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Donald Trump's presidential acceptance speech was astounding. Wow, he soon had my attention. Every possible problem in this huge, diverse, messy, quarrelsome, incompetent and failing nation we all call home was clearly defined.

Take heart. A mysterious power called "I" is courageously willing to take up the burden time, and time, and time again to bring forth salvation to this miserable land. Hallelujah! And behold we were repeatedly given the day of redemption: Jan. 20, 2017. On that date greatness and power will become manifest. Our nation is saved.

As "I" begins to reluctantly leave the stage, thunderous applause and thanksgiving erupts among the pitiful souls before him.

And I knew. Yes, I knew. The voice was loud and clear, "God has left the building."

Shirley Andersen

Salt Lake City