My wish list for the end of Donald Trump’s time in office is short, not terribly pretentious and I hope it is achievable.
I am wishing for a few things to occur once the Trumps vacate he White House on Jan. 20, 2029.
My first wish is that we get a president who understands the Constitution he or she will take the oath to “defend and protect.” Trump refuses to read the damn thing. And by the way, even though my preference would be for a Democrat to succeed Trump, a doctrinaire Republican would be acceptable over a MAGA moron.
I want whoever takes over to order the immediate removal of the gold doo-dads that Trump has plastered over the Oval Office, as well as the rest of the West Wing. That can be done quietly, without much fanfare.
A return to regular legislative order would be most appropriate. The late GOP Sen. John McCain used to call regularly for regular order. He hated all the partisan sniping that froze any legislative accomplishment.
I want the restoration of collegiality. Of comity among the congressional and executive branch ranks. This might not seem like much of a request. There are many of us who are old enough to remember the legendary friendships that formed between leaders of both major parties. Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill come immediately to mind. In an odd way, so do Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich. These four political titans worked together on key legislation.
The clock continues to tick off time during Trump’s administration. The sooner it all expires the better. My patience is getting a bit of a second wind, however. I’ll wait for the end of this madness and hope for all I’m worth that a new day will restore our nation’s greatness.