America, as someone across the pond in Scotland, I'm praying that common sense starts to prevail. I have no 'horse in the race', or political bias, so I'm peering in purely as an outsider and wondering why on *earth* people are so dazzled by Donald Trump. The Christian vote in particular really puzzles me - the man's life is in every conceivable way the complete opposite of 'Christian values'. He is the very definition of a narcissist. He is cruel and unkind. He talks about vengeance more than what he will do for the country. He has encouraged people to be like him, and people are definitely more openly hateful and angry. This is 2024. If you could show a snapshot of the USA now to someone back in, say, the 1980s, they wouldn't believe you. As a teenager in the 1980s, America looked like the coolest, the best place in the world to be and I was so envious of those who were fortunate to be kids over there. Today... not so much. Even with Trump gone I think the country has fallen so, so far, and it'll take a long time, with much effort on all sides, to change. I hope it does. I, like many people around the world, am so nervous right now as the ramifications of a second Trump term is too scary to even contemplate.
The end of him, his, his and his henchpeople’s cruelty, willful ignorance, illegal machinations, and traitorous treachery and violence will be a time of normalcy at last, increased productivity from happiness freed to breathe again!
I thoroughly enjoyed this particular piece David. It flowed in a manner that matched my thoughts and emotions like gears seamlessly slip together in a well made machine. I’m looking forward to the end of the dark era of Trump like I used to look forward to the holiday lights of winter as I was growing up. There will be much work to do to repair the psyche of the millions who have become lost inside a culture trapped by anger and fear. How will they be untangled from the cult collective. Similar to the “collective of the Borg” their minds have been virtually melded together by the media they share. Whatever is attempted to be done to one will be instantly apparent to the rest. The Steve Bannons and Alex Jones and Qanon will be out there along with Fox false News and the rest of their (the cult’s) propaganda machine and it is vast and dark - that’s yet another item added to President Harris’s to-do list.
It’s not going to be perfect nor easy but the near future will definitely be brighter when Trump loses. I think I’ll celebrate with a night of dinner, dancing and laughter with friends and family.
Trump has survived so many times it’s beyond comprehension. I will only feel a sense of relief when Kamala Harris has been sworn in as the next president. As for the Republican Party, we can only hope they come to their senses and look for a saner middle ground. If our elected leaders from both sides can spend more time and energy focusing on solutions vs scoring points our democracy might be saved. Hopefully Trump will be so focused on defending his many legal suits he’ll fade into the background. Time will tell.
Yes, I try to imagine what it will be like to wake up and not wonder what fresh hell the Orange Nazi will present us with each morning. Maybe I'll finally sleep well. Maybe my constant headache will ease. Maybe my shoulders will uncramp.
Thank you again for this thought provoking article. What will it be like to have trump gone? I have to admit that I am very anxious about this election. I am quite old and I fear for the lives of my grandchildren and great grandchildren if by some fluke he should win.I proudly voted for Harris/Walz and blue down the ballot and I pray that enough of us did also so we can erase this scourge from the political scene and take JD with him.
I cannot wait for the end of the Trump era. I don't want to talk or think about him any more. I am looking forward to him being relegated to the annals of history and to deflate like the overripe orange pumpkin he is. Be gone!
Remember the joy, the exuberance, the literal dancing in the streets after the 2020 race was called for Biden? That’s the feeling I want again. We are NOT going back!🎉
Plop plop fizz fizz, oh what a relief it is, or will be!
America, as someone across the pond in Scotland, I'm praying that common sense starts to prevail. I have no 'horse in the race', or political bias, so I'm peering in purely as an outsider and wondering why on *earth* people are so dazzled by Donald Trump. The Christian vote in particular really puzzles me - the man's life is in every conceivable way the complete opposite of 'Christian values'. He is the very definition of a narcissist. He is cruel and unkind. He talks about vengeance more than what he will do for the country. He has encouraged people to be like him, and people are definitely more openly hateful and angry. This is 2024. If you could show a snapshot of the USA now to someone back in, say, the 1980s, they wouldn't believe you. As a teenager in the 1980s, America looked like the coolest, the best place in the world to be and I was so envious of those who were fortunate to be kids over there. Today... not so much. Even with Trump gone I think the country has fallen so, so far, and it'll take a long time, with much effort on all sides, to change. I hope it does. I, like many people around the world, am so nervous right now as the ramifications of a second Trump term is too scary to even contemplate.
I am hoping all his trials will proceed and just maybe he will go to jail !
I just cannot bear to look at him and the less his face appears on the TV will help the nation recover! Great article !
The end of him, his, his and his henchpeople’s cruelty, willful ignorance, illegal machinations, and traitorous treachery and violence will be a time of normalcy at last, increased productivity from happiness freed to breathe again!
Sorry Bob, bitch stole your look.
I thoroughly enjoyed this particular piece David. It flowed in a manner that matched my thoughts and emotions like gears seamlessly slip together in a well made machine. I’m looking forward to the end of the dark era of Trump like I used to look forward to the holiday lights of winter as I was growing up. There will be much work to do to repair the psyche of the millions who have become lost inside a culture trapped by anger and fear. How will they be untangled from the cult collective. Similar to the “collective of the Borg” their minds have been virtually melded together by the media they share. Whatever is attempted to be done to one will be instantly apparent to the rest. The Steve Bannons and Alex Jones and Qanon will be out there along with Fox false News and the rest of their (the cult’s) propaganda machine and it is vast and dark - that’s yet another item added to President Harris’s to-do list.
It’s not going to be perfect nor easy but the near future will definitely be brighter when Trump loses. I think I’ll celebrate with a night of dinner, dancing and laughter with friends and family.
Amen to that David. His post campaign job will be staying out of jail.
https://newrepublic.com/article/187774/trump-rfk-jr-hhs-anti-vax?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tnr_daily
Bye bye vaccines. Stock up on bleach, I hear it works just the same.
https://newrepublic.com/post/187789/donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-friendship-audio?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tnr_daily
Trump has survived so many times it’s beyond comprehension. I will only feel a sense of relief when Kamala Harris has been sworn in as the next president. As for the Republican Party, we can only hope they come to their senses and look for a saner middle ground. If our elected leaders from both sides can spend more time and energy focusing on solutions vs scoring points our democracy might be saved. Hopefully Trump will be so focused on defending his many legal suits he’ll fade into the background. Time will tell.
Yes, I try to imagine what it will be like to wake up and not wonder what fresh hell the Orange Nazi will present us with each morning. Maybe I'll finally sleep well. Maybe my constant headache will ease. Maybe my shoulders will uncramp.
Thank you again for this thought provoking article. What will it be like to have trump gone? I have to admit that I am very anxious about this election. I am quite old and I fear for the lives of my grandchildren and great grandchildren if by some fluke he should win.I proudly voted for Harris/Walz and blue down the ballot and I pray that enough of us did also so we can erase this scourge from the political scene and take JD with him.
My dream!
I cannot wait for the end of the Trump era. I don't want to talk or think about him any more. I am looking forward to him being relegated to the annals of history and to deflate like the overripe orange pumpkin he is. Be gone!
Remember the joy, the exuberance, the literal dancing in the streets after the 2020 race was called for Biden? That’s the feeling I want again. We are NOT going back!🎉
I am with you David- I can’t wait!