TRUMP, when will you understand that I am not paying for that fucken wall. Be clear with US tax payers. They will pay for it.
Donald J. Trump- Hell to the Naw!
In retrospect of some of my peers concerns, I am not party affiliated, not a Democrat nor Republican. I don’t believe you should limit your options based on a party you belong to or favor. If you ever wondered what would happen if we elected a President who wasn’t politically correct, well you got the answer. He now is the first President Elect to have an approval rating under 50%. He has the right ideas, but he is the wrong person to implement them. Look, Donnie hung himself long before he was elected. Did we forget the dozen or so women who have charged him with sexual misconduct (“grab them by the pussy, you can do anything”)? Is this the language and behavior we now deem acceptable (unless your Bill Cosby)? The important thing to understand about this transition is the behavior of Trump, and his words. There are some who say Trump is smart. I have my reservations on that, because if there is one thing in life we all know, is you don’t piss off women. For those who think Democrats are just poor losers, I say you are people who have bought into or haven’t educated themselves to a discrepancy in our election process.
The Electoral College
The Electoral College was developed in the 1787 Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia. I don’t know if you are keeping up on current events but it’s now 2017. What was life like in 1787? Over 600,000 Americans, roughly 20% of the total population, were black, and most of them were slaves. 90% of them lived in the south, almost all of them on plantations, large and small. Your society is more rigidly stratified than in the future, as many people were granted certain offices in power by right of birth. In other words, it was difficult to rise from rags to riches in 1787. You rarely traveled very far or very often due to the size of the nation and the lack of decent roads (Steamboats were the next big thing in transportation). Only the wealthy, merchants and business can afford the time and money to visit big cities. You and most Americans lived in a world that was mainly rural. Cities were small, with only New York and Philadelphia at populations over 25,000. You probably lived in a small wooden frame house, cooking over a large fireplace, relaxed in simple and sparse furniture, and enjoyed infrequent and self-created entertainment. Blacks, and women were not allowed to vote. The Electoral College wasn’t written for a technologically advanced America, blacks or women. Only white men. Voting is not a right, but a privilege granted or withheld at the discretion of local and state governments. We are the only country that has this process, it’s basically a loop-hole. One of the problems with this system is your vote doesn’t count if you’re in the wrong state. Example: If you are a Democrat living in Texas, a Republican safe state, your vote wont matter if you vote for Democrats. What ever happened to the majority vote wins? Majority means more than half the votes. It is the binary decision rule used most often in influential decision-making bodies, including the legislatures of democratic nations. If most Americans vote for one person, however the other person wins, why don’t we see this as a problem? The people should elect their President not a process. Our fist order of business is to repeal this process.
“Repeal requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress, followed by three fourths of the states. In raw numbers, that means 67 senators, 290 representatives, and 38 states must vote in favor of an amendment. Since 1787, approximately 10,000 amendments have been proposed, and only 27 have ever been ratified. Bills to repeal have now been introduced by Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Steve Cohen, but they are a long way from ratification. If repeal is to happen, advocates must get organized and develop a national campaign strategy.” ( Marisa Richmond)
Going forward
I have watched the inauguration, the Galas and even the National Prayer service this morning. Trump’s body language at the Prayer service was very revealing. He was more interested in waving his to his friends, than in the service. His arms were folded across his chest suggesting this was not important to him. When reading the program he looked confused and bored. The bottom line is Trump is a narcissist. He lives in a bubble and does not come off as being sincere, dignified, or poised. He is insensitive to any community outside his own. Its time to recycle our Constitution, which wasn’t written for the majority of this nation.
“Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightest criticism. A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial affairs. You may be generally unhappy and disappointed when you’re not given the special favors or admiration you believe you deserve. Others may not enjoy being around you, and you may find your relationships unfulfilling.
The Wall
Will we build a wall and have Mexico pay for it? Well, if we listen to the former Mexican President, it would be very uncomfortable to stick a wall where he believes it should be.
So let it be written..
E. Tomlin
The Tomline 