“Boring? Try Being a Moderate.”

“Boring. You’re boring. You’re a moderate. How boring.”

Yeah, I’m a moderate. Do you know what that actually means? Because I’ll tell you this: it’s not boring.

Let’s take a simplified look at our current politics. We have a two-party system locked in a tug-of-war between extremes. Each side keeps attacking the other, and in response, both sides retreat further — farther left, farther right — until they’re not just disagreeing anymore, they’re trained to hate each other. That’s not governance. That’s dysfunction.

So what are we left with? Two radical ends.

The Radical Left:
The extreme radical left represents a fringe segment of progressive politics that pushes for sweeping systemic change through aggressive, often uncompromising means. This group tends to reject capitalism, traditional institutions, and incremental reform, favoring revolutionary approaches to issues like race, gender, climate, and economic equality. They often prioritize ideology over dialogue, and in doing so, can alienate potential allies and undermine broader efforts at progress by insisting that moral purity trumps practical coalition-building.

The Radical Right:
The extreme radical right represents a fringe segment of conservative politics that embraces authoritarianism, ultranationalism, and rigid traditionalism. This group often resists social progress and diversity, favoring exclusionary policies and rhetoric rooted in fear, grievance, and cultural dominance. They prioritize loyalty over law, and often reject democratic norms when those norms threaten their power or worldview. In doing so, they undermine the very principles of liberty and equality they claim to defend.

And then there’s us. The moderates. Maybe what’s sometimes called the “silent majority.”

The Moderate Middle:
The moderate middle is often dismissed as indecisive or dull, but in reality, it’s where the hard work of democracy happens. It’s the space where values meet reality — where compromise isn’t weakness, but a strategy for progress. Moderates challenge extremism on both sides, not by shouting louder, but by thinking deeper — weighing facts, listening to others, and choosing country over party. It may not grab headlines, but the middle holds the line when others pull us apart.

Now, if you’re reading my articles, rants, and commentary, you might think I lean left. But that’s only because of the current administration — a gang of political gangsters whose zealousness is causing damage that could take generations to repair.

But make no mistake: if it were Marxists or Leninists destroying us, I’d be saying the exact same thing. Sometimes you have to throw the punch across the line to be heard. That doesn’t mean you switched sides — it means you’re paying attention.

If you feel the need to belong somewhere, take a look at something like the Forward Party. They seem grounded. They seem sane. But I’m not here to recruit you. I’m here to challenge you: Be a thinker, not a follower.

I’ve made mistakes. I’ve been swindled, both financially and politically. But it wasn’t because I was ignorant — and that’s the one thing I want for you, too.

Just take one hour. One hour a week. Do some real research. Learn what’s really going on. Then make decisions. Do something.

The Silent Majority — yes, majority — has to find its voice. It’s no longer safe or sane to just go along with the flow. If you’re still a Republican or Democrat just because that’s what your family always was (that used to be me), ask yourself this:

Is the country we live in today the same one your father or grandfather built their values on?
If not? I’m not asking you to change — I’m asking you to be sure.

A Call for Violence—Is That Really What You Want?

For most of us, the answer is no. But there are some out there who want to play Rambo—and I understand the temptation.

After all, First Blood had a message: push people too far, and they break. And yes—Trump has drawn first blood. That’s on him, no matter how he tries to spin it.

But is violence the answer? I hope not.
Because Trump’s army is being built—we see it. And yes, it’s evil.
Not because they’re enforcing immigration laws, but because of how they’re doing it.

We’re watching armed bullies act with impunity—given permission to intimidate, provoke, and escalate. And it’s not random. It’s strategic. They are pushing the buttons.

They need to be stopped—and they need to be stopped now.
Every day that passes, they grow stronger, bolder, more dangerous.

But here’s the trap: if you answer their violence with violence, you’re walking straight into Trump’s plan.

He needs the chaos. His playbook is short—and this is the play:
Provoke violence. Then declare martial law.
Once that happens, democracy won’t stand a chance.

These are dangerous times. We must resist—but not fall into his hands.
We must fight back—but not start a war.

Go back to peaceful demonstrations. Go back to community rallies.
Go back to trusting in democracy—and fighting for it the right way.
Go back to your families, but don’t give up. And don’t give in.

