Four Weeks Left – Why Is Harris V. Trump So Close?

Bridgeport friends,
Preying upon the insecure? Offering lies or conspiracy theories with little or no basis in fact and without evidence? Finding those of adult age who have a genuine grievance but do not understand to whom or how to present it, where it might get attention? Playing the blame game to create room in a voter’s mind to be on the “winning side”, supposedly to get America great again (without understanding what period in history is being described)? Accurately? With facts, numbers, etc.? Or playing the personal grievance card to win voters to your side, participating in rallies where emotions are aroused, leaving undisclosed, the actual plans and metrics for success will be accomplished?

Is that the concept, essentially? Backed by genuine right-wing radical groups in many states that have taken over the National Republican Party and funded it for, and by the wealthy, to sustain their personal privileges, current tax preferences, opportunities to earn and pass family wealth privately, free businesses from regulations, with Supreme Court decisions to privilege their operating corporations, and even cloak 501c type organizations in secrecy, but robustly!! Say hello to the silent Libertarians among us. Hiding in plain sight (but no lawn signs), unwilling to come out for truthful conversations, and infecting to genuine sickness, the American body politic.

Election day comes soon. Totaling of all the ballots cast takes time. Don’t you wish your vote counted this year? And then what happens when the Electoral Count system seeks certification in a timely fashion? Keep you safety belt fastened. Time will tell.

Denis,
You relate the possibility that “a benevolent dictatorship is starting to look pretty good”. But when a dictator or autocratic aspirant shows little daily sign of caring for any human besides himself, then benevolence is beyond expectation. Just about pure power. And democracy, which depends on the people using voice, intelligence, and participation in governance practice, regularly fails in practice.
The events of January 6 may appear to you as a “ridiculous riot” if you merely focus on those few hours covered by video for all. However, when you relate the pre- and post- January 6, planning and follow through by Trump campaign workers and advisors, much of which became known to the broad public during his second impeachment and since, from former Trump enthusiasts, now providing testimony in court cases based on current charges they face.
Perhaps you wish to comment as a long serving Commission member on the number of years of service, or terms, by a Board or Commission member is ideal. How is such service evaluated, if at all, to be in the puclic interest. What forms of training, initial and/or specific, is currently encouraged by the City? Can you explain why so many current Board and Commission members are listed serving expired terms? Time will tell.

Let me assure you, I am relaxed, working on improving what you and I discussed years ago abouts Boards and Commissions. I appreciate your comment about things haven’t changed, much, because ONE PARTY government holds almost all of the power and that allows for corruption to grow, like rust on metal, no one is attempting to polish our practices or hold them up to light.
However, a couple things have changed, if you’re a renter there is a Fair Rent Commission, resurrected from years of “dead in plain sight” but now responsible to answer quality of life and rent amounts from local residents who seek justice.
Success Village “follies” has not been a hoax and is now calling for lots of City attention, including taxpayer revenues, because the counterpart of Fair Rent Commission, called Fair Housing Commission. Time will tell.