trump has spent more money than any other president in history. He has failed to keep his most important campaign promise: to “end inflation on day one.” The truth is, his ill-advised tariffs have exacerbated the problem. NO WORKING-CLASS AMERICAN CAN IMAGINE WHAT A TRILLION DOLLARS LOOKS LIKE $40,000,000,000,000.00. That’s the amount of America’s national debt. After four years and 19 months as your illegitimate president, he is now responsible for 7.8 trillion dollars of that deficit. Trump scoffs at “affordability.” There is no way he is able to comprehend the everyday struggle whic...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It is no secret that Trump was the least qualified presidential candidate in our nation’s history, and probably throughout the entire world. However, his incompetence began at a very early age and is at the core of his 80 years of pretending to be a minimally capable human being. I OFFER YOU A SMALL LIST OF SITUATIONS IN WHICH TRUMP FAILED TO DISPLAY EVEN A MODICUM OF COMMON SENSE Attempting to rename the Gulf of Mexico with the Gulf of America. How dumb is he? He’s so dumb he actually believes that our country controls the entire world. Now he plans to do the same with Lake Ontario. When Trump unilaterally decided to attack the Muslim nation of Iran, he failed to consider the cost. His waste of about 75 billion dollars is only surpassed by the unnecessary loss of 18 American lives, and dozens of injuries. Trump ignores historical fact. After the beginning of the Great Depression, the Hoover administration attempted to resolve the economic breakdown by placing t...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I offer you a sampling of things Trump has said and done since 2015. You tell me: “can anyone be that stupid?” When in France to attend a tribute to America’s fallen soldiers in WWI. “They were all suckers and losers. What was in it for them?” “I know more than all the generals combined.” “Windmills are bird cemeteries.” When taking part in a discussion about Covid-19. “Have they tried drinking bleach?” When asked by the press and what actions he would take to prevent a major health crisis in January of 2020. “It will just go away.” After the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia during a white supremacist rally. “There were good people on both sides.” When he was asked about climate change, melting glaciers and the rising seas. " It will create more oceanfront property". Again about curing Covid-19. “How about shining a bright light up your ***?” “I’ll be too busy making great deals to play golf.” “You will get tired of winning and beg me to stop.” “I ...

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The Federal Government of the United States is very complicated. This is not an accident, it is intentional. Complicated situations and organizations result in confusion and chaos. They create ways for our corrupt and incompetent government to hide the truth from the American people. MY LIFE SUCKS IN 2026: HOW’S YOURS? Since I retired, and my only income became the Social Security money I and my employer had placed in a trust, controlled by the federal government, life has been a struggle. I finally realized the truth: without large sums of money, our government has no interest in our seniors, with the exception of our votes. Then came the Trump era. Trump is a ruthless, fascist dictator. Along with his 989 oligarchs, they created a plutocracy and control everything which happens in our daily lives. This unholy alliance is founded on the fact that Trump continues to give the super-rich and large corporations tax cuts. The maximum income tax rate in America...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The orange buffoon is severely mentally ill. He is delusional. Trump believes that he has the power to do anything he wishes, anywhere in the world. He is fucking crazy. He lost his war against Iran, and is desperate to solve the problem he created. He is considering making the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory. Really: I couldn’t make this shit up. SOMEONE MUST MAKE TRUMP RECOGNIZE THE FACTS Trump is an insignificant cog in the machine which is planet Earth. He is ridiculed by every other world leader, and he deserves their criticism. Washington is composed of cowards, hypocrites, and corrupt politicians. Someone must display a small amount of courage and make the orange buffoon realize that he is the illegitimate leader of one country, a country which has lost the respect of every other nation on this big blue orb. Op-ed by James Turnage Follow my blog and be informed My 10 novels are available on Amazon’s free Kindle App Source: thehill.com: Trump says he wil...