Christopher M Peeks October 19, 2024
_A Fleeting Moment_
Time passes us by so fast that tomorrow is already yesterday. In the twinkling of an eye, the spirit of a boy turns into the wisdom of a man. Now I'm turning into an old one. I will shuffle off this planet in due time, but I hope that in the future, a United States still exists for those who take my place.
_A Pivotal Election_
Doubts fill my head about our Union's ability to hold together. We are standing at a crossroads in what is the most pivotal election in United States history. We can't get this wrong. There's no reset button, there is no do-over, there will not be a makeup exam.
_Leadership Concerns_
I feel your frustrations regarding Donald Trump's divisive rhetoric, but I implore you to vote with your head and not with your heart. Never in U.S. history were voters handed a ticket as incompetent as Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Waltz. Though, at the time, political pundits deemed inferior past Democratic tickets like Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro, Michael Dukakis and Kerry Edwards they stand ahead and shoulders above this duo.
_A Call to Action_
I am reminded of John Kennedy's words that live with us today: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." Now is the time to put partisan politics behind us and set aside your feelings for Donald Trump. I speak from the heart. Cast your ballot for the clear choice.
_Questioning Leadership Ability_
Politics notwithstanding, unlike Harris and Waltz, I never wavered in my belief that Mondale, Dukakis, and Kerry could faithfully execute the office of the presidency. In my opinion, she will not complete a four-year term. She cannot handle the pressure of a presidential race; how is she going to handle the office?
_Civic Duty_
JFK's speech told Americans that they are obligated by a kindred spirit to do their civic duty. Now, as the whole world is watching, the eyes are turning from the candidates to the voters, awaiting your verdict. Do not get caught up in the moment. Like Patriots of the revolution, you must exercise your duties and cast your ballot accordingly.
_The Bigger Picture_
Do not look at this as voting for Donald Trump; think of it more as casting your ballot for your fellow citizen. Do not cut off your nose to spite your face, harming your fellow man. The media's false image of the tandem's strength in leadership elevated them to a lofty status, yet now it's time for the electorate to send these paper tigers perched upon a house of cards crashing down.
_A United Front_
We cannot afford to take this risk. If you care for your fellow citizens, if you care for those around you, if you care for your family, if you care for your country, then now is the time to honor Kennedy's elegant words: put your country above yourself. You must do the right thing.
_Preserving the Republic_
As U.S. citizens, the selection is now about our republic's preservation. Cast your ballot for the good of not only humanity but for the future generations of the United States.
_A Blessing_
May God bless you. God bless your families, and may God always continue to bless America.
Christopher M Peeks
Reporter and Columnist
Alabama Political Contributor
Simple nonsense based on the author's fact averse opinion.
Hogwash. Devoid of facts other than the Newsmax type propaganda.
That says it all
Well said
Excellent and spot on!