Leaderboard

Well, the time is drawing near and I will soon have to decide who to cast my vote for in the upcoming Illinois primaries. My choices are represented by Clinton and Sanders. Everybody else is out of the question, particularly Donald Trump, that ego-maniacal, fascistic xenophobic, ignorant mouthpiece of the worst America has to offer. (Funny how when checking out the Wendy Williams show the other day, watching her toddle around in stiletto heels, almost pitching forward from the weight of her enormous implants, her glassy eyes peeking out from the drapery of her latest wig, lasciviously sharing gossip with her enraptured audience of giddy women and gay men all of whom hang onto her every word, nodding in agreement like bobble head dolls as she slams or schmoozes celebrities, delighting an audience thrilled to have found a fellow air head they can relate to, I thought how Donald Trump is like a political Wendy Williams. ) Whatever. One thing I am beginning to notice, is that there’s a thin line between the supporters of Bernie and "The Donald". Both are not only fanatical about their candidate, but passionate in their hatred for their opponents. "Feeling the Bern" is comparable to a religious experience. Bernie has become the messiah of the liberal anti-establishment crowd, a wild haired Jewish guy they believe will chase the money changers from the temple, and answer the prayers of anyone who worships him. Once in charge, when not walking on the waters of the Potomac River, he will exorcise the demons of Wall Street and feed the poor with a few fish and a couple of loaves of bread. And also forgive your student loans. If you’re a hapless Millennial who is still living in your parent’s basement or a black fast food worker, trying to get by on your minimum wage, he’s your Savior. If you’re a middle class taxpayer with a long memory, Bernie will reward your festering hate by banishing that spawn of Satan, Hillary Clinton! Hillary Clinton is viewed by her pragmatic supporters as the experienced and knowledgeable Darling of the Doable. She’ll sweep into the white house, tidy things up and give the nation a make-over. She has a to-do list wherein she has planned her work and is eager to work her plan. But none of this impresses the detractors that think she is a lying, scheming, vacillating bitch who was her husband’s partner in many crimes. Bernie accuses her of representing the rich special interests and of being on the wrong side in such things as the Iraq war and Obama-backed Trade agreements. The old guard of black Democrats are more forgiving, however, preferring to focus on the positive things she has done to combat racism and help women and children. To them, Bernie is a re-tread from the ‘60s getting by on his past reputation as they criticize him for patronizingly looking upon all blacks as being poor and helpless. In any case Hillary is the a woman whose ambition has always been to become the first woman president. She has accomplished all her other goals, and is rich enough to remove herself from the pockets of corporate America. We are now asked to believe that, if she wins, instead of using this opportunity to atone for her sins and nobly do what’s best for the entire nation, she will just ignore the rank and file who put her in office, and cater to the rich, thereby tainting any legacy that would earn her a hallowed place in history. But, - who knows. I do have a third choice when it comes to the Primaries and that is to just take a pass on them. Sad to say, I’m at the point where I no longer give a damn. I’m pretty much done with this country on all levels, in all areas, wondering if I’ll even be around to participate in the election or to witness America in the throes of a chaotic implosion that the outcome of the upcoming election might precipitate. Hummmm. Come to think of it, that might be something worth waiting for...