That's What Brother Ben Said . . . .

I just saw a little interview on CNN with 18-year old Ben Pontz, and I was REALLY impressed by this fellow. He was so intelligent and articulate . . . I couldn't help but think, "Gee, I'd much rather have this guy as my president than our current Chester Cheetah in Chief."

You can (and probably should, IMHO) read an opinion piece Ben wrote. You can find it at LancasterOnline July 30, 2017. In a blatant attempt to entice you to do just that, here's one of my favorite parts:

"I am disappointed in the president for exploiting a captive audience of young people to engage in flagrant self-promotion and to widen the chasm of division that pollutes our politics. I am disappointed in attendees who applauded the president as he demeaned his predecessor Barack Obama (who, incidentally, was involved in scouting), his former opponent Hillary Clinton, and the media.

"And I am disappointed in commenters on social media who posted horrifying side-by-side images and comparisons of the Jamboree and Hitler Youth rallies.


"Each group — presented with a unique opportunity to celebrate values that should guide our nation —displayed an appalling lack of self-control."

Is that some great prose or what? Ben also has a Twitter account, so you might as well hop over there and follow him. He's the real deal, and we need a lot more of that in this Age of the Fake Ass.

For sure.