There is a new movie out called “Fly Me To The Moon.” To which I say, “It’s about time, we
haven’t been back there in more than 50 years,” as incredible as that may seem.
And it does seem incredible, given the (astronomical?!) advances in computer
technology during that time. In 1972, when man last walked on the moon, there
were no cell phones and only 3 main television stations in the United States. Richard
Nixon was president. And gasoline was 36 cents a gallon.
There was nothing the U.S. couldn’t do
or achieve.
So, when Apollo 11 landed on the moon
and Buzz Aldrin became the first human to trod upon a celestial sphere, the
song emanating from his portable tape recorder was, in fact, Sinatra’s “Fly Me
To The Moon.” The great Mark Steyn characterized that moment as “the
insouciant swagger of the American century breaking the bounds of the planet.” Indeed.
JFK challenged his nation to land on
the moon by the end of the 1960s. He did this only 8 years prior.
JFK. Fighter pilots cum astronauts. Sinatra.
This is back when men had balls and women did not.
It occurs to me that there are
distinct similarities between JFK, fighter pilots, astronauts, Sinatra…and
Trump. Especially between Sinatra and Trump. Both were born in—or near—New York
City. One crafted songs, the other buildings…and deals. Both were brash and
controversial. Both performed at a high level for many years. Both were tough.
But both deeply loved their immediate family and the country at large.
JFK (despite his faults), fighter
pilots, astronauts, Sinatra (despite his faults), and Trump (despite his
faults) all contributed to making America great…or great again. As opposed to
the Biden-Harris administration-- and today’s Democrats-- who disdain the very
country they lead—and hope to see to its demise. They are well on the way to
succeeding in their attempt to make America fail. And our enemies are taking
note.
Donald Trump may be the last man
standing. Despite the assassination attempt.
His opponents are coming after him
because they are coming after us. And the very idea of America.
We are in desperate need of some ‘insouciant
swagger’ right now.
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