Letters From The Wasteland

Letters From The Wasteland

An Unalterable Moment In Time

A 20-year-old man tried to assassinate Donald Trump eight hours ago and quite nearly succeeded. How we got here is the only question worth answering.

Thad Zajac
Jul 14, 2024
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Donald Trump’s defiant reaction after being grazed by a gunshot at his Butler, Pennsylvania rally Saturday, July 13, 2024.

It would be dishonest to say that the above photo will not live on in our memories forever. It might be because you’re a supporter of Donald Trump, convicted felon, 45th President of the United States, and wannabe dictator (although…

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