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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The Democratic National Convention began Monday evening. Earlier in the day Kamala Harris received another endorsement from a prominent Republican. J. Michael Luttig, a retired federal judge on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Virginia, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday. “In the presidential election of 2024 there is only one political party and one candidate for the presidency that can claim the mantle of defender and protector of America’s Democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law,” Luttig said in a statement. The retired judge said he planned to “unhesitatingly vote” for the Democratic nominee for the first time in his life. TRUMP’S PEOPLE ARE NOT REPUBLICANS OR CONSERVATIVES Let me tell you the truth: there are no true Republicans in Washington today. On January 20, 2017, every man and woman in the House, Senate, and on the Supreme Court calling themselves “Republican,” surrendered their morals and principles to Donald Trump who cr

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart All Republicans are facing one reality: they made a big mistake backing Trump for a third time. The Republican Party’s base is literally dying off. Their policies are unacceptable to most demographics, including women, younger Americans, minorities, the LGBTQ community, non-Christians, and well-educated Americans. Desperate for votes, they put all their eggs in one basket and support Trump hoping to receive votes from his cult. Trends are revealing the “error of their ways.” Other than his most ardent supporters, Trump’s popularity is declining as quickly as his mental acuity. EXTREMISTS IN THE HOUSE CONTINUE TO KISS TRUMP’S HUMONGOUS DERRIERE One extremist group in the House, men and women calling themselves “the Freedom Caucus” continue their efforts to discredit President Biden, and therefore Vice-President Kamala Harris. They are making another effort to impeach Mr. Biden, instead of performing the jobs for which they were elected. They are the rea

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart This situation did not exist one month ago. Today, the 2024 presidential race is between two candidates who are literally as different as male and female. Two months ago the voting public would have been forced to choose between two old, white men, neither of which excited the electorate. Today, only one, old, white man remains in the race, and he is displaying signs of decline in both his physical and mental abilities. At a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday, Trump displayed his lack of ability to focus on the issues of his campaign and revealed his desperate need for personal approval. [Donald Trump obsessed over Kamala Harris’s appearance yet again during a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Saturday – this time declaring that he’s “better looking” than his Democratic rival and mocking those who call her “beautiful”.] He continued with what he considered the most important issue of the day. “Time magazine doesn’t have a picture of [Harri

Op-ed by James Turnage History offers the truth: Trump is a failed businessman who was saved by bailouts from both the Saudi Royal Family and Russian Oligarchs. He and George W. Bush share one commonality: they both failed at everything they attempted in their lives. You say, “what about the presidency in 2016?” A senate committee confirmed in 2022 that Vladimir Putin’s interference was much greater than reported. Trump’s Electoral College victory was secured by wins in three states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Massive efforts on social media in those three states resulted in a lower voter turnout than expected. Trump won all three states by a total of less than 80,000 votes. However, if we go back to October of 2016, our own government aided Trump in his EC victory. A meeting was held in the White House one month prior to the election. In attendance were the 12 leaders of our nation’s security agencies, the leaders of both political parties, President Obama, and Vice-Presid

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart You might remember comments made by your “Commander-in-Chief” after refusing to attend a ceremony honoring our fallen soldiers during WWI in France in 2018. Trump refused to attend the ceremony. It was raining and windy, and he was concerned about his hair. I can’t make this shit up. An aide who attended the trip with Trump, claims that he asked why would he want to go? “They are all suckers and losers. What was in it for them?” TRUMP IS UNFIT TO BE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Trump is at it again. In another display of abject ignorance, he demeaned the importance of medals awarded to our military for extraordinary service. [On Thursday, when addressing megadonor Miriam Adelson about the Presidential Medal of Freedom he had given her in 2018, Trump said: “It’s the equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor, but civilian version. It’s actually much better, because everyone gets the Congressional Medal of Honor — that’s soldiers. They’re either in very bad shape becaus

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart In a display of both desperation and advancing stages of mental decline, Trump went off script during his hate rally in Pennsylvania last evening. Saturday evening was intended to be a “campaign reset” after the President ended his campaign, and Vice-President Kamala Harris became the new leader of the Democratic Party. However, once again, displaying a low level of intelligence, Trump ignored his teleprompter and began attacking Harris with baseless and humorless adjectives and adverbs. During his disheveled speech, Trump called his opponent both a communist and a fascist, while claiming she has “the laugh of a crazy person”. Pitiful. Once again, Trump proved that he has no understanding of politics or the basic structure of Governments. He was clearly unaware that “communism” and “fascism” are virtual antonyms, although I’m positive he doesn’t know what an “antonym” is. Communism: “a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Let’s review. In 2016, after the sudden death of Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, in February, President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to fill the vacant seat on the Court. Moscow Mitch McConnell let out a high-pitched scream. He established a rule in direct opposition to the intent of the Constitution. He unilaterally decided that a vacant seat on the Court must not be filled during an election year. Move ahead to 2017. After Trump’s illegitimate election, Moscow Mitch told Trump to nominate a man unfit for the position, Neil Gorsuch. We later learned that the sole reason for his nomination was based on a promise to overturn Roe v Wade should the opportunity arise. 2018; Moderate Justice Anthony Kennedy retired. Once again Moscow Mitch ordered Trump to nominate another totally unqualified justice, Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings were similar to those of Clarence Thomas in 1991. Doctor Christine Blasey Ford accused Kavanaug

