Arguably, the presidential campaign most disconnected from reality in American history is taking place now.

All campaigns are subjected to distortions, exaggerations, insults and slanders that usually disappear after election day.

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were not immune to outrageous verbal slings and arrows.

In 1968, Richard Nixon told Americans he had a secret plan to end the Vietnam War. The plan was so secret that it took five years to implement and ended with a catastrophic retreat from Saigon.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden were determined to “Bring the nation together.” They did not. Donald Trump vowed to “Make America great again” which he never did despite claiming credit for that accomplishment. Of course, a clear distinction exists between sound bites and slogans and valid policy statements.

Here is a seemingly simple question that explains why this year’s campaign is so disconnected from reality. How will each candidate implement the promises, aspirations and assurances given to the public, most of which lack specificity and substance or are ill-defined, yet underlie proposed major policies?

The answer is also simple: They will not. Cynics and bookies would bet the chances of landing on the sun next........

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