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Politics has always been a rough-and-tumble business. However, after riding this old rock named Earth around the sun 86 times, the vitriol and hate we witness have never been this intense.
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The dates on the certificate were altered to make it appear that our son was illegitimate. Copies of the modified document were included in a press release sent to media outlets around the state. The intent was to destroy my reputation, thus driving a wedge between me and a large group of supporters.
In the current presidential race, we see that tactic in mature full bloom.
Both candidates have contributed to the acrimony we see on TV every hour of every day. That is a given. Former President Trump has called his opponent derogatory names, and his brusque manner has turned off some Republican supporters. He has made promises regarding what he will do if elected性视界传媒 that is what politicians do. On a positive note, he explained how he would fulfill those promises.
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Nowhere in our history have we seen such an expensive public attack designed to destroy Mr. Trump compared to any other candidate in history. The attack started before he could even take the oath of office after being elected president. That assault has continued with lawsuits and the weaponization of the Department of Justice to achieve a political goal: to destroy Donald Trump at any cost.
The president of the United States is supposed to work for all the people in our country.
Unfortunately, the current president and vice president have crossed the line. America is no longer first in their intentions. Power over the people, rather than being their representative, has jumped behind the steering wheel of their political campaign.
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This election has become a bitter, unpleasant clash between two figures, akin to 100 children scraping their nails on a blackboard.
The noise obscures the importance of this election. It is a choice between America, as our forefathers envisioned and flourished, or an America solidly under the control of one political party, with any discourse thrown out the window.
What happens to our country will be decided by you. Voting is the most important thing you can do.
However, a word of caution: Forget the personalities of the candidates.
Find out what each believes in and will bring to the country. Vote for what you believe in and want for the future.
