OPEN LETTER TO THE WOMEN OF AMERICA*

On several occasions, you know I’ve made disparaging remarks about individual women. You  recently heard some of them. And my opponents are digging up more from years past, as well. Maybe I’m the first Presidential candidate to say disrespectful things in public — things better left unsaid or said behind closed doors — as would be the case in the  behavior of most people, especially politicians. So you must assume that I have no self control. Here’s the truth. Almost everyone at various times is two-faced, especially when they have something to gain or lose. People don’t say what they really think, out of fear — fear of losing business, of losing a job, of hurting feelings, of being unpopular and any number of other reasons. They simply lie to make themselves look good. We have a President who’s a master of the two-faced game. Hillary Clinton has been dishonest for so long, it’s a habit. A lot of broadcast celebrities have lost their jobs for making one politically incorrect remark. On the other hand, being filthy rich gives people like me a fearless independence. We don’t care what people think. In one way, that’s good;  in another, it’s bad. Being rude is not a good attribute, rich or not. It’s OK to tell it like it is, but not OK to be insulting. I get it. I’m sorry for letting myself give in to knee-jerk wisecracks. That said, it is true that I don’t like some women. Some women are very unlikable. At the same time, I have hired thousands of women, have paid them fairly and love to see them succeed. Women have built America, working right alongside men and frankly are the real strength behind every family. More than men, women are the essential force behind this extraordinary country. But please understand – by saying this, I’m not pandering to you for your support. I do want you to vote for me for one reason and one reason only — because my policies. leadership and devotion to America will be good for Her and all her citizens. If you don’t support me, make sure it’s because you think my leadership can’t make America great again, not because you believe I’m anti-woman. That allegation is patently untrue, no matter what kind of comments have come out of my mouth. All I ask of you is that you think about your future — economically, culturally and spiritually. And think about the safety of you, your children, your friends and family. America is too big, too bright and too important to the world to be held back by special interests and a continuation of Obama’s ruinous policies. His policies have been bad for women — especially young women. That said, I want to address the issue that seems to dominate women’s concerns — abortion and reproductive rights. First, I believe this is a matter better left to  to people at the State level. The Federal Government has no right to dictate that what may be good for California is also good for Alabama. For instance, many States have passed bills outlawing partial birth abortion. I think this is a good step because killing a 20-week-old baby is barbaric. I  do believe life is sacred. Many people I love might not have been here if  years ago abortion had been as trivial and pervasive as it is today. Regardless, the fact is women can take pills and avoid pregnancies. Under the law today, women are free to seek abortions. This is a choice. It’s a life altering choice. Unfortunately, our culture essentially encourages young women  to be promiscuous with no fear of outcome. Therefore, I plead with all women — and men — to be accountable and responsible for their own lives — to adopt ethical lifestyles — and to live healthy, happy and productive lives. I respect women who respect themselves and I will do everything in my power to empower them. Let’s be fair to America, to each other, and do the right thing.

Respectfully,

Donald J. Trump

• This letter is a Fodder composition. CD

As Romney lost to the Great Impostor, Trump can lose the General Election to a conspicuously visible Crime Family now controlled by a harridan who wears the pants in the family. He will lose primarily by not analyzing the reality behind his primary victory. That reality says he has the unwavering devotion  of the Truly Pissed Off Generation. Figuratively speaking, this crowd wants the Beltway to implode; and with it, the political leeches, the corporate cronies, the consultant class, the Media lackeys and the bloated Federal bureaucracy. This devoted following is very much like the Consummate Conservative Class that is as uncompromising, strait-laced and self absorbed as any ISIS suicide bomber. Neither group will win alone. Donald can’t survive the Never Trump sulkers unless he appeals to all staunch Americans who respect above all else the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave — above their pet issues, their precious ideologies or their immediate self interest. He won’t win the General Election by taking for granted the members of an essential coalition that will not respond to a careless, flippant, juvenile style. Trump would be wise to study Obama — a man who always sounds Presidential, always measured, unemotional and self assured. Everyone knows he’s a lying Empty Suit, but he appears intelligent and truthful simply through the use of language. That could mean his followers are intensely dense. Yes. Or prejudiced. Yes. All great con men are articulate and believable. So Hillary will follow the identical playbook. When she’s able to control her brassiness, she is well spoken and confident like all good liars. Undeniably, she will continue to execute a classic divide and conquer, class-envy strategy. She will exploit domestic misery and foreign policy turmoil and place blame as if she weren’t at the center of it all. For his part in this American drama, Trump should consider adopting his own disciplined business plan, beginning with a strategic marketing plan. Since he won’t ask you to contribute, you nonetheless will offer him unpaid observations in the way of advice:

Prepare a series of White Papers in the form of Memos. Publish them piecemeal. These would be addressed to specific demographics. From Donald Trump: To: Women, African Americans, Hispanics, Millennials. In these documents, you should be your blunt self, expressing your honest opinions. You should ask for their votes and outline why your Presidency is in their self interest. You should stress that their success is important, not only to them and their families, but to America itself. Say: “America needs you. Come to Her rescue.”

In particular, you should speak publicly and in writing to the Conservative movement that supported Ted Cruz. You should pledge that your big goals are goals to restore America’s time-honored values; and that you will make them and Ted proud.

You should not change your blunt style. But the messages must be fact-based, aimed at specific policies and issues. The message should be yours but get help — the kind you acquired for your books.

