Historically, when previous politicians and office – holders, including President, had significant unfavorable polling numbers, the party, which was out – of – office, generally, tried to unite, in order to defeat that individual. President Donald Trump has, or is close to, having, the lowest polling numbers, of any recent office – holder, and, even, when he was originally elected in 2016, won the election, because of the Electoral College, vote, although losing the popular vote, by millions of votes. One would think, therefore, his political opponents, the Democrats, would have a great opportunity, for regaining control of the White House, and the Executive Branch of our government. However, an objective observer, might recognize, this task, might be quite challenging, unless/ until, the Democratic Party, fully considers, what it might offer, to convince voters, to vote for their candidate, and how, he might, better represent, and serve their interests. We realize, President Trump, has a devoted, political base (probably about 35%), but, in order to defeat him, his opponent must be able to attract support, from both, most of his party, as well as Independents, and disenfranchised Republicans. Therefore, they must make a significant, challenging decision, whether to proceed, in an idealistically – pure, inflexible manner, or with pragmatic idealism. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, these options, and why some important decisions and considerations, must be made.

1. Idealistically – pure, inflexible alternative: Will the decision be, to demand, idealistic purism, and proceed, in an inflexible manner? Will they focus on issues, such as Medicare – For – All, which, might inspire the so – called, left – wing idealists, or, will they emphasize, bread – basket issues, such as quality jobs, better pay, and a fairer tax system? Will they unite and unify, behind a candidate, who might bring the various factions of their party, together, and appeal, to Independents, and moderates, including people, disappointed with the actions, rhetoric, priorities, etc, of President Trump? Or, will they fail to learn, from one of the key mistakes made in 2016, when many of Senator Sander’s supporters, refused to vote for Hillary Clinton, and were a major factor, in this President’s election?

2. Pragmatic Idealism: Isn’t it possible to maintain one’s idealism, and focus, on doing/ pursuing, what’s right, while, still, doing so, with genuine, essential, pragmatism? Might it not, be more appealing, and realistic, to fix, tweak, modify, and improve, the Affordable Care Act, than to attempt to totally, revamp, our entire health delivery system, without fully examining, and explaining, the costs, and other potential ramifications, involved? Instead of scaring, some potential voters, with language, and concepts, such as the Green New Deal, wouldn’t it make more sense, to introduce ideas, to make a quality difference in environmental protections, distinguishing between proactive actions, versus the present administration’s Climate Change Denial, etc? Instead of using inflammatory language, wouldn’t it inspire more voters, to offer, a well – considered, alternative economic and tax plan, which might be fairer to most, instead of favoring the elite and wealthiest?

Either Democrats will pay attention, unite and unify, or, lose a golden opportunity! Which choice, and approach, they opt – for, might have a long – term effect, on the future of this nation!

Host of Family Feud, Steve Harvey, said it best. He said that most people make vertical money and only a few make horizontal money. What he meant by that is some people make money while they sleep, which is horizontal money and other people have to make money by standing up and going to work. America is a great nation and offers many chances for anybody to become their own boss and live a higher-quality lifestyle. In my opinion, I believe that the best way to make money while you sleep is to start your own brand from home.

There are many entrepreneurs who have joined home business opportunities and are now living the sweet life. They have put in the necessary work to lift their company off the ground and they are now financially independent, secure and free.

Here is how a billionaire can make horizontal money.

Donald Trump owns a hotel in my home state of Florida called the Trump Hotel. Donald Trump employs maids, butlers, cooks, valets and other positions to do the work for him. Because he has so many people doing his job for him, he can rest at home.

As a home business owner, you can make horizontal money as well if you know how to leverage the power of the internet to help promote your products and services. In the old days, most people had to do endless meetings with different people in order to sell what they had to offer. Now, if you have a strong social media and internet presence, you can promote at the click of a button.

Just like the maids and valets for Trump, you can leverage the power of the internet to work for you at little to no cost.

Here is how you can make horizontal money:

First you must join a home business opportunity.

