Oh, how I wish that were true.

I’m not talking about the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament. I’m talking about the madness in Washington, DC that has prevailed since President Tweet’s election as president last January 20th by, no doubt, nefarious means thanks to help from the Russians.

The month of March does, indeed, end today but the chaos in my nation’s capital remains and will for the unforeseeable future. In a little over one year, the casualties of the Tweet Administration has reached 21 people compared to 20 people in 8 years of President Obama! The Tweet’s revolving door style of leadership is anything but acceptable and cannot lead to greater prosperity for the United States of America.  His constantly changing administration can only get anything accomplished by Executive Order, where the Tweet only needs to listen to what is acceptable inside his head. So far, he’s signed 66 E.O.’s, mostly to undo the work of President Obama.  That’s not government leadership to make America great that’s malicious intent to pander to his base of supporters.

It’s obvious that I don’t like President Tweet.  He is not the kind of person I admire and never will.  It’s how he leads that I most object to.  He demands loyalty and admiration without earning it.  But, I’m not naïve.  He has a certain charm that is attractive to some and  I do realize that there’s a large segment of the population who are hurting and who have bought into his rhetoric.  I fault my own Democratic Party for failing to discuss the needs of and come up with solutions for those struggling to get by and who, through blind faith, have put their trust in this narcissist that he will somehow address their unfortunate circumstances.  But, folks, I’m here to tell you, this administration is not the Messiah you seek.  Tax cuts for his wealthy friends are not going to trickle down into your pockets.  All his false promises will result in only further disappointment not jobs.  A border wall isn’t going to make Americans safer.  It will only further divide and isolate the country.

What is really needed is good, old fashioned, investment in the United States of America.  That’s what’s truly going to make the USA great again.  Investment requires taxes, people!  It is taxes which will enable investments in good schools, upgraded infrastructure, a strong military, job creation, homes for the homeless, food for the hungry, counseling for the mentally disturbed, a safe environment, and healthcare for all.  The wealthiest among us have to pay their fair share.  Is this ideal really such a bad idea?

This social media crazed president is not going to lead us to some promised land that only exists in his imagination.  He is the bullshitter’s bullshitter.  He may be the greatest showman of all time and the only person profiting from all of this seems to be his family business and his wealthy friends.  How is this not so painfully obvious to his faithful supporters?  My guess is that they feel there’s no alternative.

There needs to be.  I’m going to hope that on November 6th, a mere 9 months from now, that Americans of voting age will recognize change is needed and vote.  I hope that Democrats will retake the Congress.  President Tweet must be impeached and convicted of violation of his oath to uphold and protect the Constitution.  I hope the next generation of Americans, the Millennials, step up and do more than just complain but return this country to its democratic ideals.  To listen to the needs of the people and to seek solutions for all.   They need to vote.

Perhaps the creation of another political party is necessary.  But, I’m not so much advocating for this as I am a return to some sense of normalcy in our nation’s leadership.  The uncompromising madness in the United States has to stop.  The rule of law must prevail.  The voice of the people must be heard by both parties.  Fairness and democracy is what I’m advocating.  We must evolve.  We must make a significant transition to a place where truly all men and women are created equal.  I remain hopeful that this can happen but it’s not going to come from this president.

It’s time to stop the madness.