TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart “I love wars, even the nuclear kind.” This was a statement made by your illegitimate president during the 2016 campaign. As the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s personal documents grew near, Trump began attempts to redirect the expected proof that he is a pedophile, and create fear within our nation’s people. He wants a war more than anything else he can imagine. Only another illegal war, created by a Republican president, could force the people to redirect their focus. In collusion with the Pentagon, Trump began ordering the murders of passengers in power boats off the coast of Venezuela. He claimed they were transporting illicit drugs but had no proof. That was just the beginning. The truth is, these actions are war crimes, and our military leaders are guilty for their violations of the UCMJ, the Universal Code of Military Justice. He is now threatening an invasion of Iran. Protesters are filling the streets, blaming their government for a failing economy resultin...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The statistics about the homeless in America are totally inaccurate. The estimates are far below the facts. I know this because in the 2010 Census, I was in a unique position to learn facts about homelessness in America few others will ever know. I met weekly with members of the Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless. These kind and caring people know the truth and from them I learned the reality of why and how men, women, and families become homeless. I was surprised that a percentage of our nation’s homeless population choose to remain in their situations. I believe that most people think that housing, clothing, and healthy food are all these disenfranchised Americans need. I was invited into the shelters. I was impressed. It is clear that my city cares about all of its people. There are separate shelters for men and women, and family shelters for the growing number of men, women, and children who no longer have a permanent residence. I also toured “tent city.” I...