Direct quotes from Donald J. Trump, sitting president of the United States of America. These words were boadcast by him via Twitter. What you see on the right is one of the three parts of the thread. It is highlighted below. The three parts are all from the same moment in the morning of July 14, 2019.
So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen,
who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total
catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they
even have a functioning government at all), now loudly ....and viciously
telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation
on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix
the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come
back and show us how....it is done. These places need your help badly, you
can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to
quickly work out free travel arrangements!"
I am at a complete loss for words as I have this text before me. I can't help but be firmly convinced that the attitude spewed forth through these words renders Donald J. Trump totally devoid of the moral authority required to govern the country. The representatives toward whom this vitriol is directed are validly elected members of congress. If they deserve admonition, let it be for their improper conduct. They do not deserve to be insulted for their place of birth or the culture from which they sprung.
I must admit that as I have scanned the social media concerning these Trumpian sentiments, there are surprisingly many that are in total accord with the message. What is all the more shocking to me is the coincidental reality of what the Catholic Universe pondered today at the moment of the Bible proclamation of the Gospel - The story of the Good Samaritan as told in chapter 10 of Luke's Gospel:
But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus,
"And who is my neighbor?"
Jesus replied,
"A man fell victim to robbers
as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho.
They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.
A priest happened to be going down that road,
but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
Likewise a Levite came to the place,
and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him
was moved with compassion at the sight.
He approached the victim,
poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them.
Then he lifted him up on his own animal,
took him to an inn, and cared for him.
The next day he took out two silver coins
and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction,
'Take care of him.
If you spend more than what I have given you,
I shall repay you on my way back.'
Which of these three, in your opinion,
was neighbor to the robbers' victim?"
He answered, "The one who treated him with mercy."
Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
Frankly, I am of the opinion that this action on the part of the president of the United States of America
should be crafted by congress as the first article of impeachment. I am also convinced that it is time to bring jugement down on this poor excuse for a human being.
