It seems a day doesn't go by that I don't receive a BREAKING NEWS alert about how Trump is doing something, anything, to further destroy the environment.
The latest, "US threatens retaliation against EU over carbon tax."
Apparently Trumpsters value pissing off "libtards" much more than saving the planet. But then climate change is all one big hoax to them....
On a separate note, I was somewhat shocked to see Trump holding a rally in New Jersey. NJ is a very blue state, voting for Hillary, Obama (twice), Kerry, Gore and Clinton (twice) in the last seven presidential elections. But then I learned it was payback for NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who switched parties to support Trump.
I have to admit, I was hoping to read this morning that Bruce Springsteen -- known to not be a fan of Trump -- made a surprise appearance in Jersey. That perhaps Bruce, one of NJ's greatest gifts to the world, would've seized on the opportunity to show that most NJ residents are not Trumpsters. He could've amassed many more people at his appearance than Trump's rally, further driving Trump nuts.
But it was not to be. No Bruce showing.
He apparently had other things to do.
Look, I get the fact that Bruce has many fans who also are Trumpsters, and Bruce likely doesn't want to upset those fans. But speaking frankly, this election is more important than that consideration. I mean hell, Bruce is already worth $500 million (??), at least, and his supporters know full well what he's all about, his politics, his beliefs, so what is he worrying about? That he may piss off a faction within his fandom?
Even if he claims the above isn't true, his absence last night is disappointing. He is known for making surprise visits in NJ, often. He has been outspoken about Trump in the past. So why, of all times, not take advantage of a Trump rally occurring in NJ, to throw shade and emphasize a stark contrast?!
Everyone, including celebrities, need to be as involved as possible in the lead up to this election. There can be no hedging or "playing it smart" for the sake of not wanting to ruffle feathers or annoy a certain segment of voters. People need to speak out and let it be known that Trump's rabid "base" is not nearly as big as Fox News, Republicans & Trump would have us believe. The crowd in Wildwood made it look as if NJ was Mississippi -- a complete farce!
I've said similar about Obama, that given the reign of Trump, any traditional decorum respected by former presidents must be tossed aside. An unprecedented authoritarian tyrant in the White House requires unprecedented treatment towards such an individual. Bye-bye to conventional niceties!
Needless to say, this election is the most important in our lifetimes. From now until November, we need to actively and vociferously speak out, and refuse to worry about hurting feelings or alienating MAGA-heads. Four more years of Trump could spell the end of America (and Earth?!) as we knew it.
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