Ag freastal ar rang filíochta!

Attending a Poetry Class

The writer’s life can be a lonely one—especially when you’re buried in your keyboard. It’s important to make an effort now and then to break out and connect with others. It’s become clearer in recent years just how essential social connection is for our well-being. A vibrant social life often means less stress, better health, and even a longer life. We were all cut off from society during the COVID-19 pandemic—we had no choice. That level of isolation was never healthy, and it took a long time after the pandemic to relearn how to mix with people again. I’m still seeking out opportunities to talk and connect with others.

So when I read about a poetry class happening in my area, my interest was piqued. Here’s the blurb I saw:

"Writing can sometimes feel like a solitary effort, but a reading and critique group can offer support and feedback, boost your confidence, and open new insights into your work. The class begins with a close reading of poems by contemporary poets to spark fresh ideas. Then we’ll share pieces of our own efforts and offer comments to each writer."

Even though I was quite nervous about it, I signed up. I had already written a poem that I planned to share in the class.

I was a little late to the first class, as parking had been hard to find. The other writers and Anna, the instructor, were already seated around a table. I pulled out a chair and sat down.

Then we all introduced ourselves. I noticed that, except for Anna, we were all around the same age. She was at least ten years younger. Most of the group already knew each other from previous classes with Anna. It didn’t take long for me to realize she was an excellent teacher and facilitator—warm, friendly, and genuinely good at conversation.

To start, she handed out a few contemporary poems. One of us read one aloud, and another read the next. Then she asked us questions about each poem such as:
“What did you think of the poem?”
“What is the poet saying, in your view?”
“What aspects did you like best, and why?”

We had a lively discussion about the poems, and I found it fascinating to hear everyone’s views, including Anna’s. I had to gather my own thoughts and share them with the group as well. I hadn’t read these poems before, and I discovered a new appreciation for contemporary poetry. I learned about poets I hadn’t encountered before—like Derek Sheffield, Sharon Olds, and Mike Saye. Their work had a clarity and emotional depth that impressed me. They conveyed so much in so few words. That’s the magic of poetry—something deeply inspiring.

As the saying goes, a good start is half the battle—and it was true in this case. In the second part of the class, the focus turned to us students. One by one, we read our own poems aloud and listened to the group’s feedback. Before the class, I had assumed I’d be mortified to read my poem aloud to strangers—let alone listen to them critique my precious work.

But it wasn’t like that at all. Anna was excellent at guiding the discussion, keeping everything constructive. She praised what we’d written while also gently pointing out weaknesses and problems—without making anyone feel bad. She modeled how to critique positively, and we followed suit. Anna fostered a safe, open atmosphere, and we were able to be honest with each other.

I read my poem aloud and got some incredibly helpful feedback. I revised the piece based on the input, and I’m very happy with the result. No doubt about it, I’m getting huge value from this class, and I’m glad I overcame my reluctance to join. If you ever get the chance to go out, meet people, do something together, and share—don’t hesitate. Don’t overthink it. Just go!

In that same spirit of openness, I’ll finish by sharing the poem I wrote and revised. I hope you enjoy it!

I Write

Tapping away on his old Olivetti,
Dad's keystrokes were the heartbeat of our childhood,
with silences and Tippex smells
syncopating the background music
of our mundane life rituals.

Mum fed the short breaks in her long day
with library-fueled visions
of a kinder, grander world.

From this fertile, dream-fed soil
sprouted a pen in my eager young hands.
I wrote and wrote and wrote until
form followed function
and parchment revealed
the writer inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceacht Giotáir agus Féinchomhlíonadh!

Guitar Lessons and Self-Realisation!

Guitar Lesson

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I started learning guitar online. It wasn’t live classes, but pre-recorded online classes. I really enjoyed them, and I studied and practiced diligently for a few years. Then, it occurred to me that I was almost finished with the course, and I didn’t know what to do next to learn more. I emailed the class teacher, Doctor McAllister, asking for his advice on the subject. What he said was that he would be in my area in a few weeks, and that he would be happy to meet me and have a class together. Although I was nervous about it, I accepted the suggestion. A few weeks later, we met and started the class.

