The Dust Settles
People I know who share with me a bond of mutual respect have been asking me why I would vote for Trump. (Well… Those who have the common sense and decency to debate like adults.) The reasons are long and complex; however, I attempt to give some idea of my thinking nontheless. The first thing one must understand is my life is long and storied although I may not be much advanced in age. All of these experiences have shaped me into what I am today, and I quite enjoy myself, so there is little chance for change. Without an understanding of what pathways have driven me to my current sociopolitical location, it will be impossible to understand my choices - vice versa would also apply.
In response to a friend, I wrote the following:
Trump is predictable. We already had 4 years of him and I was not killed, lynched, or battered. Trans people still roam about freely (one is a manager at a local store here, I live in a deep red city, county, state). Women still exist outside the kitchen. Poor people still have housing and food. The list goes on... I am not buying the media hype.
He passed dozens of laws that affected me positively. He gave sweeping healthcare reforms. He cut taxes for everyone (not just the rich). He bolstered care for recovering addicts. He gave HBCUs the largest endowment of all time AND made that endowment permanent (Obama's HBCU money had an expiry). Most importantly many of the people I trust trust him (Candace Owens, Maj Toure, Larry Elder, Brandon Tatum, RFKJr, Kari Lake, Lily Tang Williams, Scott Pressler, Hotep Jesus, Royce White, some family members, etc...). Of course it is not all good news: he did warp speed which I think was a total disaster. Also, some people I trust do not trust him (some family members). I grew up in NJ in the 90s: I do not trust him, but he did get my vote.
He is the Unity Candidate. RFKJr, Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, the Hoteps, etc... all support him.
Kamala was offensive. Megan Thee Stallion has a degree in Health Management, instead of calling on her to speak about the state of healthcare in this nation, Kamala called upon her to shake her ass and act like a whore on stage. Trump, the very same day, spoke with black executives in the same city to discuss black business leadership.
While Harris was talking about collard greens, Trump talked about taxes and regulation rollbacks. When Harris went on interviews she discussed her middle class upbringing and what her mother did, Trump talked about policy, what he had done, what he will do.
Harris is a prosecutor and DA. With my history under the system, you must know I could never back a prosecutor or DA.
Trump won his primary. Biden won Harris' primary. Harris was installed like an oligarch. Which is less Democratic?
So many more reasons. I might write a post on my site about it soon. No one is perfect, Trump included, myself included. Based on what I know, I believe Trump was the better pick this election.
To another I responded:
I am always up for conversation and will never vilify anyone. I genuinely believe in the Jeffersonian vision that was furthered by Douglass and still further by Malcolm X which currently takes us to my politics: Hotep. I was a never-Trumper then voted as a bloc with Hotep Nation.
We have huge problems with Trump (police, project warp speed, shitty on 2A, etc); however, we are diametrically opposed to the Democrat party. I was considering voting for RFKJr., then he dropped out and endorsed Trump too. Candace Owens, Vivek Ramaswamy, and a host of other characters I trust have all gotten behind one man.
I am also a paper Republican. The Republican party is dead. It has been replaced by a coalition of MAGA, MAHA, Libertarian, Hotep, and others. I do take pause with the morality but none of the candidates are moral characters. They cannot be moral characters. Only an amoral person would take a billion dollars and spend it on a campaign rather than feeding impoverished families. No one moral could become President. It is a position reserved for our most megalomaniacal.
Elections are hard choices. All of them. Bar none. I cannot agree 100% with anyone; I have also found that I cannot disagree 100% with anyone. So, I have to narrow the scope to the 3-5 issues I care the most about and choose thereby. Simple as that.
The thing that strikes me the most is that no one can refute the facts. Sure, they have their own facts regarding the Democrat Party, but they cannot refute the positive work done by Republicans. It is clear that everyone has their reasons for voting the way they vote. It is even more clear that, when we all act as adults would act, we can debate ideas and come to a mutual understanding. The goal is not to agree with one another, the goal is to understand one another. Screaming into one’s phone in selfie mode is not the way (this is the modern-day Narcissus story); the way is discussion, respect, learning, and dignity.
What strikes me the most is how easy it is to be civil with one another. All it takes is a willingness to listen and a willingness to speak. I do admit, that it is easier for people with a dark complexion to forge this path. Liberals at least allow us space to speak; they would never allow a white person to say some of the things I say. It is a step in the right direction. Another notable development is that 34% of voting Texas black males went Trump. Democrats have to take a long, hard look at why that might be; the facts are the facts, and they have to make sense of them - same as everyone else.
