Leap Day Hype

Making a Giant Leap 

     Today is Leap Day. It occurs every four years, but I feel that this year is a very important Leap Year.  This year America faces a decision that on the surface seems easy, but is proving very difficult.  This Presidential Election is more important than any election in recent history.  No, this is not a political piece, I Feel the Bern but this isn't a giant campaign ad.  This year's election has lots of candidates who varying ideals and even more varying ethics and morals.  This year's election will be a battle for the soul of America.  We are going to make a decision as a nation about how we want to be seen on a national stage.  

Making America Great Again

     If you don't understand or are disillusioned about what this means I implore you to look at the recent events that have transpired.  Donald J. Trump has received the endorsement of David Duke, former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.  Let's take a moment and think about that.  Notwithstanding Trump's refusal to denounce the endorsement, the fact that David Duke believes Donald Trump represents his interests is terrifying. If you are judged by the company you keep, then we should take a close look at the company you attract.  Normally, I respect everyone's opinion whether or not I agree with it, but in this case enough is enough.  If you support Donald Trump currently, you are seriously lacking perspective or you are a person with hatred in your heart and that is something that is between you and whatever deity you recognize, but you need Jesus.  I normally try to keep my personal religious views out, and present all the evidence to support my opinion, but this is an editorial so you can just deal with it. 

          Making America Great Again means Making America White Again.  Personally, that is not in my best interest.  I refuse to be subjugated and treated even more like a second class citizen. America is a long way from equality, but electing Donald Trump as President feels reminiscent of Jim Crow. It’s time for America to get off its ass and do something.  #AnyonebutTrump is what’s going to get him elected.  We need to stand up with one clear voice and shout down the voices of hatred, bigotry, misogyny, xenophobia, class-ism, color-ism, prejudice, cultural division, and every other negative spirit that has possessed this country for too long. Donald Trump’s presidential campaign seems to be the embodiment of all these spirits and ideals and it’s time out for that. 

This is a public denouncement of Donald Trump and his followers (at this point it’s akin to a cult and we should treat it that way.)  America doesn’t need you or your archaic and ignorant ideals.  America needs someone who will act in its best interests and in the best interests of its people. 

 Take a Giant Leap Forward

#FeeltheBern