Just a Thought

By: Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor
This opinion/thought presented here is my opinion alone and does not necessarily represent the views of blogspot.or google.com   

This is but part of the platform of the “Democratic Socialists”... simply it's Obama's “Transformation of America” both revisited and reignited starting with replacing our current three-branch system of government with a single federal legislature body chosen by and subordinate to Congress. In simpler terms: these folks want to do away with the president and Supreme Court and replace them with an executive board and judiciary chosen by Congress; while at the same time doing away with the U.S. Senate as well...our Constitution's laid out system of “checks and balances” be damned.

The “Democratic Socialist” platform also includes “Medicare for all” including illegals; amnesty for all (as in what they call “immigrants” as opposed to what we rightfully call “illegals;” the instituting of “universal rent control;” eliminating all cash bail no matter the crime committed; defunding the police; establishing a 32-hour work week without any reduction in pay all while prosecuting corporate leaders if need be; canceling all student loan debt; cutting foreign and military aid to allied countries most especially Israel; while at the same time defunding the all important “Department of War.”

There are currently over 120,000 dues paying active members in the “Democratic Socialist of America” (DSA) today, with over 250 “Democratic Socialists” currently serving in local, state, and federal public offices across 40 states with that number continuing to grow by the day.

“Houston,” this will be a problem come the November mid-terms which in turn could funnel over into the 2028 presidential election, and hence determine America's future, and possibly not in a good way. So I say, with all due respect Mr. President, let's finish the war with Iran by doing what you and we all know needs to be done not only for the Iranian people's sake, but for our and America's sake...for our “Constitutional Republic's” future is quite possibly in danger.

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 A very dangerous to America Democrat ticket indeed.

Op-ed:

No One's Owed The Nomination

By: Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / Right Side Patriots / Right Side Patriots Radio

The Op-ed posted here is my opinion alone, and does not necessarily represent the views of blogspot.com

Let me start by saying, once again, that if Donald J. Trump does garner the Republican nomination for president that I will, for the third time, vote for him. However, I have clearly stated on social media, in print, and on the radio that in 2024, personally I would prefer to see Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as both the Republican nominee and as president with the reasons why stated in my articles, 'Why DeSantis 2004...Part One' and 'Why DeSantis 2004...'Part Two.'

And so in this article there is no need to rehash my feelings as to the political and moral differences between the two men or why I support one over the other. What I intend to do here is present my opinion as to why, I believe, the man who deems that 2024 is owed to him is as far off in that belief as Hillary was in believing that the presidency was owed to her back in 2016.

But know this article is not intended as a political “hit piece” against now candidate Donald J. Trump for I know well that Trump was a great president especially when it came to economics. Why so...because an in-depth understanding of economics is the key driving force behind all successful businessmen. And Trump indeed was and still is a successful businessman whose business savvy when president not only allowed us to become energy independent but resulted in the lowest inflation rate in 40+ years, as well as his keeping consumer prices in check while at the same time seeing job numbers...especially for minorities...soar. And his actions did result in a heightened sense of security along our southern border as well as his court appointees...for the most part...leaning more decidedly to the right. And lastly, on the foreign policy front, President Trump's partial brokering of the 'Abraham Accords' saw alliances forming between Israel and certain Arab nations that few would have ever thought possible, thus ushering in a time stamped modicum of stability and the hoped for beginnings of vested peace in the Middle East.

And with President Trump being able to do all these great things while under the thumb of one Democrat initiated witch hunt after another, kudos must be given for not only his above stated accomplishments, but for his tenacity as well...tenacity in standing ever strong against seemingly insurmountable odds. And he was able to do so while still pretending not to be a politician...while at the same time pretending to be a conservative. But, in my eyes, Donald J. Trump is indeed the consummate politician...a media generated so-called “celebrity politician”...now replete with the usual array of politically motivated lies told, veiled falsehoods and innuendos implied, silly and oh so childish name calling of any who oppose him, along with a more than healthy dose of narcissism thrown in for what some consider good measure. 

And so the man who still at times pretends to be a conservative...which he has freely admitted on numerous occasions that he is not now nor has ever been a conservative...still believes that no matter the party label he wears or doesn't wear...no matter the legal actions that follow him...that abject and unwavering “loyalty” to him is not only required but demanded of all those who come into his self-deemed protective orb.

“Loyalty,” as in one having unwavering allegiance to now candidate Trump alone. “Loyalty” based not just upon ones blind following devotion of sorts, but “loyalty” in the guise of a pledge made to him no matter that common sense and applied logic should dictate otherwise. Such is the calling card of what's known as the “Only Trumpers”... folks I now believe to be as politically dangerous to our country's future as are, obviously, the far left Democrats. And dare not forget the still in existence folks known as “Never Trumpers”...those who were as vehement in their denial of Trump back in 2016 and 2020 and who will be so again in 2024, even if it means their voting for or writing in a fringe, no chance of winning candidate, or simply not voting at all.

