Can you believe it? The President of the USA lies...all the time. Even his supporters know so, but apparently accept it as okay, for he is their liar. Says something about their character, too. And on this matter, you will be shocked to later learn how many of us lie, too.
Never thought about it before, but there are various kinds of liars. Here is one list:
- Pathological: read that article for what this is, but of course, Trump qualifies in this category.
- Intentional: this one has to do with doing it for fun. Nah, this is not him.
- Manipulative: similar to pathological, but more specifically, they lie to get what they want, and they do whatever is necessary to reach an end goal. Yup, that's Donald.
- Protective: while dangerous, sometimes perceived as noble, as in a white lie to shield someone from a terrible truth. Nope, not our president.
- Avoidant: this group dances around the truth and avoid anything they find unpleasant. Yeah, he qualifies for this, too.
- Impressive: they fabricate to gain the approval of others. This is him, absolutely.
- Lazy: this type streamlines the truth because it's less complicated. I don't think anything like this is on Trump's mind.
- Tactful: has the best of intentions, but don't want to upset your feelings. Nah, Trump is cruel.
Another of only four types:
- Occasional: this person feels guilty for what they have done. The Donald, never.
- Frequent: doesn't bother with covering tracks or making sense. That's him.
- Smooth: nope, he is all but.
- Compulsive: yes, he is addicted.
A new study on dishonesty led by David Pascual-Ezama from Spain with American partners tested adults in a standard coin flip experiment, and found 20% honest, 10% lied, and 70% were radically dishonest. This could well explain why Trump has so much support. Can this be true? Am I that naive?
Here is a poll that further shows why Trump, a radically dishonest sub-human, still can expect supporting votes:
Republicans in particular support their dishonest candidates today. What a country. This is a huge moral flaw in too many of us. How can we be a great country with a nation of mostly liars?
Mary Trump, Donald's niece, who is a clinical psychologist, is thus the ideal individual to comment on this subject. With benefit of a recorded proof, she indicated that:
Trump’s Sister Told Mary Trump that Donald is a Liar with “No Principles”
If your older sister, who is a judge, calls you a liar, what kind of relationship can they have? How did he become POTUS?
Donald Trump's moral character apparently will not particularly hurt him during this presidential election, which began earlier this month. However, all the polls look condemning for him, so he has come up with a flurry of strategies to stay in office, perhaps for life, as is enjoyed by friends running Russia, North Korea, China and Saudi Arabia. He wants to join their club. Our nation could well be at a critical point last seen at the time of the Civil War.
When Ruth Ginsburg passed away, a new opportunity arrived. If he can get his new Supreme Court appointee to promise him her vote, he can adjust his plan to just sue for victory no matter how the vote goes on November 3. The Supreme Court would eventually make the decision, and he can't lose, by his reckoning.
If on Saturday he has to delay the announcement, that means both Amy Barrett and Barbara Lagoa pulled a
James Comey on him. No matter, Trump will eventually, but soon, find someone.
What gets me is why does he publicly announce his nefarious plans? There must be some psychological term for this form of mental illness. Worse, he doubles down...then triples.
So, then, why vote? If the actual count on November 3 shows a landslide victory for Biden, even Republicans in Congress and the Supreme Court itself will preserve democracy. Your vote has never been so important before, and seeing the long lines already for citizens waiting hours to do this is immensely gratifying.Not much of a consolation, but maybe part of Trump's lying is just plain ignorance. Here is a compilation that is, well, embarrassing:
There was a time when I just did not like the younger George Bush. Now, compared to The Donald, George W. is okay, if not maybe an acceptable president. Here is his performance throwing the first ball for the New York Yankees soon after 9/11. He is wearing a New York Fire Department jacket, so you can't see what he is wearing underneath, like a thick bullet-proof vest, that must have compromised his pitch.
Watch this.
Continuing on, The New York Times provided the following recommendations regarding your vote:
Vote by mail. Most states have loosened their rules during the pandemic, but they differ by state. In many places, you must first fill out an online form requesting a mail-in ballot. Or vote in person. Voting in person during the pandemic appears to be about as safe as going to the grocery store — low risk but not no risk. Many states are taking measures, like spacing out voting booths, to increase safety. You should also wear a mask and stay at least six feet from others. In most states, you can vote early, even in person.
My #96 song will come from the following. Many of them came at times of transition when that tune at that time was meaningful: |
You say how is it possible that with their dominance, the Beatles, ABBA and Rolling Stones can only get one song considered for such a high number? Respect certainly deserved a number of its own. Well, after careful analysis, I had a pot of memorable songs left, so I just tossed them into this list. The process is trying. You try it.In any case, from all that, I still need to choose a number 96. Again, for no reason I can point to, my choice is Venus, not the Frankie Avalon release, but two groups from Europe. Here is the Shocking Blue version, the original in 1969 from the Netherlands. Bananarama from the UK came in 1986. I'll make both of them #96.Have a great weekend. I plan to have Shanghai Soup Dumplings for lunch. - |
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