“If I believed the world were to end tomorrow, I would still plant a tree today.”
I still like this quote thought is is falsely attributed to Martin Luther. I have been marking time for several months waiting for the US election, November 5, before I start something new or plan ahead. I feel there is no use putting my efforts into the future if it only means chaos and destruction if Trump becomes president.
I am disappointed and ashamed to be an American these days because so many Americans have bought into The Trump cult. There has been a misguided right-wing fringe as long as there has been a United States. After all, our forefathers were radicalized against the Queen. Today, MAGA extremists are capable of making a plurality, again denying the majority its rightful win. They are capable of overthrowing our democracy and giving it to a wannabe dictator.
I am not looking for employment. I am not planning any large purchases, and I am suspending hope until election day. Is holding my breath until I see which way the political winds are blowing a good idea? I agree with the quote I opened this post with. I can still plant a tree. But I can’t plant a forest. I can concede that there is at least a 50/50 chance VP Harris will win. I think it is more likely she will prevail than the Mango Mussolini. That is my tree… a little bit of hope and optimism.
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