A REAL LOOK AT AMERICA
Once again, America has to soul search. At this critical juncture, there have been blatant attempts to sow the seeds of unrest and discord. When one seeks accountability, there must be accountability. Accountability starts at the top. In this case, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, must be held accountable for what he has done and what he has failed to do. Only one major problem. Donald J. Trump refuses to do so. His supporters ignore his blatant lies, mistruths and countless failures in lieu of getting what they want. Be careful of what you seek and who you seek it from.
Donald J. Trump is in essence a fraud. He does not function in the capacity of the President of ALL Americans but rather, only the individuals who support him. It matters not where that support comes from, but instead he wants support. Period. He divides America by race and by party. In his world, the GOP and supporters are NEVER wrong and Democrats and their supporters are NEVER right.
Recently, Donald Trump, the “law and order” President, has taken the side of an individual accused of committing murder. This is not surprising as he has supported a couple who pointed arms at unarmed protesters. He has asked that supporters attack those who were at his conventions and he would “pay the legal fees”. He cannot fathom that law enforcement, as any other profession, has bad actors that need to be eradicated. Trump views the officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back as the equivalent of a golfer who choked on a putt. No, Trump simply espouses the same thing over and again… in essence, whatever a law enforcement does during the course of his duties is acceptable.
In the case of the 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse, Trump along with many on the right, support the actions taken by the 17 year old, to wit, murder ( as charged currently) and they attempt to once again revise history and the facts with…. alternative facts. Based upon the facts, a compendium of the events is as follows:
(1) Rittenhouse was not lawfully carrying a firearm. He is not of legal age. (crime)
(2) Rittenhouse traveled across state lines purportedly to “protect another’s property”.
(3) Rittenhouse violated the Wisconsin curfew that was in place. (crime)
(4) Rittenhouse had a confrontation and shot an individual. Individuals who witnessed such attempted to intervene. Rittenhouse fled. (crime)
(5) Rittenhouse shot other individuals resulting in two loss of life and one serious injury. (crime)
(6) Rittenhouse was not apprehended, detained or shot 7 ties in the back by police. Despite a plethora of individuals informing the police that “he is the shooter”, Rittenhouse was allowed to proceed down the street and go home.
(7) The charging indictment is filed not by protestors or Democrats but by LAW ENFORCEMENT. Law enforcement says multiple crimes have been committed however Donald J. Trump apparently does not support law enforcements version of the facts. Instead he creates his own and with his following in tow, attempts to carve out sympathy for the charged individual. Similar to Roger Stone, Michael Flynn, Sheriff Joe and countless others where his actions run contrary to “law and order”.
This is just on factual scenario. Deep divisions have always been etched and embodied into the fabric of America. While there have been some improvements, there remains that invisible stench that has not been eradicated. Donald J. Trump rallies and embraces that stench in order to suit his purpose.
Donald J. Trump cannot bring himself to even mention the names of those who have been hurt, injured or killed by law enforcement or even understand the nature and foundation of the protests. He sees such as an unequivocal negative with his base supporters. Never say you are wrong, even when it is clear you are wrong. That is his mantra and he effectuates such daily. Trump does not understand that the protests seek justice. On the other hand, when his supporters arrive in order to counter protest, as recently has been viewed, they instigate trouble by shooting paint balls at innocent protesters. A video depicts no individual attacking Trump supporters however Trump states that the paintball shooters were defending themselves. Additionally, when a law enforcement officer was recently killed in Oakland, Trump and his supporters first indicated it was “Black Lives Matters” supporters who “executed” the officer. Upon finding that the shooter was from a far right wing group… The great “law and order” President said nothing, period.
Truth be told, no matter how many flags he flies, no matter how many times he uses government resources to advance his cause, no matter how much money he provides to the top 1%, no matter how much he proclaims to be “law and order”, the facts are Donald J. Trump has crumbled before our very eyes. The swamp lives on inside his White House backdrop. Donald J. Trump is the figurehead of the swamp.
How many times can one man lie before your very eyes and not be held accountable? Apparently many, if he says what supporters truly believe. It matters not that some claim his policies are great and thus they do not care about his character. If character does not matter for a President, then America is truly in deep trouble. Here, we are not discussing Jerry Farwell and his proclamations for years about being a straight arrow. We see now and know that everyone has flaws. Nevertheless, Trump must be called what he is.
In two months or so America will make a choice. We shall see what America is really made of.
VOTE!!!!