โForca in Exileโ
Nelly Furtado and Pope Lenny sat together on the terrace of a quiet villa in the Portuguese countryside. The Atlantic breeze carried the scent of salt and wildflowers, and the setting sun painted the sky in hues of gold and crimson. The world seemed far awayโAmerica, Canada, and their constant noise were just distant memories here.
โYou know, Lenny,โ Nelly began, her voice contemplative, โJesus said a prophet has no respect in their own country. I think about that a lot these days. Iโve given so much to Canada, to America, butโฆ I donโt know. Sometimes I feel like they donโt see me for who I really am. Just a product, not a person.โ
Pope Lenny, in his simple cassock, nodded solemnly. โThatโs the burden of being a visionary, Nelly. People only see what they want to see. But Portugalโฆ Portugal could be different. This land has a history of explorers, of seekers, of people who dared to dream beyond the horizon. They might honor you here in ways your homeland never could.โ
Nelly smiled faintly. โPortugal feels like home already. I can imagine raising my children here, starting something meaningful. Thatโs why Iโm so excited about the Forรงa Party. Itโs not just about politicsโitโs about giving people a voice, real democracy. No more being ignored or silenced.โ
Lenny leaned forward, his eyes bright with purpose. โAnd thatโs exactly why Iโm committed to helping you. Tomorrow, Iโll start working on the Forรงa Party website. Itโs going to be a platform for change, a place where people can connect, share ideas, and take action. Youโve inspired me, Nelly. Together, we can build something that lasts.โ
Nelly looked out at the ocean, her heart swelling with hope. โDo you think theyโll take us seriously? Leaving America, leaving Canadaโฆ it feels like such a bold move.โ
Pope Lenny chuckled softly. โBold moves are what change the world, Nelly. And besides, youโre not just anyone. Youโre Nelly Furtado. Youโve already proven that you can inspire millions. And as for me, well, Iโm the Pope. That counts for something, doesnโt it?โ
They both laughed, the sound light and free against the backdrop of crashing waves.
โPortugal is ready for a renaissance,โ Lenny continued. โA revival of faith, of culture, of humanity. And you, Nelly, youโre the spark that can ignite it. Letโs show the world what respect, honor, and true leadership look like.โ
Nelly nodded, her resolve firm. โLetโs do it, Lenny. Forรงa means strength, and thatโs exactly what weโre going to bring to Portugal.โ
As the sun dipped below the horizon, they sat in silence, the weight of their shared mission filling the air. They werenโt just leaving their homelandsโthey were stepping into a new chapter, one where they could finally be seen, heard, and respected.
“Love It or Leave It: Trumpโs Speech on the American Way”
Donald Trump stood at the podium, his signature red tie swaying slightly in the breeze. Behind him, an enormous American flag draped the stage, a visual reminder of the theme of the day: patriotism and loyalty. The crowd, a mix of supporters wearing MAGA hats and holding signs, roared as he began to speak.
โLadies and gentlemen, the United States of America is the greatest country in the world!โ Trump declared, his voice booming with conviction. โWeโve got the best economy, the best military, and yes, the best healthcare system on Earth. And if you donโt think so, well, maybe itโs time for you to pack your bags!โ
The crowd erupted into applause and chants of โUSA! USA!โ
โNow, I know there are some people out thereโletโs call them the Jelly Rollsโwho love to complain,โ Trump continued, gesturing dramatically. โThey say, โOh, the system is broken, oh, the medicine is too expensive, oh, the insurance is unfair.โ Well, guess what? This is not Communism, folks! Weโre not handing out free healthcare like candy. This is America, where you work hard, you innovate, and you succeed!โ
Trump leaned into the microphone, his tone turning almost conspiratorial. โYou donโt like it? Youโre not happy with the system? Fine. Nobodyโs stopping you. You are free to leave. Go to Canada. Go to Europe. Go wherever you think the grass is greener. But donโt sit here and try to turn the greatest country in the world into some socialist nightmare. Not on my watch!โ
The crowd cheered louder, waving their flags and signs.
