I’ve mentioned that I have not voted for a major political party candidate for President since 2012. Today’s brief connection to TV and the internet demonstrated that 2024 may extend that streak. The possible rematch of two titans dominates the news. It is nearly 100% all day long that one guy is a Boozo. The other is an old guy who parlayed his position for wealth. Constant. Where are the grownups in politics, the media or this new thing called social media? My recent visit to Mount Rushmore convinced me we need folks in all walks of life with integrity. As solid as the rock depicting those four Presidents. It’s a potential easy solution. Each citizen needs to focus on matters other than personal gratification or accumulated astounding wealth. Establish a moral code and follow it.
I think there are now over seventy criminal charges pending on Trump. Over charging was sometimes welcomed when I did defense work. A prosecutor has to prove all the cases to a jury. They may have some strong charges but for every weak allegation there is potential to raise doubt everywhere. A jury might start to think that if so many charges are dubious, perhaps that might be true of stronger charges. Papa viewed such prosecutors as having a lack of confidence. Trump of course is another story. Political intent is added to the equation. So, with rumored cases posible in various additional jurisdictions Papa is betting that more than 100 charges might be pending by the next time I access TV or the internet.
Piling on could actually end up helping Trump. It is hard to imagine him as victim. He brings so much of this on himself. When he’s treated unfairly, as has been demonstrated beyond a doubt, he’s incapable of turning it to his advantage. Keep your mouth shut and let others put a spotlight on the abuses of the other side. He doesn’t laser in on the evidence but rather diverts away from what could be a positive for him and says something outragous and not in his own interest. That personality doesn’t belong carved into rock. So, America’s politicians and movers and shakers continue to violate Papa’s prime rule. It’s okay to act/be silly; just don’t do silly.
However, this blog is for hope. I do not give up hope that, somehow and someway, I will vote for a major party candidate next year. I’d better; time is runing out.