Democracy in “danger” – the choice is clear

On November 5, the country's voters will choose one of two futures: America or Trumperica. A round of “Jeopardy” could help undecided voters make their choice.

Answer: A day of love.

Question: How did Donald Trump describe the January 6, 2020 insurrection? That's right. This is how the man who led the insurrection in the nation's capital describes this terrible attack on our democracy. Does the sight of crazy Trump supporters attacking security police with American flags stir up feelings of love in your American heart? Take your time. And while you're at it, remember that Trump has promised to pardon all imprisoned insurrectionists if he's elected. Are you good at it?

Answer: John D. Miller

Question: Who was the NBC executive who promoted “The Apprentice,” the reality show that made Donald Trump a household name outside of New York City? Today, Miller deeply regrets his involvement with Trump. “The image we spread of Trump was greatly exaggerated. In its own way, it was “fake news” that we spread across America like a violent snowstorm. I never imagined that the picture we painted of Trump as a successful businessman would help catapult him into the White House.”

As a Republican, Miller is urging people to vote for Kamala Harris. “I say this now to my fellow Americans. If you believe Trump will be better for you or the country, that is an illusion, much like it was on The Apprentice.”

Answer: The “envy of the world”

Question: How did The Economist magazine recently describe the U.S. economy?

Answer: “The garbage can of the world”

Question: What did Trump call America at a recent rally?

Answer: Seven

Question: How many times has Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin since leaving office?

Answer: Surprise from the Wall Street Journal

Question: Which newspaper recently predicted that the country's deficit would rise more under a Trump administration than under a Harris administration?

Answer: CBS

Question Which network did Trump promise to sue if elected because he claimed it didn't properly edit the “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris?

Answer: Tony Schwartz

Question: Who was the ghostwriter for Trump's 1987 bestseller “The Art of the Deal”? Clark isn't a big Trump fan these days. “Not only is Trump willing to lie, he doesn’t mind it, he doesn’t feel guilty, he doesn’t bother with it. There is an emptiness in Trump. There is an absence of a soul. There’s a heart missing.”

Answer: “Get the fat pig off the couch!”

Question: What did Trump say at a recent rally to encourage his cult members to vote?

Answer: The enemy within.

Question: What does Trump call Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi and all other political enemies? In fact, he essentially describes any American who doesn't bow to him as “the enemy within.” (Maybe I'll get a t-shirt that says “The Enemy Within.”)

Answer: The worst sitting senator in America.

Question: How did the St. Louis Post Dispatch recently describe Senator Josh Hawley? The newspaper said: “Hawley's list on January 6th would alone justify his expulsion from the Senate by Missouri voters.” The newspaper characterized Hawley's positions as a “false populist tone and anger that means nothing.” Ouch.

Answer: “Oh my God, this is incredible.”

Question: What did Trump claim other golf pros said about Arnold Palmer's, er, male member? Palmer's daughter Peg was not pleased, saying, “It's a bad choice to remember my father.”

Answer: The most dangerous person in the country

Question: How does Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, describe Trump? Trump countered by calling the highly respected retired general “a real idiot.”

Enough of the game show. The election on November 6th is not a game. If one carefully analyzes Donald Trump over the years, the man and the myth, one can only draw two clear conclusions:

1. Donald Trump doesn't wear himself well. His constant lies and bullying behavior eventually catches up with him. The people who know him best despise him the most.

2. If Trump is re-elected, you can only be sure of one thing: he will spend the next four years exacting revenge on his perceived enemies.

Some people are convinced Trump is a terrible choice but claim they don't know enough about Kamala Harris to vote for her. In my opinion, it's reason enough not to be Trump, but here are some of the key issues she wants to address: reinstating Roe v. Wade; Try to pass sensible gun laws, starting with a ban on assault rifles and requiring background checks. Sign the bipartisan immigration reform bill that Trump wanted his congressional friends to torpedo. reversing Trump's tax cuts for the rich, his only significant achievement; install a respected Republican in her administration (Liz Cheney would be a good choice); Signing of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act; expand the child tax credit; Ensure that future presidents are not immune from crimes committed while in office.

Most importantly, Kamala Harris will be a positive force for the nation and American democracy. She will bring a call for unity, a vision of hope, and respect for the Constitution to her position as President of the United States. Oh, and one last thing. Kamala did not claim in advance that the election would be rigged if she did not win. And if she loses, she will not lead a riot in the capital or any other form of violent protest. That's refreshing. Call it patriotism.

The choice is clear: America. Which will you choose: America or Trumperika?

David Treadwell, a Brunswick writer, welcomes comments and suggestions for future Just a Little Old columns at [email protected].

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