So, what do Jon Stewart, Barbra Streisand and Whoopi Goldberg all have in common? Well, they all are wealthy, famous, outspoken, far-left, liberal radicals and they all dislike conservatives very much — but most of all they simply hate President-elect Donald Trump with a passion. Over these past few months they (and a great many more Hollywood celebrities and news commentators) have vilified President-elect Trump in the most hateful ways imaginable. They have vented so much hate that I really fear for their health — the shock, the pain and anger on their faces is something indeed to behold. Now, it is certainly their right to say whatever they wish — about whoever they wish — but there is another thing about all these folks that upsets me a bit and that they all have in common. They are also all liars. They just do not keep their word! Each had promised that he/she would pack up and move to Canada or another country if Trump were elected president (and in Jon Stewart’s case, to another planet). Now, you must realize that I was greatly overjoyed to think that maybe, just maybe, they would hold fast and true to their promises and depart — quickly! But lo and behold, I am now hearing that they are simply a bunch of blowhards and that their threats and promises were nothing but a blast of hot air (does this remind you of another blowhard who drew a red line in the sand of Syria?) I would have gladly chipped in for their departure airfare, but only for a one way ticket!

Darn it! Folks who don’t keep their word and lie to us are genuine “deplorables.” By not leaving, they have disappointed more than 60 million American voters. Such star power! Oh well, I can only hope that it will happen in Trump’s second term… And speaking of hope, Michelle Obama has just told Oprah Winfrey that with the Trump presidency, she has lost all hope for America… Now, my first response to that is not printable. My next response is that it has been a very long eight years, but I now hope — real American hope is on the way. Folks, the air really IS fresher and the sun DOES shine more brightly and the American flag flying in the breeze gives me a sense of pride and honor for my country that I have never had before. And also the realization of how quickly it could have been taken from us.

In closing, I can only say — Bless God America!!

Oh yes — one more thing! It appears Colin Kaepernick isn’t happy with American values and America as a whole, either. Stewart, Streisand and Goldberg, please pick him up on your way out!

MARVIN GEORGE MILLER

Coeur d’Alene