And in Trump's continuing use of the word “loyalty” as being but a blanket to cover what in reality is the mandated worshiping at what I call the “alter of Trump,” what most forget is that “loyalty” must not be the sole property of one man, but that due to the ever dangerous nature of current events “loyalty” must now more than ever be proprietary to one's country and to its rule of law...in this case being the United States of America and the Constitution.

Yet even with all I've just said I will again vote for Donald J. Trump but only...and I repeat only...if he's the Republican nominee. And this is no matter my knowing well that my vote will be a wasted vote for the Democrat powers that be will never allow a second Trump presidency especially when their so wanted, Obama initiated, “transformation of America” has, thankfully for us, not yet reached its true and lasting fruition.

But what's even more upsetting about the above stated scenario is that Trump already knows the final outcome of the Democrats hoped for rematch of 2020's Trump v. Biden debacle...as well as his knowing that today's Democrats have an exceedingly deep pocketbook courtesy of George Soros whose monies can easily help to “manipulate the vote” if need be. And this is the very same George Soros who Trump himself accepted money from back in 2004. Done in the guise of a $160 million loan which enabled Trump to move forward with the building of “Trump Tower” in Chicago, said monies came courtesy of a so-called “mezzanine loan”...a loan similar to a second mortgage in that higher interest rates apply than do the rates set and locked in as per the initial construction loan. 

And while at the time the court of public opinion deemed this act to be but one wealthy businessman doing business with another wealthy business man...and actually there is no problem with that...Trump knew even back then about Soro's nefarious character, his past ever so shady business endeavors, and his total disdain for America and all she proudly stands for.

And yet Trump happily did business with George Soros, something that needs to be remembered when deciding whom to vote for come the primaries. Simply, the man who now relishes in using as his calling card the hugging and kissing of the American flag, put his garnering of the almighty dollar before his country...it cannot be said any plainer or more directly than that even though he did so a decade before even thinking of running for president.

And as history time and again has shown, one's past actions can not only come back to haunt, but can actually under certain circumstances be repeated even if mistakenly done so. One must be reminded of past fallout, whether said fallout was positive or negative, for actions do have consequences, whether said consequences are deserved or not.

And so Donald J. Trump, the man deemed to be both the anti-establishment candidate and president...the man who promised to take down Deep State...aka the “swamp”...and the political establishment in both the Republican and Democrat parties not only did not keep that promise, but has seen those entities actually growing stronger and more embolden while on his watch. And, while this in and of itself is not his fault...after all Trump was and still is being mired down in a Democrat initiated witch hunt in addition to now serious legal charges being levied against him...the problem here is in the very enormity of these entities strength which now could border on the insurmountable with Trump as president again.

Why so...simply because Trump's current still unresolved scandals, plus his third criminal indictment just recently having been handed down, along with what will surely be newly manufactured personal scandals, will not only cast a hauntingly ominous shadow over what would actually be his lame duck presidency, but would overwhelmingly dictate the public discourse for so many years to come. 

 

And then there's numerous court appearances awaiting as per the indictments...appearances taking even more time away from a second Trump administration doing the “people's business.” Basically, when combining the two stated scenarios, the reality then becomes that nothing of substance will get done...all of which, in turn, will negatively affect not only the four years of his second presidency but the 2028 presidential race as well. Simply, Republicans can kiss the White House goodbye for a generation or more even before the first candidate in either party announces their 2028 presidential run.

Again why so...because the already split Republican party will have become even more of a pariah drowning in a sea of ongoing criticism and contempt due to the always toxic environment when legal charges are rendered along with campaign promises being made that were for whatever reason unable to be kept. Many Republicans, and especially independents, are already tired of all the personal drama and political baggage Trump carries, so even if they end up voting for him in 2024 because the opposition is rightly not an option, said baggage and drama could still negatively affect “down ticket” Republican candidates. And this might well cause the Republicans to lose their now slim hold on the House never mind taking back the Senate, which in turn would also cast an ominous foreboding in regards to 2028.

The Republican party, in general, is tired of not only the divisiveness within its own ranks, but tired of seeing other candidates...good morally decent candidates...and their messages being drowned out not only by Trump's hateful rhetoric, but rhetoric now being coupled with the blindly worshiping voices of the crackling gaggle of “Only Trumper” loyalists. 

The other candidates not only deserve to be heard but deserve to be considered for isn't the whole reason for voting being to put the best people in office...people who put America first before themselves. It used to be that way before revenge politics entered and dominated the scene with revenge politics now having a name, as in Donald J. Trump and those who blindly worship at his alter. Of course vote for Trump if he gets the nomination, but do consider others during the primaries especially with word to the affect that Trump will not (as I write this) be debating any of his primary opponents. And in my opinion it's because Trump's  overinflated ego, his “you owe me” attitude, his current high poll numbers (which really are still too far out to matter), and maybe even his having a modicum of fear of debating certain persons, will simply not allow it. Remember, no one is owed the nomination...not even Trump...and he like all the others should have to prove to the voters why they are worthy of their vote. Case closed.

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