Make your signs personal. Speak from the heart.
When you see the uniformed enforcers, remind them: their oath is to the Constitution, not the President.
Ask them: Is this what you want for your children’s future?
Ask them: Do you want a fight? Because if you do, it won’t be a foreign enemy. You’ll be fighting fellow Americans—Americans who won’t bow, won’t flinch, and won’t move out of the way.

We stand for a country that still belongs to all of us.
Don’t let Trump burn it down to save himself.

Well, This Is a Fine Pickle We’re In

Now what can we do about it?

First off, let’s figure out just who did this to us.

All of you. That’s who.
I’m blameless.
Well, maybe not completely blameless. I didn’t vote for him—I wrote in a name, thinking that would “send a message.”
To who? Probably nobody. But hey, it made me feel better.

Let’s start casting blame where it belongs.

The Non-Voters

You’re to blame.
Maybe if you’d actually shown up, the outcome would’ve been different. Democracy doesn’t run on vibes—it runs on participation.

The Democrats

Wake. Up.

You knew Biden was slipping. Everyone knew. And you picked him anyway, assuming Trump didn’t have a chance.
He was nuts, sure—but he had a loyal following.
He had dirt. On everybody. Senators. Congressmen. You name it.

And Epstein? Oh, right. There never was an Epstein—just more “fake news.” But if Musk read the Epstein files, where do you think he read them? Yeah. Duh.

And Kamala Harris?
I’m not sexist. But she was attached to the Biden administration like a sidecar on a sinking motorcycle.
Trump crucified the whole administration, and she’s the backup plan?

Democrats, seriously—get your act together.
Quit the infighting. Form a real party line or we’ll be stuck with Trump until he dies—and then his loyalists will carry on like foot soldiers in a post-apocalyptic monarchy.

The Party-less Voters

Yep. You too.
You saw the writing on the wall. Most of you didn’t want Trump or Harris—fine. But this isn’t fantasy football. You don’t get points for having cool opinions while the house burns down.

Look hard at someone like the Forward Party. Moderates. Grounded. Some idealism but not delusional. Take it seriously this time.

Third-Party Voters (and Me)

I’m all for third parties. I’m a moderate.
But when the devil’s knocking, don’t do what I did.
Hold your nose, vote for the lesser evil. It sucks. But it’s better than a man who told you to your face that he wanted to be a dictator.
That “ha ha” wasn’t a joke. He meant it.

The Republican Voter Who Just Votes the Line

“My granddaddy was Republican, my daddy was Republican, so I vote Republican.”
Well, grow up.
I did. And for way too many years, I voted the party no matter who was running. That was my mistake. Don’t make it yours.

The MAGA Crowd—Two Kinds

Let’s be real—there are two MAGAs:

1. The ones who genuinely want to Make America Great Again.
   Smaller government. Border security. Law and order.
   I get it. I want those things too. I want affordable healthcare. Kids who aren’t hungry. An American Dream worth chasing.

2. The Cult of Trump.
   You think he’s your Jesus. Your savior. You’d sacrifice your firstborn for him if he told you to.

To the First MAGAs (Not in the Cult)

Stop saying “this isn’t what I voted for.”

Because yes it is.

He said it. You heard him.
Tariffs. Deportations. Endless executive power.
He told you who his friends were. You knew.
You just didn’t want to believe it. You thought he was bluffing.

Next time—if there is a next time—pay attention.
It’s not just your life on the line. It’s your grandchildren’s future. And that’s a terrifying thought.

To the Trump Loyalists

You’re the worst of all.
Just a bunch of haters looking for someone to blame for your own misery.
You don’t want to fix anything—you want to burn it all down.
And you’re willing to follow a man who’d gladly sacrifice you if it made him king.

Final Thought for the MAGA Base

Take off those stupid red hats.

Better yet, put them on, and come help us fix this.
We need you to help take Trump down.
But when we do, we’ve got work to do—his loyalists are embedded deep.
And if we don’t root them out, Trump won’t need a second term.
He’ll keep pulling the strings from Mar-a-Lago, louder and stronger than ever.