TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Hitler was without a doubt a madman. He was obsessed with power and control over the future. Today, he would be defined by psychiatrists as both a paranoid schizophrenic, and a malignant narcissist. You might remember a letter signed by 25 of our nation’s most respected mental health authorities, offering their beliefs that Trump is afflicted with malignant narcissism. However, Adolf Hitler was an accomplished artist and a brilliant man who chose tyranny over accomplishments which would benefit all mankind. His fascist playbook, Mein Kampf, details techniques designed to control the masses. It begins with extreme nationalism, and continues with many tactics guaranteed to eventually convince the weak-minded that everything he said was an irrefutable fact. First and foremost, a lie told often enough will eventually be accepted as the truth. We witnessed the use of this method after the 2020 election. Although Trump’s own “Election Czar” told the press that “the 20...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump continues his attempts to illegally send our military forces to blue states under the lie and illusion that crime is ‘out of control.’ The most laughable of these situations involves Trump, his personal propaganda machine, Fox News, and the falsification of video tape showing violence in red states, and claiming the tape originated in a blue state. Trump continues to claim that Portland Oregon is a “hellhole,” a city mired by violent crime. Anyone who knows Portland began laughing immediately. This truly American city is filled with pacifists and people right-wing politicians call "tree huggers." Here’s the truth. Although right-wing politicians claim that poverty does not increase crime, the facts prove just the opposite. There is more crime and gun violence in red states than in blue or purple states. [Mississippi consistently has the highest firearm death rate in the U.S. and experiences a disproportionate level of gun violence compared to oth...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I was watching something on television, and the picture moved to what appeared to be one of Trump’s ‘ego-soothing’ cabinet meetings. They have no other purpose because none of them have any idea about what they are doing. I was suddenly reminded of a scene in multiple movies and on the television series, “Succession.” In these films, an elderly billionaire was in poor health, and frequently losing his mental acuity. Family members and close friends were vying for his or her attention while offering unnecessary effusive praise and devotion. Of course, their intent was to receive a large inheritance. Trump’s cronies, acting in the same, exact manner, offered undeserved praise and, without an iota of shame, were vying for his attention. Their goals were to avoid his legendary temper, and obtain a larger share of power resulting in even greater wealth. These men and women are the leaders of your “Republican Party.” Millions of men and women stood up for the future o...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart There is no doubt about the relationship between Trump and his closest, and only friend, the late Jeffrey Epstein. The many pictures and videos of the “two besties” reveals the level of pleasure they shared during their time together. Sexual predators cling to each other. Their brains are obsessed with only one thing: sexual gratification. Although this mental condition is not confined to a single act, or a single obsession, they share a depraved form of mental illness. Epstein’s illness was primarily sex with adolescent women. He made a fortune by sharing his revolting need with other older, wealthy, white men. It is not unfair to believe without a doubt that any man who spent large amounts of money and time with Epstein engaged in various relationships with underage women. Actions in a court of law proved that Ghislaine Maxwell was paid to procure these children and convince them to participate in Epstein’s depraved parties. Trump recently ordered his Attorney...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Saturday’s “No Kings” march was glorious and offered hope to all real Americans. The only problems in any city or state during the protest march, came from Trump’s “MAGA” cult. Trump and his ignorant supporters share one belief: if Trump says anything, he is right and everyone else is wrong. If anyone disagrees, they automatically receive anger and hatred. No one dares doubt the alternative facts offered by their Fuhrer. Desperate to protect their master, Republican politicians called this action by millions of real Americans, exercising their First Amendment rights, “a rally by those who hate America.” Stop laughing: it’s not funny. I know Trump and his Nazi Party are not Americans, but they don’t. They live in a world of fantasy and envy. Over the last eight-plus months, Trump has spent most of his time attempting to punish anyone who does not support his fascist plans for our country. This is childish, and reveals an insecure old man who is mentally incapable...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, all fake Republicans, now “Trumpians,” proved that every mem ber of their political party has become the number one enemy of all true Americans. Yesterday I felt something I had not experienced since January 20: hope for the future of my country. Trump’s illegitimate inauguration was another dark day for all patriots, and another day of infamy for the worst old man in the world. He wasted no time violating the Constitution from day one, and confirming his plan to be a dictator who would destroy the very fabric of our nation. Yesterday, millions of men and women displayed their love for America and their lack of respect for the worst illegitimate president in history. They held signs exposing the real Donald Trump. Some were drawings of the orange buffoon as a baby in a diaper whining because he couldn’t get his way all of the time. Others depicted the obese old man as Satan or the antichrist. Keeping with the theme of “No Kings,” man...