Things have been a lot less hectic regarding the election today than the 3 days just thereafter. This is a great sign for national unity. We don’t know what will shake out of this administration; let’s all give it a chance before condemning it wholesale.
Trump Won
With over 300 electoral votes, Trump has won the 2024 US Presidential Election. Further, Cruz has won the Senate race here in TX. On top of all this, there has been a red wave throughout the nation! This is fantastic news, and I am eager to see what our representatives do with the new found political atmosphere.
An interesting thing to note is the racism and sexism of leftists.
A black man who did not vote for Kamala Harris in November is sexist, but a black woman who did not support Cornell West in March is not?
A white man who did not vote for Kamala Harris is racist and sexist, but a black woman who did not vote for RFK Jr. is not?
An Indian woman who fixes collard greens in the tub is black, but a black man who uses a crock pot is not?
No one can make this make sense.
Further, their assumptions about me are staggering. I have had multiple leftists approach me and talk to me about their pain from this election and how I must share it. One even brought his son to me, and explained to his son that he should keep his voice down around most people, but I am cool so he can express his feelings freely with me. These people clearly know NOTHING about me; yet, they assume my political leaning none-the-less. White all of them; Liberal all of them; Leftist all of them. If this isn’t the very most basic form of racism - to literally assume my thoughts and feelings by the colour of my skin knowing nothing of me - I don’t know what is.
I am a GOP precinct secretary. I stomped pavement and knocked doors for Ted Cruz. I have written tons of pages describing exactly my thoughts and feelings. I am an open book. Are these people interested in me, the person? of course not. They have asked not a single question about me, my life, my children. Nothing. I have never seen this kind of wonton disregard of my personhood from anyone in the GOP. What an electorate the Democrats have. What an electorate indeed.
I did not scoff at these people; they are not worth the saliva. I simply listened to them tell me how people like me are the worst people ever and we are going to kill them and kill Democracy. They are still alive, and we still have elections… Go figure…
President Trump’s first term gave me the greatest gift any Government could give me: my health and sobriety. Signed into law was a sweeping reform of healthcare in the US. Some of the points were:
Finalized a rule to allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada
Ended the gag clauses that prevented pharmacists from informing patients about the best prices for the medications they need
Signed first-ever executive order to affirm that it is the official policy of the United States Government to protect patients with pre-existing conditions
Improved access to tax-free health savings accounts for individuals with chronic conditions
Finalized requirements for unprecedented price transparency from hospitals and insurance companies so patients know what the cost is before they receive care
Finalized the Most Favored Nation Rule to ensure that pharmaceutical companies offer the same discounts to the United States as they do to other nations, resulting in an estimated $85 billion in savings over seven years—$30 billion in out-of-pocket costs alone
These along with other rules and laws protected me when I went to rehab. I was making much less money in the beginning of my sobriety and because of the new law, it only cost me a few hundred dollars over 4 years to pay for my outpatient treatments. This literally saved my life and saved my children from growing up without a father. For this single signature, I will be eternally grateful to Mr. Trump.
When people say that Trump will end this, or destroy that, or kill the other thing, they show their ignorance. We don’t vote for Trump for destruction and hate; we vote for Trump for life and liberty. Anyone who is unable to see that is too far gone to help and I wish them well. This is why I sit back and accept the vitriol of those who despise me and other Trump voters. They require forgiveness, for they know not what they do.
Living for Truth
I was given the honour of delegating to the Republican Party of Texas Convention this year. This position fell onto my shoulders. I did not seek it; I was called to serve. I answered the call.
In early 2023, I had reached out to the Blexit organization. They had a call to action on their website, and I answered the call. I did not receive word from them for months. I had forgotten the entire ordeal and figured they already had selected enough individuals to become strong.
In late 2023, I moved out of the Capital area and into Ellis County for my family. In February of 2024, I was contacted by Blexit and set for interview. This was several months after I had initially made contact; things do not happen on my time nor my will but only through grace. I spoke with some leaders thereof and was blessed by their confidence in my ability to serve their organization.
When I asked them what I should do to get started, they told me to reach out to the local GOP and see what was needed for them. I obliged.
I showed up to the Ellis County GOP office the following week. When I arrived, the office was locked. I waited. Another gentleman walked up and waited as well; he soon left. I remained for 15 minutes. No one came not open the door. I asked for guidance in the hallway and the Almighty messaged me to set for five minutes more. I obliged.
Five minutes passed and still no one came. As it is my duty to follow and not to question, I began to walk away. As I took my first steps back to my vehicle, I heard a car door slam shut and was called to wait. I obliged. A man then entered the building and opened the door. We sat and had a long and fruitful conversation about Constitutional Conservativism; I was put at peace.
