Truth Will Endure

It is gratifying to read pertinent news in the Washington Post.  With Donald Trump's shadow still being cast upon America, it has been difficult to discern truth.  Spin has been the operative motive in American politics, and these politics ruthlessly have undermined America.  We don't know what is up or down, and most "news" in the last six years has been propaganda.  The wool has been pulled over America's eyes, and a sense of reality or something truly that effects our lives is welcome.  Oh what do I speak?  The most important topic is the American economy or lack thereof.  We are up Schitt Creek.  There is no real economy, and Covid set the example of government bail out of most irresponsible business acumen.  We are too good to fail, but we aren't.  The rich won't suffer, but America's uncanny ability to be the worlds social and economic conscience has all but disappeared.  This was the intent.  Bring America down.  Bring down the free market.  All small business is struggling, and large corporate America rules the roost.  When the Post begins reporting on real issues, it is both surprising and satisfying.  These issues don't have the entertainment value of Donald Trump's demented mind, but they more relevant to the survival of the human race and planet Earth.  It is not an exaggeration to say we are on the brink of survival, and this is not spin.  Spin or diversion from ensuing truth no longer can survive.  We must understand the truth now to mitigate its extreme and tenacious avoidance during the Trump presidency.  There comes a point when the jig is up, and the piper must be paid.  We cannot just ignore the work done and refuse to pay in Trumpian fashion.  An economy cannot survive unless debts are paid.  Enter the United States economy and our staggering and insurmountable 30 trillion dollar debt.  What example does this set?  It says America is incapable of behaving responsibly.  Instead we roll the dice, drink the champagne, eat the caviar, and expect Washington to bail us out.  If they don't then there will be another Great Depression.  People will loose faith in Wall Street.  As it turns out America's car companies and most banks did follow through, but what would have happened if we had not bailed them out in the economic setback of 2008?  When Washington did pay, the CEO's of these derelict companies took vacations, paid themselves bonuses, and otherwise thumbed their noses as mainstream America.  A small group of investors got filthy rich betting against the American economy.  These are who we paid.  Where are they now the participants of "The Big Short?"  Perhaps we should not have paid and exposed the extreme shortcomings of Wall Street.  Would we really have had another Great Depression?  I think not.  It was more manipulation of Washington from the private sector.  Most people would agree that it is healthier to deal in truth even if you do lose.  At least you understand.  We are too afraid anymore to lay it out on the table and be accountable for what we are.  We are weak and afraid.  We continue to tell lies, spin the truth, and avoid responsibility for aberrant behavior.  We want to snake the other guys asshole, because there is some perverted satisfaction doing so.  Who can live this way?  It is exhausting, depressing, and depraved.  Therefore our society cannot heal, because we have forgotten the consequences of honesty.  Honesty means although it is wise to look over your shoulder, what you see doesn't intimidate you.  You have a leg up.  You understand the enemy.  Your enemy is weaker than you and eventually will stumble and fall.  When he does you will walk over him and ignore his carcass.  Tangible human results are far stronger than cowardly insecurity, and the truth is what will endure.