They come in all shapes and sizes. One opportunity may sell diet and health products and another opportunity may sell home essential services like high-speed internet and cable. I would recommend that you go to the Better Business Bureau’s website to get a non-biased review on whether the opportunity you picked is legit or not.

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You must master the art of marketing. Marketing is a skill and an art form. Marketing is the heart and soul of any company. Marketing is what drives new customers through your door and is what helps you keep the ones you already have. I would recommend that you search on seobooks.com to find out the popular keywords that your market is looking for to incorporate them in your marketing campaign. In addition, I recommend that you go to any popular search engine to see the problems that your market has and how you can incorporate the solutions to their problems in your marketing campaign.

If you join the right opportunity and put in the necessary effort and time, you will make money while you sleep in no time.

One of the greatest threats, to the future of America, and our planet, is a politician, who, proceeds, in a short – sighted, apparently, greedy manner, without seeming to, either consider, or care, about the future impacts and ramifications! Unfortunately, it seems, this is precisely, what we have been witnessing, for the past two years, when, the leader of the free world, in contrast to his predecessors, has seemed to do, whatever he possibly could, to eliminate precious environmental protections, especially, as it relates to clean air, and water. President Donald Trump has consistently, articulated a message, where he doubts/ denies, climate change, and prioritizes, short – term, financial/ economic gains, over protecting our climate. While, people of this President’s age, and generation, might not be affected by this behavior, it certainly seems to threaten, future generations. While it takes a considerable amount of time, to make changes, for the better, every omission, not only reverses previous benefits, but compounds the threats! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review and discuss, how today’s neglect, will threaten the health of future generations.

1. Abandoning America’s commitment to the Paris Accords: Mr. Trump has often articulated a message, which is adversarial, to these accords, claiming, they are wasteful, costly, and unnecessary. However, the rest of the world, appears to strongly disagree, because the United States of America, is the only major nation (or minor one), which has indicated, it will be abandoning this agreement. Protecting our climate, must be a world – wide, united effort, and, when this nation, will not agree, to its part, what does it say, about us? Luckily, a man, like Mike Bloomberg, has, thus far, been willing, to pay America’s part, but without our cooperation, the climate change, we have been experiencing, will not only continue, but, probably hasten!

2. Clean air and water: There is a reason, previous administrations have sought significant protections, for air and water quality. The Trump Administration, on the other hand, in its apparent, attempt, to assist the coal industry (which is contrary to the concept of clean air), has significantly changed the rules, regarding dumping waste, into the rivers. Does anyone believe that’s a healthy, sustainable idea? While the rest of the world, has sought cleaner solutions, and, cities, such as London, have created laws, mandating only electric cars, by the 2030’s, and nations, such as Costa Rica, have sought to make their entire nation, electric car, only, our government, appears to be going, back to the past, instead of, towards a sustainable future. Rather than protecting parks, and open spaces, etc, we have seen an attempt, to benefit corporations, by permitting drilling, etc, in these areas. How might that negatively impact, the environment, of the future?

Wake up, America, and do something, now, before the damage done, takes decades to overcome! If you love your children, and grandchildren, this is your responsibility!

It’s way – past, time, for every Americans, who cherishes all the freedoms, and liberties, which are guaranteed by our Constitution, and we have become accustomed to, to wake up, and FIGHT for these principles, or risk, losing them, both, in the short – term, as well as in the longer – run! If you believe, as so many others do, today, you are observing abnormal, unusual actions, behavior, and conduct, from the government of the administration of President Donald Trump, you must, proactively, do something about it, before it’s too late! Some may think, this is being, overly, dramatic, but the policies, and rhetoric, regarding immigrants, human rights, civil and women’s rights, and our relationships with our long – standing allies, and enemies, is certainly, unusual! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and represents, and why it matters, so much.

1. Freedom/ freedoms; future; furnish; fruition; fairness: What does this nation represent, and stand for, if we aren’t strong, in our demands, for our freedoms, liberties, and justice, for all? Isn’t fairness, a core/ central component, of our perceived way of life? From the tax legislation, which clearly favored the elite (top 1%), and the major corporations, and did little, of positive consequence, for many others, to the constant lies and misstatements, vitriol, empty promises and rhetoric, it doesn’t seem right! Don’t we need to focus on a quality future, and sustainability, in terms of environmental issues, such as clean air and water, and the American Way, and need leadership, which will furnish viable solutions, instead of resorting to blaming and complaining? Instead of empty statements, we need someone, with a well – considered plan, to bring, what’s needed, necessary, and best, to fruition!