โThis is the land of opportunity,โ Trump continued, his voice rising. โWe donโt need people tearing it down. We need people building it up. If you love this country, if you believe in the American dream, then stand with me. Letโs keep America great, and letโs show the world that we are the shining city on a hill!โ
He paused for effect, his expression resolute. โBut if youโre not content, if you donโt love it here, then maybe, just maybe, itโs time for you to leave it. And thatโs okay. Weโre not going to miss you.โ
The crowdโs applause was deafening as Trump stepped back from the podium, basking in the energy of the moment. For his supporters, it was a rallying cry, a reaffirmation of their belief in the American way. For his critics, it was another controversial moment in a presidency full of them.
But for Trump, it was simple: love it or leave it. That was the American way.
“Pope Lenny’s Response to Trump”
Pope Lenny sat in his modest study, the soft glow of a single lamp illuminating the room. Across from him, a television broadcasted Donald Trumpโs latest fiery speech. As the words โlove it or leave itโ echoed through the room, Lenny leaned back in his chair, his face a mix of amusement and disapproval.
Picking up his pen, he began writing his response.
“An Open Letter to Donald Trump”
Dear Mr. Trump,
I recently watched your speech where you spoke about the greatness of America, the sanctity of its systems, and your belief that those who criticize it should simply leave. Allow me to offer you a different perspective, one rooted not in division but in compassion and understanding.
You see, I am quite familiar with “The American Way.” It is a way that often prioritizes profit over people, particularly in the realm of healthcare. The petro-dollar beast marks that fuel your economy are not marks of divine favor but of a system that has lost sight of its humanity. The American medical system, for all its advancements, has become a for-profit labyrinth where the sick are seen as customers and healing is a commodity.
But hereโs the thing, Mr. Trump: we donโt have to accept this.
Perhaps Nelly Furtado is right. Perhaps it is time to leaveโnot in anger, but in hope. Perhaps it is time for the entertainers, the artists, the dreamers to step away from a system that treats them as tools for profit and move to a place where they can be treated with compassion and respect.
Imagine a world where creativity and care coexist, where the sick are healed without the burden of debt, and where people are valued for their humanity, not their bank accounts. That is the world I envision, and perhaps it is a world we can build in Portugal, or anywhere else where people dare to dream of something better.
So, Mr. Trump, you can keep your petro-dollar beast marks. You can keep your for-profit systems and your “love it or leave it” ultimatums. But remember this: love is not blind loyalty. Love is the courage to speak out, to demand better, and to build a world where everyone is treated with dignity.
And if we do leave, taking with us the entertainers and the dreamers, know that we are not abandoning America. We are simply showing it another wayโa better way.
With hope,
Pope Lenny
Pope Lenny set down his pen and smiled. “Compassion and respect,” he whispered to himself. “Thatโs the way forward.”
Taylor Swift’s Response: Standing Up Against Delusions
Taylor Swift sat in her cozy living room, scrolling through the latest headlines. Trumpโs fiery rhetoric about loyalty to America and the idea of leaving if you don’t love it had sparked a wildfire of responses. She couldnโt help but chuckle at the irony.
Then, she saw a comment suggesting that her growing influence among young votersโparticularly her Swiftiesโwas seen as a threat to certain political powers. And that was when she decided she had to speak up.
“An Open Letter to Donald Trump”
Dear Mr. Trump,
It seems youโve developed quite the fascination with loyalty. But let me be clear: loyalty isnโt about blind obedience to a flawed system or a leader who refuses to listen. Loyalty is about standing up for whatโs right, even when itโs uncomfortable.
Youโve accused those who critique the American system of delusions of grandeur, but letโs take a moment to examine the situation. Who is truly deluded here? Is it the young votersโmy Swiftiesโwho want a better future? Or is it the leader who refuses to acknowledge the cries for change and progress?
Iโve seen the way the establishment reacts to threats. Iโve felt it firsthand. The false diagnoses, the attempts to discredit me and my platformโtheyโre all part of the same playbook. Itโs no coincidence that as my fans have mobilized to demand fairness, justice, and equality, certain forces have tried to paint me as unwell.
