avatarWilliam Mersey

Summary

The author reflects on contemporary American culture, expressing concern over the popularity of Cardi B's song "WAP" and the election of Donald Trump as president, suggesting a decline in societal standards and questioning the qualifications of voters.

Abstract

The article "Hell In a Hand Basket" on the undefined website presents a critical perspective on current American societal values. The author recounts an experience on a hookup site, juxtaposing it with the popularity of Cardi B's sexually explicit song "WAP," which he believes exemplifies a troubling trend in American culture. He contrasts this with the historical legacy of the Catholic Worker and its traditional values, as represented by a young volunteer named Mary. The author also critiques Donald Trump's presidency, labeling him as a repulsive and unqualified leader who managed to secure a significant portion of the popular vote. He suggests that voters, particularly white women without a college education, may not be well-informed, and he floats the idea of implementing a citizenship test as a prerequisite for voting. The piece concludes with a cautious hope for improvement under President Joe Biden's leadership.

Opinions

  • The author is critical of the song "WAP" by Cardi B, viewing it as a symbol of America's moral decline.
  • Cardi B is portrayed as having a questionable past and unworthy of being a role model for young women.
  • Donald Trump is described as a repulsive and unqualified president, whose election reflects poorly on American voters.
  • The author suggests that many voters, especially those without a college education, are not adequately informed to make political decisions.
  • The author proposes that only those who pass a citizenship test should be allowed to vote, implying that this would improve the quality of elected officials.
  • There is a nostalgic longing for traditional values, as exemplified by the Catholic Worker and its volunteers.
  • The author expresses skepticism about Joe Biden's ability to unify the country and manage the pandemic but prefers him over Donald Trump.
  • The author references analyses of Donald Trump by Paul Manafort and Jeffrey Epstein, hinting at insider perspectives on Trump's character and presidency.

Hell In a Hand Basket

What has America come to?

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So I was on a popular hookup site last night when incredibly, a 28-year-old woman matched up with me. For the few unaware, that means we found each other attractive. Three things stood out to me immediately. She was very beautiful…she had big breast implants…and she cited WAP by Cardi B as her favorite song.

Now don’t get me wrong. I can appreciate all forms of music from classical to yes, rap. I figure each genre has its outstanding compositions. But WAP? That’s a tough sell.

When I discovered that WAP was a viral #1 one hit, I went to You Tube for a glimpse and a listen. And what I found was an average piece of music pumped up to near pornography visually and“sung” (or rapped) by a woman with fake tits and a fake ass bragging on her “wet ass pussy.” This is America’s most popular song. Immediately, I thought to compose a track titled “FAT” (as in fake ass tits) in response.

For the uninformed, Cardi B is a nouveau rapper who for many years (and by her own admission) shook her fake booty at a ghetto strip joint and robbed customers in the VIP room. And when I say robbed, I don’t mean she overcharged them. I mean she robbed them.

Cardi’s excuse was that she did what she had to do to survive. No sale! I sold advertising to an army of New York hookers for 20 years. And I know how much sex workers and strippers earn. They don’t need to rob their customers. I can tell you that much.

Aside from her questionable musical talent, I have to wonder “why has Cardi B become such a role model for young women?” Recently, I was volunteering at a place in New York City called the Catholic Worker. There’s a college-age girl who volunteers there as well. Mary is as chaste as it gets. Yet when I raised the subject of Cardi B’s dubious entry into pop legend, she advocated for Cardi, and was almost defensive on her behalf. I was in shock. Of all the people to idolize Cardi B! Surely we’ve gone to hell in a handbasket. And right there was the proof.

Want some more evidence? How’s about Donald Trump? Has the United States of America ever elected a more repulsive and less qualified human being to be its president? I know that’s all a matter of opinion. But I have to confess. He makes my flesh crawl. Everything that comes out of his mouth is self-aggrandizing and self-serving. And half of it is outright lies.

The man knows nothing. He’s simply a skirt-chasing blowhard. Yet he managed to get 48% of the vote in 2016, and eased in courtesy of an antiquated electoral college system even though one of his opponents received more votes.

And who casts their ballot for guys like Trump? Let’s see. White women without a college education! I have a capital idea. Let’s make every American who wants to vote pass a citizenship test before they’re allowed. How do you think Trump would fare if we implemented that policy? He’d get slaughtered. That’s what would happen.

Ya know…Alexander Hamilton was of the opinion that the vote should only be bestowed upon landowners.

And why? Because he was well aware that the rabble didn’t know enough to cast an informed ballot. I know. This is America. Everybody gets to cast his or her vote. But really…how many of those voters are qualified to make an informed decision? Not too many of Trump’s supporters — if you ask me.

Yes, it’s a wrap. We’ve gone to hell in a handbasket. The country’s falling apart. Will Joe Biden be able to bring the factions to some sort of understanding while at once getting the pandemic under control? He’s not a particularly inspirational figure in my estimation. But at least he’s not a disgusting human being. So maybe there’s hope after all.

Here’s an ANALYSIS about DONALD TRUMP from my celly, Paul Manafort:

And another about TRUMP from my prison pal, JEFFREY EPSTEIN:

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