Trump’s Inauguration actually covers two days. Sunday and monday. So much to report, to comment on. There will be no order to today’s blog. I will merely share my thoughts with you in the order they appear in my notes.
I have a few non-Inaugural items also which will appear at the end.
Let’s begin with Reverend Graham’s prayer. Actually began as a disgusting comment for a religious to make. His opening statements insulted Biden. Graham a man of God who purportedly loves everyone!
Catholic and Christian clergy in general have forgotten they are God’s representatives on Earth. They have achieved political prominence which makes them feel omnipotent and superior.
My notes meander. I will be meandering in referring to them.
The Washington Post in an Opinion piece following Trump’s speech labeled it “Mourning in America.” It was a column jointly written by ten columnists. Love the “Mourning” description.
Trump’s speech insulting to Biden. Biden who was sitting only a few feet from him. Trump has learned nothing over the years re good taste and continues to be insulting.
Trump vowed to reinstate military troops who refused COVID vaccines and were discharged. He vowed to reinstate them with full back pay. Not a way to save money!
Trump said the “golden age of America” begins now. He said it. The “golden age will be one of prosperity.” Can he produce? Hope so.
Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he was taking the oath of office. Melinda held two Bibles in her hand as Trump was sworn in. Stood next to him. Trump kept his left arm by his side as he raised his right hand.
The Bibles were a family Bible and a Lincoln Bible. The Lincoln Bible was used by Lincoln in 1861 as well as Barack Obama in 2009 and 2013.
I did some research. There is no requirement for the President to place his hand on the Bible during the swearing in. In fact, it is not legally required that a Bible be used at all.
Trump said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
He said he will take back the Panama Canal.
He promised a “revolution of common sense.”
Trump claimed he will rid our country of its “radical and corrupt establishment.”
He accused Biden of “horrible betrayal.”
Trump set himself up as a kind of Messiah figure, the man saved by God for the sake of national greatness.
Trump signed a flurry of restrictive immigration orders.
Query: Most of the changes required in the “Orders” need new staffing to effectuate. It does not exist. Within one to two weeks unmanageable chaos could abound.
Catholics are on edge as Trump’s second term brings immigration crackdown, climate deal exits, oil drilling abuse, repeal of birthright citizenships, etc. The U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops are aroused. Where have they been the last four years. Sucking up to the Republican right and other Christian denominations. Now they are concerned. Excuse me Lord, but your Church/my Church has been a whore.
Pope Francis calls Trump’s mass deportation plan a “disgrace.” His U.S. Bishops were not with Pope Francis on this issue till now.
Trump did wrong in forgiving the January 6th terrorists who invaded the Capitol. Especially those who assaulted police.
From this point forward, all who commit similar acts will do so knowing/believing “their President Trump” will pardon them. Not only will President Trump be free to commit crimes (per the Supreme Court ruling), now even his followers will be knowing “their leader” will pardon them.
The Village People performed for Trump at certain Inaugural events. Perhaps even at one of the Balls where Trump would have danced to the group. I fell asleep while Trump was in the Oval Office signing Orders. Missed the Balls a a result.
Surprises me how Trump has become taken with the Village People and especially YMCA. People might suspect him of a sexual preference deviation/change in his old age. I would not. He has been too much of a lady lover to jump the fence now.
Some other items.
Why does Trump try things that question his ethics? Ahead of his Inauguration, President-elect Trump launched and promoted a new cryptocurrency venture. Immediately raised ethical questions about Trump’s attempt to monetize the incoming administration’s political ties to the venture.
Over the weekend, the project soared in value as Trump prepares to enter the White House. It is expected that Trump soon will issue new policy directives that could loosen crypto regulations and send the price of bitcoin and other assets sky rocketing.
The new project is known as the “meme coin.” Meme coin is a highly volatile sort of token that crypto enthusiasts can buy and sell online tied to an online trend or personality.
Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards died at 67 from brain cancer.
She was a long time advocate for women’s rights.
Richards was the former daughter of Texas Governor Ann Richards.
I mentioned in a recent blog that movie star Jon Voight was named a Hollywood Ambassador by Trump. I also said I was unaware of Voight’s political leanings. Someone responded to the blog in a Comment that Voight was “to the right of Attila the Hun.”
Ohio State won the National Collegiate Football Championship last night. Defeated Notre Dame 34-23.
An Emotional Healing observation: Can a man forgive a woman for sleeping with another man? Or even another woman for that matter? Yes. One hundred percent so. There is no doubt about it. He can mail her a letter and tell her about how he forgives her from the house he’s living in with the woman who actually cares about him right after he gets done making love to her knowing she won’t cheat on him.
Enjoy your day!
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