On 5-1-23, the Washington Post penned an Opinion by Jennifer Rubin | "E. Jean Carroll might deliver the first significant hit to Trump", and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

Now that's the kind of summary that adds importance to what this trial represents Ms. Rubin. For a country that stands on principals of truth, honesty and justice it really is time that societal misfits and language corrupting (read lying bullies) opportunists like Donald Trump are exposed and punished by their true civilian peers. His exposure as the dark side of our society is essential.

   On 4-30-23, the Washington Post published: "With debt bill adopted, far-right House Republicans ready for fiscal war" and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus: 

This Republican political theater on debt control kind of reminds me of the Russia war on civilians tactic in the Ukraine. Make life as miserable as possible on the civilian population so they get tricked into believing those with the power deserve control.

When the population they are punishing only want to see bi-partisan work done that improves and controls how we get better governance from...public servants.

  On 4-29-23, the Seattle Times published: "Latest Legislative Session's efforts graded" and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

There are three main items of budget concern for our part-time state's legislators. Education, yes, they did address; Public Safety, somewhat addressed; and Infrastructure, our roads, bridges and their maintenance, not a word.

A simple drive around taking note of our ever-growing traffic problems, and a look at our overgrown and debris ridden road shoulders is proof enough. And don't give me this excuse that roadside greenery is cleaning up the environment. Wonder why all that gas taxed income to the state isn't even dedicated for infrastructure use? It's stashed away in the General Fund and allotted for legislative favored projects.

Hey Seattle Times, how about following that gas tax money and find out. Then find out if our expansive State Lotto system money is being totally used for Education, like it was intended.

   On 4-28-23, the Washington Post published: "Newly released White House photos capture the day bin Laden was killed" and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

"If you want to know who we are, who America is, how we respond to evil-that's it: selflessly, compassionately, unafraid." President Barack Obama

Never served in the military but what a sense of duty he brought to the office of President. His intellect and character stand tall.

   On 4-25-23, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin offered Opinion | Tammy Baldwin has picked the lock on split-ticket voters, on the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

I appreciate the realistic view you take for politicians Ms. Rubin. Here you have recognized a politician who is smart, thoughtful, and communicative on the issues, not the usual type theater of answering a policy question with a question.

It is a shame on our electorate that too many don't want to acknowledge just how prepared and effective the potential of women would have in national leadership.

The concentration on single instances in their tenure that may be a mistake, (and usually blown out of proportion by social medias), are made into happenstances of incompetence while multiple, and I mean multiple, mistakes by male politicians are considered to have excuses like business as usual.

If we don't give more credit to what and how women in politics are improving the standards, (with the obvious exceptions of Palin and Green and their lot), we're missing a way of improving our own standard of governance.

   On 4-20-23, the Seattle Times posted: "WA’s momentous new gun laws draw a line | Editorial", and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

If you must brag about your gun-toting rights and harangue those citizens who see your radical rights arguments as callous, stop and consider this. Those citizens may be quite content with our organized militia consisting of military and police as adequately armed for their protection. And your wimpy arguments that our government lacks what you see as necessary has become quite tiring and unproven.

Why would you think we'd put any trust in your like-minded cadre that proved on January 6th that a radical agenda for change by force, (to install a loser), could have involved an assault on that organized militia who were there charged with just protecting the orderly transfer of power provided for in our Constitution? And really, has there been any of those hundreds of prosecuted participants found not guilty because their cause was right?

Let's face it, the millions of dollars spent by the National Rifle Association to support the gun industry and like-minded legislators, (millions of dollars), does not come close to equating to those who profess being legitimate gun owners paying dues. Yes, the NRA is one of those dark money outlets that care more about creating chaos in the country than the safe practice of firearm uses and controls. What possible benefit comes from having more firearms manufactured and sold in this country than its number of citizens?

We have rules of sale that are so loose that straw buyers can purchase and resale, (without traceability), to the very element that shouldn't have them? Been to a gun show lately? Seen any sales that concerned anything but the exchange of cash? Let's face it, the gun owner lobby's got problems. And instead of a fix they just want to blame you for not being manly enough.

Well, I've had my say, and frankly if you find reason to fault my thinking, be assured I've lived a good life. I've served my country, paid my taxes, and respected my neighbors. I've traveled and experienced other societies, (even a communist one), and found without fail that it you get past their government's claims and excuses, the whole world of citizens only want to be left in peace and have the opportunity to realize their own potential. And not by the cause of a gun.

   On 4-20-23, WAPO penned the story: "Top GOP lawyer decries ease of campus voting in private pitch to RNC", and on that day, the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

"You wouldn't let your grandparents pick your playlist. Why would you let them pick your representatives who's going to determine your future?" Barack Obama

Gawd, I miss that intellect for our leadership.

   On 4-20-23, WAPO penned a story about: "Proud Boys’ defense wobbles in sedition trial after two take the stand", and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus: 

"Federal defendants rarely testify at trial, knowing skilled cross-examiners will draw out testimony highlighting their worst behavior", said the WAPO story.

And folks, that's the reason our criminal justice system works, even if it appears to be a cumbersome delay of our time and patience. In court settings, under oath, and the scrutiny of cross-examination, defendants are unbraided from the bragging rights of innocence they had ranted about at their unchallenged social media appearances.

It's what makes Trump and his MAGA minions such viable targets and why they cause the litany of trail delaying tactics. Guilt runs deep in those who protest it most.

   On 4-19-23, WAPO penned the Opinion | "The big hole in the Dominion-Fox News settlement", and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

The biggest hole left behind this settlement is escaping the evidence of Congressional needs to regulate the "entertainment" abuse that Fox News used on the unregulated cable network that the FCC regulates on the radio wave networks.

 And return of the fair news regulations that Congress usurped years ago that allows such abuse to happen on even radio wave networks.

   On 4-15-23, Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat wrote: "A new WA voice calls out Democrats as the party of the rich, from within", and on that date the Enlightened Prisoner responded thus:

Isn't it a fact that political party affiliation in this country must always be identified with some form of hype to deflect or detract from the content of the message? You know, give you reason to suspect their motives to make the message seem hollow and callous before you've even given it thought.

Has our sense of choice for the rights of the governed in this country become more of a propaganda form of trench warfare rather than constructive debate? Have you really thought about why you feel the way you do about the opposition instead of giving hearing to what they say?

You know our Constitution was intended to give a sense of maturity to a newly formed, first-time in the world's history, a unique citizen-imposed government. And that 1st Amendment that gives total freedom to the press was intended to be a check and balance for an honest and transparent representative government, not an entertainment platform for standup critics who never have to answer for their monologs of rant.

I'm just wondering as I appraise these comments, why do so many want to contribute to the chaos instead of finding working answers?