Tag: Trump
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Truth now: My centrist vs. leftie friends’ reactions to Trump
I have friends from all walks of life. They know I’m a right wing Trumper. It’s interesting how my middle-of-the-road and left-leaning friends are reacting to the Trump victory and his calls for action making recent headlines. First of all, they come to me. They bring up the Trump topic. I don’t. I’m not one… Read more
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Truth now: Why it doesn’t matter who wins 2024 election
Donald Trump. Kamala Harris. Different approaches. Contrasting outcomes. Will we turn red or blue Nov. 5? It doesn’t matter. Why? Half the population will be upset; half will feel vindicated and triumphant, no matter what. Afterwards, we’ll get back to business as usual, being helpful and friendly, or rude and nasty, or any combination thereof,… Read more
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Why political messaging fails
If I could wave a magic wand and improve the messaging by both political parties, I would: Restore polite politics. Rather than bash your opponent, try informed observations. Like Ronald Reagan when he used wit and charm to sidestep the question of his age as the then oldest president. (He was 73 and running for… Read more