“So, I have a question. I know you don’t agree with S- and H-. But I don’ understand why you try to change them?”

“No, no, no, no. That’s not it. You’re missing it. I am not trying to change them. I don’t care who they vote for. That’s not the problem. The problem is they think they are smarter than us. Do you understand? They think they are smarter than us and that that is why they and we vote differently.”

She presents a confused look.

He resumes, “Okay. Try this. You know about killing people, right? Sorry, about the death penalty. You know how some criminals are killed for punishment, right?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. So there are some people who don’t think criminals should be killed. Other people think criminals should be killed. I can sit here and accurately list the reasons each side gives. But I believe what I believe and disagree with the other side. I do not think I am smarter than them. I just believe differently. It isn’t about being smart or not. It is about the issue. Do you see what I mean?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. Well, S- and H-, and the democrats in general don’t defend their positions on any issues, they just believe they are smarter than us. S- told our mom about H-’s work with abnormal babies when she was a nurse. He mentioned the whole ‘some babies are born with both parts’ disturbing fact as he defended the democrats support of transgender nonsense. Do you see why they are wrong? Transgender rights has nothing to do with those babies and the decisions their parents have to make. It isn’t like anyone marching through the streets believe those babies need a voice. No. The democrats, S- and H- included, believe they are smarter than us and so they just argue, ‘Of course people should be able to live how they want.’ Or they confuse the issue or bring up random and irrelevant experiences, if anyone will force the issue, which have no bearing on the issues and hope we cower before them. I don’t want them to change their vote. I want them to hear that someone on this earth believes they are full of shit.”

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Vote for Kamala, vote for Al Gore. Vote for whoever you choose, I say. But be a man. Defend your position. Make me defend my position. Stop the nonsense that you somehow have a special insight into life on earth. You don’t. I don’t. We just have our ideas and, more importantly, our methods.

Many pundits have already said it. But this election, these two candidates, represent “condescension” vs “Don’t Tread On Me”. There are no classic issues on the ballot. The issue is whether you believe you’re smarter than other citizens and therefore have some greater capacity and vision and duty to run the show. If so, you like Harris. If not, you like Trump.

To be clear, I am not smarter than democrats. My distinguishing qualities include I am braver, have my integrity, and encourage literacy.