I thought we would probably play songs together over and over again, until I could play it really well. But that wasn’t the case at all. He only asked me to play a song a few times, while he played rhythm guitar as accompaniment. Then, we stopped and this is what he said to me:

“You can learn and play songs, so we don’t need to spend time on that. It’s time for you to learn techniques, so it will be easier for you to improve and reach the next level.” Then, he showed me that my left hand was not in the correct orientation on the fretboard, but it was tilted. He was right, and although it was easy for him to see, I hadn’t noticed it before.

“Your muscles are too tight, Michael, and it’s hard to have facility of style without loose muscles. So relax before you play!” said Dr. McAllister.

Insight

That caught my attention right away, as my wife had recently said the same thing to me. We had been on a bus trip for a few weeks – something I was nervous about beforehand, as I get motion sickness quite easily. Fortunately, I didn’t have much of a problem with it this time. But my wife noticed something when the bus was rocking back and forth. “You’re fighting the motion of the bus, and you’re tensing instead of just letting go. You’ve got tight muscles not just on the bus, but all the time, and that’s not a good thing. You need to do something about that!” she said.

Both my wife and my guitar teacher were clear that I had a problem with stress, but what on earth could I do about it?

Recommendation

I asked ChatGPT (Artificial Intelligence) what the best way for me to relieve physical tension and mental stress was, and here is the answer I got back (which I have edited):

An bealach is fearr duit chun teannas fisiciúil agus strus meabhrach a mhaolú ná anáil dhomhain chomhtháite le gluaiseacht a dhéanamh – mar shampla, ióga, tai chi, nó siúlóid aireach (mindful walking).

  • Cén fáth? Comhcheanglaítear gluaiseacht réidh le hanáil rialaithe – rud a scaoileann teannas na matán agus a laghdaíonn leibhéil struis san intinn.
  • Conas é a dhéanamh? Roghnaigh gníomhaíocht a thugann rithim nádúrtha d’análú agus do ghluaiseacht – rud a chuirfidh ar do chumas do chorp agus d’intinn a nascadh le chéile i staid scíthe agus cothromaíochta.

If you had to choose one, mindful walking is the simplest and most effective option.

Crazy Old Man

One day, when famous investor Marc Andreessen was driving in Palo Alto in Silicon Valley, he almost hit a crazy old man crossing the road. Looking back, he noticed the man was wearing a turtleneck and blue jeans. “Oh my God, I almost hit Steve Jobs!” Andreessen said to himself. He was right. Jobs was walking near his company - Apple. He was famous in the area for the long walks he would take. He believed that there were great benefits to walking – for exercise and meditation, for solving problems, and even for holding business meetings. He was right, and experts agree that walking has these benefits.

I hope you don't think I'm crazy, walking every day like Steve Jobs, or Forrest Gump! But despite that risk, I will continue with the same walks, because they are already doing me good, no doubt. The walks get rid of physical and mental stress, and if you have stress of any kind, put on your shoes and go for a walk!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fibriliú Atriach – cuid 2!

Atrial Fibrillation - Part 2!

I had been as brave as a lion up until the day before the operation. But then the truth hit me, and I realized for the first time that it was a heart operation. I had understood the words earlier but I did not understand them personally and as they applied to me. That operation would have been easy for another person, but now I understood correctly that it was not for another person. I might die, I told myself. Don’t be silly, said another voice in my head. It is a minor operation, and I will be back home tomorrow evening. All right, said the other voice, if everything goes without a problem, but there might be a problem, and what would happen then? The other voice was ready for it. You are as safe as a bank note, son! Doctor Gibson performs the same operation day after day, and his patients have never had a major problem. And another thing, he told you about the new, even safer surgical technique that he is currently practicing. The surgery is shorter, and people are back to their old selves more quickly too. I understand, says the first voice, but can’t I avoid any risks and continue with my medication regimen? But there are risks involved in that direction too. Your atrial fibrillation is getting worse over time, and it’s already a life-limiting condition. Not only that, but it’s more likely than not that you’ll have no other option but to have the surgery in the years to come. In that case, the surgery might not be as successful when your disease is more advanced.

 

I understand what you are saying, sensible voice, and although I am still worried about it, the right thing to do is to have the operation without delay.

With that I went to bed and in the morning I prepared to go into the hospital. I had a fasting day before the operation because I was going to have a general anaesthetic.

