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You all have it wrong. This election has become a singular focus and nothing more: preventing The Orange Man from returning to office. Much like the previous Biden vs. Trump contest, the priority is defeating Trump, regardless of the merits of the candidates themselves. In the last election, Biden's personal shortcomings didn't deter his candidacy; he was the preferred choice for many due to his recognition and acceptance. All he has to do was stay in his basement.

Now, the current election appears to be driven by a similar motivation. Despite various attempts to undermine Trump, including extreme measures of assassination (helped by Iran), none have been successful. Kamala Harris, whose campaign website remains largely empty of any ideas or platform weeks after her announcement, is essentially a figurehead. Her team largely consists of former Obama staffers, reflecting his continuing influence behind the scenes.

The media's portrayal of Harris as a messianic figure, especially given her potential to replace an incapacitated president, is designed to sway public opinion. This narrative, coupled with years of negative framing of Trump, has led to surprising polling results, such as higher public trust in Harris on economic matters.

Republicans may focus on traditional issues like the economy and border security, but the current political climate is less about these issues and more about defeating Trump at any cost. I foresee that Biden might transfer the presidency to Harris after the convention. He would be a hero in the eyes of Democrats. Harris will now be the incumbent.To secure crucial support from the Jewish community, Harris might take a strong stance or even military action against Iran. Meanwhile, Trump remains focused on substantive issues like the border and the economy, not realizing that the main objective for his opponents is simply to keep him out of office by any means necessary. None of it makes sense and it shouldn't. It's not about what you think.

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No. For my family it's: Invasion, Perversion, and Abortion. et al

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In a future issue of Ops Desk, Paul might present his thoughts on the fourth "I" issue never mentioned in the run-up to the Election - Insanity. Years ago, sympathetic souls closed American mental institutions but never provided the funds or the professional expertise to care for the mentally ill. Consequently, many forms of street crime increased as well as homelessness. How long will our high-profile politicians be allowed to ignore the issue that is felt across the country and has brought pain to so many American families?

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That cop is gonna get in trouble given the current environment…

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