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Everyone in the world knows who the worst president in our nation’s history was and is. No one will ever take that title away from him. I am offering you my reasons why George W. Bush lost that “honor,” but will remain the second worst of all time. THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL PRESIDENT IN HISTORY In November of 2000 there was an election which would choose our 43 rd president. Bill Clinton served eight successful years, and Republicans were desperate to retake the White House. They nominated the former Governor of Texas, and son of our 41 st President, George H. W. Bush. George W. Bush was a controversial candidate from the beginning. He was a former alcoholic, drug abuser, and had failed miserably in the private sector. As the Governor of Texas, his only recognizable accomplishment was executing more prisoners than anyone else in history. His opponent was President Clinton’s Vice-President, Al Gore. He wasn’t exciting, and somewhat the opposite of Clinton: he was ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart 30 years ago, when I was in my 50s, I embraced change. Bill Clinton had just begun his second term. America’s economy was flourishing, and the future looked bright. Unfortunately, the situation in our nation’s capital was not as bright or as hopeful. Most politicians had become less involved in serving the people, and more focused on winning elections while vying for greater power and influence over the future of our nation. Although President Clinton was popular among the people, he was the target of every Republican politician on Capitol Hill. The reason was clear, at least to me: A Republican had been in the White House for the previous 12 years. Both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush adopted a fiscal policy of “trickle-down economics,” which failed the majority but enhanced the already bloated wealth of the super-rich. With the election of Bill Clinton in 1992, the quality of life for the majority began to improve. Adding to the problem was the Christian Re...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Man cannot exist without humor: life is too difficult to survive without it. Regardless of your race, sex, religious affiliation or none at all, or your economic status, it is a fact that we all face more difficulties than pleasure in a lifetime. Humor in its many forms provides an escape from the harshness of our very existence. Movies, television, books, and stand-up comics provide a little respite from the challenges we face every day. In my 80 years there has been one person above all others who provided a source for comics, writers, and water-cooler chuckles: the President of the United States. THE MOST INTELLIGENT PEOPLE I ENCOUNTERED IN MY LIFE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR I liked “Ike,” but the first American President I remember well was John F. Kennedy. His speeches inspired young Americans to become involved in their nation’s governance, and instilled a feeling of patriotism none of our nation’s leaders accomplished since. JFK used humor to hold the att...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart A president has two major concerns: domestic issues and foreign relations. Trump receives and “F” for both. Trump has alienated America’s oldest friends. If there was a lower grade than “F” he would be deserving of that grade. 95 percent of all Americans are experiencing a decrease in their quality of life. Trump’s personal Gestapo, ICE, is nothing more than a gang composed of villains and thugs: domestic terrorists. Trump’s failure to address escalating gun violence across America is a dereliction of duty. COWARDS COMPOSING THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA REFUSE TO CALL TRUMP WHAT HE IS: A TRAITOR TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE First and foremost, Trump is not an American President. He has failed to perform any task contained in his list of duties and responsibilities. Immigrants are a small part of the problem.  Natural born citizens comprise the greatest danger to the American people. America has become the most dangerous country in the world; it is unsafe to leave our home...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The current hearings with Dr. Fauci as the centerpiece are a farce. Once again, our government is attempting to cover up another Trump failure. Fact: Trump was informed about a possible health emergency in late December of 20019. Although he refuses to read the President’s Daily Brief, an aide is assigned to the responsibility. He did nothing As people from Asia and Europe began to die from what became Covid-19, the press asked Trump if America was facing a pandemic. His answer was “no.” Next came another big lie: “It will just go away.” Trump did nothing. Thankfully, major pharmaceutical companies took the threat seriously and began the development of a vaccine. However, Trump’s failure to lead our nation in the fight allowed millions of Americans to become infected. When he was evicted from the White House in 2021, more than one million Americans had died from the deadly coronavirus. TRUMP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 100,000 AMERICAN DEATHS Healthcare experts claim tha...