2. Integrity; ideals; ideas; imagination: Our public officials must exhibit absolute integrity, which emphasizes America ideals, in terms of how we treat others, etc! When President Trump, instead of introducing well – considered ideas, and/ or, strategic and action plans, seeks to bring us back, to what he perceives as our cherished past. and lacks necessary imagination, which is relevant and sustainable, the United States suffers!

3. Generate goodwill; greatness: Now, perhaps more than ever before, we need someone, to bring us, together, for the common good, avoiding partisan politics, and seeking a meaningful meeting, of the minds! Only then, will we achieve the greatness, most of us desire!

4. Humane; healing; head/ heart: When the present occupant of the White House, nearly on a daily basis, articulates, what appears to be, a message of division, xenophobia, and anger, instead of being humane, empathetic and caring, it does little towards healing the divisions! One must use, both, quality logic, and a positive, emotional appeal, in a head/ heart balance, if we will restore the nation, to our core principles, and ideals!

5. Time – tested; timely: When solutions and approaches, use time – tested, well – considered focuses, and our public officials, address challenges, in a timely manner, the nation, and our citizens, benefit!

Wake up, America, and be willing to FIGHT for our core principles, freedoms, and ideals! It’s up, to each of us!

Someone once said, I think it was Shakespeare, “All the world is a stage.” To which one could add all the world is a stage but, we are all bit players. There have been many lead roles that have always changed hands and some have actually changed the course of history. Alexander The Great had the lead role in 335 BC. Julius Caesar was another leading role in the history of the world. In the United States George Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt all had leading roles They paved the way for America’s true Greatness. On the flip side the infamous one Donald Trump has only deepened Americas decline.

Through-out history there have been major roles played to perfection by famous or infamous individuals who through their actions either moved the world in a positive direction or have by violent means sought to seek and garnish more power, control and wealth for themselves. Today, there is no exception. Yet, it has always been the infamous who have managed to steal the limelight and turn the world into one Greek Tragedy after another. We can see that happening with the Trump Administration.

As the years of the 21st century fly bye the worlds stage continues to revolve around whoever grabs center stage. One might say that Trump as the one who has grabbed center stage. For he continues to be right on queue in rewriting the script for America’s decline. Whatever events that occur in shaping history were brought on by infamous or famous leaders whose parts were well scripted. Each event had a purpose and some succeeded and when the curtain came down gave rise for another lead change. And, so history unfolds by events orchestrated by leading roles and the characters they play.

On the worlds stage today many can conclude that Trump as an infamous lead character while others have a more positive view of the script he is using. But, for millions of Americans who continue to languish behind unable to even find that ladder of upward mobility let alone reach the first step only see a stage that is bare. The worlds stage for millions more around the globe has been bare for too long. The lead players continue to show little remorse to a world teetering on edge.

Question arise by an audience ill prepared for an outcome not of their choosing. The script that is used by infamous lead players continue to ignore the downtrodden masses all over the world. The infamous characters of today’s leading roles continue to portray a calculated deception that hides their diabolical intentions. With the 2020 Presidential election nearing we need new lead roles portrayed by virtuous lead characters who will rewrite the script and turn us away from the Greek Tragedy that is currently playing out today.

While, part of living in an ever – evolving world, includes, witnessing certain things, which may seem different, and / or, trend – setting, never before, in recent memory, have Americans witnessed, such a dramatic change, in policies, rhetoric, behavior, etc, when a new President assumes office! Certainly, our Presidents, want to put their personal – stamps, on their leadership, especially, in the areas of priority, policies, emphasis, and, how they articulate their messages, etc. However, few, remember, any previous administration, so, dramatically, depart from what we usually consider, the norms, we have become accustomed to! In terms of style, rhetoric, apparent integrity challenges, and polarizing vitriol, President Donald Trump, has been considerably different. He has, both, the highest negative, polling numbers, while, also, having the most loyal, core supporters / base / followers. Regardless of one's political preferences / ideology, it should be recognized, this isn't NORMAL! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and the potential ramifications, etc.

