Hi Ya, George

It's time to seriously consider why the established media, deep state, pundits, RINOs, democrats and the ignorant, unwashed among us hate Trump so viciously.  Perhaps this is why.  It's because he's everything they are not, but secretly wish they were.  And what might that be, you ask?  He's tough, he's brave and he's right.

In fact, he reminds this writer of several famous generals in American history.  Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson spring to mind.  They were effective, conscientious, and loyal to their cause. And they were respected by both friend and foe alike; even loved in many cases.  But I'm thinking of a more contemporary personage.  A man whom his troops loved and respected, and was bombastic in his demeanor.  A general who was rough, crude and to-the-point in his pronouncements. And a general who the established media and power structure of the time loathed.  But he was effective, and he loved winning.  And he won.  Again and again and again.  And it drove his detractors mad.

His name was General George S. Patton.  Like Trump, he was brash, bombastic, rough and crude, and most importantly, he said exactly what was on his mind.  In this snowflake, castrated, perpetually-offended culture in America today, such manly traits are refreshingly welcome.  In my day, it was expected that a man says what he means, and means what he says.  Not so much anymore.  But it's not diplomacy we see today, it's self-censorship through political correctness.  Trump is having none of it.  And neither did Patton.

Consider these excerpts from Patton's famous "Speech to the Third Army" on June 5th, 1944, the eve of the Allied invasion of France, code-named "Overlord" to see what he thought about winning.   It's rough, crude and to-the-point.

"Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight. When you, here, everyone of you, were kids, you all admired the champion marble player, the fastest runner, the toughest boxer, the big league ball players, and the All-American football players. Americans love a winner. Americans will not tolerate a loser. Americans despise cowards. Americans play to win all of the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor will ever lose a war; for the very idea of losing is hateful to an American. . ."

". . . Each man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in this Army. They should be killed off like rats. If not, they will go home after this war and breed more cowards. The brave men will breed more brave men. Kill off the Goddamned cowards and we will have a nation of brave men . . ."

". . . I don't want to get any messages saying, "I am holding my position." We are not holding a Goddamned thing. Let the Germans do that. We are advancing constantly and we are not interested in holding onto anything, except the enemy's balls. We are going to twist his balls and kick the living shit out of him all of the time. Our basic plan of operation is to advance and to keep on advancing regardless of whether we have to go over, under, or through the enemy. We are going to go through him like crap through a goose; like shit through a tin horn!"

Well.  Since you put it that way.  Patton always knew exactly what he wanted to say, so he always spoke to his troops with little or no preparation.  Like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson before him, Patton spoke in simple, down to earth language that the troops understood. He spoke to them as equals, which earned their trust and admiration.  And as he traveled throughout the European Theater, he always took the time to speak to his men and give them sound, common sense advice that they could follow in order to keep from being killed.

Who does that sound like? Trump speaks directly to the folks who elected him, bypassing the media filter and their censors.  His Twitter posts rallies his base, and drives the Never Trumpers mad with rage.  And he knows it.  That's why he does it.  They hate him because he ignores them; they aren't integral to his policy goals.  It's mind-over-matter; he doesn't mind because they don't matter. And as a result Americans win, and the hate-filled left takes it deservedly in the shorts.

So  the next time you see or hear Donald J. Trump, think of George S. Patton.  They could almost be one and the same.  And that's good for America, and the fine folks who proudly call themselves Americans.  It's about time we had a man at the helm.  And one who can tell the truth.

Oh, one more thing.  Patton earnestly believed in reincarnation, and he died before Trump was born. 

Just sayin'.