What’s At Stake

“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”

• Sinclair Lewis (1885–1951), American writer; 1st American Nobel Laureate in Literature

In a recent tweet directed at CA voters, the current POTUS said: “Vote for Trump — what the hell do you have to lose?”

I’m assuming the question was rhetorical. Maybe not.

Politicians are most eloquent when they are running for re-election. What Trump lacks in eloquence he makes up in enthusiasm.

I’m going to provide a non-rhetorical answer, courtesy of a social medium repost by a long-time friend. You may have seen it before.

Here’s the lengthy post:

I’ve heard from people that they want a reason to vote FOR Biden beyond that he’s not Trump… I went to his website, pored over his policies, and came up with 100 reasons to vote for Biden.

1.) $15.00 federal minimum wage
2.) Reinstate DACA — allow new applicants to apply
3.) 12 weeks’ federal paid family leave
4.) Universal Pre-Kindergarten childcare for ages 3 and 4
5.) Tuition-free college for those with household income less than $125,000
6.) Allow student loans to be relieved in bankruptcy
7.) LGBTQ+ Equality Act in the first 100 days in office
8.) Rejoin the Paris Climate Accords
9.) Decriminalize cannabis use and expunge convictions
10.) Eliminate cash bail system
11.) Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences
12.) Outlaw all online firearm and munition sales
13.) Restore the voting…