By CE Marshall
*Chuck Marshall's Humble Opinion (CMHO) regarding the (first?) 2024 presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Taking a break from "An American Voice" (We are past the first chapter, now- Chapter 2 is coming up, loyal readers !) today with remarks regarding the debate last night between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, PA.
ABC Reminds Me Why I Avoid the Legacy Media
After avoiding much of the theatrics of our process of selecting leaders here in the 21st century, I decided I would have to endure the debate last night as an informed citizen (at least to the extent that I'm allowed to see the truth of matters of state and reality by today's media and talking heads- **Mad King George) and observe the political circus that is the world we suffer in. That is the subject of today's blog.
Top Takeaways
1) Kamala Harris can form full sentences that make coherent sense. I wasn't sure. She was well spoken with clear thoughts and seemed self assured as the debate moved forward. She will not be a blithering non-entity like President Biden. Although, most likely to be a puppet of Mad King George, she will hold her own to a certain extent. At least the mirage that the President springs from one person and not corporate overlords and foreign interests will be restored. The rumors on X are that she was given the questions by ABC before the debate, much like Hillary Clinton received questions from CNN back in 2015. Did she ? We don't know, but if she was she studied them pretty well- and there were no questions that should have been a shock to Donald Trump. I agree it's unfair, but I'm not sure it made a big difference in the debate.
2) Donald Trump was bombastic and rambling in his thoughts and reactions as is normal for him. The man can brag like nobody I've ever beheld. It's very annoying, but nobody should expect anything else from him. He turned nearly every question into comments regarding the borders and illegal immigration. Although the tactic was not very attractive to watch, I think he is hitting on a frustration that all Americans feel today. So, was it pretty ? No. Was it effective ? Possibly. It is the greatest failing of Kamala Harris- our "border Czar" (rolling eyes here). I do think he had the best line of the night- that Kamala should go wake Biden up from his nap at 4 in the afternoon to sign an executive order to close the borders. It also served to clarify to most Americans, especially younger ones who have very little understanding of how our government works, that the President does NOT need Congress to seal the borders. Harris was making it sound like Trump caused Congress to disagree on border security legislation. Even if he did, that is irrelevant. She and Biden always had the power to seal our borders.
3) The "legacy media" or the *"Mad King George" in the room did it's usual job of bringing down the threat that is Donald Trump. There were leading questions for Harris to make sure she got the answer correct. There was fact-checking for Trump regarding issues such as abortion that demanded an answer from Harris, not Trump. They were obvious regarding who they wanted to "win" the debate. No surprise here- ABC and the legacy media favor the Democratic party and they no longer hide it to any extent.
4) I was reminded of Bill Clinton in the way that Kamala has changed her mind on issues to suit the audience. Watching this debate you would assume she's a "centrist" but most of her previous life has been calling out to do everything liberal. Extreme gun control. Open borders. Abortion to the 8th and 9th month. Health care for all and an end to private health insurance. Transgender surgeries for illegal immigrants. Anything that money can take care of, the Democrats will promise. They're very good at spending our money.
5) Did I mention the need for legal abortions ? Kamala came out swinging on this one because she knows this is a point of contention to a lot of Americans. Trump did a reasonably good job of - again- giving the mouth breathers in the audience a civics lesson. Although she says she will make abortion the "law of the land" she cannot do that except through Congress which is unlikely to happen anytime soon. Congress is too divided to unite on anything of substance.
At the end of the night, I didn't feel either candidate really "won" the debate as is often the conversation. My thoughts are that Trump reflected the anger of our country towards the incompetence of the government and the advantages that go to those with money and power. He was full of praise for himself and defensive of himself, as always. Kamala Harris supported Mad King George very well and exhibited that she is there to serve "his royal highness" as best she can given her new found circumstances to be possibly elected the most powerful puppet in the world.
In my humble opinion......because everyone's entitled to my own opinion.
**Mad King George is my term for the "powers that be" of the 21st century. The legacy Media or Mainstream media, large international corporations and their lobbyists, academia, pharmaceuticals, big food companies. All the piggies suckling at the tit of other people's money pushing aside all truth and decency to enable and enrich themselves.
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