Giants
Thanks for following along with my South Dakota series. Loved my visit here. Much I missed....would be nice to return.
Closing out with a closer view of these 4 iconic American presidents, who also left a major positive impact on our world.
But today I apologize for the crisis and damage our present leadership is causing us, our allies, and the world. America used to strive to stand for our foundational principles and be a positive influence in the world. Seems those lofty goals are now being replaced by favoritism, greed, retribution and imperialism.
A mere 0.15 percent of voters nationwide was the difference between Trump’s second term and Harris’s first. That is not a mandate as he claims.
Approximately 90 million eligible voters did not vote in the 2024 presidential election, which is about 36% of the eligible voting age population. This number is greater than the total votes cast for either candidate, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
Not looking for a fight. We are free to differ and disagree openly and safely in America. To each their own choice. Trump was elected.
Other than a close group of oligarchs, favor seekers and power brokers few knew, or believed he would do this, and so quickly. A constitutional crisis is fast approaching. Until the next election in 2026 only the "rule of law" and the courts can stop or slow him down as he is the Master of his party in Congress, who are so far afraid to challenge him. This is their legacy as well.
There is hope ahead as his dictates, decisions and illogic aren't going over well. A backlash is growing. I suspect those who didn't vote will be more involved now after what has happened. Including those who voted for him. Many have told me so.
This is the first time I've ever shared my personal political thoughts here. Was a hard decision. However, these are not normal times.
I have many dear friends on flickr from nearby Canada and around the world. Many have reached out to me, amazed and concerned. Sorry. Please forgive U.S.
And for those who disagree, that is your American right. I still value you as flickr friends and impressive photographers. In a democracy we do make our own decisions. May that continue.
Giants
Thanks for following along with my South Dakota series. Loved my visit here. Much I missed....would be nice to return.
Closing out with a closer view of these 4 iconic American presidents, who also left a major positive impact on our world.
But today I apologize for the crisis and damage our present leadership is causing us, our allies, and the world. America used to strive to stand for our foundational principles and be a positive influence in the world. Seems those lofty goals are now being replaced by favoritism, greed, retribution and imperialism.
A mere 0.15 percent of voters nationwide was the difference between Trump’s second term and Harris’s first. That is not a mandate as he claims.
Approximately 90 million eligible voters did not vote in the 2024 presidential election, which is about 36% of the eligible voting age population. This number is greater than the total votes cast for either candidate, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
Not looking for a fight. We are free to differ and disagree openly and safely in America. To each their own choice. Trump was elected.
Other than a close group of oligarchs, favor seekers and power brokers few knew, or believed he would do this, and so quickly. A constitutional crisis is fast approaching. Until the next election in 2026 only the "rule of law" and the courts can stop or slow him down as he is the Master of his party in Congress, who are so far afraid to challenge him. This is their legacy as well.
There is hope ahead as his dictates, decisions and illogic aren't going over well. A backlash is growing. I suspect those who didn't vote will be more involved now after what has happened. Including those who voted for him. Many have told me so.
This is the first time I've ever shared my personal political thoughts here. Was a hard decision. However, these are not normal times.
I have many dear friends on flickr from nearby Canada and around the world. Many have reached out to me, amazed and concerned. Sorry. Please forgive U.S.
And for those who disagree, that is your American right. I still value you as flickr friends and impressive photographers. In a democracy we do make our own decisions. May that continue.