I was told to go to something called a “Precinct Convention”. I had to ask what a Precinct was, why there were conventions for such things, and a boatload of other questions regarding local politics. I received a great lesson that day and went on my way after entering the Precinct Convention onto my calendar.
Once again, answering the call, I arrived to the Precinct Convention. I was a new face to everyone in attendance, but I was welcomed with open arms from the very beginning. It came time to choose people to serve their precincts. My precinct, 1022, needed a secretary, and no one more experienced than I would answer the call; I answered the call. I felt comfortable being a secretary even of a group I did not know because of my history in the Courts.
Then I was asked to be a “Delegate to the Senate District Convention.” Once more I was called to serve, and once more, I answered the call without question. I did not know what a Senate District was. Those others in attendance were happy to explain to me the duties. I was also handed a form to apply to be a Delegate to the State Convention. Luckily, I was familiar with what a State was so this was simple. I entered the Senate District Convention onto my calendar and went on my way.
As it is my duty to follow and not to question, I went to the Senate District Convention. Before the Convention was to begin, I was called to be interviewed by a committee; I answered the call. I spoke to my past, my involvement with the community, and why I went from Independent to Republican. Apparently, I made a decent enough impression as I was chosen to go on to State Convention.
The Almighty spirit resident within my heart led me through patience and understanding to the RPT Convention. The reason, I came to find was truth. At the RPT Convention, I was surrounded by like-minded, Conservative, Family-Oriented, Patriots like myself. There is no better environment that I have experienced for parents and children than the RPT Convention, No better environment.
Everyone there believed their most important duty was to serve the Almighty and move us forward with grace in search of a more perfect union. Everyone was proud to parent children who knew what a boy and a girl were. Everyone was proud to secure our border, our families, our land, and our treasure. Everyone was proud to stand on business rather than standing on handouts.
Sometimes, we are called to enter into places we know nothing of. We are asked to walk through doorways past which we cannot see and for reasons we cannot yet understand. We are asked to trespass against the unknown armed only with faith. In such situations, it is our duty to act and succeed forsaking our fear and leaping into action.
I learned the truth this convention: that there was more wonder and fulfillment behind the elephant than there was behind the donkey. The promises of each are incomparable. I learned this by living for Truth, guided by spirit and not by my selfishness. I stand with those who live their lives on the pillars of faith. I stand with those who live for and with their families. I stand with those who honour the American and Texas flags. I stand with our strongest elected officials: President Donald J. Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Brian Harrison, and State Senator Bob Hall. Let’s Make America Great Again.
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Texas is the Alamo in this Country
This is a quote from David Stein. He is running for Vice-Chair of the Republican Party of Texas, and I had the privilege of being part of a discussion with him this past Friday morning. The fact that he opened his calendar for us, delegates, to get to know him shows the level of responsibility with which he would take the mantle if elected.
This statement directly falls in line with one of my Pillars of Service: Texas Leads. This is the last stand our nation makes for freedom within this Republic. Our border is embattled by threats both foreign and domestic. We face a foreign invasion from numerous nations across the globe, and we face a Civil invasion from our Federal Government. These are both as a result of our Federal Government abdicating its resposibilities under the Biden Administration.
Article IV, Section 4 of the US Constitution guarantees us a Republican form of Government and protection against invasion. The Biden Administration has failed in its duty to hold up its end of the bargain and has further litigated this State against our own right to secure our own border. While we wait for the wheels of justice to turn as they will, our border is falling as did the stand at the Alamo.
This failed border has caused Texas to call out to our fellows. Some have responded to the call; others have refused the call. All manner of illegal immigrant has been cast to every corner of this great nation, and the nation has begun to awaken when directly confronted with what must be done.
Not all immigrants are bad. I am a fan of immigration and work with thousands of people who came from outside this nation in search of a better life. This being said, the fact of the matter is that people crossing our border unvetted and uncontrolled has a negative effect on everyone within these United States.
Some sanctuary cities, like Denver, are turning immigrants away having run out of resources, telling them to seek refuge in a different city. Some cities, like Chicago, are facing potential recall elections and other civil issues due to the expenses lost to the taxpayers thereof. Some cities, like Athens, have lost lives later finding out the murderers had been arrested and deported for violent crimes in the past.
Again, not all immigrants are bad; however, the sting of these incidents is being felt by those law-abiding citizens and immigrants alike who are legally here, pay their taxes, and go about daily life the legal way. As the Texas border falls, the rest of the nation weeps for the loss and comes to our aid. This was so at the time the Alamo fell, and it shall be so this year as our border’s invasion continues.