The Native Iowan

We are a a number of days post 2024 US presidential.

How’s everyone feeling?

As a centrist I receive no quarter. I think Trump sux and I’m branded a loony leftist. I think Harris sux and I’m branded an evil MAN. I say I remain unconvinced that GlowBall warming is an immediate existential threat and I become a “Deny-er”. I talk about Emigration and tell experiences as a 2time emigrant – through legal processes- and I become a racist (of some sorts). I listen to folks cry the “what if I get raped” and cant get an abortion slogans, and I quickly find that not only am I a woman-hater but: If you’re around 6 weeks pregnant or less, it is legal for you to get an abortion in Iowa. If you are under the age of 18, you must notify a parent or legal guardian to get an abortion in Iowa. If notifying a parent or guardian is not an option for you, you can seek a judicial bypass. No, Virginia, abortions will not be banned by the Federal Government. But may be banned by your State.

I think a lot of this boils down to “what are your issues?”. And, as with abortion, what state you live in.

You might be interested/ concerned about the effectiveness of our school system. A very worthy concern… or illegal immigration, or boys in girls sports, or elder rights, or … or …

There are many worthy issues.

And, as I have written many times, I believe a priority list of issues is useful. And, importantly, not everyone will agree on the priority list. For instance: as mentioned above: Iowa has abortion laws suitable to cover the cries of “what if”… rape, incest, I need help sort’a situation. Other states may wish to discuss for themselves.

A side note: and I know I’ll get blasted for this… I am of the opinion that old-folks in black robes should not tell me what n where with my body. I see abortion less as a national “thing” and much more a personal thing, where State by State codification makes much more sense. I think much of the federal level controls/ laws would be more sensible if handled on the personal/ state level.

Emigration is a good discussion which very much is a Federal/ State issue…

The National boarders are the responsibility of the Federal Government. Each State must control their own boarders, noting that any boarder that is International, will have US Boarder officials in charge, supported by State officials.

Thats the way it used to be.

So, here in my valley, it’s Wednesday morning. I had my eye operated on Monday. Had a foggy old lens replaced and man O man… can I seen clearly now, the haze is gone! Damn. Suppose to take 2weeks for the whole healing process but DAMN! Did I say DAMN?

Ive spent a number of hours in the Doctor’s offices lately and have done a bit of note taking. I’ll make a list of thoughts Ive written down…

1. TRUMP is unfit, a felon, HITLER…

What’s the argument? I said a long time ago DJT was terribly flawed. But US Democracy made a very clear choice. Flawed as he is, DJT is the choice. 

Of course it’s not the end of the world as we know it. DoomsDay is always right arund the corner. Always.

It’s a fucked system like no other… called US Democracy. Interesting stuff. Glad I can view it from the out side. 

2) Melting down Kamala voters leads to angst and insults…

Indeed, spin and insults win the day… every time… DJT won because he got more votes, and no, 58% of the electorate does not have shit for brains.

I believe the DNC made a lot of mistakes. They cheated and expected the electorate to agree with their malfeasance.

I personally think the DNC should have yelled “Trump is Hitler” more, louder.

Sure is a great campaign pitch. 

So, no melt down on my side. My world is good and not tarnished by the fact that DJT got elected.  My world would not be tarnished IF Harris had been elected. I’m not that fragile.

I am dumfounded that soooo many of my old, respected compatriots are doing the snow-flake-dance. I am dumbfounded.

I said all along I found both candidates terribly flawed. Too flawed for my vote.

I think (like most Australians) that politics in the US is fucked up. Too much of a soap opera.

I hope we all can disagree, trade insults (you are a closet Trumpeter) and still move on. I respect disagreement. I have no bill of goods to sell.

I see too many folks melting down, trying to take anyone they can grab with them.

I jokingly told my Loony-Left Friends in CA I’d be there “for Tgiving” …. They reacted predictably. 

3) A couple fun one’s I’ll chase for facts but…

I like the idea the DNC wants to turf Sotamayor out to ensure liberal safe seat on the SC. I feel the DNC is preparing for a 12year RNC run.  

I like the idea that folks believe the stars that studded Kamala’s campaign did all for love and ethical politics but… I find that…

The Harris campaign paid $1 million to Winfrey’s company on October 15, after a star-studded town hall that Winfrey hosted for the vice president in September.

The article I read was filled with holes but it stated some 20mil was spent on the stars’ support. Great ethical politics, eh? I’ll research more and return to this.

And, noting very firmly, Kamala+Tim spent 1billion… a lot of people got very wealthy off of this con-game.

I very much like the idea that is being tossed about to a) get Joe to resign so b) Kamala can be 1st female prez and also, very humorously, so Kamala doesn’t has to go through the shame of verifying the election in January. The election she lost after blowing 1billiion in a few short months. 

There is a big question of “where did all the money go”? Some folks got grossly rich exercising their democratic ethics. 

I LOOOOVVVEEE that the DNC splitting into “tribal” factions blaming each and everyone… Maher is calling Obama and his team “Brats”. Nacy is trying to remain pertinent (a very hard role to play), Bernie is making more sense than anyone (is he DNC?) saying the DNC forgot about the working people.

And… may favourite…. Folks are saying that “If you voted for Trump” dont talk to me, dont come to thanksgiving, leave me alone, I’m too fragile to talk to you… More snow flakes melting, trying to get everyone’s feet wet?

I’ll do some writing and expand on all points… 

And the beat goes on, with The Trumpeter leading the march.

Smiiles

More later