1. No niceties: The niceties, we have come to expect, from the occupant of the White House, has certainly, often, been overlooked, by President Trump. He proudly, articulates his disdain, for what he considers, PC , or politically correct, and often resorts to blaming, complaining, and name – calling!

2. Options; opportunities: There is never, only, one way, to proceed, but, rather, it's important to fully consider, various options and alternatives, in order to seek the finest solutions. Wouldn't we be better served, if our leader, was ready, willing, and able, to recognize, and seek the finest opportunities?

3. Reality; rationale; rhetoric: Denying essential things, and realities, such as Climate Change, and other environmental concerns, etc, is irresponsible, and possibly dangerous, especially, in terms of future sustainability. Whether it's his real rationale, or, merely, lots of empty rhetoric, it's certainly, not normal!

4. Motives; mean – spirited: Some question President Trump's motives, and whether, they simply, are motivated by his personal / political agenda, and / or, self – interest! Others consider the rhetoric, far more mean – spirited, biased, prejudiced, divisive, polarizing, and, against all prior norms !

5. Attitude; attention; articulate: The President's apparent attitude, and unfocused, attention, combined with his desire to articulate, often – contradictory statements (Fact – checkers claim, Trump has made over 10,000 misstatements, since elected President), is far different from his predecessor's behaviors.

6. Listen; learn; lessons; leadership: Only when people, are willing to listen, to differing views, and ideas, and learn. from every conversation, and experience, and respect others, even when we differ, is there an opportunity to learn the lessons, needed, to handle effective, quality leadership. This administration and President are unable and unwilling, seeming, often, to imply, others are not entitled to different opinions / perspectives.

What we have witnessed, for the past couple of years, isn't NORMAL, nor, in many ways, particularly healthy, to the nation, and world! Wake up, America, and protect all our freedoms, including liberty, and justice, for all!

Beware of Climate Change, deniers! Especially, those, who do so, because it's their personal opinion, political / personal agenda, and, or, fits into, their self – interest! Although the overwhelming, vast majority of climate / environmental scientists, not only in the country, but around the world, state the dangers of procrastinating, in paying keen attention, in this area, the current occupant of the White House, Donald Trump, appears to deny its existence. President Trump informed the rest of the world, the United States, will not abide, by the Paris Accords, making us the only major (and most minor) nation, to withdraw from these agreements. He brags about the quality of our nation's environment, although, in the essential areas of cleaner air, and water, the data indicates, we have taken a big – step, backwards! Simply denying the dangers, won't make them go away, and, with that in mind, this article will attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss, 5 essential considerations, in this area.

1. Data / science: Clean air, and water, aren't merely, unmeasurable goals, and / or priority, but, rather, are easily measured, especially with today's technology. The data and the science, clearly indicate, human beings have had a significant impact, on the environment, and the climate. When President Trump, downplays its importance, this is a serious challenge, to a sustainable future, and the well – being of future generations! He enjoys calling it Global Warming, and saying, snow storms, etc, have disproved it, while, in fact, the severity, and extremes, we have been experiencing, should be concerning!

2. Total Costs: President Trump proclaims so – called, green measures, are too costly, and will, harm business! While, he may be somewhat, accurate, in a limited way. in the extremely, short – term, the longer – term ramifications, and total costs, should outweigh these concerns! He continues, apparently, for political reasons, to support the unsustainable coal industry, which has been losing its appeal, and practicality, for decades, and opposing renewable energy sources.

3. Future generations: Shouldn't protecting the health, and well – being, including air and water quality, of future generations, be a significant, priority?

4. Options; step – by – step: Addressing our future means considering options and alternatives, and acting, in a responsible manner! This will require a step – by – step, process, focused on the best approach, and path, into the future!

