It seems like a post of some sort was in order: election thoughts

 

Thus ends certainly one of the strangest elections of all time and it just seems, as a Ricochet member, I should write a post.  I have nothing profound to say, but I did want to share my reflections and also to say, loud and clear:  I am proud of America and Americans. This election shows that despite the collective efforts of every institution that has fallen to the left—pulling out all the stops—the American people said “Enough!”  The map clearly shows that the greater part of the country rejected the progressivism coming from the thin strip on the West Coast and the Northeast.  Enough!

I was not for Donald Trump.  I thought that nominating him was a mistake, and I raised my eyes to Heaven every time he said or did something that I thought was stupid and asked, “Why?”  But I really knew why:  because we couldn’t let them get away with blatant political persecution, stupid impeachments and trying to bankrupt him.  But I decided at some point to give him a pass for 2020.  Indeed, other than the leaders of the Democratic Party and their head minions (all guilty of high crimes), I am inclined to give every one a pass for 2020.  It was a time of insanity and tempers were high at the end of 2020.  Something was going to blow.

But as the election season progressed, I came to see that despite some of his usual penchants, he was not the Trump of 2020.  He was closer to the Trump of 2016 and he was starting to connect with the people again, beyond the base that showed up for his rallies. The Trump/Biden debate was a remarkable thing to watch.  The first crack in the wall of  deceit that had been foisted upon the American populace because it was unfiltered through the lens of the MSM.  Millions watched it in real time and saw Biden’s decrepitude.  It could not be unseen.  The assassination attempt was unreal and showed another side of Trump: raw courage. And, again it was on the display for the entire country and world to see unfiltered. Another crack in the wall of deceit, because, in addition to Trump’s bravery,  the incompetence of the Secret Service was on display for the entire country to see, too.  Biden’s hire, driven by Jill.

Elon’s entry into the fray was another pivotal event.  He didn’t scold like Oprah and Michelle Obama and other angry minions on the left, he inspired.  His rocket landing just made me gasp in amazement and it was a reminder of how good if felt to experience American pride.  So, again, not 2020.  Trump seemed to be picking up significant support in tech and other areas.  I think after the assassination attempt many of us figured that if he could continue to campaign after nearly being killed, we could risk a few altercations and alienation by being publicly for Trump.  So, I started to switch from reluctance to full support, although I confess I still often qualified my support: “I still wish he weren’t our nominee, but…” But I also started to trust his instincts again.  It was like in 2016 when every time I thought he was making a mistake,  he would somehow come out on top.  I didn’t want Lara Trump for the RNC or JD Vance for VP, but was proven wrong on both counts.  The VP debate was a master class and, again, it was seen by many in full, in real time.

I remember telling my friends a few weeks ago that I was at peace with the upcoming election. That whatever happened,  Trump was running a good campaign.  He was genuinely likeable in his campaign events — I thought the MacDonald’s stunt was brilliant.  He was genuine and sincere and the contrast with Kamala couldn’t have been more stark.  The RNC seemed to be fighting battles for fair elections and winning sometimes.  They were working on getting out the Republican vote.  And this time, I felt through the debates, through Elon’s draw,  and Trump rallies in deep blue states that he was getting directly to the people in a way that showed what real joy looked like.  Politics was happy again.

I got a little worried at the end.  I admit I fell for the polls showing it close because of what had happened in 2022.  I started to worry that the abortion vote by scared young women would be the deciding factor.  But it wasn’t.  The demographics of the Trump vote were remarkable, only with overeducated white women and people over 65 did he lose ground.  American spoke clearly and decisively.  We now know that we can win.  Even without the big cities in the Northeast and the West Coast.  Even without Hollywood.  Even without all major newspapers.  Even without most of Big Tech.  The system is definitely tilted to the left, but the MSM, Hollywood, Big Tech, Academia etc. were not enough.  Trump was brilliant to campaign in NY and CA — some criticized him for that because they said it was a waste of money.  But it wasn’t.  It delivered the popular vote.  And although they refuse to learn the lessons, I think it will defang the arming of the “resistance.”  They are resisting the clear will of the people this time.

So I tip my hat here to President Trump and all who voted for him. I thank him and them for the incredible ride of the past year.  He has truly remade the party and it has been just fascinating and gratifying to watch the continued dynamism of American politics.

God Bless America!

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  1. cdor Member
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    Great post Gossamer! God bless America! I am with you 100%.

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  2. mildlyo Member
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    Welcome to the conversation.

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  3. Douglas Pratt Coolidge
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    That post had just the right amount of profundity. 

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  4. Casey73 Inactive
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    MAGA Dittos.

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  5. Jo Ann Rogers Member
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    This is me as well.

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