Because of absentee and mail-in ballots, we probably won’t know who wins the presidential race until weeks after polls close Nov. 3. Trump has indicated he will challenge any results he doesn’t like, so prepare for chaos; the Supreme Court may again determine the winner, probably in December.
Marianne and I have already made our choice. We hope and pray that enough people put devotion to democratic principles (“We the People…”) above loyalty to a single powerful ruler. It is not OK to sit this one out.
This election isn’t about issues, it’s about values critical to us & to the U.S.: Honesty, integrity, service, responsibility, decency, empathy, and kindness.
Joe Biden is accurate in saying that we are fighting for the soul of our country.
Worthy of “honest” discussion & compromise are a host of important policy issues including: Global Warming, Education, Health Care, The Economy, Military Readiness, Foreign Affairs, Equality & Racial Justice, Domestic Tranquility, The Free Press, Immigration, Reproductive Rights, the Role & Size of Government, and, of course, Taxation. Certainly, policy issues matter in politics, but, unless we have honesty and integrity at the top, none of these issues can be resolved rationally.
We can’t have rational discussion or compromise with a dishonest person.
Trump says one thing, then works for the opposite. For example, he declares total support for Social Security while also at the same time promising that he will take away the primary funding source for the program, payroll taxes. Which is it? Both cannot be true, but Trump does not care about results, only perceptions.
Trump has neither a political philosophy nor moral compass, he bends with the wind and tells “his” people what they want to hear. Trump lies to all of us.
Trump will do anything to be reelected and to hold on to power. Anything.
Trump often uses the word “They” when describing anyone who opposes him. Well, “they” includes not only Democrats, progressives, moderates, and a growing number of Republicans, it also includes both Marianne and me.
Unlike the legitimate policy issues mentioned above, which are worthy of honest discussion and compromise, the notions listed below are totally propaganda meant to discredit anyone who opposes Trump. People who blindly parrot the statements that follow are misinformed and, therefore, out of touch with reality:
“They” want to destroy America.
“They” want Open Borders & think anyone can come to the US at any time.
“They” are not patriotic & disrespect our flag and the military.
“They” want to take your guns a
way.
“They” want to destroy the suburbs.
“They” are OK with riots, Antifa & MS13 Ruling the Streets.
“They” want to destroy history, especially of the South.
“They” want the pandemic & the economy to fail so that Trump loses.
“They” want to take away all of the money from all wealthy people.
“They” are Socialists and hate capitalism.
“They” want to give “Free” stuff to everyone & ignore the national debt.
“They” do not support the police and law enforcement.
“They” are going to rig the election using absentee ballots.
We unequivocally reject all of this propaganda about people like us who support Joe Biden, these statements are shallow and bogus. They are diversionary tactics.
29 years of military service exposed me to leadership principles we sorely need our next President to honor: “Seek self-improvement”; “Selfless Service/Duty”; “Loyalty to the Constitution”; “Promote teamwork, not yourself”; “Take responsibility for your actions”; “Set the example”; and most importantly; “Integrity – Tell the truth.”
Please stand up for true American principles and for the future of our Democratic Republic, The United States of America, Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
I would disagree with your statement that the election “isn’t about issues”. If Biden/Harris don’t address issues they will fall into the same trap which Hillary Clinton did in 2016. Trump’s deficiencies and authoritarian tendencies certainly call out for everyone’s consideration (and condemnation). But so do the issues, and you have identified many important ones in you italicized “issues” paragraph.
I’m glad that you start out with Global Warming. I understand that the issue of Climate Change will not be raised by Chris Wallace in the first debate even though action on this problem is absolutely imperative in the near future. I’m also glad to see Taxation on your list because income/wealth inequality is one of critical issues and injustices which can destabilize our democracy.
Good list of statements which are blindly parroted these days on the right.
Thanks for the feedback David. Perhaps I should have worded it differently: How about, “The “decision” on who to vote for is not just about “issues” this time, it is primarily about character.” I am not sure I agree with you entirely, however, because in this election I would hope that even people who agree with Trump on the “issues” would still see the larger picture and realize that “Character” trumps “issues” for this election. Pardon the pun.