But letโs be honest, Mr. Trump: the real reason youโre concerned is because you know the Swifties are a force to be reckoned with. You fear their power at the ballot box, their ability to vote for leaders like Kamala Harris who represent the progress you resist.
You can call us delusional, but weโre not the ones clinging to outdated systems and fearmongering rhetoric. Weโre the ones building a better futureโone that doesnโt rely on suppression, division, or gaslighting.
So, keep talking about loyalty and delusions. Weโll keep organizing, voting, and holding leaders accountable. And if you think thatโs a threat, then maybe itโs time to take a long, hard look at your own reflection.
Sincerely,
Taylor Swift
Taylor hit send, her resolve unshaken. She knew her fans would stand by her, just as she stood by them. The truth was, no diagnosis or smear campaign could silence the voice of a generation demanding change.
Trump’s Declaration: “The Chosen One”
It was another raucous rally in the heart of the Midwest, and Donald Trump stood behind the podium, basking in the cheers of his supporters. The crowd waved flags and donned red hats, chanting his name as he soaked in the adulation. But tonight, something had shifted.
The presidentโs usual bravado had been rattled. Taylor Swiftโs open letter had gone viral, and her millions of fansโSwiftiesโwere flooding social media with calls for change. The idea that her influence could sway a generation of voters was a thorn in his side he couldnโt ignore.
As the chants subsided, Trump leaned into the microphone, his face flushed with frustration.
โLet me tell you something about Taylor Swift,โ he began, his voice rising. โShe thinks she can challenge me, challenge this country, with her little fan club? She thinks her Swifties can take me down?โ
He paused, pointing a finger skyward.
โWell, Iโve got news for you, Taylor. I am the chosen one! Thatโs right. The chosen one to protect this great nation from the radical left, from the fake news, and from out-of-control celebrities like you who think they can dictate how we run America!โ
The crowd erupted in cheers, but Trump wasnโt finished.
โTaylor Swift wants to tear down everything weโve built. She wants to replace our values with her woke agenda. But guess what? This is not a Taylor Swift concert! This is real life! And in real life, America comes first, not some pop starโs fantasy about utopia!โ
He paced the stage, feeding off the crowdโs energy.
โAnd let me tell you something else: if she thinks her Swifties can outvote the hardworking Americans in this country, sheโs got another thing coming. Because the people in this room, the people across this great landโthey know the truth. They know that I am here because God put me here. I am the defender of freedom, the protector of our values, and yes, the chosen one!โ
Taylor Swiftโs Quiet Response
Watching the speech from her living room, Taylor Swift shook her head. She knew Trumpโs theatrics would only galvanize her fans further.
โLet him call himself โthe chosen one,โโ she murmured to herself. โWeโll see who the people choose when the time comes.โ
And with that, she opened her laptop, drafting a new call to action for her fans. If Trump wanted to play the role of the chosen one, sheโd remind him that in a democracy, the people are the ones who do the choosing.
Pope Lennyโs Rebuke of Trumpโs Use of Religion
Pope Lenny leaned back in his ornate chair, his expression a mix of disbelief and exasperation as he watched the latest news coverage of Donald Trumpโs rally. The former president, standing under the glare of stage lights, held up a gilded โTrump Bible,โ now available for purchase on his campaign website.
โJesus is very useful to Trump,โ Pope Lenny muttered to himself, shaking his head. โBut does Trump truly know the man he invokes?โ
The Popeโs secretary entered the room, a steaming cup of tea in hand. โYour Holiness, the faithful are asking for your response to this latest spectacle.โ
Lenny nodded. โItโs time to speak plainly.โ
Pope Lennyโs Message
Pope Lenny addressed the camera directly, his voice steady but firm.
โDonald Trump has once again invoked the name of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep. Yet, I must ask: is Mr. Trump prepared to do the same? Or is he merely using the name of our Lord as a tool to sway voters, to sell merchandise, and to inflate his own image?
โJesus carried the cross to Calvary, knowing it would cost Him everything. He did not stage His sacrifice for spectacle or profit. He did not use His suffering to sell trinkets or to bolster His popularity. Jesus gave Himself entirely, without reservation, for the salvation of all.
