DESPERATION IS CREATING CHAOS WITHIN THE RIGHT-WING

 Trump is fuming. Graham is scared. Moscow Mitch is lost and confused. This is what’s happening to the right-wing because they decided to place all their hopes on Trump and his cult.

A very sad side effect of the coronavirus is the fact that Trump and his failed party have been exposed. Refusing to criticize Trump for his failure to address the coming pandemic in a timely manner exposed the entire Trump Party as cowards and hypocrites. 

Over just a week we have learned where the core problem which cost nearly 220,000 Americans their lives exists: it is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and patient zero is the illegitimate President of the United States. 

The few aides who remain in the White House refer to the West Wing as a ghost town. The number of White House staff infected is unforgivable.

Moscow Mitch McConnell has refused to go to the White House: he is 78 years old and afraid of contracting the virus. Lindsey Graham, who is in the fight of his life in South Carolina with Democrat Jaime Harrison, has withdrawn from a second debate. His excuse is probably a cover-up. In the first debate, Graham was crushed by Harrison. He has refused to take a test to learn whether or not he has been infected with Covid-19. This is a violation of the rules for the debate.

Let’s be completely truthful here. Trump was initially informed about a growing health problem in China in November of 2019. In January, the possibility of a pandemic became a probability. This was an opportunity for the worst illegitimate president in history to become a leader, and likely make him the front runner for reelection in November. Instead, he once again placed the profits of the wealthy ahead of our nation’s people. More than 50,000 lives could have been saved if he had taken action immediately. His decision cost lives and probably his reelection.

Trump’s lack of intelligence resulted in his taking the wrong path, a path which has likely sealed his political fate.

Finally, here’s what Trump is afraid of if he becomes a civilian. He is nearly one-half billion dollars in debt. He is also facing multiple civil actions which could place him in jail. Could the man who lied about his personal wealth become a criminal and a pauper?

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Ivanka and Jared Prove that they “Can’t Handle the Truth”

Until Trump became our illegitimate president, and he added his circle of sinners to support his evil agenda, the evilest man in America was undoubtedly former vice-president, and George W. Bush’s puppeteer, Dick Cheney.

It was Cheney who convinced Bush and Colin Powell to lie about “weapons of mass destruction” in Iran. It was Cheney who decided to torture suspected terrorists in Guantanamo Bay and at other black sites around the world. It was Cheney who gave his former company, Halliburton, a no-bid contract in Iran, where they charged our military seven-dollars for a can of soda. The list goes on.

In theaters today is a “dramady” called “Vice.” It is the story of Cheney’s rise to power, and how he mastered lying and political manipulation.

Witnesses report that Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, went to the movies while partying at Mar-a-Lago. They chose to see “Vice.” However, they left about one-half way through the film with their now unpaid secret service agents in tow.

Can I assume that they were witnessing events depicted in the film which were similar to their own actions, and the actions of Trump and what remains of his circle of sinners? We know that Cheney and the Trump’s share several traits, including a lack of concern for the future of America, and a disdain for any man or woman in America who is not white, wealthy, and powerful. The majority of Americans are of no interest to these despicable individuals.

My fellow Americans, Republicans are the enemy. They serve the wealthy and powerful. Let’s plan now to end their lives of luxury and privilege on November 3, 2020 and vote them all out of office. This is our country, not theirs.

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Trump's Illegitimate Presidency is Proof that Bernie Sanders is 100 Percent Right

During the 2016 campaign, Bernie Sanders excited progressives. He moved members of a party which has moved to the right back to the left and renewed hope for the working class. Bernie advocates 'democratic socialism,' and he is 100 percent correct. Capitalism has failed the vast majority of our nation's 320 million people.

The latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics from 2015 stated that more than 43 million Americans live in poverty; and that number is growing. Income inequality is not only growing; it's exploding. America has 585 billionaires; China is second with 260. It is startling to know that with only about 320 million; 4.4 percent of the world's population; the United States is the wealthiest nation in the world, but only if you are members of the one-percent. There are 1810 billionaires worldwide, and America has nearly one-third of them.

When and why did this begin?