I was told to come in at eleven o’clock. After half an hour in the waiting room I was taken into the pre-operative room. I put on a surgical gown, and then I had to wait. My wife was with me and we were able to talk and chat together. Unfortunately, however, the surgeon had a few difficult cases that delayed my operation. It was a long day, and at five o’clock the surgeon arrived and was sorry that my case was delayed, and that he was going to do the operation anyway, and that I would have to stay in hospital overnight. My wife was then able to go home, and the surgeon would call her after the operation.

Bhí mé stiúgtha leis an ocras agus spalptha leis an tart, ach ní raibh mé in ann bia nó deoch a bheith agam. Tar éis tamaill, chuir an ainéistéiseolaí é féin in aithne dom, agus chuir sé cúpla cheist orm chun cinntiú go raibh gach rud i gceart. D’inis sé dom faoin bpróiseas maidir leis an ainéistéiseach, agus go n-ionsáfaí tiúb i mo scornach chun cuidiú le m’análú le linn na hobráide.

Finally, around seven o’clock at night, I was taken into the operating room and then onto the operating table. There were large machines on each side and a wall of screens showing all kinds of measurements and images. There were also medical staff in the room, all of whom were very busy doing various tasks. One person placed sensors on my chest and back. Then, I was laid down. The anesthesiologist was positioned behind me. The surgeon was not there yet.

The next thing I knew, I was in the pre-operative room, and awake. A nurse told me that everything went well, and that my heart was now in the right rhythm – which I saw on screens next to my bed. I was taken to another building on a trolley, and into a nice room with a nice view of the city of San Diego. I had to stay in bed for four hours, to make sure there was no problem with my femoral artery bleeding. A nurse gave me water and food (crackers). I ate everything there was and drank a lot of water. I couldn’t go to sleep because of a slight pain in my chest. The nurse gave me medicine to relieve my pain, and before long I was able to sleep.

Early in the morning, I ordered a big breakfast, and promptly ate it. Then, I texted my wife, and then I called her. She was so happy to hear from me, and she said that the surgeon had called her after the operation, saying that he was happy with the operation, and that I was recovering.

My wife arrived at the hospital, and by lunchtime we were checked out and on our way home. I had received post-operative orders, and the main order was to take it easy for a week – no exercise other than walking, and no heavy lifting. I followed the instructions without question, and I had no problems. I then resumed my normal activities, including exercise. I had no problems at all, quite the opposite. I felt better than ever, and I was able to do everything and more after the surgery than before. It’s almost two months since the surgery as I write this, and I’m going from strength to strength in terms of energy. If you have any irregularity in your heart rhythm, I would recommend that you go to the doctor immediately. And if you have fibrillation, be sure to ask the specialist about ablation. That surgery could radically change your life and give you back your health. And don’t worry about it, the benefits are definitely worth the trouble!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fibriliú Atriach – cuid 2!

Atrial Fibrillation - Part 1!

One minute, I felt fine. Then, without warning, it was as if a strong hand had grabbed my heart and started shaking and squeezing it wildly. I had a big problem! We went to St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny right away, my wife driving. There were many other people waiting in the emergency department, with all sorts of things wrong with them. It took me four hours to see the doctor and by then my heart had settled down. The first time the doctor checked my blood pressure I had high blood pressure, but when he checked it again it was normal. I said I was stressed, because my father had recently died, and it wasn’t easy for me to deal with that. The doctor told me that was the problem, and that it was important for me to do breathing exercises every day, and that it would help me to get rid of the stress of life. That was it! Let’s go home again!

To me, the situation was still unresolved, since I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I did what the doctor recommended, which I still do every day. That was all very well! We got back to California the next week, and we continued with our normal routine. It gave me a false sense of security for a while, and I was thinking that the doctor was right and that it was just stress. I had barely forgotten it when it happened again. I was able to go to my doctor the same day, and he did an electrocardiogram (ECG). He said that my heart was beating too early from time to time, but that was not a problem. I went home, but I didn’t feel right. I made another appointment with my doctor, and he did another electrocardiogram. “Oh!” he said. “I’m sorry I didn’t see this last time, but you have atrial fibrillation, or ‘A-Fib’!”