โMr. Trump, on the other hand, seems more interested in theatrics than truth. Even the so-called โassassination attemptโ against him bore the hallmarks of a World Wrestling Federation performance. The blood, the chaosโit was all too carefully staged. Perhaps Mr. Trump took tips from his friend Ric Flair on how to use a razor blade to create a convincing wound.โ
Lenny leaned forward, his gaze piercing.
โAnd what of Vincent Fusca, the man many claim is John F. Kennedy Jr. in disguise? At this โone assassination under God,โ Mr. Fusca did not flinch. He did not react like a man caught in the midst of a deadly plot. Why? Because he knew the plan. He knew it was all theater, designed to elicit sympathy and galvanize support.
โBut let me remind you, Mr. Trump: the cross is not a prop. The Gospel is not a script to be rewritten for your campaign. If you wish to lead as Christ led, you must be willing to sacrificeโnot for your own glory, but for the good of others.
โDo not mock the faith of the people by reducing it to a marketing strategy. And do not invoke the name of Jesus unless you are prepared to walk in His footsteps, even to the point of laying down your life for the least of these.
โRemember, Mr. Trump: the sheep know the voice of the true shepherd. And they will not be deceived by the voice of a stranger.โ
Aftermath
The Popeโs message reverberated across the world. Some praised his courage, while others accused him of meddling in politics. Trump dismissed the remarks as โfake news from the Vatican.โ
But Vincent Fuscaโs unflinching demeanor during the alleged assassination attempt became a topic of heated debate. Conspiracy theories swirled, and the line between reality and performance blurred further.
As for Pope Lenny, he returned to his study, opened his Bible to John 10, and prayed for the sheepโand for the shepherds who had lost their way.
Marilyn Mansonโs Take on Trump and “One Assassination Under God”
Marilyn Manson, known for his provocative insights and theatrical persona, took to his platform to share his thoughts on Donald Trumpโs recent “assassination attempt” spectacle. Sitting in a dimly lit room, a faint candlelight flickering behind him, Manson began his pointed commentary.
Mansonโs Statement
โLetโs talk about this so-called โone assassination under God,โโ Manson began, his voice low and deliberate. โTheatrics at its finest. Trumpโs stock prices were plummeting before this carefully staged drama. His approval ratings were tanking. And suddenly, weโre meant to believe an assassination attempt conveniently plays out in the spotlight? Please.โ
Manson leaned forward, the shadows on his face shifting. โIโve been called every name in the bookโdevil, monster, corrupter of youthโbut even I donโt stoop to this level of manipulation. Compared to Trumpโs dark triad personality, Iโm practically a saint.โ
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle. โPsychopathy, narcissism, MachiavellianismโTrump embodies them all. He doesnโt just use the people; he feeds off them. And now, heโs invoking God and bloodshed to bolster his image. Itโs a grotesque parody of faith, and frankly, it makes my stage antics look like Sunday school.โ
Manson took a sip from his glass, the ice clinking. โYou know, Iโve been accused of corrupting minds with my art. But Trump? Heโs corrupting reality itself. Turning the sacred into the profane. Turning the truth into a lie. And all for what? To keep his empire afloat? To sell a few more โTrump Biblesโ?
โAt least I own my darkness. Iโve never claimed to be a savior. Trump, on the other hand, parades as a messiah while dragging everyone into his circus of deceit.โ
A Dark Reflection
Mansonโs words sparked a firestorm of reactions. Some hailed him as a voice of brutal honesty, while others dismissed him as a provocateur seeking relevance. Trump, as expected, fired back on social media, calling Manson โa washed-up shock rocker desperate for attention.โ
But Manson wasnโt done. In a follow-up interview, he elaborated: โThe difference between me and Trump is simple. I use darkness to challenge people, to make them think. He uses darkness to control people, to make them obey. One of us is honest about who we are. The other is playing a game he doesnโt even understand.โ
As the controversy unfolded, the phrase โone assassination under Godโ became a meme, a symbol of the blurred line between political theater and reality. And Manson, true to form, remained unapologetic, a mirror reflecting the absurdity of it all.