FEATURE ARTICLES. MESSAGE TO ALL PROGRESSIVES: DON'T YOU SEE IT, EVEN NOW? PART 2.

Progressives who continue to think that Donald Trumps Lack of:
-  Maturity.
-  Ability.
-  Integrity.
-  Emotional Stability.
etc...
and Highlighting These Traits on Talk Shows, are making a Crucial, and possibly Fatal Error, when it comes to defeating him at the polls. It is the same mistake that his Republican Party Foes made during the Republican Presidential Primary, and it results from Misunderstanding the Source of his Support, and the Degree to which they are willing to bring out the Vote for him, NO MATTER WHAT.

What does this Mean? It is not the "Revolution" that first the Tea Party, Then the Republican Party, And Finally Most Republican Party Presidential Candidates, Talked About. The Economic and Social Victories earned by the Obama Administration, (with the Incalculable Aid and Support of Progressive Politicians, Organizations, Activists, and Voters.) pretty much took the wind out of those claims.

No, Hard Core Trump Supporters go far beyond the Republican Party "Revolution." To them, Hate, Prejudice, Xenophobia, Racism,and Religious Zealotry are not Abstract Concepts to be studied, but Tangible and Useful Tactics to Influence Fanatics of every Stripe, and scare more Rational Potential Voters.

What is Rule #1- What Donald Trump has Done or Said, or will Do or Say, MEANS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AS LONG AS HE TOES THE EXTREMIST LINE.

Date- 10/3/2016.

ETHICS AND MORALITY. IT IS ON YOU... (First published on examiner.com)

It is on you...

...if you help elect an official, with the belief that they owe you special treatment.

For you are not alone.

It is on you...

...when cheating others is a game.

But you expect fair treatment in 

return.

It is on you...

...if you believe your faith trumps all others, and should be legislated into law.

Then find your opponents want to create laws that obey their own personal religious doctrine.

It is on you..

...when you complain about taxes.

Then criticize government when it does not spend enough to support programs that benefit you.

It is on you...

...when you complain that the criminal justice system is to soft on criminals.

Then look for "contacts" who will pull a few strings to help you avoid responsibility for your actions.

It is on you...

...when you despair about how others talk behind your back.

Yet you gladly join in, trashing others.

It is on you...

...when you expect people to do what is right.

But don't hold yourself to the same standards.

It is on you...

...if you are a hypocrite.

For you have no real allies, or friends.

Just future opponents.

It is on you...

...is that a life worth living?

Date-8/16/2013.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: ONCE AND FOR ALL... SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DOES NOT VIOLATE STATES RIGHTS. PT 2.

Many Americans are unfamiliar with certain parts of the U.S. Constitution.  That is unfortunate, because sections that are frequently ignored publicly, often have answers that can resolve current dilemmas.

For our discussion, let us examine Article Four.  It reads in part:

"Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records and judicial Proceedings of every other State.  And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the manner in which such Acts, Records and proceedings shall be proved and the Effect thereof."

Basically, it guarantees that Contracts, Court Decisions and the results of Criminal and Civil proceedings in one State, are acknowledged and accepted by all other States. 

Examples include:

-  Drivers Licenses.

-  Court Decisions, both Criminal and Civil.

-  Educational Achievements.

The only way to circumvent Article Four, is the Creation of a Universal Definition that is applied to all States, by Act of Congress.

The DOMA, ( Defense of Marriage Act), was created to define Marriage as Legally Valid only if it includes the joining of a Woman and a Man.  However, the DOMA was eventually ruled to be Unconstitutional, violating the equal protection clause contained within the Fourteenth Amendment.

STATES THAT CURRENTLY DO NOT ALLOW SAME-SEX MARRIAGES TO BE LEGALLY PERFORMED WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES, (SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW), ARE NOT BEING FORCED TO DO SO BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.  THEY ARE BEING REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE A VALID LEGAL MARRIAGE PERFORMED IN ANOTHER STATE.  THERE IS NO RIGHT TO INVALIDATE A MARRIAGE LEGALLY CONDUCTED ELSEWHERE.  THEY CANNOT PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH MARRIAGES THAT WILL BE RECOGNIZED, NO STATE CAN.  THIS IS THE GUARANTEE CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE FOUR.

I hope this puts to rest the irrational idea that some states are being forced to allow Same-Sex Marriage to be legally performed within their borders.  This is an outright lie, put forth by dishonest politicians and their media flunkies. 

Date-  4/25/2014.

ETHICS AND MORALITY. STOP BLAMING POLITICIANS FOR THE MORAL PRIORITIES OF THE VOTER. PT 2.

It never Fails to Fascinate Me the way People react with Shock when an Elected Official, Politician, or Potential Candidate says something Outrageous. (At Least to The Listeners Way of Thinking.)  

Yes, some off the Cuff remarks are Unprepared, and catch Supporters off Guard. Damage Control is set into Motion, and "CLARIFICATION" is Issued to Media Outlets, so that the "MEANING'' OR "INTENT" can be Ascertained.  However, it is Rare for the Speaker to Disavow the entire Statement.

WHY?  Because they are Generally Directing the Comments to Supporters, who may try to spin any Mistake as a Simple Misunderstanding, or more likely, BLAME THE CRITICS FOR MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING.  IN THE MOST DESPERATE CIRCUMSTANCES, THEY WILL CLAIM SUCH CRITICISMS AS A "WITCH HUNT" AGAINST THIS "HEROIC" INDIVIDUALS "STAND."

Think about it for a Minute, and consider some of MOST SHOCKING OR OUTRAGEOUS STATEMENTS THAT YOU CAN REMEMBER.  BUT DON'T THINK OF STATEMENTS ONLY MADE BY THOSE WHO REPRESENTED A VIEW OPPOSITE TO YOURS, CONSIDER CONTROVERSIAL LANGUAGE EXPRESSED BY INDIVIDUALS YOU SUPPORTED, AND HAD CONFIDENCE IN.  Do you Find any Differences in the way you reacted?

In the End, the only Real Controversy lies with those MIDDLE OF THE ROAD VOTERS, WHO HAVE NOT MADE A DEFINITE JUDGMENT REGARDING THE CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS.  The EXTENT AND INTENSITY OF THE UPROAR REGARDING THE "OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE" USUALLY DEPENDS ON:

-  PAST BEHAVIOR.

-  THE IMPORTANCE OR SIGNIFICANCE OF THE OFFICE THE INDIVIDUAL

IS SEEKING, OR IS CURRENTLY OCCUPYING.

-  THE NATURE AND TYPE OF GROUP AT WHICH THE CONTROVERSIAL

STATEMENTS WERE DIRECTED AT.

Date-  7/4/2015.