Theory 2 Action Podcast
Theory 2 Action Podcast
MM#384--Our Long National Nightmare is Over...AGAIN!
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Could the presidency of Donald Trump be a manifestation of divine intervention?
We explore this compelling idea by examining the pivotal roles that Gerald Ford and Donald Trump have played in American history. By reflecting on Jimmy Carter's acknowledgment of Ford's healing influence post-Watergate, we highlight how Ford's leadership helped restore faith in American institutions, despite the backlash from his pardon of Nixon. In a similar light, we consider the perceived divine timing of Trump's presidency, nestled between the tenures of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, suggesting that both leaders--Ford and Trump-- were strategically placed to guide the nation through tumultuous times.
In our episode, we also scrutinize media biases in presidential coverage, comparing the portrayal of Gerald Ford and Joe Biden. Gerald Ford, despite his athletic skills, became the butt of jokes, while Joe Biden's frequent gaffes often receive a softer touch from the media. This leads us to question the media's hesitance to challenge Biden's capabilities in the same way they did Ford's. As we transition from the past four years of leadership, we express gratitude for the lessons learned and urge our listeners to continue advocating for truth and accountability.
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Key Points from this Episode:
• Analyzes the significance of Jimmy Carter’s inaugural address
• Discusses Gerald Ford's presidency during Watergate
• Examines the connection between Nixon, Ford, and Trump
• Reflects on the impact of leadership during national crises
• Questions the perceptions of presidential legacies
• Highlights the irony in media portrayals of political figures
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Welcome to the Theory to Action podcast, where we examine the timeless treasures of wisdom from the great books in less time, to help you take action immediately and ultimately to create and lead a flourishing life. Now here's your host, david Kaiser.
Speaker 2:Hello, I am David and welcome back to another Mojo Minute. Let's go right to our first pull quote For myself and for our nation. I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land. In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner and spiritual strength of our nation. As my high school teacher, ms Julia Coleman, used to say, we must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles. Here before me is the Bible used in the inauguration of our first president in 1789. And I have just taken the oath of office on the Bible my mother gave me a few years ago, open to a timeless admonition from the ancient prophet Micah 6.8. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our government and a new spirit among us all. The President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. That was part of the inaugural address of Jimmy Carter on Thursday, january 20th 1977. Now you will note that I have pulled a quote from the inaugural address of Jimmy Carter, our 39th president of the United States, and someone whom I just ranked last week in our podcast as the third worst president in modern American history. So what gives, you might be asking. We don't need to hear from him, though. May he rest in peace. Hear from him, though. May he rest in peace. Actually, we do need to hear from him because his opening words will be a sort of connecting the dots for us. On that fateful morning, thursday, just after 12 noon, jimmy Carter spoke those words again. Let us quote him For myself and for our nation I want to thank my predecessor for all that he has done to heal our land. He was speaking of our 38th president of the United States, gerald Ford, and you will note that former President Ford did not I repeat, did not make our worst presidents list last week. So why or how is that? Because Gerald Ford was the right man at the right place for the right situation. He did indeed heal our land.
Speaker 2:Gerald Ford's efforts to restore faith in the presidency and the American institutions following the tumultuous Watergate scandal and Nixon's resignation was, to be blunt about it, heroic. You will recall that President Ford echoed these famous words in his own inaugural address I'm acutely aware that you have not elected me as your president by your ballots, and so I ask you to confirm me as your president with your prayers, and I hope that such prayers will also be the first of many. If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have I gained office by any secret promises. I have not campaigned either for the presidency or the vice presidency. I have not subscribed to any partisan platform. I am indebted to no man and only to one woman, my dear wife Betty. And later on we read as I begin this very difficult job my fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here the people rule, but there is a higher power by whatever name we honor him who ordains not only righteousness but love, not only justice but mercy. Again, that was the swearing-in ceremony for Gerald Ford, probably the closest thing Gerald Ford had to an inaugural address. And again he is quoted our long national nightmare is over. He was referring to the Watergate scandal and its aftermath. The phrase was a key part of that inaugural address upon assuming the presidency on August 9, 1974, following Richard Nixon's abrupt resignation.
Speaker 2:The Watergate scandal had several significant impacts on the nation. First, the political turmoil it led to. The scandal, which led ultimately to a constitutional crisis, had eroded public trust in government institutions. The presidential resignation of Richard Nixon was the first and only US president to resign from office, and the national distress from the events surrounding Watergate caused widespread anger, deep disgust and deep distrust among the American people. Disgust and deep distrust among the American people. It was much of the reason that we ranked Richard Nixon our second worst president in modern American history. So two presidencies, richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, and both made our worst ranked presidents list.
Speaker 2:And so we come to Donald Trump's inauguration and something familiar seems to be happening. Barack Obama was our fifth worst-ridden president in modern American history, and Donald Trump seceded him, most likely when most of the country didn't know we needed Donald Trump back in 2016. And now we have Donald Trump again. And now we have Donald Trump again, someone who has made the greatest political comeback in modern American history, passing even Richard Nixon's comeback, which, in political science terms, was quite incredible. But Donald Trump has now made the most incredible comeback in modern American history. He's also taking over for what will be the very worst president, for sure, since 1912 when Woodrow Wilson.
Speaker 2:Does anyone not see the divine hand of God putting Gerald Ford at the right place at the right time to serve the country between two of our worst presidencies. And now does anyone see Donald Trump coming along in 2016 and then being sandwiched between another set of worst presidencies ever between Barack Obama and Joe Biden? And here again is Donald Trump assuming the presidency as our 45th and now our 47th president of the United States. Oh, the irony of God's divine hand in guiding our nation. For those with eyes, see, see and those with ears, hear. Gerald Ford was the right man at the right time and the right place for our country in 1974. Gerald Ford became the only US president to take office without being elected as vice president or president.
Speaker 2:Initially popular for his honest and relatable image, his decision to pardon Nixon just a month into his presidency was extremely and deeply controversial. While he did hope the pardon would help heal the nation after Watergate, the nation saw it otherwise. So in today's Mojo Minute, let us collectively say another long national nightmare is over. Thanks be to God Again. Thanks be to God. Our long national nightmare is indeed over. The most corrupt presidency has been turned over in power and has exited the White House.
Speaker 2:And one more twist of irony in history Gerald Ford was lampooned by a new startup comedy show in the mid-1970s named Saturday Night Live startup comedy show in the mid-1970s, named Saturday Night Live After he stumbled once on an airport tarmac. The show ran with it, turning the former star athlete into the butt of countless jokes as a clumsy buffoon. Keep in mind, gerald Ford was a college all-star in football. And so, for the irony of ironies, our most corrupt and worst president ever, joe Biden, tripped up more steps than all other presidents combined, and the propaganda press never wanted to report his mental diminished state, never even want to ask questions about it, wanted to keep it all hush-hush for four years. So let us thank God our long national nightmare of not having a president for the last four years has passed. Amen, as always, keep fighting the good fight.
Speaker 1:As always keep fighting the good fight. Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoyed this theory to action podcast. Be sure to check out our show page at team mojo academycom, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast, as well as other great resources. Until next time, keep getting your mojo on.