I have avoided any discussion of politics on this blog because politics are divisive and my posts are about building bridges of oneness. Yesterday I received a letter from Donald Trump and my husband, Mark, received a letter from President Biden. Comparing the two letters caused me to think about the divisiveness of politics and how difficult it is for the people of a country to understand one another and build bridges when leaders and media are doing their best to create conflict.
I would like to point out some differences in the two letters and leave it to my readers to consider how we can build bridges between parties in the United States, considering the ideas that are being promoted by politicians.
My letter from Trump began, "Dear Patriot," whereas Mark's letter from Biden began, "Dear Mark."
Both letter writers are requesting money to support their respective political parties. Biden says: "If we want to get more meaningful legislation passed that's going to move this country forward, we need a fully funded DNC working to hold and expand our Democratic majorities in this November's midterm elections."
Trump writes about Biden's failed leadership and how we are "a laughingstock all over the world." He says: "We can't let this happen! The only way to stop Biden is to elect Trump Republican Majorities to the U.S. House and U.S. Senate in November."
Biden's letter only refers to Republicans once, to point out that they are trying to make it harder for Americans to vote. He never refers to Trump, whereas Trump's letter makes numerous derogatory remarks about Biden and the Democratic party, referring to "Marxist Democrats," "their allies in the Fake News Media," Biden's "Far-Left puppet masters," and "the radical Socialists/Communists who are hell-bent on ruining our country."
Biden is asking for an investment in the Democratic National Committee. Trump is requesting funds for "Trump Republican Majorities."
My thought is that we cannot build bridges between the people of our own country if we listen to leaders who use propaganda and name calling to further their goals.
By the way, Mark and I are not sending money to either party. We prefer to support the causes and individuals whose goals we believe in.
