Blueprint for peace in a divided world

As hostile foreign powers pray for “death to the USA” and civil war after the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, Courtney Lodge proposes a strategy. He suggests that if Kamala Harris wins the presidency, she could consider pardoning Donald Trump for his numerous criminal convictions. This proposition may seem more suited to a political thriller than the current landscape of US politics but it has emerged as a reasoned strategy for enhancing national and global peace.

In his book Kamala’s Gameplan: The Impact on Global Peace When President Kamala Harris Pardons Donald Trump, Lodge articulates how such a controversial act could serve as a bridge to healing a fractious nation, potentially yielding ripples of stability that extend far beyond America’s borders, including to Jamaica.

Lodge tackles the pivotal crossroads the United States finds itself at as it approaches the 2024 election.

The spectre of political chaos looms large, particularly with hostile international actors poised to exploit divisions.

At the crux of Lodge’s narrative is a call for empathy and forgiveness in the face of impending crisis. He highlights the need to acknowledge the external and internal forces that capitalise on American discord as the country marks its 250th anniversary of its War of Independence in 2025.

Yet, rather than dwelling in despair, Lodge quickly pivots to a sense of hope, suggesting that Harris’s presidency, particularly with a thoughtfully crafted game plan, could restore trust and unity within the United States. This revival could serve as a powerful example for nations around the globe striving for harmony amid their tumultuous societal landscapes.

CRUCIAL STRATEGIES

In Kamala’s Gameplan, Lodge presents several crucial strategies and policy proposals designed to foster both national and global stability. Among these plans are various, yet interconnected, suggestions, all grounded in a vision for cooperative governance and sustainable development.

One of the proposals, ironically for the United States, includes ambitious climate-resistant “concrete and steel” housing initiatives, especially for disaster-prone areas that are frequent threat from extreme conditions like hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. This is where the US could learn from Jamaica, which has long made the transitions to more sustainable building codes. Instead of spending billions of taxpayers’ money each year to rebuild destroyed “paper houses”, Lodge suggests the construction of concrete and steel houses that would become the foundation of generational wealth, especially for struggling families.

For the US, Lodge also emphasises the establishment of a bipartisan council aimed at bridging political divides, thereby fostering mutual respect among varying political ideologies. This suggestion, which is applicable in Jamaica, is for a President Harris to convene a council that consists of all living past presidents – Biden, Obama, Bush, Clinton, and yes, even Donald Trump. This innovation could, through vigorous discussion, and inclusion, foster policies that would benefit all of America, not just Democratic, Republican, or Independent America.

The introduction of an innovative Freedom Visa seeks to reconcile the complexities of humanitarian issues with effective immigration and foreign policies. Lodge outlines a framework that includes strategies like the redistribution of global labour to help to rebuild war-torn countries like Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine. The strategy for green fracking technology emphasises the importance of inclusivity and sustainability as part of economic recovery and growth. The extension of the Trump-era Abraham accords, where Israel and other West Asia and Middle Eastern countries would opt for a deeper alliance, could bring lasting peace to the region, directly impacting global stability.

PRE-EMPTIVE PARDON

Perhaps most controversially, Lodge proposes a pre-emptive pardon for Donald Trump. He argues that such a move could quell civil unrest and demonstrate unprecedented political courage during a charged election cycle. While this idea may provoke scepticism, it underlines Lodge’s broader ethos: leadership must sometimes relinquish the pursuit of retribution in favour of healing and regeneration.

Kamala’s Gameplan is a blend of practicality and moral commitment to governance. Lodge does not shy away from the complexities and potential pitfalls of such strategies. Instead, he engages with them head-on, presenting a vision that elevates discourse and compels us to reflect on our collective responsibilities. The book takes a deep dive into how these strategies and policies could be financed and implemented.

In these challenging times, Kamala’s Gameplan beckons readers to consider new possibilities, emphasising that even in a divided world, where hope is often hard to find, there lies the potential for a brighter future — one grounded in accountability, compassion, and the courage to change.

Jamaica could literally take a page, or two, out of Lodge’s book. Many of the strategies and policy proposals mentioned would serve us well.

Lodge is the author of two previous published books: Lives of a Soul in 200 7, and Personal Mastery in 2017. Kamala’s Gameplan is now available on Amazon.