I wanted to at least attempt to be a little more optimistic or positive for the July 4th episode, but it was difficult in the wake of last week's presidential debate exposing just how terrible the 2024 choice between Biden and Trump really is. All I see are warnings that "the other guy" will bring about the end of democracy in the press. The right does it with Biden, and the left with Trump. While both have terrible instincts and policies that can do real damage to America, I just refuse to believe November will be your last chance to vote in a democratic election ever, as some claim. We've had more incompetent presidents in the past - drunks, racists, authoritarians with no regard for the constitution - and yet, here we still are nearly 250 years past the signing of the Declaration of Independence. So, sit back and let me tell you about a few of the terrible presidents we've had in the past. It shouldn't make you feel any better about our choices this November, but put your fears of democracy dying to rest.
