The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

On January 20th of this year, a never-before-seen light shined down on the United States of America and an indescribable magic ensued, where the impoverished became enriched, the enslaved became free, the Debbie Downers became perky high school cheerleaders named Marcia. No, that's not what happened six and a half months ago when Donald Trump was inaugurated as our 45th president, but that's what his most ardent supporters, including himself, would have you believe. When asked to name Donald Trump's biggest legislative accomplishment, the president and his staunch followers tend to go the route of, "Well, just look at the great jobs numbers, the low unemployment rate, the record-breaking stock market! That has to count for something!" Oddly enough, these same individuals criticized then President Obama for reporting fake jobs numbers and unemployment rates, with Donald Trump being the most vocal critic at times. I'm sorry, but Donald Trump has done nothi...

It's been 3+ days since the inauguration of Donald Trump and I still have trouble coming to the realization that Barack Obama is no longer in the White House. While I know there were some promises he made which he either didn't keep or compromised, and there were some decisions he made which I didn't agree with, I'll still always see him as my president, as the first candidate on either side of the aisle who I sincerely fought to get elected, and I'd like to say thanks. For trying to bring us together, In spite of heavy obstruction, Never wanting to lose hope, Thanks, Obama, For favoring diplomacy over warfare, Thinking about our soldiers' lives first, For thinking before reacting, Thanks, Obama, For providing equality to more, Evolving on marriage rights, Looking past creed, gender, and race, Thanks, Obama, For bringing healthcare to millions, Saving lives in the process, Trying to do what's right, Thanks, Obama, For always keeping you...