1. I wish the GOP nomination were settled and done.
In a typical election, we're faced with two candidates offering starkly different visions for our great nation. Despite the rhetoric we’ll hear from both men, the ideological differences between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are marginal at best.
Both support limited government, fiscal responsibility, and strong borders. Both advocate for individual rights and the preservation of American liberties. As senators, their voting records would be virtually indistinguishable.
So, what is this race really about? Competence, personal styles, and values. It’s about character.
Trump’s appeal, in large part, is rooted in a robustly confrontational style and an unapologetic commitment to a populist version of America. He thrives on disruption and has never been afraid to shake things up in the name of putting America first. Even his critics can see he’s a powerhouse.
Ron DeSantis’ star is undoubtedly on the rise. He's carved out a reputation as a defender of states' rights and individual freedoms, all while expertly navigating the treacherous waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s shown himself, repeatedly, as someone who can not only talk about conservative values but enact them in America’s third most populated state.
Trump will attack him the way that he attacks all of his opponents, with a wide array of viciousness and humor. It’s unclear how DeSantis will respond temperamentally, but passiveness rarely works against someone like Trump.
The media, with its love for scandal and dislike of conservatives, won’t get enough of painting both men in the worst possible light. We’ve heard it all before – racist, sexist, xenophobic. They hope that with a bit of luck, the GOP winner will be tarnished beyond recognition. We’ll see headlines like this one routinely.
Even worse this time around is that conservatives won’t be fighting liberals, they’ll be fighting each other. The convention can’t come quickly enough for me.
As much as I can, I’ll keep my brain and writing out of this fight. As the two most popular Republicans go head-to-head, there are other battles demanding our attention: censorship, cancel culture, race nuttiness, and a whole lot more.
This is the democratic process in action. As frustrating as it can be, it's a darn good system. I'll strive to keep discussing the challenging topics that continue to shape our country and society.
Still, wake me when it’s over.
2. Biden honors George Floyd
On the third anniversary of George Floyd’s death, here’s part of President Biden’s statement commemorating him:
“The day before her father’s funeral, George Floyd’s young daughter Gianna told me, ‘Daddy changed the world,’ Three years after her father’s murder, my answer to Gianna remains the same: he has.”
“As a Nation, may we ensure that George Floyd’s legacy and the legacy of so many others we also honor every day are not solely about their deaths, but what we do to honor their memory.”
To add a little balance to Floyd’s memory, here are some quotes from commentator Candace Owens, commenting on Floyd’s life:
“The fact that he has been held up as a martyr sickens me. George Floyd was not a good person. Why are we pretending that this criminal should be upheld as a citizen, as a martyr in Black America? A martyr for a fake narrative, by the way.”
3. High school debates get ugly
If you have any interest in the high school debating world, you’ll find this article about leftist teachers ruining competitions both fascinating and frustrating.
4. Big Tech censors candidate
Vivek Ramaswamy, presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur, says LinkedIn locked him out of his account following remarks on climate change and Biden’s China policies. Ramaswamy says his criticism of “climate religion” and his comments on the CCP's manipulation of Biden, were flagged as "misleading or inaccurate" by the platform. LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, is currently under scrutiny for its opaque relationship with the Global Disinformation Index, a state-connected censorship network. Ramaswamy says he’s alarmed that tech giants can suppress dissenting voices, stating that his status as a presidential candidate should give him a level of protection even beyond most of us.
Such an interesting article regarding debate. Is it too late to change the current situation?our future leadership depends on getting this right.
I disagree on the Trump/DeSantis fight. DeSantis has a record of picking better people for his administration, like Dr Ladapo vs Trump, who let that little rat Fauci continue his fraud, along with the whack jobs Deborah Birx and Rochelle Walensky, when he had a better advisor in Scott Atlas, who did a better job of explaining the science behind virus control. And while DeSantis is pursuing action against the biggest crime against humanity in world history, Trump is still defending Big Pharma. Is he bought, or just too stupid and tone deaf to the billions of victims of this fraud to get his damned ego out of the way? Additionally, you don't appoint members of the swamp to drain the swamp - which came back to bite Trump when swamp rat Bill Barr sat in is hands after obvious election fraud. Trump is also standing by his foolish signing of the bumpstock ban, which ceded more power to the criminal ATF and didn't stop there. He's praised Klaus Schwab and voiced support for red flag laws. And DeSantis is more articulate and does a better job of handling the press like an adult. Trump also keeps attacking DeSantis with obvious lies, which makes clear that HE knows he's a threat, and he's got nothing but lies with which to attack.