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart America has always been a “melting pot.” Our country is, by design, a nation of immigrants. From each of them, we learn about their culture, traditions, and most importantly, learning new ways to see the world. This is what will hopefully make our nation a great country in the future. America is also a young nation which is constantly moving and changing. People living in our big cities are moving to small towns. Those who already live in small towns frequently seek fame and fortune in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other large and diverse cities. Regardless of our ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or the color of our skin, we share many things in common, and yet we are all individuals who are unique. No two people in the world are exactly the same. Diversity is a good thing, and so is DEI. Only racists are opposed to the inclusion of all Americans in every facet of our nation. In 2025, at least 90 percent of the “news” is about what is happening in ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart To the uninformed, Trump recently appeared supportive of Ukraine’s efforts to save their country. However, for the last 10 years, I studied the relationship between Putin and Trump, which began in Moscow in 1987, and I can confirm without a single doubt that they have been in collusion for the last 38 years. Everyone in Washington knows the truth: both the 2016 and 2024 elections were won by Putin. He was determined to put his most valuable tool in a position of great power: powerful enough to destroy his greatest enemy, the United States of America. However, they will never admit the truth. If voters learned of such a high level of incompetence and corruption, they would lose their next elections. White House aids confirmed the fact that between 2017 and 2021, Trump exchanged phone calls with Putin on numerous occasions. I wrote about one of these communications in 2018. Congress voted to censure Putin for his interference in the 2016 election. However, when Tr...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Later today, October 18, 2025, millions of true Americans will be performing the most patriotic act possible in a free country. They will be marching in the streets across America, peacefully protesting against the worst, illegitimate president in history and his many violations of the Constitution of the United States of America. If I were not physically disabled, I would be proud to join them here in Reno. Countries are people, and leaders of all countries have a single purpose: to protect and serve those people. In this country, when they fail to perform the jobs for which they were elected, it is the duty of every American citizen to exercise their First Amendment right and demand change by removing a tyrant from his or her position of power. Trump has proven beyond any doubt that his plan, Project 2025, is to end democracy in our nation and establish a permanent plutocracy/oligarchy in its place, supported by a fascist regime with himself as its Fuhrer. But...

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It is abundantly clear that Trump is waging a war on the majority of Americans, known as the ‘working class.’ It is no secret that his loyalty is to his oligarchs; 902 billionaires. No indivdual who makes less than $100,000 per year can trust Trump or his party. There is one irrefuttable truth: if you vote for a Republican, you are voting for the continuation of our current plutocracy, and a plutocracy cannot exist in a democratic society. I am proud to have been an Independent voter from the beginning. Eligible in 1967, my first opportunity to cast my ballot was in 1968. The tragic event on June 6, 1968 when Robert F. Kennedy was murdered, forced me to look closely at every candidate, Democratic and Republican. Prior to that dark day, my choice had been clear. I won’t reveal which candidate received my vote, but I will tell you that I questioned why anyone would vote for a party, and not the best candidate. It makes no sense to surrender your precious vot...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I have an excellent memory. I have not forgotten that one of Trump’s many unkept promises was to reduce the national debt, much of which he created. He claimed that Elon Musk and his “made-up” Department of Government Efficiency would immediately reduce the deficit by more than two-billion dollars. After the bromance between Trump and Musk ended on bad terms, and although they had fired hundreds of federal employees who actually worked in Washington, the national debt was decreased by less than 100 million dollars. Musk and his “team of young boys” were paid more money than they saved. Over the last eight months, Trump has added to the deficit. Although the national debt is nearly 37.5 trillion dollars, instead of addressing a single problem facing our nation, many of which he created, he is spending taxpayer dollars like a drunken sailor on shore leave. Between 2017 and 2021, Trump used funds from the national treasury to pay for his personal enjoyment, averagi...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Exit polls taken in swing states on November 5, 2024, revealed how uninformed the average American voter truly is. When asked why they voted for Trump, the reply was always similar to, “I think he’ll be better for the economy.” They were obviously unaware that Trump’s failure to lead our nation in the fight against a deadly coronavirus, combined with his failed fiscal policy, nearly created a second Great Depression in 2020, and added eight trillion dollars to the national debt. “What their responses said to me was, “how bad can he be?” Those same voters are suffering from how bad the orange buffoon has become. All politicians make promises. During the 2016 campaign, Trump made promises about a wall, which would have failed, and how great the economy would be if he was elected: and many, many more. He kept none of these promises. During the 2024 campaign, his biggest promises were to end the war in Ukraine on day one, as well as the current “Greedflation.” As of...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Prior to 2015, Adolf Hitler was confirmed as the worst man in modern history. His fascist ‘playbook,’ Mein Kampf, contained tactics which would gain complete loyalty and control over the people of Germany in the 1930s. Key elements included “alternative facts.” He believed that if a lie is told often enough, it will eventually be accepted as fact by weak-minded and uninformed citizens. He knew that professing a belief in extreme nationalism would use the emotions of an entire nation to rally behind his fascist beliefs. WWI had crushed the German people who were eager to regain status on the world’s stage. He was also aware that if a free press existed, he would be exposed. Within a year, all “information” came exclusively from his Nazi Party. Trump’s fascist manifesto is called “Project 2025.” Its origin came from Trump’s many hate rallies attended by weak and like-minded Americans. Friends of Trump’s first wife, Ivana, told reporters that the failed businessman...