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BRING BACK BORING IN 2024

A panelist on a public television program recently said that former Vice President  Pence was boring. Therefore, she reasoned this would preclude him from consideration as a presidential candidate. I’m not sure that’s a bad thing    Most voters are sick and tired of chaos coming out of the White House.  We want a president  who commands respect.   While I’m not endorsing Pence or any other candidate,  I’d  like  a leader who won’t make us the laughing stock of the world.  Bring Back Boring in 2024.

Bring back boring in 2024. Voters are sick and tired of chaol.
Bring Back Boring in 2024. Voters are looking for a statesman, not a politician.
Here is what I would not like to see in a candidate:

*Some one who has been indicted in several states for various crimes such as obstruction of justice and sexual assault.

*Shakes hands with ghosts, proclaims “God Save The Queen” after a speech about gun control, and calls someone a “lying, dog faced pony soldier.  (whatever that means).

*Runs down his politicial opponents by using childish, school yard nick names.  Builds himself up by running others down.

*Defends his son for failing to pay income taxes and child support.  Says he’s proud of a man who’s debauchery can be seen all over the internet.

*Hides classified materials in his bathroom and refuses to return them to the proper authorities.

*Is suspected of receiving millions of dollars in exchange for favorable policies toward China.

*Will celebrate eighty plus birthdays  while serving as president of the United States of America and leader of the free world.

Remembering Truman, Reagan, Eisenhower, this is what I would like to see.
Someone who:

*Conducts himself with dignity and respect for others.

*Hasn’t  been indicted for a crime or involved in a scandal.

*Has distinguished himself as a defender of American Values.

*Enjoys a stable  family life,.

*Works with the opposing political party to do what’s best for the American people.

*Respects all races,  religions and social classes without pandering to any.

*Welcomes all immigrants, as long as they come into this country in a legal, orderly  manner.

Above all, the president of the United States of America should be a statesman, not a politician. According to Dr.  J. Rufus Fears, professor of the history and freedom,  the two are  not the same thing.  He said a  statesman must possess four critical qualities:

  1. A bedrock of principles
  2. A moral compass
  3. A vision
  4. The ability to build a consensus to achieve that vision

Does that sound too  boring? ?   I don’t think so.  Bring Back Boring in 2024.

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REPORTERS’ DIGS FASCINATE ON TV

One of the interesting things that came out of the pandemic was individual news reporting away from the studio.  Instead of reporters or discussion panelists  sitting around a table,  they’re broadcasting live  from  their own homes. Their glitzy digs  often steal the show.  Especially on national news programs like Washington Week in Review.  The moderator, Jamiche Alcidor,  is in the studio.  However,  that’s not too interesting.  But when we see the panelists inside their homes,  it grabs my attention.  Especially with  high profile journalists in glamorous settings.   I devour every detail.  The plants, pictures, furniture, lamps, etc.  Often, after the person has  finished speaking, I can’t remember what they said.  All I can recall is that beautiful sofa, the dramatic  fiddle leaf philodendron, those  upscale cabinets and other decorative highlights.  Reporters’ digs fascinate on TV .

Reporter's Digs Fascinate on TV. Their homes are often more interesting than what they say
REPORTERS’ DIGS FASCINATE ON TV.. Their home backgrounds are often more interesting than what they say.

Consequently, you wonder how much time they spend setting  the stage.  Do they have a decorator come in and paint the walls—usually white—and arrange the furniture? Or is this how they really live? .  After awhile, the backdrops  seem to follow a pattern.  At least half of them will have a bookcase in view.  I guess that  is supposed to indicate that they’re educated and well read.  There’s often a plant. Do they actually water them, or were they just ordered from a florist?  Pictures on the wall are  carefully arranged along with  interesting accessories..  I love it when someone is sitting in their kitchen, because I get to see all the sparkling, new fangled appliances

It’s even more fun watching home grown news programs like Indiana Week in Review. The Midwestern  backdrops are modest in comparison to national news..    But it’s interesting to see the image they’re  trying to project. Ann Delaney, the leading Democratic panelist, started out with upscale décor in a sophisticated setting.    Now she’s switched to an egalitarian persona in  a plainer room  with a sloppily arranged bookcase.  Mike Obrien, the major Republican panelist,  has a patriotic, business like space,  with plaques and flags and  the usual white walls. I love reporter Mickey Kelley’s pink walls.  Sometimes you can even spot a microwave in her kitchen..  Now, there’s a lady everyone can relate to. John Schwantes, the legal eagle, also sits in front of a bookcase where the books are slanted, not straight up as if unused.

If things ever get back to normal, I’m going to miss seeing how famous  reporters  live.  Their  digs fascinate me on  TV news shows. .