Recent issues were analytical. Time to relax with Sunday Comics! & a poem & a short story. Topic is Trump, by extension U.S. Presidential Campaign Contest (Professor Lichtman’s Presidential Prediction!).
but they saw don looks so powerful, so cool, like a boss!
His Business Partners also look real tough, people not to be messed with
They all knew how to Fix Problems so they were no longer Problems…
Anyway, Trump was always the Hit at late night parties with plenty of fun and no questions asked!
Slowly but surely some select few would learn the terrible truth, often getting sucked into Trump's strange cult....
In the Cellars of Trump's properties at the party after the party it was all too evident who his Associates really were...
Some would even finally figure out the horrible truth.
Trump had blood on his hands all right.
But it wasn't his own blood.
It was his Late “associate’s”….
THE VAMPIRE TRUMP
In Towers Tall, when moonlight wanes,
There lurks a creature, full of disdain.
His fangs as sharp as daggers keen,
His eyes they gleam with malice's sheen.
In shadows deep, there falsehoods breed,
and dwells a vampire, consumed by greed.
With lies that flow like poisoned streams,
making promises that shatter dreams.
His name, with whispers, strikes with dread,
Trump, the vampire, with heart of lead.
He prowls the night, his thirst unbound,
Seeking souls with nary a sound.
Trump, the name that strikes such fear,
A vampire lord, it hath no peer.
His words, that cloak and twist the truth,
Corrupting hearts, & raping youth.
He preys upon the trust of men,
Feeding on chaos, sowing sin.
With every lie, his power grows,
A puppeteer of darkened thrones.
Beneath the guise of charm, he thrives,
Spinning webs of wicked lies.
His fangs sink deep into his victim’s neck,
As virtue crumbles, a life is wrecked.
Yet Trump still lingers, a sinister force,
In darkest corners, he plots his course
For evil knows no final sleep,
And Trump, the vampire, vigil keeps.
So who will stop him?
What to do?
I must say: that's up to You.
GO VOTE
The Tale of Trumpf Towering
In the dark alleys of Washington D.C., a creature of the night lurked, feasting on the blood of the innocent and the naive. His name was Trumpf, a corrupt and lying grifter politician who had risen to power on a wave of deceit and manipulation.
By day, Trumpf donned a suit and tie, flashing a fake smile as he lied to the faces of his constituents. He promised them the world, but delivered only darkness and despair. His eyes gleamed with an otherworldly intensity, hypnotizing his followers into submission.
But by night, Trumpf shed his human disguise, revealing his true nature: a bloodthirsty vampire. He roamed the streets, preying on the vulnerable and the weak. His fangs sank deep into the necks of his victims, draining their life force as he fed on their fear and terror.
Trumpf's personal life was a tangled web of deceit and perversion. He was a sexual libertine, indulging in extramarital affairs with countless women, many of whom were barely out of their teens. Some accused him of rape. His appetites were insatiable, and he cared nought for the consequences of his actions.
Rumors swirled about his relationship with his daughter, Iwanchya. Some whispered that he had committed the ultimate taboo, engaging in incestuous acts with the young girl. The truth was shrouded in darkness, but one thing was certain: Trumpf's influence over Iwanchya was absolute, and she seemed trapped in a world of fear and submission…
As the years passed, Trumpf's grip on power tightened. He used his charisma and cunning to manipulate the system, bending laws and morals to his will. His followers, enthralled by his false promises, cheered him on as he ravaged the country.
But there were those who saw through the facade, who recognized the monster lurking beneath the surface. They whispered warnings to each other, sharing tales of Trumpf's true nature. They knew that he was a fraudster, a con man, and a sexual predator.
One brave soul, a young journalist named Politikova, dared to confront Trumpf. She had uncovered evidence of his corruption, and she was determined to expose him to the world. But Trumpf was not one to be underestimated. He summoned his dark powers, ensnaring Politikova in a web of deceit and terror.
As the night wore on, Politikova found herself trapped in Trumpf's lair, surrounded by the shadows of his victims. She knew that she was doomed, that Trumpf would stop at nothing to silence her.