“That’s what I thought, doctor!” I said. “Atrial fibrillation runs in my family, so it’s no wonder I have it now.” I was then referred to a cardiologist. The cardiologist ran all sorts of tests on my heart—an ECG, an MRI, an echocardiogram, and a stress test on a treadmill. I still had A-Fib, and the cardiologist prescribed medication to stop the irregularity in my heart rhythm. It took more than a week, but eventually my heart rhythm returned to a normal, or regular, rhythm. Then the doctor prescribed a few medications, including an anticoagulant. He said that people with A-Fib had a much higher risk of having a stroke.

I continued like this for a few years, when I had another episode of A-Fib. The doctor prescribed medication, and when I took it, it stopped the A-Fib. He told me to take that medication whenever I had an A-Fib. At first, I only had an A-Fib episode a few times a year. But gradually, the A-Fib happened more often. Even though I was able to stop it, it wasn’t nice to be in A-Fib. I felt uncomfortable and anxious every time I had an A-Fib, and it took three or four hours for the medication to stop it.

Finally, the cardiologist said it was time for me to see an electrophysiologist. An electrophysiologist is a specialist who specializes in the electrical system of the heart. This system controls the heart rate as well as the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle. When you have A-Fib, there is a problem with the electrical circuit in your heart, so that your heart does not beat regularly in a normal manner. As a result, the heart does not work as well as it should, in terms of circulating blood. This causes you to feel short of breath and tired, as well as feeling chest discomfort.

I saw the electrophysiologist right away, and he reviewed the test results from the cardiologist. Dr. Gibson is an honest, easy-to-understand man, and he said that I could continue with the medication, if I wanted. But he said that I also had another option, which was to have an ablation. He then explained to me what this medical procedure involved. I would be under general anesthesia during the operation. A catheter would be inserted into the femoral artery, and then up the artery and into my heart. Pulses of electrical energy would be used to kill the diseased tissue in the heart's electrical system. There would then be a good chance that the A-Fib would be gone completely or at least for a good while. “You have the information now, and you have to make the decision!” Dr. Gibson told me. “There's no rush – think about it, and get back to me with your decision then.” I didn’t have to think. “If I have a good chance of getting rid of that disease, even for a while, the benefit would be worth the trouble. How soon can the operation be done?” I said.

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Ceolchoirm Dhochreidte sa Hollywood Bowl!

An Incredible Concert at the Hollywood Bowl!

At exactly the right time, my wife and I found relief from the hustle and bustle of life, and especially from the anxiety we had about the big and important election we had coming up in the United States. We attended a rock concert at that iconic venue in Los Angeles called the 'Hollywood Bowl'. David Gilmour and his backing band were on stage. It's now about 50 years since I first listened to 'Dark Side of the Moon', Pink Floyd's seminal album, featuring Gilmour as lead guitarist. That album really impressed me, and it didn't fade over time. On the contrary, the influence of the album on me increased year after year, as it unfolded its its secrets to the world. Heartbeats (of life), the ticking of the clock, the rhythm of breathing, the influence of money, ageing, dementia and finally the inevitable death – these are the deep themes running through this album – important themes for all of us. Our insight changes and depends on where we are in our own lives, and that is a very clever plan. This album, like all great works of art, is timeless. So, it's no wonder we were excited about this concert. In spite of our expectations, it was better than we thought it would be, and that's not a small thing!

Beforehand

On the day of the concert, we drove a few hours to Hollywood from San Diego County and checked into a hotel we had booked months in advance. It was close to the 'Bowl' and we were able to walk to the concert. The crowds were doing the same thing, and it was easy and safe. A lot of police were present, and as it was Hallowe’en, a lot of people were in costume, including me ('The Riddler' from Batman). We were there quite early and had time to get some popcorn and a bottle of wine. Then, an official led us to our seats, and we sat down. We had a nice chat with our neighbors and then, the concert started.

