Joseph McCain
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I love my wife. I love my children. And I had a 30 year love affair with newspapers.
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The Erosion of Trust: A Republic Undone
By any rational measure, trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether between individuals or nations. It is a construct built not on fleeting sentiment but on the solid bedrock of consistency, integrity, and the enforcement of law.
By Joseph McCain9 months ago in The Swamp
A person’s responsibility to condemn the inexcusable
In a world increasingly defined by blurred moral lines, some moments demand absolute clarity. Elon Musk, one of the richest men on the planet and a close ally of Donald Trump, performed what German authorities have identified as a Nazi salute on Inauguration Day. The incident, met with cheers from neo-Nazis on Musk’s own social media platform, had the German government ban the video and related images in its country.
By Joseph McCain12 months ago in The Swamp
Answer to a meme to get a vote for Harris/Walz
I see a whole lot of memes on the internet that are usually lies, inaccurate or take text out of context. I spotted this one on facebook posted by “a friend” and felt a need to answer. If you see this meme I give full permission to borrow any of these words if it helps you point out that Harris/Wlaz best fit this meme's requirements.
By Joseph McCainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Former VP Pence has a clear message for voters
Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a sobering reflection that underscored a pivotal moment in modern American history: "The American people deserve to know on that fateful day (January 6, 2021), President Trump also demanded I choose between him and our Constitution. Now, voters will be faced with the same choice. I chose the Constitution, and I always will."
By Joseph McCainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump’s curious flock
The old adage “birds of a feather flock together” has endured, not for its poetic appeal but for its perennial insight into human nature. The company one keeps speaks volumes. In the case of Donald Trump, the former president, this adage begs the question: What kind of birds inhabit his peculiar flock? And what does it say about Trump that he attracts such a mélange of curious companions?
By Joseph McCainabout a year ago in The Swamp
A potential presidency built on shifting sands. Content Warning.
A potential presidency built on shifting sands In the ever-turbulent seas of American politics, we find ourselves approaching a storm that could reshape the landscape of our nation's leadership. The 2024 election looms large, with the Republican ticket presenting a vice-presidential nominee that is a man of contradictions and opportunism. At the helm stands Donald Trump, the oldest presidential nominee in our history, a man whose controversial tenure continues to divide the nation. But it is his choice of running mate that may truly give one pause. J.D. Vance, once a vocal critic of Trump, now stands poised to potentially ascend to the highest office in the land through a path paved with political expediency and calculated maneuvering. Vance's metamorphosis from "Never Trumper" to presumptive heir apparent is a testament to the malleability of political conviction in our times. This is a man who, not long ago, likened Trump to "America's Hitler" and derided Trump supporters as akin to drug addicts. Now, he eagerly awaits his turn at the throne, betting on actuarial tables and fast-food diets of Trump to accelerate his ascension. The danger here is not merely in Vance's breathtaking reversal of stance, but in the fundamental lack of core principles it reveals. This is a man who has changed his name twice, altered his biography to suit his political ambitions, and shifted his policies like sand in the wind. Such a chameleon-like ability to adapt may be admired in the animal kingdom, but it should give us great pause when considering the potential leader of the free world. Another quality, he and Trump have in common are rage issues. On the August 2 Full Send podcast, Vance was bragging about telling “Shut the hell up” to his 7-year-old. What kind of father brags about yelling a curse word at their 7-year-old? What we witness in Vance is the embodiment of a political opportunist, a man willing to trade the very soul of the nation for the glitter of power and the jingle of coins in his pocket. The prospect of such a figure ascending to the presidency not through the will of the people, but through a calculated gambit, should send shivers down the spine of every American who values the integrity of our democratic institutions. Moreover, this Faustian bargain reflects poorly on Trump's current judgment. By selecting a running mate who once denigrated him and his supporters, Trump demonstrates either a dangerous quick decision or a cynical disregard for loyalty and consistency. As we approach this crossroads in our nation's history, we must ask ourselves: Are we willing to entrust the future of America to a man who views the presidency not as a sacred duty, but as a prize to be won through political shapeshifting? The answer to this question may well determine the trajectory of our nation for generations to come.
By Joseph McCainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Letter to subscriber
Dear My One Subscriber on Vocal, (I would bet it is my wife.) I am pleased to have a subscriber on Vocal and glad to have a few readers on this site, yet I am no longer going to write and post things with the view that others will read the material or even glance at it.
By Joseph McCain3 years ago in Motivation