5. Risks of procrastination: Every moment wasted, and failing to proceed, with well – considered, focused, action, is dangerous to the future of the world! Don't let politicians, play politics, and procrastinate!

Ignoring climate change, won't make it go away! Wake up, America, and demand, political leaders, take well – considered, focused action, now, before it's too late!

While, many people, today, who identify, with being on the political left, or progressive politics, seem to be spending, much of their time, and effort, on blaming Donald Trump, and complaining, about his rhetoric / vitriol, actions, etc, wouldn't it make more sense, and be more productive, to clearly articulate their vision, in a relevant, sustainable, clear – cut, focused manner? Instead of making this about the messenger, no matter how outrageous, and / or, disturbing, it makes more sense, to FOCUS on the best ideology, and way, to proceed, into the future! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and, why, this approach, makes the most sense.

1. Faith; future; fruition; factors: Examine, why so many, have placed their faith, and seem to believe, President Trump, regardless of how many apparent, lies, misstatements, etc, he has articulated! We need to spend more time, and pay more attention, to the best course of action, into the future! Instead of focusing on what they oppose, they should emphasize, the best course of action, and how to bring it, to fruition! There are many factors to consider, and, we must begin to focus on significant factors, such as the environment / climate change, freedoms, liberty, and justice – for – all, and bringing Americans together, in a fairer way, for the common good!

2. Options; opportunities; opinions: Avoid, the negative, backward – focused attitude, of, Make America Great Again, and consider the best options, to make us, move forward, in the best, possible way! Consider opportunities, such as renewable energy, etc, to replace, dying industries, and environmentally damaging ones, such as coal mining, etc. Never be afraid to voice your opinions, but demand, that an opinion, is not, automatically, considered, a fact!

3. Character; cooperative; caring: Instead of evaluating, political leaders, based on their empty promises, and rhetoric, examine the quality of their characters, and whether, they will prioritize, a cooperative approach, instead of a polarizing, adversarial one! We need leaders, who are genuinely, caring, about, all our citizens, not merely one's core supporters!

4. Useful; urgent; uplifting: Always ask, what is useful, and will make a difference, for the better, about any proposal! Differentiate urgent, from lesser issues! Wouldn't we all be better served and represented, if our public officials, were more uplifting, and positive?

5. Service; stronger; sane; sustainable: Our public officials should focus on providing quality service, which consistently, makes us stronger! If something seems odd, ensure it is, at least. sane! Demand sustainable planning, instead of irrelevant, unsustainable directions!

Stop focusing on a particular politician, or public official, but, rather, FOCUS on the best ideology, to serve our nation, in a responsible way! Will you be willing, to be a more responsible citizen?

It’s often been said, one of the most meaningful, relevant necessities of any public official, is earning the trust, from, both those, he serves and represents, within this country, as well as how he’s perceived, on the international stage! One of the essential aspects/ components, is, most of us, seek a high degree of consistency, rather than inconsistency, in the message, these people provide, and articulate! Perhaps, unlike any time, in recent memory, we have witnessed, since the election of Donald J. Trump, to the office of President of the United States, someone, in that position, who, consistently, articulates a mixed – message, which is often confusing, and disconcerting! With that in mind, this article will briefly examine, review and discuss 5 examples of this, and the potential harm, it creates.

1. Health reform: During his campaign for the office, Trump, often, articulated a somewhat, simplistic, uninformed, overly rhetorical message, which claimed, he would improve health care and insurance, making it, much better, and less expensive. Once elected, he said he never realized, how complicated, doing so was, which, in, and of, itself, should be concerning! When the House of Representatives, approved their proposals, first, he celebrated with them, and, then, said, he hoped the Senate would approve something, which was less mean! These proposals were not truly health reform, because they did nothing to reduce costs, or improve delivery of services. Again, this was rhetoric, over policy!

2. Tax reform: While, both as a candidate, as well as. after his election, he proclaimed he would create a tax reform program, which lowered taxes, like never before witnessed. Although some might benefit, slightly, initially, others will not, especially, those from states, with higher local taxes. In addition, the vast majority of these tax breaks, go to larger corporations, and the wealthiest 1%, and, while Trump articulated a victory for the middle – class, the actual legislation, was far more, Welfare, for the wealthiest!

