Opinion
By Richard Eber and Stephen Frank
03-13-24
Intro by Steve Frank
In Hollywood, if you openly support Trump and/or the Constitution, you can’t get a job. On campus if you are Jewish, and Evangelical Christian or a believer in free speech, your life is literally in danger—and try getting a job on a campus.
Oakland has decided it wants 30% female cops by 2030—currently they have 12%. That means qualified males need not apply—and what happens if not enough females apply—will they lower standards? LAPD is already hiring CRIMINALS from foreign countries (illegal aliens) to harass honest citizens, with a badge and a gun.
“None of this makes sense to me. Even worse it bothers me so called Limousine Liberals have resorted to shamming me into joining their ranks of bigotry, loathing, and distain. All this, just for exercising my right to vote.
No wonder millions of Americans have dismissed Kangaroo Court proceedings against Donald Trump in the higher Court of Public Opinion?
A point was reached when it has become my honor to be ostracized by the liberal establishment in California. Why should any citizen be under attack for attempting to elect candidates of their choice?”
America has quickly become a totalitarian nation—and the honest citizens are refusing to fight back.
Blacklisted by Progressives by Richard Eber
Richard Eber, Exclusive to the California Political News and Views (republished with permission), 3/13/24 www.capoliticalnewsandviews.com
“We like you Richard as a valued friend, even with your political affiliations. The only problem is that you admit to having voted for Donald Trump twice. This is an unpardonable sin that can never be forgiven. You are still our favorite Republican; but we must part ways with you. Have a nice life.”
I can’t count the number of conversations with Progressive Democrats similar to the above. This shows how far Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) has progressed. Those on the Left have dismissed conservatives for committing unknown hate crimes against humanity.
We are living in an era where the events that transpired on January 6, 2021 are considered to be on the same level as the misdeeds of Putin, Benedict Arnold, and Adolf Hitler combined.
Donald Trump has been designated to be the source of all evil.
Even worse, those who support the policies of the former President, are being demeaned for their beliefs.
It has been my recollection the Republican frontrunner hasn’t invaded Mexico, been guilty of treason, or have murdered millions of Jews. Trump’s motto Make America Great Again (MAGA) sure does not sound like a threat to Democracy as we know it.
In previous elections I can’t recall being accused of terrorist acts for being a conservative. Why now? I have not changed while the perception of my views has migrated into outright hostility.
Yet “The Beat Goes On”, as Sonny Bono aptly stated. Democrats are putting out all of the stops to prevent Donald Trump from ever occupying the White House again. The recent Supreme Court 9-0 decision forbidding States from removing him from the ballot, has not curbed their appetite for conducting legal proceedings against the former President.
Who ever heard of a 355-million-dollar fine being levied and business licenses revoked, when there was no injured party? Can prosecutors be considered credible when they ran for office on a platform of indicting the former President?
How about Trump having to defend himself for withholding classified documents while Hillary Clinton, Borack Obama, and Joe Biden did the same thing; but weren’t indicted?
None of this makes sense to me. Even worse it bothers me so called Limousine Liberals have resorted to shamming me into joining their ranks of bigotry, loathing, and distain. All this, just for exercising my right to vote.
No wonder millions of Americans have dismissed Kangaroo Court proceedings against Donald Trump in the higher Court of Public Opinion?
A point was reached when it has become my honor to be ostracized by the liberal establishment in California. Why should any citizen be under attack for attempting to elect candidates of their choice?
This is especially true In Contra Cost Country, where I reside. There are hardly any Republicans on any ticket except the parking variety.
Last Tuesday, it only took me only about 5 minutes to enter and leave my neighborhood voting precinct. Most races offered Hopson’s Choice alternatives with only Democrats listed in the Voter’s Guide.
Once inside the booth, I did make one change. After casting my ballot for Nikki Haley, I voted for Steve Garvey rather than one of his GOP rivals. In my mind electing the former Dodger first baseman is preferable than allowing Adam “Shifty” Schiff from becoming California’s next Senator.
What brought this change were Schiff’s non-stop television commercials lambasted Garvey for voting twice for Donald Trump. It further infuriated me the cheerleader of fake Russian collusion could brag about job creation while being a supporter of the President’s ill-fated Green Agenda and Inflation Reduction Act.
Media pundits on MSNBC and CNN lauded Schiff’s strategy for hyping Garvey to avoid a run-off against fellow Democrat Katie Porter. In my mind these tactics of deceiving voters provides a vivid illustration of what a scumbag Schiff actually is.
In addition, there will be other benefits of all voters being exposed to conservative values. Increased GOP participation in the election will also assist in electing down ballot Republican candidates with an increased turnout.
My only source of optimism is the still undecided fate of Proposition 1. Currently less than 15,000 votes separate this ill-conceived pork barrel, union inspired 6.4 billion boondoggle from being rejected. Despite opponents being outspent 22 million dollars to nothing, half the voters saw through this flimsy Gavin Newsom inspired pro Big Government measure.
With a million mail-in ballots still to be tabulated, there is still hope Proposition 1 will fail. Even more important, the close outcome of this bond issue shows alarm of the electorate for California’s declining fiscal health. Many folks are worried about incurring more bond liabilities when the State is currently 68 billion dollars in the red.
None of this will alter my intention to vote this Fall. As a so called MAGA Republican, I intend to proudly cast my ballot for Donald Trump and Steve Garvey. If this act is considered to be treasonous by Progressive stalwarts, such a designation can be easily lived with.
These creeps can take their blacklisting ways to a place where the sun don’t shine!
Richard Eber studied journalism at the University of Oregon. He writes about politics, culture, education restaurants, and wine for the Contra Costa Bee. Richard is president of Amerasa Rapid Transit, a specialized freight forwarder.
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Mr. Eber owned and operated an International Forwarding Company for many years. His hobbies have been gardening, wine making, and cooking. He’s currently a weekly columnist for California Political News & Views and a restaurant columnist for the Concord Pioneer. Being a conservative Republican puts him on the endangered species list in Northern California. He briefly studied journalism at the University of Oregon working as a cub reporter for the Oregon Daily Emerald. Transferring to UC Santa Barbara. Eber served as City and Sports Editor of the UCSB Daily Nexus. He was also a columnist for the San Francisco Commercial News and the Shipping and Trade News of Tokyo for a couple years.
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