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Yes, this old man does not respect or trust law enforcement by any name in the 21 st century. Both our military and law enforcement are fascist by design and necessity. However, in the 21 st century, they have forgotten their purpose and have surrendered their integrity, principles, and morals to the Fuhrer defiling our White House. Criminals, thugs, racists, and bigots: these are the components of a street gang known as ICE. They have the support of federal law enforcement agencies to harass, physically assault, and even murder innocent men and women in service to Donald Trump. HOW MY LIFE HAS CHANGED I was raised by my grandparents and one very special uncle. My mother was a single parent. To care for me and my younger brother, she worked as many hours as she could every week. Fortunately, we lived near her mother and father. I was taught to respect my elders, and every person in authority. That included the police. After my mother finally divorced my abusiv...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I ask a question; “how dumb are we.” The “we” includes an uninformed and therefore ignorant electorate which decides who will represent the people in Washington. Sitting on the right side of the aisle are the dumbest and most corrupt men and women in our nation’s history. It could be worse. “Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.” Will Rogers LATEST STUPIDITY FROM THE RIGHT Recently New Jersey passed a very sensible law which could save thousands of lives. Assault rifles have a single purpose: to kill a large number of humans in a few seconds. With gun violence escalating in the U.S., the New Jersey state legislature banned the sale of AR-15’s to regular citizens. A group of right-wing-leaning federal judges struck down the law. There are more mass shootings in America than days on the calendar, and apparently, that’s acceptable. Real presidents attempt to inspire our nation’s citizens. Not the orange buffoon. On Thursday even...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump told “his people” time and time again: “I love spending other people’s money.” Over the last 18 months we learned that for once he told the truth. His tacky remodel of the White House, a ballroom no one but he wants, the destruction of the reflecting pool, and an arch will cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Add to this the fact that his many trips on Air Force One to play golf, or travel to Mar-a-Lago are a waste of more than 10 million dollars each month. MORE PROMISES MADE, MORE PROMISES BROKEN Campaign promises which were actually lies: “I will end inflation on day one.” “I will end the invasion of Ukraine on day one.” “With me as your president, there will be no more wars in the Middel East.” There is one truth, one irrefutable fact involving everything Trump is doing while pretending to be your president. His 989 oligarchs are profiting from another Trump presidency, while the average American is struggling at the grocery store and the gas pump. Trum...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart  After 5 years and 7 months of Trump’s destructive and illegitimate presidency, I have experienced many emotions, including anger, disgust, shame, fear, sorrow, shock, and I am ashamed to admit it, but I have learned to hate. It is unnecessary and redundant to state the fact that Trump will forever be remembered by historians as the worst president in America’s 250-year history. Not once during his time defiling our White Huse has he accomplished something positive for the people he is required to serve. His every attempt is focused on satisfying his own base desires as he violates the Constitution and attempts to destroy the core of why our Founding Fathers created the United States of America in 1789. THIS WEEK I ACCEPTED THE TRUTH Trump is the stupidest man to ever hold public office. The reason I finally accepted this fact was the realization that the orange buffoon is too ignorant to realize that many of the battles he is fighting are unwinnable. Wise m...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump claims that he “has a very good brain.” That may be true, but there’s a problem: it’s also very small and of no use to an 80-year-old man. After five years and nearly seven months pretending to be your president, Trump has accomplished nothing of importance; nothing to improve the lives of 340 million people. However, he can brag about one thing: he has the lowest approval ratings of any president in history. REASONS FOR HIS “SUCCESS” How did one old, obese man come to be disliked and even hated by millions of people, not only in America, but around the world? It all began in June of 2015 and a ride down an escalator. But let’s focus on what he has done and said since January 20, 2025. From the first day of his second illegitimate term, his focus was clearly not on keeping his promises and addressing our nation’s most serious problems. Instead, the malignant narcissist concentrated on taking revenge. Trump intentionally divided our country’s people between...