3. Intentions towards CHIPS, and DACA: President Trump has often articulated a message, where he proclaims, he cares about health care for the neediest children (CHIPS) and the so – called, Dreamers. However, if we believe, actions speak louder than words, it’s concerning, he has used these necessities, which polls show, the vast majority of Americans support, and approve of, as pawns, to negotiate to get the funds, for his Wall!

4. Immigration/ wall: While most would agree, we need to address the public’s safety, and the threat from terrorism, Trump’s articulated message, seems more focused on rhetoric and vitriol, than viable solutions. He continues to emphasize his wall, and his recent statement, where he said, he was open to a path to citizenship, for the so – called, Dreamers, but binding that, to Congress approving a large expenditure, for that wall!

5. Personal integrity: After witnessing this man’s behavior and rhetoric, why would anyone believe, what he says? He has compromised his personal integrity, by resorting to numerous lies and misstatements (Fact – checkers state he has lied over 5 times per day), and, rather than introducing well – developed, viable, relevant, sustainable solutions, consistently resorts to blaming and complaining.

President Trump has polarized this nation, to a degree, never previously witnessed! When one’s message is blurred, and contradictory, everyone suffers and loses!

Not long ago, I met a nice and pleasant college student studying at Starbucks, she goes to the local 4-year State University here. Well, I thought she was a nice and polite college student until she started talking about her politics. Let me give you a run-down on all this because as a baby-boomer I am quite frankly a little appalled by the sense of entitlement going on with kids in college these days.

You see, she told me she wanted to vote for Bernie Sanders because she liked what he promised about health care and tuition free college, that is to say Free College for Everyone. Okay, lots of people feel this way but isn't it just a bit self-serving – to vote for someone so you can get free stuff that everyone else will have to pay for? Of course this vote-buying game is something that the Democrats engage in early and often – and socialist leaning candidates around the world use this strategy as they come into power as populist leaders.

Since, Hillary Clinton is the nominee now, she said; "I am definitely voting for Hillary!" and "I like what she stands for with gays, minorities, free health care and college," besides she is a Democrat nominee. I asked her what she thought about how Team Clinton and the DNC worked to shut out her former favorite candidate, a very deceptive and dishonest move. She told me; "That's politics!" Really, a college student suddenly thinks she knows everything about politics? Also, where on Earth is her loyalty? No loyalty as long as she gets free-college tuition and doesn't have to pay back here student loans.

And guess what, this sentiment is hardly uncommon. Did you know that college loan defaults have skyrocketed since the Democrats started talking about "Free Tuition" during this 2016 Presidential Election? It's true, it jumped over 10%. The Wall Street Journal in an article titled; "More Than 40% of Student Borrowers Aren't Making Payments – New figure raises worries that millions of them may never repay more than $ 200 billion owed," by John Mitchell April 2016. Well, thanks a lot Bernie and Hillary, thanks for your undermining of yet another important sector of our society. The article stated:

"While most have since left school and joined the workforce, 43% of the roughly 22 million Americans with federal student loans weren't making payments as of Jan. 1, according to a quarterly snapshot of the Education Department's $ 1.2 trillion student-loan portfolio , "and" About 1 in 6 borrowers, or 3.6 million, were in default on $ 56 billion in student debt, meaning they had gone at least a year without making a payment, 3-million more owing roughly $ 66 billion were at least a month behind. "

Since many of these student loans are backed by the tax-payer and the rest turn out to be part of citizen's stock portfolio, we are shifting all the current costs and past defaults to older Americans. Lastly, I'd like to add something here. Whenever the government helps create a "bubble" in any sector of our economy, it always double-downs and makes it worth, fails to rectify the problem, this is going to be a disaster.

Further, if college tuition becomes free, and if the government is involved, trust me; that is all it is going to be worth. And the Democrats they are busy attacking Donald Trump for his Trump University? Give me a break. It's time for the Democrats to come clean on this problem they've created and stop promising things they cannot do. Didn't they learn from ObamaCare?