It has been a while since I have felt the need to go to my blog and put ink to paper metaphorically-speaking. Much has happened in the world since my last post. Much of it has been good, and some of it not-so-much. Overall, it has been a nice change though that has brought some sense of hope to a majority of Americans, and I dare say to much of the world.
I think the overwhelming election of Donald Trump was the result of leftist overreach with the puppeteering of Joe Biden to push the Overton Window ever leftward in our daily political debates and destructive national policies.
Yes, I voted for Trump this last time. No, I still do not care for him on a personal level, although he does seem a little more tempered in some of his responses than he likely would have been in his first term. A little more of that would be welcome in my opinion.
I think most of his ideas, policies, executive orders and legislation signed is precisely what he campaigned upon and what the American electorate voted him into office yet again to actually execute on their behalf. So far, so good!
Yes, the are certain policies I don’t agree with him on and I think he should reconsider his stance and look at things from a historical or different perspective. That said, I think about 85% of what he is doing is precisely what the United States needs if we are to survive as a representative republic and a government for and by We The People.
Unfortunately, as of late, I see the rhetoric from all factions, but especially from the far left only intensify in their hatred and desire to burn it all down as long as they can take out the hated Trump in the process.
I really don’t have the desire to debate much these days, as often times those with a different viewpoint than mine are not in the mood for a charitable and honest discussion in searching for common ground and the truth. In fact, I can think of only three or four friends that are left of center that would comment on my blog over the many years of my writing that would even fall into that latter category. Far too many of the other left of center folks (leftists) simply wanted to shout everyone down and expected nothing less than capitulation to their political beliefs.
I simply don’t have the time nor inclination to cross swords with people of that mind set these days. Simply put, it isn’t worth my energy or time.
I happened to find a quote on the blog of a friend, Rain
Truax, that had a quotation that is attributed to Helen Mirren that
encapsulates my thoughts wonderfully on the subject. I thought it worthy of sharing accordingly.
“Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person even mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective. Because if not, there's absolutely no point.
Not every argument is worth your energy. Sometimes, no matter how clearly you express yourself, the other person isn’t listening to understand—they’re listening to react. They’re stuck in their own perspective, unwilling to consider another viewpoint, and engaging with them only drains you.
There’s a difference between a healthy discussion and a pointless debate. A conversation with someone who is open-minded, who values growth and understanding, can be enlightening—even if you don’t agree. But trying to reason with someone who refuses to see beyond their own beliefs? That’s like talking to a wall. No matter how much logic or truth you present, they will twist, deflect, or dismiss your words, not because you’re wrong, but because they’re unwilling to see another side.
Maturity isn’t about who wins an argument—it’s about knowing when an argument isn’t worth having. It’s realizing that your peace is more valuable than proving a point to someone who has already decided they won’t change their mind. Not every battle needs to be fought. Not every person deserves your explanation.
Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is walk away—not because you have nothing to say, but because you recognize that some people aren’t ready to listen. And that’s not your burden to carry.”
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Oh, and for some interesting posts, Check out Rain’s blog too!
HT: Rain Truax
10 comments:
"Overall, it has been a nice change though that has brought some sense of hope to a majority of Americans, and I dare say to much of the world."
Yes, while it may feel good to say it, this is not worth the argument, due to the lack of supporting evidence. Only pro-Trump voices would make such an out of touch claim.
While Trump is alienating NATO allies on Putin's behalf, Russian state TV host Vladimir Solovyov and head of RT Margarita Simonyan rejoiced over Trump's FBI and DOD picks. They were especially thrilled about Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth, predicting, "They will quickly dismantle America, brick by brick."
MAGA, like all authoritarian nationalist movements, needs to claim to be popular with the majority. In their bubble they never lie, are never mistaken, and have all the answers.
Just ask them. And if you disagree, you're probably a communist. ;-)
What's your take on the attempted murder/assassination of Trump?
First, thank you Dave for your comment.
To the second Anonymous commenter, I think that both assassination attempts were horrific signs of the degradation of the morality of our culture in America. The fate of America very well could have been decided by a fraction of a inch.
The fact that the Secret Service ever allowed such an attempt to be made suggests something more than just simple negligence or incompetence was at play here. For the record, I would have been upset had the attempt been made on Kamala or Biden too, despite their horrific governance of the nation that hurt so many poor and middle class Americans while championing criminals and illegals. Murder and violence should never become viable solutions to political disagreements.
Methinks "championing criminals" may be the beam in someone's eye.
Imagine a country with a convicted felon and a multiple-indicted offender as its leader, one who allowed thugs to beat cops and desecrate the Capitol for HOURS to overturn an election, only to PRAISE them on that very day of infamy.
Then the thugs' Boss calls them "hostages" and pardons them.
I can see why someone with a beam that large is uncomfortable discussing these facts.
If only they really believed "violence should never become viable solutions to political disagreements".
But hey, whatever works. The gaslighting will continue.
Machiavelli's "the ends justify the means" is the only rule that matters to authoritarians and tyrants.
And thereby proving the point of my article, I give you Anonymous Dave.
Imagine a country where trying to kill a candidate is accepted and approved by Anonymous Dave.
I'm not arguing any point here. I'm only making a statement.
Again, the hate, demonization, and lies of the fascist MAGA cult are ALWAYS welcome here.
