Thursday, June 29, 2023

Uncle Tom and Lester

 Lester Holt is a Trump supporter.  As the anchor of a major network news organization, he is culpable for spreading incendiary rhetoric the same scope as Donald Trump's lies.  It does not matter if the network writers are penning his propaganda, because the words come out of his mouth.  Repeatedly he has said prosecuting Donald Trump would, "Tear the country apart."  This has not happened.  He has said Trump is becoming a stronger candidate for the nominee of the GOP in 2024.  When the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, says this then we must realize that the GOP itself has become criminal.  The mob has infiltrated Washington, and they are comfortable threatening Americans in full view.  For ratings Lester Holt can speculate and fan the flames of newsworthy talk, but a national network news anchor should operate at a higher standard of integrity.  Each time he makes one of the absurd remarks, my respect for him lessens.  It is inappropriate.  The media in general is making these same predictions, and they are nothing more than idle speculation.  Any true American who has an ounce of intelligence will not reelect a narcissistic, criminal, lying hustler for the Presidency of the United States.  It makes good news, and it is engaging, but it is rhetoric not based in reality.  To hear Lester Holt gas light the American public is disconcerting.  It makes us wonder if they believe their own lies.  Most people know the circumstances of Kevin McCarthy's Speakership.  They didn't want him, but he bullied his way in.  He is a thug, but now we know this.  Lester must be an Uncle Tom, because he is kowtowing to the man.  Is this what it takes for a black man to be a prime time news anchor?  Perhaps we should let the Supreme Court decide.