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart It’s easier to list the traits which do not apply to your illegitimate president based on a life filled with failures than positive qualities. However, I can find adjectives and nouns which expose the real con man who has fully revealed himself over the last 10 years. He was born into a very wealthy family deeply embedded in white privilege. He was never required to perform anything which might be defined as “work” throughout his pitiful and useless life. Listening to and reading his rambling, incoherent, and often illiterate speeches offer irrefutable proof that although he has a diploma from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business College, he attended very few classes, if any. Because of his mental diseases, malignant narcissism, and escalating dementia, his mind is a virtual “wet rag.” His thought process is uncertain, ranging from rage and a desire for revenge against anyone he perceives to be an enemy, and his need for adulation and relevance. At ...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Another “first” for America. Although there have been numerous attempted coups in the modern era, on January 6, 2021, I experienced another first-time event in my 79 years. A sitting president planned, organized, and executed an attempt to overthrow the government of the United States of America. Don’t think about trying to tell me that this violent insurrection was anything other than what it was if you did not watch all three hours of the darkest day in American history. Have no illusions: this was a bloody, hate-filled attack on our nation’s democratic government, and in its place, a plan to establish a fascist regime with Trump as its Fuhrer. It was nothing more or less. Trump was in complete control of the bloody event from the moment he stood on a makeshift stage and ordered his Nazi army to halt the certification of the Electoral College vote, to the phone call he made to the leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers to stand down more than three hou...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart As an original baby boomer, it won’t surprise you that most of what I watched on television growing up in Los Angeles were movies and weekly shows involving cowboys and World War II. I was mesmerized by John Wayne and the way he made every soldier heroic. He created a similar image for the men who built the West in his “B” westerns. Approximately 416, 800 members of the U.S. military lost their lives in the war to defeat fascism. One of the men credited with the “D-day” victory on June 6, 1944, Dwight D. Eisenhower, was elected to the presidency in 1952 when I was just six years old. When I was 10, I watched a large party of his second convention and nomination for reelection. His farewell address in 1961 was a prophecy for what is happening in our nation today. Since August of 1945, when WWII came to an end with the controversial decision to drop nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, incompetent leaders working inside the Pentagon, have lost every war, and...

  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The truth is undeniable: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority; still more when you superadd the tendency of the certainty of corruption by authority.” Lord Acton With longevity comes many lessons based on experience and observation. I have learned that all men are weak and evil is all too often a stronger force than the desire to do good. I am not opposed to any religion, but I do reject the way some religious leaders twist the words and ideals contained in the New Testament of the Bible, in the Quran, and the Torah. When I was much younger, I was a Catholic. I read the Bible. The old testament is composed of mostly “fairy tales:” stories passed by mouth from man to man. However, the New Testament is a retelling of the teachings of Jesus Christ. I have also read parts of the Quran and a few translated passages from the Torah. Nowhere in any o...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump ordered a government shutdown. The reason? To amass more power by weakening Democratic positions in our government. His total apathy for working-class Americans is revolting and obvious. The most disgusting fact about this current, moronic situation is that the men and women who are responsible for how fucked up our government truly is, continue to receive their paychecks while those who actually worked are struggling to pay their mortgages. If you find these government shutdowns as idiotic and reprehensible as I do, let’s make this one unforgettable. Let’s shut down the entire country for one day. Regardless of where you work, or the nature of your job, with a few exceptions, call in sick. Air traffic controllers and TSA employees are forced to work, but are not being paid. Just imagine what would happen if every one of them called in sick on the same day. Not a single airplane would be airborne, including the private jets of the super-rich. For those who...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump has never worked a full day in his pitiful and worthless life. He has no idea how difficult life can be for most Americans. The sad truth is, he doesn’t care. Friday, Trump laid off more than 4,000 federal employees. In the first weeks of his illegitimate administration, he and his former “bestie,” Elon Musk. chose to fire thousands of government employees who actually worked for a living. Because of his destructive actions, Trump is blocking the monthly jobs report, knowing that unemployment is reaching levels not seen since 2007. The truth is clear. The posted schedule for the men and women who hold positions in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of our corrupt government are paid excessive amounts of money, but only perform their responsibilities for a small amount of time each year. Trump’s “work” schedule averages about three hours each day when he is in the White House. He spends hours each day watching television where, according to h...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart After the Great Depression began in 1929, Hoover and his administration attempted to restore America’s economy by placing tariffs on imports. This only exacerbated the situation. However, Trump is a schoolyard bully and doesn’t read or understand the lessons offered by history. The truth is, free trade agreements stimulate the world’s economies. Trump doesn’t care about any other country, or the fact that in the 21 st century, no nation can stand alone. America’s economy is dependent upon consumerism. His choice to place excessive tariffs on every nation, including our allies, is founded in a mixture of arrogance and ignorance. He believes that he can bully other nations, and force them to obey his demands. This is what happens when a lifelong failure is chosen to lead a nation of 340 million people. Remember what Trump did to America’s economy between 2017 and 2021. When he was evicted from the White House, our nation was nearing a second Great Depression, and...