The Concert

Gilmour and his band opened with '5 A.M.' from their album 'Rattle That Lock' (2015), followed by 'Black Cat' and 'Luck and Strange' from their new album 'Luck and Strange'. They were poignant pieces of instrumental music and paved the way for the classics we all looked forward to. Then came the pot of gold - three unmistakeable songs from the 'Dark Side of the Moon' album - 'Breathe (In the Air),' 'Time,' and 'Breath (Reprise)'. Even after decades, they haven't lost their spiritual magic, and for people of a certain age, including us, the music took us back down memory lane, and we were young again. A reverent silence fell upon us all, as we listened to sublime notes soaring and swooping through the air, notes that Gilmour coaxed from his guitar and that no other guitarist in the world would have been able to pull off. Perhaps God had left Heaven's gate open and the transcendental music of His own Angels was wafting down over us in the Bowl. Anyway, we were hooked and in a kind of Divine ecstasy!

I won't describe every other song in the concert, but a few others that stand out. I loved the set list - a powerful mix of songs, both old and new. Gilmour was also at his best as a singer, which was very clear when he sang the jewel 'Wish you were here' - the title track of the album of the same name, released in 1975. A new depth in Gilmour's voice brought a full-bodied sound to his singing style. Like a fine wine, Gilmour gets better with time, both singing and playing guitar. He is a master not only of his electric guitar - especially the 'Black Strat' (Black Fender Stratocaster), but also of his acoustic guitar - a Martin D-35, and he played both of them with gusto on 'Wish you were here' '. 

Romany Gilmour (David's daughter) sang a track from the new album 'Luck and Strange', called 'Between Two Points'. David took a back seat in the song and let the spotlight shine on his daughter, who has a great voice herself. We felt the intimate bond between David and Romany as they collaborated on stage.

Romany, Louise Marshall, Hattie and Charlie Webb sang the wonderful song 'The Great Gig in the Sky', from the album 'Dark Side of the Moon'. They were gathered around a grand piano that Louise was playing. Louise was the lead singer, with the other three as backing singers. David Gilmour was playing slide guitar in the background. You wouldn't imagine any singer could sing the high notes as well as Clare Torry, who sang the original version. In my opinion, this version was better than the original – and that’s no mean feat!

Encore!

At the end, Gilmour and his band returned for an encore. When we heard the iconic first note of the tune 'Comfortably Numb', we all stood up in tribute to Gilmour and his band.

Gilmour put on quite a show, playing both guitar solos like there was no tomorrow. He hit every note perfectly and precisely, so that his guitar squawked, whined and howled as if it were the voice of an animal, and he was taming the wild, emotional beast whose voice it was. It was an appropriate closing for the concert, and we were all, both musicians and their audience, exhausted and happy.

 

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Litir ó Mheiriceá – Toghchán Mór i Meiriceá!

Letter from America - Big Election in America!

Litir ó Mheiriceá - Toghchán Mór i Meiriceá!

As I write this column, the Presidential election is underway in America. I studied the system of government here in the United States in depth before I cast my own vote. I'll share a summary of it here, along with a few implications, which could be very important, especially if Trump wins the Presidency.

Montesquieu

Cé nár mhaith le go leor Meiriceánaigh é a admháil, ba é fealsamh ón Fhrainc darbh ainm Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, a raibh an tionchar is mó aige ar bhunreacht na Stát Aontaithe. Smaoinigh Montesquieu ar struchtúr rialtais nua, a mhol sé mar ‘trias politica’nó scaradh cumhachtaí ina leabhar cáiliúil “De l’Esprit des lois” (Maidir le Brí Dlíthe) foilsithe sa bhliain 1748. Sa leabhar sin, mhínigh sé go mbeadh sé níos fearr cumhachtaí rialtais a scaradh amach i dtrí pháirt: cumhacht reachtach, cumhacht bhreithiúnach agus cumhacht feidhmiúcháin. Leis an struchtúr sin, bheadh idir shrianta agus cheartúcháin sa chóras, ionas nach mbeadh aon pháirt amháin in ann an ceann is fearr a fháil ar aon pháirt eile. Chuir bunaitheoirí bhunreacht Mheiriceá an prionsabal sin i bhfeidhm nuair a dhear siad an rialtas feidearálach, ina bhfuil brainse reachtach (Comhdháil na Stáit Aontaithe idir Theach na nIonadaithe agus Seanad), brainse breithiúnach (An Chúirt Uachtarach agus Cúirteanna Feidearálacha na Stáit Aontaithe) agus brainse feidhmiúcháin (Uachtarán na Stáit Aontaithe agus a riarachán).