I may as well be a Jew in Germany of 1933.
Why? Why is there no shame, no honor, and no decency on the far Right?
This reflects the dark hearts and cold blooded-evil that have become the hallmarks of the radical Right fascist authoritarian personality.
What happened to your conscience?
The lesson here is the cruel and hateful heart doesn't care and there is no place for Christ in your Christian Nationalism.
By your fruits we know you. By supporting Trump and his violent coup and his pardoning of his cop-beating thugs we know your values.
Delete this if you lack the courage to face the ugly truth that is so plain for others to see.
Imagine Trump doing what Hitler and Stalin did.
"Proper ideology" is what the dictator says it is.
https://www.alternet.org/trump/trump-ideology/
'Full-on Soviet’: Trump’s 'improper ideology' purge blasted as 'fascist thuggery'
Trump’s executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, mandating the removal of what he calls “improper ideology,” is being described as “chilling,” amid warnings of fascism. The order also criticizes the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Women’s History Museum, and the American Art Museum.
Issued Wednesday evening, the “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” order denounces what Trump describes as “a concerted and widespread effort to rewrite our Nation’s history, replacing objective facts with a distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth.”
“Museums in our Nation’s capital should be places where individuals go to learn — not to be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history,” the order reads.
It appears to be an attempt to push back on efforts to examine and dismantle racism, white supremacy, and misogyny.
National security, defense, and intelligence investigative reporter Jeff Stein commented, “Trump goes full-on Soviet with intent to scrub Smithsonian museums etc of ‘improper ideology’.”
For the “No Truth Zone” to delete because it’s “not worth the argument”.
The Tangerine Tyrant declared, “I couldn’t care less if they raise prices” on cars.
He couldn’t care less about the American people either. Thousands of American families are now in financial distress because an evil oligarch having no idea what their jobs entailed fired them for no reason other than his fascist ideology. The fascists are alienating every democracy on the planet and sidling up to Putin.
Every sane and informed person knows Trump’s biggest fans are white racists, bigots, and semi-literate idiots. They are THILLED Trump is censoring the Smithsonian Institution and specifically targeted the National Museum of African American History and Culture for “improper ideology”, meaning American history that his fellow racists don’t like. They even banned photos of the WWII bomber “Enola Gay” because it had a word they didn’t like in it.
Trump’s neo-Nazis also HATE NPR for doing their job and reporting this:
What does the order say?
The order is called "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" and the White House says the goal is "revitalizing key cultural institutions and reversing the spread of divisive ideology."
It says that the Smithsonian promotes "narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."
But Jim Grossman, the executive director of the American Historical Association, says, "It misrepresents the work of the Smithsonian, which is one of the great research institutions in the world. Arguing that the Smithsonian somehow misleads people, somehow is unpatriotic, somehow is saying things that are not true. That's simply not true."
Yet the order directs Vice President JD Vance — who is on the Smithsonian's board — to eliminate "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology" from the museums, and to work with Congress to keep from funding exhibits or programs that "divide Americans by race."
It singles out the forthcoming American Women's History Museum, which does not yet have a physical building, and orders that it does not "recognize men as women." This is how the Trump Administration has been referring to transgender women. An exhibit the museum curated, which is currently at the National Museum of American History, includes a T-shirt from a trans, non-binary athlete.
The executive order also directs the Department of the Interior, which oversees the National Parks and other public lands, to restore markers, statues and other memorials that have been "improperly removed or changed in the last five years to perpetuate a false revision of history or improperly minimize or disparage certain historical figures or events."
Yup. Erase African American history and bring back the statues of Confederates who waged war on the United States to protect and extend slavery. How MAGA is that?
As MAGA as calling NPR and all journalists not loyal to HIM the “enemy of the people”.
As MAGA as calling anyone who reports these facts “communists”.
As MAGA as declaring the intention of seizing other countries, “one way or the other”.
(Just don’t compare this hate, lies, and abuse of power to what German Nazis did.)
Of course, many of Trump’s most ardent fans are not American neo-Nazi bigots, but Russians.
Russian state TV host Vladimir Solovyov and head of RT Margarita Simonyan rejoiced over Trump's cabinet picks. They were especially thrilled about Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth, predicting, "They will quickly dismantle America, brick by brick."
USA! USA! USA!
Ironically it is the left's "savior of democracy" in Biden that acted more like Hitler and Stalin. Biden persecuted and prosecuted those with whom he disagreed, especially regular Americans. He censored free speech and allowed threats to the SCOTUS when they failed to give him favorable rulings. They attempted to further socialize industries and dictate science, often times contrary to the facts. They created a chilling environment for any that opposed their reign. Granted, they didn't outright start slaughtering our citizens like those other totalitarian states did, but they sure as hell didn't protect our citizens either. They allowed often-times dangerous illegal immigrants into the country in a cynical ploy to increase their power through future votes. They put our service members in intentionally dangerous situations where many were killed, like Abbey gate in Afghanistan. They allowed the Red Sea to be effectively shut down my Islamic terrorists and they routinely sided with Hamas terrorists over the Jews in Israel. I think far more parallels can be discerned between the leftist goose-stepping minions of the Biden regime than what we currently face. I realize I am wasting my breath because you cannot help yourself, Dave, but don't bother responding. You are blind, and indeed hostile, to any position but your only firmly-held beliefs.
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