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart When President Biden remained the Democratic candidate, Trump constantly called him “sleepy Joe,” referring to his age of 81. However, he is no longer in the picture, Trump “is” the old man. He is 78 and a very old 78 both physically and mentally. Trump will be 80 years of age on June 15, 2026, 17 months into his term of office. By that time, he is likely to be in a wheelchair and unable to speak his own name clearly. He is already slurring his speech. I felt that his hate rallies were always an embarrassment for Trump, personally, and for our nation’s once respected position in the world. However, in 2024 they are even more about him. His criminal problems, including 34 felony convictions, combined with his inability to challenge Kamala Harris on the issues, and a waning stamina, are forcing him to whine incessantly. Nobody feels sorry for the worst man in the world. A REAL MAN WOULD END HIS CAMPAIGN The right thing for Trump to do is to end his campaign. Howev

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Like the schoolyard bully he is, Trump calls all of his adversaries a variety of meaningless names. He does this because he cannot discuss the issues he knows nothing and cares nothing about. He also engages in these immature actions because he is hiding his true and pitiful inability to use his shrinking brain. He is an old, obese, senile white man. Desperation has made a fool out of many men, and Trump is now numbered among them. Trump explained why he continues his sad efforts to demean his much younger, far more intelligent, and accomplished adversary. "I think I am entitled to personal attacks. I do not have a lot of respect for her. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she'll be a terrible president. And I think it is very important that we win. And whether the personal attacks are good, bad – I mean, she certainly attacks me personally. She actually called me weird. 'He's weird,'" he said.

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Red states are a freakin mess. Their priorities are completely wrong for America. Their focus is not on the important issues facing America in 2024. Instead, they spend all their efforts on the agenda of those who call themselves “Republicans” today. “Project 2025” contains a long list of “to dos,” none of which represent the needs and wishes of the majority. Their focus is on escalating racism, bigotry, religious intolerance, white power, and of course what they call “the protection of the Second Amendment.” REPUBLICANS SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM The moronic actions of right-wing extremists in red states include removing all rights for women to decide the mental and physical health of their own bodies, voter suppression, removing American history from our schools, attacks on the LGBTQ community, forcing Christianity on all Americans, and of course open display for the NRA Gun Lobby. Years ago, the FBI revealed that “domestic terrorism is the great

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart No other way to put it: the Trump presidency was a disaster. He knew nothing about anything relating to governing our nation, and therefore did nothing, even when we needed leadership the most in 2020. Trump is directly responsible for a percentage of the more than one-million lives lost related to Covid-19. He told us: “it will just go away.” Although Jimmy Carter is one of the greatest Americans in history, but he was unprepared to be our nation’s president. Bill Clinton was the exception. The fiscal policy of the former Governor of Arkansas saved us from the failed policies of Reagan and George H.W. Bush. When he left office in 2001, the national treasury experienced a surplus. Then there was Donald John Trump. TRUMP FIALED MISERABLY AT EVERYTHING Trump was unfit for office at any local, state, or federal level. The truth is that he was uneducated and to add that fact to his malignant narcissism, it is clear to see why he failed at every venture in his life.

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Since 2015 the mainstream media has intentionally ignored the “real Donald Trump.” They have allowed him to create a false image. Although he is a failed businessman, a confirmed sexual predator, a convicted felon with more likely to come, a traitor, the leader of the American fascist movement, and the worst president in American history, not one word of this or a single exposure of his hundreds of thousands of lives has been offered by a single member of the former fourth estate. The press is virtually useless. However, there is a new sheriff in town, and her deputy is telling the truth, exposing both Trump and the failure of the mainstream media to do its job. TIM WALZ ON THE ATTACK, REFUSING TO PLAY DEFENSE Trump is being challenged by real Americans, members of his own party, a very few members of the legitimate press, and now an attack dog who is willing to attack him with what he fears most, the truth. Tim Walz was speaking at an event in Los A

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I am attaching an article with the headline, “Kamala Harris Must Talk to the Press.” By Margaret Sullivan The very meaning of the title is bullshit. There is no reason for the Vice-President to sit down for interviews with the mainstream media. Her message is for the people: the men and women who will choose her as our first woman president. THE FINAL DESTRUCTON OF THE FOURTH ESTATE Beginning in 2015, the once respected Fourth Estate committed suicide. When Trump declared his candidacy in June of 2015, all media, legitimate or fake, began covering Trump ad nauseum. As the campaign proceeded, it was revealed that he received five times more media coverage than all other candidates combined, including Hillary Clinton. They all capitulated to the idea that sensationalism increases viewership, and increased viewership creates greater advertising revenue. It was of no importance that everything Trump said was a lie, not once were the important issues facing our natio