Income inequality began in the 1950's. As corporate officers, sought greater incomes, greed became the motivation, and profit replaced worker appreciation. Early in the 50's, a successful corporation enjoyed a 30 percent profit margin. Today's large corporations such as the petroleum industry, the pharmaceutical industry, etc., report 300, 400, and even 500 percent company profits. In 1950, the ratio of CEO pay to the average worker was 20-1. By 1980 the ratio was 42-1. And in 2000 it had risen to 120-1. Today's figures are likely to display a 200-1 disparity.

“Capitalism does not permit an even flow of economic resources. With this system, a small privileged few are rich beyond conscience, and almost all others are doomed to be poor at some level. That's the way the system works. And since we know that the system will not change the rules, we are going to have to change the system.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

In America capitalism has resulted in greed. The wealthiest among us hire lobbyists to protect their interests. This has resulted in one party supporting the one-percent exclusively.

Ronald Reagan instituted 'supply side,' or 'trickle down' economics His theory was that the more money the “job creators” made, the more jobs they would create; it was a horrific failure. The one-percent placed their profits in offshore accounts as the national debt and the poverty level rose. Unemployment reached 10 percent by 1988.

Including the 'cost of living,' the average American worker has not received a pay increase in the last 25 years. Conversely, corporate executives now receive an average of $13.8 million annually; the largest between $20 and $30 million. When they leave their companies, many have “golden parachutes” which in essence provide them with tens of millions of dollars in severance pay.

Capitalism only works for a very small percentage of Americans. Economists predict that younger Americans in high school today will find it impossible to own their own homes. The cost of higher education has become prohibitive for most Americans. Very few workers are able to save enough money for an active and fulfilling retirement.

Time for real change, but change will not come until every lobbyist is forced out of Washington, and Republicans removed from office. Today's GOP is “Republican in name only.” They lack compassion, integrity, and refuse to represent those who elected them.

Let me fantasize for a moment; what would our nation be like today if “President Bernie Sanders” was residing in the White House instead of a member of the one-percent.

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Republicans Attempts to Misdirect the American People Will Fail

Yesterday's testimony by former FBI Director James Comey confirmed many reports from both politicians and the press. Although hypocritical Republicans are attempting to downplay the statements of Mr. Comey, two incredibly damning facts remain undeniable; Trump is a liar and he attempted to obstruct the justice process.

As expected, Trump's personal response was in the form of a tweet: "Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication...and WOW, Comey is a leaker!"

Trump remains fearful of appearing in person before the White House Press Corps. He is afraid of the questions he would be asked.

What Trump is most angry about is that while his administration attempts to operate in secrecy, the press continues to force transparency from his corrupt government.

For those of us who follow politics closely, yesterday's testimony by Mr. Comey offered little new information. However, for the average man or woman who occasionally looks at the events happening in Washington, the revelation of multiple facts exposing the highly questionable actions of their illegitimate president must have been shocking.

The hype involved around the Comey testimony left another important action by Republicans in the House in the shadows.

The primary reason for our nation's near economical depression in 2008 is the banking industry. Their illegal and immoral practices forced hundreds of thousands of foreclosures across the nation. President Obama created an oversight committee to insure that the situation would never happen again. Yesterday, House Republicans voted to remove all of the regulations imposed during President Obama's administration.

The “Financial Choice Act,” another effort to support the one-percent and harm the majority, was approved by all but one of Republicans, while every Democrat voted against the destructive bill.

“The Wrong Choice Act is a deeply misguided measure that would bring harm to consumers, investors and our whole economy," said Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), the highest ranking Democrat on the financial services committee, in a statement. "The bill is rotten to the core and incredibly divisive."

If there is a definitive reason why lyin Paul Ryan and his stooges must be voted out of office in November of 2018, this is it. They are attacking the 'American dream' once again. The motto of all Republicans is “profit before people.”

320 million Americans are under attack from the Republican Party. If you are not a millionaire or a billionaire, you are not represented by GOP politicians.

The United States boasts of 585 billionaires. Second in the world is China with 260. Stop and think about that for one minute. Republicans want to cut taxes for their illegitimate president and 584 other billionaires. Look at this number, because you are like me and cannot comprehend that amount of wealth. One billion  is 1,000,000,000 dollars. Do they need a tax break?

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