Na Toghcháin Fheidearálacha eile

I got my ballot a few weeks ago, and I have to say I had some work to do to sort out my choices. In addition to the famous Presidential election, there are many other elections taking place at the same time. The United States has a hierarchical system, with multiple levels (Federal, State, County, City). But even with respect to the federal elections, all seats in the House of Representatives (435) and 33 (out of 100) seats in the Senate are on the ballot on a national basis. In addition to voting for President, I will be able to cast my vote for Senator in California and for Representative (in the House of Representatives) in my congressional district.

Two Party System

The system of government in the United States is a two-party system (the Democratic Party and the Republican Party), which happened by accident and not on purpose. In both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Party with the majority has more power. That is important, because no legislation is passed without the approval of both Houses (both the House of Representatives and the Senate), and finally the approval of the President. That is why it is difficult to pass legislation in the United States. You would think that if one Party had the Presidency and the majority in both Houses (as happens from time to time and could happen in this election), then it would be easy to pass legislation. But even then, it's not too easy. Although only a simple majority (more than half) is required in the House of Representatives, a supermajority (60 Senators out of 100) is usually required in favor of legislation in the Senate before it is given its seal of approval. It is not often that at least 60 Senators from one Party sit in the Senate. Therefore, the Senators from the minority Party in the Senate are able to demand significant changes in legislation before giving it their blessing. There is a formal process to discuss such changes, in an attempt to gain agreement in Congress on the proposed legislation. If Congress reaches agreement on changed legislation, that new legislation needs to go through the approval process all over again. If that new legislation is accepted in both Houses, the President still has an opportunity to veto it. While Congress can override a Presidential veto, that is very difficult to do, and rarely happens.

Implications??

According to the polls, the three federal races are neck and neck, for both Houses of Congress and the Presidency. The Presidential election is a strange election, as one candidate can win even if the other candidate receives a majority of the votes. This can happen because a selection process called an 'electoral college' is used. It is a complex process that is unfortunately not fully representative. I do not have space to discuss this complex process here, but this process is mentioned in the country's constitution, and therefore it is very difficult to change it (around 700 attempts have been made to change it up to now). Because of that process, my Presidential vote here in California is not worth a dime and the people in the 'Swing States' will be choosing the President for the entire country. The States in question are: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Nevada. But I will cast my vote for Kamala Harris, regardless of the impact of my vote on the outcome.

But, and this is my central point, I am able to cast my vote for a Senator in the Senate and for a Representative in the House of Representatives. And my vote will make a difference to them. Adam Schiff (Democrat) is standing against Steve Garvey (Republican) in the Senate election in California, and according to the polls there is a good chance that Schiff will win. I will support him anyway and cast my vote for him. By the way, Trump hates Schiff (he calls him 'shifty Schiff') and with that, I have plenty of justification to vote for Schiff!

For the House of Representatives, I am in the 49th Congressional district, where the incumbent Representative, Mike Levin (Democrat), is running against Matt Gunderson (Republican). While Mike Levin is leading in the polls, Matt Gunderson is improving his rating. I will cast my vote for Levin, and this is undoubtedly an important vote. Why? Well, if the Democrats were able to achieve a majority in the House of Representatives, they would be able to block legislation that the Democratic Party disagrees with - regardless of whether Trump is in office as President or the republicans have the majority in the Senate. There will not be 60 Republican Senators in the Senate, and therefore, the Democrats will be able to block legislation in the Senate as well, if necessary.

Conclusion

Although I don't have a say in the Presidential election, I do have a say regarding a Senator in the Senate and a Representative in the House of Representatives, and it makes a big difference how many Democrats there are in the Senate and the House of Representatives. So, I have an indirect say in how much power Trump would wield, should he win. I will therefore take full advantage of my vote, in an effort to preserve democracy in this country. And to people in Ireland, I will say this: if Trump were to be elected President of America, that does not mean that he will have unlimited power - he will not! While it is often frustrating for us in America to push for changes in the federal government, in the case that Trump were in office trying to be a dictator, that would be a good thing. It would be difficult, even for Trump, to effect change, regardless of which Party is in power in the Senate and the House of Representatives! But let's hope he won't have that opportunity in the first place, even if there would be other problems to solve!

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