TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump wants us to hate him. This is the only thing he has accomplished in his 79 years. If you have ever seen pictures of his residence in Trump Tower, New York, certain facts, some understanding about the “real Donald Trump,” are immediately apparent. His home is a garish display revealing his desire to be a “king,” or another form of autocratic despot. The atmosphere is cold and void of warmth or charm, offering a simple message: “you are not welcome here.” The overall feeling is discomfort. Trump is breaking the law as he attempts to remake our White House in his image. It is tasteless and another effort to destroy our nation’s history and traditions. With Trump in the White House, I am ashamed of my country. What Trump is doing to the “People’s Home” is only comparable to what the British did on August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, when they burned it to the ground. He is a greater enemy to the spirit of our nation than anyone or anything else in history...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump was “hatched” into a life of great wealth and white privilege. He has never existed in the “real world.” His America exists only for one percent of all of our nation’s people. It is clear that he is not aware of, and has no concern about his decision to end government services and the harm it is causing for millions of Americans. He is too busy. He continues to receive $400,000 each year, and use Air Force One as his personal aircraft. He went on a trip to Asia, where he received numerous “bribes” and undeserved praise for his constant failures. He is also focused on building a monument to himself: a ballroom no one needed or wanted. When finished, it will have cost about $400,000,000, and the East Wing will be gone forever. A legitimate president would have remained in the White House and met with the leaders of both parties every day until a solution was agreed upon. Programs designed to provide food and other necessities for America’s poorest people wil...