Only now, after the debacle in Helsinki, are some Republicans pushing back against Donald J Trump (DJT), but I believe it is too little and too late. John Kasich, Ohio’s Governor, has been the ONLY Republican on the national level to consistently point out the challenges that DJT has created for our country. I view him as a party of one. He should leave the GOP and start his own, preferably called The Freedom and Responsibility Party because we cannot have one without the other.
Before I proceed I need to point out one thing. I did not vote for DJT nor did I vote for Hillary Clinton. I voted for the person I believe that was more qualified to lead our country than anyone else listed on the ballot; I wrote my name in. Some of you might say that my vote was wasted. I say, no. As I saw it then and still today, if the train of DJT did not hit us then the bullet of Hillary Clinton would, both equally bad. DJT became president because people voted AGAINST Hillary hoping for the best.
I can live with people hoping for the best by seeking to shake things up when encountered with two equally disastrous choices. What I cannot live with are enablers and boot licking sycophants’, which is how I view the Republican Party ex-John Kasich.
There are so many problems with DJT, but the biggest is trust. He has not earned mine and I think he has not earned that of the majority of Americans for the simple fact that he lies on a repeated basis. I could go on with a laundry list of grievances, but it is immaterial. With out trust, he cannot lead and with out a leader we are sitting ducks. The Republicans ex-John Kasich have placed their allegiance to the Party ahead of their allegiance to the country by failing to hold DJT accountable for his actions, but instead support and defend his actions.
Consequently, the Republican Party is not fit to lead. This November, I encourage you to vote for a third Party or Democratic candidate.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Friday, June 1, 2018
Collaboration Desired
In this post I share the additional findings that I alluded to in last week’s post that I gleaned from the surveys I conducted going door-to-door in the neighborhoods surrounding my house. The additional findings pertain to three items, which are:
In reference to question one, approximately 70% were concerned about healthcare costs. I find this interesting because the data shows that Americans are ill prepared for retirement; therefore, if an overwhelming majority are concerned about affordable access to healthcare then they must believe that either they may not make it to “retirement”, that healthcare is taking too much of their hard earned dollars to save for retirement or both.
In reference to question two, I was shocked, humored and saddened by the responses I received. 90% stated essentially nothing. Approximately 50% stated the same phrase, “do not know.” Given that consistency, I conclude that America is hurting and I blame it on President Trump and his enablers, the Republican Party. The discourse coming from Washington, D.C. is one of hatred and lies. There are good people in the Republican Party, but senior leadership does not seek to hold Donald J. Trump accountable for his behavior, which allows some to believe similar behavior on their part is acceptable. I think people hunger for improvement, which leads into the final question.
In reference to question three, people had a difficult time answering, but when they did they wanted America to come together to solve our problems. They wanted people to talk to each other and find common ground from which to work. Upon leaving on that final question and their answer, I felt better about America and hopefully they did, too.
- Was the interviewee more concerned about paying for healthcare or saving for retirement;
- What was the U.S. doing right; and
- What things should the US improve upon?
In reference to question one, approximately 70% were concerned about healthcare costs. I find this interesting because the data shows that Americans are ill prepared for retirement; therefore, if an overwhelming majority are concerned about affordable access to healthcare then they must believe that either they may not make it to “retirement”, that healthcare is taking too much of their hard earned dollars to save for retirement or both.
In reference to question two, I was shocked, humored and saddened by the responses I received. 90% stated essentially nothing. Approximately 50% stated the same phrase, “do not know.” Given that consistency, I conclude that America is hurting and I blame it on President Trump and his enablers, the Republican Party. The discourse coming from Washington, D.C. is one of hatred and lies. There are good people in the Republican Party, but senior leadership does not seek to hold Donald J. Trump accountable for his behavior, which allows some to believe similar behavior on their part is acceptable. I think people hunger for improvement, which leads into the final question.
In reference to question three, people had a difficult time answering, but when they did they wanted America to come together to solve our problems. They wanted people to talk to each other and find common ground from which to work. Upon leaving on that final question and their answer, I felt better about America and hopefully they did, too.
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