Your Choice in November

Ricochet members frequently have spirited debates over how and why to vote, or not, in November. These debates never solve anything and rarely address the real issue. Too often they concentrate on the candidate and not the party that will be in power setting the agenda.

Our country has been slouching towards totalitarianism in some form ever since the “Progressives” emerged in 1898. It didn’t matter which party won. Names we were taught to revere in history class share in the blame: Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Wilson, Dewey, etc. Under the guise of a special love for humanity, constitutional amendments and social programs were passed that are now bankrupting us. The same humanity excuse is being used to rip apart our borders, our identity as a country, and even our moral values. For some unfathomable reason, too many think age and personality should guide their choice.

The #1 priority that should guide your choice is the understanding that you are picking the party and ideology that will govern and will therefore determine the direction the country will take. Deferring this choice until 4 years later could be fatal for the country. We are in the end stages of the Marxist cultural revolution, launched by the adherents of the “Frankfurt School,” the cultural Marxists welcomed into our Ivies after WWII. Their critical theory ideas have been wholly accepted and spread by the left, affecting and weakening every institution. It might even be too late already. Waiting one or two elections for your perfect candidate to emerge before you can start the correction is not wise.

The US isn’t alone. The entire Western world is under assault, often succumbing to it. The World Economic Forum is a major driver. If you look at Biden’s executive orders, they often are in lockstep with WEF goals, which do not coincidentally bear a close resemblance to critical theory goals. The party you put in the White House will continue to push its own ideology. When Trump was in the White House, he pushed ours, whether or not it passed your purity test. Despite the arrogant backstabbers in his administration, his economic team was excellent and several think tanks had their say. The Biden Administration implements the lefty agenda from its power brokers and think tanks. Pick the ideology you want to set the direction of the country.

The next consideration should be based on how things were in the candidates’ first four years in office. Why is this my #2? Because many of Trump’s successes were not acknowledged by even by our own side. This includes the Trump haters who begrudged him every little success. As a result, much of the electorate isn't aware of them.

Now for the reasons you should set aside, or in some cases, excuses you shouldn’t use:

#1. You are in a blue state so your vote doesn’t matter. The Democrats have been pushing gimmicks and spin to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote. This gets purchase for two reasons: they often win the popular vote (unless you subtract California votes) and civic ignorance. We need every popular vote— in both blue states and red states— to convince them they aren’t the majority.

#2. Abortion. We got a bad court ruling overturned. Accept the victory and fight it out in each state. Some foolishly say Trump isn’t as pro-life as they would like. So what? He delivered. It is a state issue now, unless the Democrats win the White House.

#3. Age. So what? Our Constitution ensures a continuation of governance should the president falter. We aren’t as likely to prop up a semi-corpse figurehead as the Democrats have done. The VP choice is critical. We only need two years of Trump's fighting spirit to put things in motion; three would be a bonus. We would get four years, even if his VP must replace him. He needs a strong staff, and by all indications, he is putting together a loyal band ahead of time. Think tanks are drafting something resembling Newt’s “Contract With America.” Have you noticed how effective his campaign ads are?

#4. Personality. If this is what drives you, even above the future of the country, then you deserve what the Democrats will continue to do to this country. Freedom isn’t free. It must be fought for. If this is all it takes for you to roll over on the country, then I am done. I won’t save you.

#5. Morality. If you feel the need to engage in moral preening, do it elsewhere—not in the voting booth. None of the moral preeners have lived a more prudish lifestyle than I have. I can separate a person’s youthful indiscretions from his later years. I grew up in the 60s. I know how most in my generation behaved. Divorced? So what? Trump has finally found what works for him. All the accusations that have surfaced? Oh, please! Democrats have been dragging such people and accusations out for years to damage our choices. Why do they do that? To use our values against us (Alinsky rule) because enough people fall for it every time. Note that these aren’t their values. They hated every moral candidate we had in the past. It is a tactic, that is all. At this point I ignore the accusation and just consider each one another fabrication.

So now you have my rationale. Do with it what you will. Some will not change. Adding ten pages of repetitive debate in the comment sections won’t change a mind solidly made up.

Each must make a choice. I just think you should consider whether the decision you make will be about you or your country.