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My Reflection on 9/11

I remember 9/11 like it was yesterday.  I was a manager at a paint store and one of the large contracts came in and said that something major was happening on the East Coast.  We turned on the Television and that television didn't get turned off all day long.  We closed the store, watched the news, and sat in absolute bewilderment at every new update... 8:46am Flight 11 with 92 people aboard crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.... 9:03am Flight 175 with 65 people aboard crashes into the South Tower of the World Trade Center..... 9:37am Flight 77 with 64 people aboard crashes into the Western facade of the Pentagon in Washington D.C...... 10:07am After passengers aboard Flight 93 mount an attack on the terrorists who took over the plane, the terrorists deliberately crash the plane into a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, killing all 40 passengers and crew aboard..... 9:59am The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses..... 10:28am The ...

Trump, How is 36% Even a Thing?

I have always had a more Centerist viewpoint when it comes to politics.  Historically I have voted for Republicans, Democrats, and Independents in local, state, and national elections.  There was a time when there was more individual thought in politics, and more politicians willing to challenge the status quo in Washington to stand up for what is right.  I don't see that in today's Washington.  I see a 2 party system that is broken, and a country being led by a man who has been described in many ways (all with factual backing); including but not limited to the following: Racist Xenophobe Misogynist Sociopath Narcissist Bigot Pathological Liar Completely Lacks Empathy Sexual Harasser Philanderer Don't get me wrong, this country has had bad leaders before.  Our country has bad leaders now at the local, state and federal levels of the government aside of the presidency.  I look at this one man, Donald Trump, and wonder how he can have even a 36...