No More Of The "X" - by Wes

  The life I want is: One that makes me happy One that I have less material needs and more joy (without external forcing) One that we all co-exist One that we do not blame One that we acknowledge and resolve issues (a continual process of positive tension) One that we are open to change One that we do not compare to others to define ourselves One that everyone is accepted One that everyone has rights including the right to an abortion  One that healthcare is at the top of the list One that the elderly are taken care of One that is equitable in wealth (not suggesting at all everyone be the same) One that everyone is free to travel One that everyone is protected from harm One that everyone is free to just live a life Obviously there are more, and there are wants and desires that are personal which only I can take care of. Given that, X-President Trump is the furthest away from me to fulfilling my needs. Nobody will be 100% because these would be my needs. Not the needs of everyo...

The X-President makes it up as he goes. It worked in 2016 because the outlandish lies got him free media attention (free campaign marketing) to where he could hook his followers into believing, and to vote for him. It is not working now. His outlandish lies are now costing him the election. During the 2024 debate with Vice President Harris, the X-President made a statement to the affect that Germany is going back to "building normal energy plants". As the spokesperson for Germany's Climate Action Ministry put it, "I don't know what the presidential candidate means by that."  Normal energy to Germany is clean energy. Since Russia invested in the war to invade Ukraine, it's gas supply to Germany has reduced. Yes, Germany had to do something, but it was not to "build normal energy plants". Germany's commitment to clean energy increased. This can make one wonder, does the X-President have stronger ties to Russia than we believe to make a statem...

Okay, I am sorry you feel that way. Recently on social media: "Wesley are you really that ignorant? You do realize that there was a democrat released plandemic to cheat in the election right? You also realize that all blue states and cities wouldn’t let businesses open back up right? I bet you’re actually dumb enough to believe that bidan/harris created jobs! No simpleton all they did is allow the people to go back to work!" I do realize there are some who believe this. Many others thinking we should have gone back to work sooner. And still others believe that requiring masks in schools was wrong. I understand. It is your choice that is being controlled. My health controls my choice. I do not like it, however it is for my own good. Choices government makes is to protect / prevent that which you can inflict upon others. At one time the government really not really care that you crashed your plane and killed yourself. When others started to die around you because of you, then t...

I am totally okay with people who want to vote for X-President Trump for the sole reason that they are more comfortable with him. What I am not okay with is when his supporters start spouting half-isms, or just plain lies in their support. I Support Because Wages Increased Under Trump : Why ? Did it have anything to do with COVID-19 (COVID)? Did employers have problems finding people to work and had to increase wages in order to keep / attract people? Of course the answer is yes. I was one of the fortunate ones, or maybe not so fortunate because of fewer workers, I was considered an essential worker. However during the entire X-President Trump term I never received a raise, and was told during that period I was an exemplary employee. I am sure others found themselves in the same boat. I Support Because Cost Of Groceries Less Under Trump : Why ? Pre-COVID the economy ran pretty normal. Wallstreet seemed to be happy. At least half the country was happy. Then COVID hit reducing supply of...

Well, yes I do believe you should have an ID to vote. Helps keep the Russians out. To make a point blank statement for comparison to a Fish or Hunting license, or to check into a Hotel, well, until you require all guns be registered to capable people, your claim to fame has failed. As you get older, immobile, do you not still have the right to vote? The amendments to the constitution (amendments 14, 15, 19, and 24) protects rights to vote. If you do not have transportation, you should be able to mass pickup people to take them to vote. There are many ways for voting to go wrong. But to block people from voting is the worst of all. This includes removing mail boxes weeks before a vote. Republicans filibustered the Freedom to Vote Act because they were scared. The Act would require: Automatic voter registration Offer at least 15 consecutive days of early in-person voting, including two weekends (for me this makes it easier to plan time off or outside work) Offer same-day voter registrati...

(Update 3:02 PM: Cool, Taylor Swift has announced support, followed by a lot of voter registration.) Everyone needs a voice to express their political views. Sometimes bullying causes people not to express. So, they look to someone that they respect and who can share their views. Taylor Swift is that person, along with other sports and Hollywood celebrities.  Taylor Swift seems to be a huge factor for Republicans. They are the ones creating the conversation. Are they scared? They should be. She is a well respected business lady who turned her career around because the music industry is against artists being independent. That takes money out of the "what's in it for me" pockets. Her music, like most musicians, is created to help herself. Yes, the "what's in it for me". That version of it is acceptable to me. Each of us do things for ourselves to stay healthy (in every way). The difference, she does not hold onto all of her money. She supports others with her ...