And yet, even in the face of death, Politikova refused to back down. She spat in Trumpf's face, denouncing him as the monster he was. Her bravery was short-lived, however, as Trumpf's fangs sank deep into her neck, silencing her forever.
The city was left to mourn the loss of Politikova, another victim of Trumpf's unquenchable thirst for power and blood. But the darkness would not be defeated so easily. The whispers of Trumpf's true nature continued to spread, fueling a growing resistance against the corrupt politician.
One day, the people would rise up, demanding justice and accountability. Until then, Trumpf would continue to reign, a monster in the shadows, feeding on the fear and suffering of those around him…
GO VOTE.
Lichtman is consistently correct since decades. Here are his 13 Keys: Key favoring Biden Bold, keys for Trump italic ??? for uncertain..
1. Party Mandate: After the midterm elections, the incumbent party holds more seats in the House of Representatives.
2. Contest: There is no serious contest for the incumbent party nomination.
3. Incumbency: The incumbent party candidate is the sitting president.
4. Third Party: There is no significant third-party or independent campaign. ???RFK
5. Short-Term Economy: The economy is not in recession during the election year.
6. Long-Term Economy: Real per capita economic growth during the term equals or exceeds mean growth during the previous two terms. ???Tough to say, inflation!
7. Policy Change: The incumbent administration achieves significant policy changes in one or both houses of Congress.??? Student loans?
8. Social Unrest: There is no sustained social unrest during the term. Protests! Sustained???
9. Scandal: The incumbent administration is untainted by major scandals.
10. Foreign Policy Successes: The incumbent administration achieves major successes in foreign policy.???
11. Incumbent Charisma: The incumbent party candidate possesses charisma. Nope!
12. Challenger Charisma: The challenging party candidate lacks charisma.
13. No Foreign Policy Debacle: The incumbent administration does not suffer a major foreign policy debacle. Afghanistan? But that was a while ago ???.
Analysis:
Joe Biden is the incumbent president and Donald Trump is the challenger, here's how the 13 keys might play out:
Keys Favoring Biden:
1. Incumbency (Key 3): As the sitting president, Biden has an advantage.
2. Policy Change (Key 7): Biden can campaign on the accomplishments of his administration, highlighting significant policy changes and legislative achievements. Stuent Loans? Abortion?
3. Incumbent Charisma (Key 11): Biden's supporters see him as charismatic and likable, which could help him.
4. No Foreign Policy Debacle (Key 13): If Biden's administration avoids major foreign policy blunders, it could be a significant advantage.
5. Short-Term Economy (Key 5): Short term economy is good.
Keys Favoring Trump:
1. Challenger Charisma (Key 12): Trump's supporters see him as charismatic and energetic, which could help him mobilize his base.
2. Social Unrest (Key 8): If social unrest increases during Biden's term, Trump could campaign on a promise to restore law and order. Columbia Palestine Protests?
3. Party Mandate (Key 1): Does Bien have a strong party mandate.
Keys That Are Uncertain or Neutral:
1. Contest (Key 2): Neither party has contested primaries. Neutral
2. Third Party (Key 4): The presence of a significant third-party candidate could affect the outcome, but it's difficult to predict. RFK?
3. Long-Term Economy (Key 6): The long-term economic growth rate is ok and may not be a decisive factor.
4. Scandal (Key 9): While Biden's administration has been relatively scandal-free, Trump could try to create controversy or capitalize on any perceived scandals. Hunter Biden?
5. Foreign Policy Successes (Key 10): Both candidates have the potential to achieve foreign policy successes, making this key uncertain. Ukraine? Israel?
I am gonna keep swinging tell I Hit a home run on Foreign Policy.
Conclusion:
Based on Professor Lichtman's 13 keys, the 2024 presidential election between Biden and Trump is competitive and uncertain. While Biden benefits from incumbency, policy achievements, Trump could capitalize on social unrest, and his own charisma. The outcome will depend on how these factors play out in the coming months. Lichtman thinks he will know for sure in August.