comments on passing 100,000 dead...

The number 100,000 has mystical aspects for our culture (and probably all western culture). This holy number is usually observed and commemorated upon.

We have gone over 100,000 dead.

This demands our President go on all TV channels at 8 pm and announce this horrible figure, this horrible “milestone”. His speech must broadcast grief and sympathy. Yet, after the initial shot of grief, it must express hope and faith and the need for all of us to come together.

I recall “W” gave some damn fine speeches. I recall Obama gave some damn fine speeches as well as Clinton and Carter. If only we had a President who could take up the torch but we don’t.

We have Donald John Trump.

I can not believe him if he were to try expressing sympathy and hope. (I don’t think he feels these emotions).

I don’t think he can fake it.

We deserve better!

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Vice President Joe Biden just gave a wonderful eulogy  that was very moving.
It was very presidential!