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The only thing Trump and President Biden had in common were that they were both old, white men, too old to be our nation’s president. Beyond those simple facts, the differences in every aspect of life are extreme. However, Vice-President Harris and Trump are drastically different in every, single aspect. ABILITIES, EXPERICENCE, PERSONALITIES Let’s begin with an issue Trump created and is now paying for that mistake. Trump decided to make President Biden’s age the issue in 2023, although they are just three years apart. The nation was not pleased with having to choose between two white men who were both hovering around the age of an octogenarian. You see this difference at their rallies. Kamala Harris rallies are raucous, and energetic. They are positive and filled with an atmosphere of hope and excitement Trump’s a smaller, quieter, and composed of an old white man whining and complaining. He never talks about what he will do for our nation while f

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart At first, Trump labeled Ms. Harris, “Laughing Kamala.” I took that as a compliment. She is positive, upbeat, and enjoys campaigning. When that failed, Trump searched his little brain for a new “nickname.” “People vote with their STOMACH, and food is now at an all-time high because of Kamabla/Biden INCOMPETENCE. With them in charge, IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social Monday night. That’s right, “Kamabla.” What would be considered a typo from any other politician appeared in four of the former president’s posts over the course of Monday night. “Kamabla Harris is afraid to Debate me on Fox News. She will be easier to defeat on the Debate Stage than Crooked Joe Biden, just watch,” he wrote in another post on Truth Social, referring to his outlandish pitch for an arena debate, so he could get out of one he’d previously agreed to on ABC News. “Kamabla,” whatever that means, is like all of Trump’s silly nicknames. He is a man without substan

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Hiding behind a mask, the “real Donald Trump” has been hidden from his supporters. I know who and what he is and is not. Redeeming qualities are not in the discission. Just weeks ago, Trump was arrogant and smug. He and President Biden were virtually tied in the polls, and the press allowed him to attack Mr. Biden for his age, without admitting that he is just three years younger. However, on July 21, 2024, the President ended his campaign. Kamala Harris became the presumptive nominee. At this very moment, Trump’s mask began to peel away, little by little. THE REAL DONALD TRUMP IS PEEKING OUT FROM UNDER THE FAÇADE Trump is an old, obese white man whose physical and mental faculties are clearly in decline. He is angry, vindictive, but most of all scared. If he doesn’t win on November 5 th , and is unable to pardon himself, he will spend the remainder of his pitiful life in prison. Trump is a typical malignant narcissist. He is desperate for attention and relevanc

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I do not like political parties, they are an obstacle to democracy and freedom of thought. Voters who profess their loyalty to Democrats or Republicans are wasting their votes. If you vote for any candidate for the sole reason that they have an “R” or a “D” next to their name, you are choosing to be ignorant. I have been an Independent since the first year in which I could vote, 1968. I admit that most of the time prior to 2000, I voted for more Democrats than Republicans. However, beginning in 2000, I have never found anyone claiming to be a Republican worthy of my vote at the federal level. However, I have always had one complaint about Democrats: a lack of unity when it is needed. “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” Will Rogers MY HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED Just 30 years ago, if a presidential candidate had engaged in extramarital relations, or simply divorce and remarried, he might as well have resigned from his campaign. Mora

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I used to follow the polls on the important races religiously; primarily “Real Clear Politics.” However, after the 2016 election, when virtually every legitimate poll projected a landslide for Hillary, and you know the rest, Today, I ignore them. The more you read, the more information you possess. However, you also possess a great deal of misinformation. The key is sorting out facts from a plethora of baseless conspiracy theories. Sometimes I discard everything, and read seemingly unrelated articles featuring the statements, remarks, and questions of average Americans. I occasionally find a recurring theme. Remember, it is not the people involved in the Stock Market, the fake television journalists, or the politicians involved in campaigns who decide who wins elections; it is the average man and woman who select our president, members of the senate, members of the House, and state and local officials. THE MOOD OF THE PEOPLE Over the last eight years, the majori

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   Proving that Supreme Court Justices are arrogant, above the law, and must ha ve their situ a tion altered, fascist Neil Gors uch had the cojones to threaten the President of the United States. Time for c hange.   You gotta love it when a politically biased and unfit for office Supreme Court justice makes a bigger fool of himself than we already knew he was.   Today’s SCOTUS is totally corrupted. Six of the justices are sworn to protect the interests of right-wing extremists. All of their decisions since 2022 reflect this fact. They are no l onger protecting the Constitution, they are writing and rewriting laws from legitimate Courts in the past.   THE PRESIDENT WILL TAKE A CTION TO REFORM THE COURT   Recent Court decisions forced President Biden to act and initiate plans to place term limits on the judicial branch. This should have been done in  1789. Life time appointments are unrealistic and fascist.   Gorsuch is not pleased.   Recently on Fox, the poor