Bad Boys Whatchu Gon Do?

The Democratic Convention has come to its climax.

I, for one, enjoyed immensely the Coronavirus format. No low din of the crowd, chatting shamelessly during the speakers. No politicians trying to wax poetic to impress those assembled and those of us viewing at home. Speakers forced to adhere to a specific timeframe and not going over like I’ve heard the 42nd President(Bill Clinton) is fond of doing. I also found it refreshing the they recruited everyday people to speak of their life experiences here in these yet to be United States. The woman who spoke of her father following 45 until his earthly time on earth came to an end. She spoke of how healthy he was until he wasn’t. Or the old lady who spoke of how Biden called her and GAVE HER HIS NUMBER. What politician does that? Or the kid who stuttered. It was ingenious having him speak, which illustrates how people with speech impediments align their tongues with their thoughts. It should lessen 45s bullying tremendously. The beautiful tributes to both Harris and Biden. To hear Kamala’s family speak of her, and she of her mother was heartwarming. Listening to the granddaughters and children both on earth and beyond speak of their love for Joe was equally poignant. Lastly, Michelle Obama, in my estimation blew the roof off. Her husband, 44 spoke eloquently, succinctly and powerfully as we knew he would, but his wife, she did the doggone thing! Maybe the wrong Obama ran? Just a joke people. Eva, Tracee, Kerry and Julia did a marvelous job. But they’re actresses after all. My biggest issue with the convention is that they made droves of time and several blocs for Republicans who find they can no longer stomach 45. I would’ve liked to hear

from “the squad.” Surely Ilmar, Rasheeda, Ayanna could have delivered some remarks? Centrist and conservative Democrats need to understand their time is coming to an end. There are fourteen more progressives, if they win,  headed to the house. They deserve to be heard. They WILL BE HEARD! Joseph R. Biden didn’t go into a lot of his policies, but he did say what he flat out wouldn’t do, and I look forward to the cabinet he assembles.

The other side....

I’ll tell you right now, while the Dems spoke of unity, admittedly all said exactly what they thought of 45. You can believe and bet the farm that the Republican convention will be the complete opposite of the call for unity. It will be division on steroids. I will not be able to comment on that debacle, because I will not be viewing it. I prefer to stay in the light where the warmth is. Where humans  treat each other with respect and if that’s not doable, we can at the very least remain civil. Remember that word? Civil? Civility has become so passé. All we do is fight. About masks, Covid-19,  cops, BLM and whatever comes to mind. I miss the politically correct interactions with strangers. The other side is so combative. Sadly, “they” probably always were, but 45 unleashed the beast. He made it acceptable to act the fool in public, having three year old meltdowns because you must wear a mask. Someone pulling up beside you hurling racial epithets, or worse yet, hangings. In 2020, HANGINGS.

Those of us who are Christians, most notably those of us infused with melanin know that, as the old gospel song goes, “trouble don’t last always.” Black people persevere. From they time brought here in shackles, through reconstruction, Jim Crow, the 60s, up until now. We’ll survive. 

Which brings me to my question. What will 45 and his minions do when we come for them? Allow me to dream right here. This will be what I’m fantasizing about when they take over the airwaves. Indulge me, kindly. Picture it y’all. This man being dragged out of office. Barr too. And all his enablers. Can you picture it. Kicking and screaming and being the child he is. And having SDNY waiting at the gate. I hope it’s all televised. But ready yourselves. Because that is the most likely scenario. He’s not going peacefully. But he will go. He'll run to the courts, but

they won’t uphold it. His time is up. That’s why all the voter suppression tactics are out in full view. Breaking down post office sorting machines. Closing polling places. Helping Kanye get on some ballots. Nothing is too low for the spawn of Satan. He will reveal in his loss something we’ve not seen to date. I cannot wait. I wish it was November NOW! 

But for every pleasant dream, there’s a nightmare. If he is returned to office it will be a nightmare that we must endure whether sleeping

or awake. Can you imagine how he will destroy what America has had in place if he is successful?  Life as we know it will be over. This marvelous experiment of democracy will end. With reckless abandon he will feel vindicated. In his vindication he will destroy everything. The poor will get even poorer and the richer even richer. There will be no more safety nets. Many will be unable to feed themselves or their families. Jobs will feel as if they don’t have to adhere to unions, the NLRB or any hard fought accomplishments by hard working individuals. America will cease to exist, or in name only.

Please get out and vote! Take people with you. Explain to young people the importance of this election. Squash the 3rd party movement. Now is not the time. Tell them to start with their 3rd party dreams AFTER this election. Not 6 months before the general like happens every cycle. They’re not serious. They’re distractions. VOTE. Vote early. Hit the polls safely. Mail the ballot in plenty of time. Better yet, drop it off personally. Vote.  Vote.   VOTE!!!

Bad boys  bad boys whatcha gon do, whatchu gon do when they come for you....

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