My antennae are up, my eyes squinting with worry, in disbelief, that there are actually voiced threats by people, Trump supporters, who threaten revolution should he lose and please G-d he will lose the election. But what a threat and these are people who not only have a handgun or two, but who have assault and semi assault weapons easily converted to full assault. These are people who refuse to hear or see the truth or accept the premise of our country - the peaceful transfer of power and the chance to continue protest all one wants, as long as it is within the law. This is America and we are not a banana republic or marching under the orders of Putin to "take back" pieces of land!
And speaking of Trump's buddy, major hacking going on within his office - what goes around comes around - and oh such a shock - he is involved with the Ukraine disaster up to his bloody neck. This invasion has already cost over 10,000 lives and the wounded keep piling up as Putin et al keep gnawing away at Georgia, at the Ukraine and basically anywhere else they desire. This is Trump's hero so think again before giving him, Trump, your vote. Could be the last vote you ever manage to cast as he has little respect for the principles of America and our Constitution. In fact he is more ignorant than most immigrants about the Constitution and perhaps he should take a test for citizenship to prove that oh, maybe he was not born here or is a spy, or suffering mental hallucinations or whatever! Take your choice and then see how ridiculous his claims are about other people.
Coming back to our Village, yes, we have protested the elections, the blatant violations of our by laws and of the spirit of our home, the Village, the almost manic attachment to power and its retention - but there is no violence. That is not the way things are done. Yes, we battle for the truth, but with words, the pen, rather than the sword. But we all know that should the country devolve into almost tribal groups battling each other - the worst outcome - where do you think we will be here - it simply will not matter.
People, we need to calm down and take a look at the supporters of the two sides. I am leaving out Gary Johnson as I feel he is a know nothing spoiler who is still learning the global map, but take a look at what we have. I am frightened of these rabid right wingers for they have no boundaries, not in their words nor their actions or threatened actions, and I worry over the extreme left who support Clinton, for honestly, there is not much difference in the vicious remarks that come out of their mouths and their wish list. I have no more use for a Roger Waters than I have for a David Duke. It is time for all of us to take a step back, dial down in what we say or threaten, and yes, make a choice, that is our right, but without the violence. Yes, to verbal statements but no to verbal statements that threaten to bring the world down upon our shoulders.
We have forgotten that we are not another Middle East, fractured down to tribes and clans and even families. We do not engage in this organized violence and the outliers who shoot up theaters and schools should not represent the voice of the majority, not in any way. Having bought here in June, 1998, and moved permanently in June, 2003, I was shocked at the multi cracks of rifles the other week, shocked that people would shoot off weapons in my direction in the middle of a populated area. But the violence is catching and we cannot say where it would stop once initiated.
We all know that there is intense interest in this election all over the world. Civilians and leaders are all asking where has the US gone? What road has it chosen and will this be a permanent change? The readership I have from countries ranging from our neighbor Canada to the Netherlands, to France, Russia, Africa, Asia and other countries of Europe and the world - all tell me that the people of the world are concerned.
The United States is supposed to represent the best of the world, to be the leader of the world and yes, we have made errors, lost our way at times, but have always found our way back. Are we going to allow the rampant hatred infect us all, threatening violence, threatening deportation police, casually talk of setting off nuclear bombs? The world is a small place, a tiny globe in the vastness of space and it will not take much to send it all to hell. In fact, what with our destruction of the environment we are already doing a great job at that!
Pull back! Yes, criticize, talk of one's beliefs, one's hopes, one's dreams - but leave the violence and the threats out. If we cannot do that then there is no hope for a prolonged and/or positive future. And then where will we be?
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