By all means, harpoon Hillary; but avoid a style that would evoke sympathy for her among those who would view her a victim. Prepare a comprehensive dossier — one that includes undisputed fact. Force her to defend the indefensible. Don’t be trivial.

Get serious with your platform. You don’t have to give away the store; but you must understand that many, many principled people who want to support you will stay home or write in a loser because they fear your impulsive nature and suspect your unsupported claims.

Jettison your disastrous proclivity for name-calling. Your worshipers don’t care, true. But too many millions do care. You can be funny without being rude or crude. Hillary and her people will dig up dirt that puts you in a bad light. Accept it. You’re not Jesus.

Of all the issues — don’t let Hillary get a pass on Benghazi. Under her watch, she let Americans die. You should say it just like that. “You let Americans die. Do your job and you could have saved them. How do you justify that? Explain that to the people. Explain that to the families of those who died. Explain that to every soldier in uniform today, as you ask them to be their Commander in Chief.”

Donald Trump has an opportunity to make an historic impact on behalf of a great nation — a nation that has been dealt a series of death blows by what amounts to a “Fifth Column” movement. You have seen the Balance of Powers capitulate. You have witnessed the GOP surrender. Will Americans decide that the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution are worth uniting under a businessman who wants to make America great again? He’s the only one to  answer that question.

Ordinary members of the rank and file like you don’t have a clue about high stakes games. You might argue that simple survival is high stakes– making a living, battling illness, flushing life’s many demons. But these challenges are child’s play compared to the Presidential War. Don’t be confused. This Presidential primary is not a contest, a competition or a campaign. And it’s no crusade. It’s a Gang War. Nothing more. Nothing less. It won’t play out exactly like a Mario Puzo novel but the stakes are the same. The GOP organization will marshal all of its loyal soldiers to prevent an Outsider from snatching what they believe is rightfully theirs, just as Michael Corleone conspired to protect his family’s organized crime empire. The tactics may differ. Blood may not flow in restaurants, barber shops and city streets. But don’t underestimate for a second the coercion, threats, bullying and bribes that are hell bent to derail both Trump and Cruz. Inconceivably, should an Outsider become GOP Party Boss, the party’s over for lots of fat cats and loyal soldiers. Should an Outsider inconceivably win the election, both Republican and Democrat Establishments will fiercely denounce the outcome before entering the sniveling phase of their bereavement. Taken at their word, dozens of Entertainment celebrities will then flee the country — a promise, if fulfilled, would gratify millions of thankful citizens. Some will say Cruz is not an Outsider, a declaration based on fact. Despite being branded a “miserable SOB” by a former Party General, he does have certain Congressional alliances and rather robust donor obligations. However, to his credit, he picked an Outsider in Carly Fiorina. In one swift stroke, he placed a CEO and ferocious Hillary Assassin on his ticket, appealing to men and women alike. Meanwhile, Trump truly remains the sole trespasser — a political squatter, a party crasher, a rude, clumsy outlander. Pundits predict either candidate would lose big to Hillary and, in the process, leave Congress and the Supreme Court in control of the Nationalist Socialist Democrats for at least a generation. You have no choice but to agree with that outcome . . . unless . . . unless a dubious coalition falls into place: One, all Conservative ideologues and evangelicals who will put America before their pet issues. Two, all liberal and moderate Republicans — the Establishment — who will put America ahead of their spite and individual ambitions. Three, Democrats who consider themselves integral members of America’s Silent Majority. Four, a majority of American women who this time around will vote with their brains instead of their genitals. Five, a majority of Millennials who are smart enough to realize their future is down a rat hole under Socialism. And six, 30 per cent of African Americans who decide to wake up and escape the plantation in favor of a new birth of Freedom. Inconceivably, a documented criminal, a serial liar and thoroughly corrupt person would be President of the United States — if she’s not indicted for high crimes — or if a New Coalition fails to coalesce. The odds for the Outsider? Not at all good. Consider: Democrats elected Obama — twice. In doing so, American voters proved the definition of insanity. In 2012, millions of Conservatives refused to vote for Romney because he couldn’t measure up to their precious standards — proof that Democrats don’t have a monopoly on lunacy. Now your most recent pessimism rests on a visceral distrust of the political Washington Establishment. The people who occupy the Beltway have little, if any, interest in lofty ideals. Their interest in the American people is primarily influenced by their interest in reelection, not in some sort of heartfelt allegiance to some ethical code. The ultimate driver in politics is money. Not for one second doubt it. The Obamas will leave the WH with untold wealth — unearned wealth — for doing nothing of consequence. Hillary Clinton, unaccomplished, unproductive and ignoble, is wealthy for doing nothing of value during a lifetime of treachery. Congressman who live by special rules are set for life, by dancing the Washington Two-Step. If your leaders cared more for your country and its people than they do for their personal enrichment, America wouldn’t have a $21 trillion debt, wouldn’t have Obamacare, wouldn’t have an immigration crisis, wouldn’t have a bloated bureaucracy, wouldn’t have a corrupt Justice Department, wouldn’t have millions of citizens out of work and wouldn’t be buried under food stamps. Many millions of people finally are getting the message and beginning to understand that corruption is simply a money grab by the very people entrusted with the keys to the vault; and many millions believe only an Outsider can purge the contamination. Many millions. Without total unity, it won’t be enough.