Slim Chance...Maybe not.

 

There is, I believe, a slim chance that Harris/Walz will win in an honest election in November. No question if it is not honest.

What? You say.

Based on opinions, ideas, beliefs, and the concept that democracy will perish under Trump.

What? You say.

This morning, on Facebook, there was a meme that stated the Death Penalty should be reestablished. My assumption was ‘nationally.” Twenty-one states have the death penalty. Not much of a deterrent when not enforced though.

One of the comments indicated that Trump should be first inline. With several “likes and comments supporting that statement.

What? You say.

The comment was made by a Baby Boomer, Vietnam Veteran and one of the middle classes. Who apparently has been asleep at the wheel for the last seven plus years. He is to be thanked for his service and hopefully he has received a Welcome Home for that service. Something I finally got after 22 years from returning. I remember it as if it was yesterday. But to condemn an individual to death because you don’t believe in his or her values, ideas, concepts, policies or a position on governing is beyond logical comprehension and is fueled by…

What? You say.

It is fueled by what is commonly referred to as Trump Derangement Syndrome. Personally, I believe it to be a virus without an effective vaccine. Kind of like Covid. I say this having lost count of how many jabs Biden had, how many lies he spread, and how many times he has had Covid. Whether a syndrome or a virus it is fueled by hate, propaganda, misinformation, disinformation, mal information, lies, more lies, gaslighting, out of context interpretations and all embellished with more hate.

All of this spewed by mainstream media, biased and racists commentators, elected officials from all levels of governments, both sides of the aisle, former office holders as well from both parties and an endless list of celebrities, athletes and entertainers from every genre. Who are subject to the same afflictions as the aforementioned Boomer.

What? You say.

It seems to be that all of those affected with TDS have numerous things in common. Beyond hate, lies, etc. Juvenile ignorance, tarnished integrity, a diminished moral compass, an inability to compare the results of administrations and the effects each has had on the population of our Republic. A total disregard for a secure border, lower inflation, safer neighborhoods, support for law enforcement and our military, affordable housing, belief and understanding of our Constitution and its associated documents. They seemingly fail to support a growing and productive job market, support energy independence, a more peaceful world, and an unbridled support for our allies.

I have and would again support the right for the Boomer/Vet to express his opinion, regardless of its basis. I just feel his comments to be without an understanding of basic sense.

That is what the First Amendment is about. It has no bearing on what you say (don’t go off and out in to left field…you can’t scream “fire” just to watch everyone flee) but gives you the right to say it. It is not first to protect the speech you agree with, but to protect even that which you don’t. I’m not sure burning our flag is ‘free speech’ but until the laws are changed…so be it.

There is also a slim chance that in November, just after we set the clocks back that when we do reset our clocks, we will be returning to an administration that is truthful, has a high degree of integrity, believes in creating a society of prosperity and a vision of a future that protects the legal citizens and those who legally seek to become American citizens for generations to come.  

I am saddened that President Biden has suffered as he has, with an illness that could possibly erase the memory that he accomplished what only a handful can achieve. He is in fact this country’s 46^th President. Whether you support him or not is your choice. I only hope that someday this ailment is conquered. As well I hope that this Republic’s ailments are also conquered. As I take my last breath, I want it to be in the country where I took my first breath. It currently is not. Like the Boomer from Facebook this morning, I was born into a free, unharnessed nation of strength, integrity, compassion, empathy, unity, and a vision concurrent with the Forefathers that created the most significant and meaningful document for democracy that has yet to be equaled on this planet.

 

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, not now and not ever, are the answer. They have both shown they are the problem, not the solution. Let’s hope their chance is slim, very, very slim. Let’s just say pigs will fly first.