Nailed it, indeed. All we need now is to edit your work down to a 60-second political ad plus 100 million dollars to show North Carolina voters what’s really on the ballot this November.
I guess the gloves have come off. Thank you for a frank kick in the head assessment of the whole Republican ballot. I’m sorry for believing that’s anyone associating themselves with this group has got to be off the wall. I am going to share this column and hope it brings you other readers. I only hope I can get it into the right eyes for them to wake up and see where they are heading.
Absolutely, Tom, although I appreciate your hypothetical topic better. Trump has indeed carved out several unique trajectories in presidential history. Here’s what my research revealed:
At least eight U.S. presidents have grappled with financial difficulties, with some even filing for bankruptcy during their lifetimes. Despite his financial woes, Harry Truman (a man of extraordinary integrity ) opted to fulfill his financial obligations rather than declare bankruptcy.
In the over 200-year history of the United States, Donald J. Trump is the only president to have been indicted for alleged criminal behavior, a distinctive event in his presidency.
As a former president, Donald Trump is the only known U.S. president to have been legally found to have defamed someone. He was held responsible for the sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll.
The question of how many presidents have included ex-felons in their campaign teams is not fully documented. However, it’s worth noting that this issue hasn’t been a significant focus in presidential elections. This is another area where Donald Trump’s presidency is notable. There’s a compelling argument that if a person has served their time and repaid their debt to society, their civil rights should be fully reinstated. However, Paul Manafort, who is currently employed by Donald Trump in his campaign, was pardoned by Trump, thus not fully serving his sentence.
Regarding the concept of the ‘uneducated’, I’m reluctant to label people as such, as education doesn’t always take place within the confines of a classroom. There are individuals who have learned through personal experience and tough lessons. This may not be the most comfortable way to learn, but I’m confident these individuals will recognize the realities of having a president with Trump’s baggage. His financial issues are likely to make him vulnerable. I genuinely believe that as more information is disclosed in the judicial proceedings, there will be a definitive abandonment of the MAGA’s leader.
My quandary--I know well meaning friends who have asked me, "How did the NC primary voting go?" Because why? Not a priority to become informed? Even reasonably educated citizens--it sure seems--may be too consumed with "their" day-to-day. And are not pinched, squeezed, or hurting and are happier keeping politics at arm's length. I get it. But not really. The world scene--messy. Wars. National political "news"--soundbitten. Circus(y). Mayhem of Jan. 6, 2021? A fadeout. If reasonably minded, reasonably caring citizens ask about outcomes of the NC primary held on March 5, 2024, how do we gauge energy of the present moment? (Rhetorical question). An aside: I have an astute nephew who is with his fiancé in Japan at the moment--she's an oncology research physician at UNC Hospital, he a medical business consultant for hospital systems. These two travel quite a bit. His perspective--a wide-eyed 38-year old. His most recent comments sobering when he mentions the United States. It's not pretty.
Nailed it, indeed. All we need now is to edit your work down to a 60-second political ad plus 100 million dollars to show North Carolina voters what’s really on the ballot this November.
You nailed it, Thomas.
So scary. . I’m grateful that Democrats maintain some control here in Virginia where I live but NC is my home state and it breaks my heart to watch.
I guess the gloves have come off. Thank you for a frank kick in the head assessment of the whole Republican ballot. I’m sorry for believing that’s anyone associating themselves with this group has got to be off the wall. I am going to share this column and hope it brings you other readers. I only hope I can get it into the right eyes for them to wake up and see where they are heading.
Thanks
Absolutely, Tom, although I appreciate your hypothetical topic better. Trump has indeed carved out several unique trajectories in presidential history. Here’s what my research revealed:
At least eight U.S. presidents have grappled with financial difficulties, with some even filing for bankruptcy during their lifetimes. Despite his financial woes, Harry Truman (a man of extraordinary integrity ) opted to fulfill his financial obligations rather than declare bankruptcy.
In the over 200-year history of the United States, Donald J. Trump is the only president to have been indicted for alleged criminal behavior, a distinctive event in his presidency.
As a former president, Donald Trump is the only known U.S. president to have been legally found to have defamed someone. He was held responsible for the sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll.
The question of how many presidents have included ex-felons in their campaign teams is not fully documented. However, it’s worth noting that this issue hasn’t been a significant focus in presidential elections. This is another area where Donald Trump’s presidency is notable. There’s a compelling argument that if a person has served their time and repaid their debt to society, their civil rights should be fully reinstated. However, Paul Manafort, who is currently employed by Donald Trump in his campaign, was pardoned by Trump, thus not fully serving his sentence.
Regarding the concept of the ‘uneducated’, I’m reluctant to label people as such, as education doesn’t always take place within the confines of a classroom. There are individuals who have learned through personal experience and tough lessons. This may not be the most comfortable way to learn, but I’m confident these individuals will recognize the realities of having a president with Trump’s baggage. His financial issues are likely to make him vulnerable. I genuinely believe that as more information is disclosed in the judicial proceedings, there will be a definitive abandonment of the MAGA’s leader.
My quandary--I know well meaning friends who have asked me, "How did the NC primary voting go?" Because why? Not a priority to become informed? Even reasonably educated citizens--it sure seems--may be too consumed with "their" day-to-day. And are not pinched, squeezed, or hurting and are happier keeping politics at arm's length. I get it. But not really. The world scene--messy. Wars. National political "news"--soundbitten. Circus(y). Mayhem of Jan. 6, 2021? A fadeout. If reasonably minded, reasonably caring citizens ask about outcomes of the NC primary held on March 5, 2024, how do we gauge energy of the present moment? (Rhetorical question). An aside: I have an astute nephew who is with his fiancé in Japan at the moment--she's an oncology research physician at UNC Hospital, he a medical business consultant for hospital systems. These two travel quite a bit. His perspective--a wide-eyed 38-year old. His most recent comments sobering when he mentions the United States. It's not pretty.