They Are Doing Their Best to Kill Our Best Hope
Performed by Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds
Pray for Rain — Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger
Verse 1:
No place for that in this country!
You can’t have a rally at a farm show,
Without someone aiming to make it a no-go,
Tractors and hay bales, now dodging the guns,
What happened to the days when politics was fun?
Pre-Chorus:
In Palm Beach greens, lurking in the rough,
Golf ain’t just golf when the world’s this tough,
Got AKs in the bushes, the secret’s out,
Freedom on the line, is what it’s all about.
Chorus:
They’re doing their best to kill our best hope,
Trying to hang us high by the end of a rope,
But he’ll keep on fighting, won’t let it all fall,
They can aim their guns, but they won’t get us all.
Verse 2:
The lying cheating fake media did this.
Remember Lincoln’s story, remember that abyss,
Teddy took a bullet, still spoke his mind,
In this modern-day jungle, truth’s hard to find.
Pre-Chorus:
No place for that in this country!
Searching for the truth behind the painted scenes,
Cutting through the media’s half-truth schemes.
Voices rising up, we’re yearning to be free,
From the chains of bias in the media we see.
Chorus:
They’re doing their best to kill our best hope,
Trying to hang us high by the end of a rope,
But he’ll keep on fighting, won’t let it all fall,
They can aim their guns, but they won’t get us all.
Bridge:
No place for that in this country!
MS-13 on Main Street, neighbors behind locked doors,
We’re fighting foreign wars on our own shores,
They want to take Israel and our peace away,
But we’re standing our ground, come what may.
Verse 3:
Palm Beach paradise turned jungle wild,
Guerilla warfare, they want “us” exiled,
AKs in the bush, metal detectors for brunch,
They want him silenced, they wanna see us crunch.
Pre-Chorus:
The third-world’s here, our 401(k)s at risk,
Socialist schemes with a cold iron fist,
But we won’t bow down, won’t lose the fight,
We’re keeping our hope, we’ll shine the light.
Chorus:
They’re doing their best to kill our best hope,
Trying to hang us high by the end of a rope,
But he’ll keep on fighting, won’t let it all fall,
They can aim their guns, but they won’t get us all.
Outro:
They can hide in the shadows, try to take him down,
But we’re stronger together, he won’t back down,
Our best hope stands, no matter the cost,
In the land of the free, we’ll never be lost.
The Two Assassination Attempts and Media’s Role in Making Trump a Target
The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course marks the second such incident in just a few months, raising serious concerns about the growing hostility towards public figures and the environment that allows these threats to flourish. Trump’s life was put in danger not once, but twice, in the span of a few months. This disturbing trend raises questions about the heightened political climate and whether media bias has played a role in escalating the dangers faced by high-profile individuals.
The Florida Golf Course Incident
The latest attempt occurred on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was enjoying a round of golf. Suddenly, Secret Service agents spotted a man with a high-powered rifle at the edge of the Trump International Golf Course. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was prepared with an AK47-style rifle, a scope, and a GoPro camera, suggesting a premeditated act. The Secret Service acted swiftly, opening fire on the suspect before he could get any closer to Trump, who was about 300-500 yards away. Thankfully, Trump emerged unharmed from the incident, but the episode was a stark reminder of the ever-present danger surrounding him.
The Pennsylvania Rally Attempt
This incident came on the heels of another assassination attempt just two months earlier in Butler, Pennsylvania. During a campaign rally, Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet, an attack that resulted in one attendee’s death and injuries to two others. The close call in Pennsylvania highlighted the physical dangers that have become alarmingly commonplace at political events. The heightened threats against Trump are not just random acts of violence but appear to be a symptom of a deeper societal issue.
Media’s Role in the Escalation of Threats
They Are Doing Their Best to Kill Our Best Hope
While these assassination attempts are extreme, they do not occur in a vacuum. The media has been criticized for contributing to a divisive atmosphere, often portraying Trump as a polarizing figure. Since his time in office, Trump’s every move, statement, and tweet have been dissected and, at times, vilified. The media has frequently depicted him as a danger to democracy, a narrative that some argue could inspire individuals on the fringes to take drastic, violent action.
The consistent negative portrayal of Trump by certain media outlets may unintentionally add fuel to the fire. By painting him as a villain, some in the media could be seen as normalizing, or at least not sufficiently condemning, the hatred directed toward him. This portrayal can create an environment where extreme actions against him might be perceived as justified by those who have bought into the narrative of Trump as an existential threat to the nation.
The Consequences of Bias
They Are Doing Their Best to Kill Our Best Hope
The bias in media reporting not only creates a hostile environment but also distracts from the real dangers at play. When coverage is skewed, it downplays the seriousness of assassination attempts and the implications of such acts on democracy and political discourse. The danger here is twofold: it minimizes the threat to individuals’ safety and undermines the significance of a free society where political leaders can speak and campaign without fear for their lives.
A Call for Responsibility
It’s crucial to recognize that public figures, regardless of their political stance, deserve protection from violence and the rhetoric that may incite it. Media outlets have a responsibility to report objectively and ensure their coverage does not inadvertently encourage dangerous behavior. A more balanced approach to reporting on political figures could contribute to de-escalating the current climate of division and hostility.
In light of these two assassination attempts, it’s clear that the dangers to Trump are not just physical threats but also a symptom of a much larger problem. The media, in shaping public perception, holds a significant amount of influence. It is important for all outlets to reflect on the power of their words and the narratives they choose to promote. The goal should be to foster a political environment where disagreement does not lead to violence and where all public figures, regardless of political affiliation, are afforded the basic right to safety.
