Let me preface this by saying, I don’t think Donald Trump is presidential material. But, I don’t believe any of the other declared participants in the current campaigns are, either.
Of all the “candidates,” I suspect Donald Trump actually believes what he is saying. He will try to build the “hugest, most excellent, wall at the Mexican border,” he will try to get Carl Ichan to be the point person to deal with China and Japan. He will push for extreme immigration reform.
While Trump believes what he is saying, I suspect the others know that they are lying to our face. And that’s what angers me. I’m tired of being lied to, blatantly and constantly. From BOTH sides of the aisle!
I’m also sick of cronyism. Such as how Caroline Kennedy “earned” her appointment to the position of U.S. Ambassador to Japan..
Caroline Kennedy: Well, I was in Washington talking to people in the White House about how I might be able to serve the president. And so, they said, “Well, what about ambassador to Japan?” And so I was like “Japan?” So anyway, I said, “Well, I would love to do that.” [1]Source: CBS News
So what are we to do?
I think there is a real chance for a very serious and much needed change in American politics. He has already shaken things up, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This could provide the stark relief we need to reset our perspective.
Even though running as a Republican candidate, he doesn’t follow party lines. I like that. As I find “group think” to be dangerous and unproductive.
But, look at what’s happening. Neither party knows how to respond to him. There is a panic in the air as a “non-career politician” is stealing the spotlight. The parties are trying to make him appear inappropriate for going after Megyn Kelly, as an example.
It’s important to remember that Megyn Kelly, Chris Hayes, Shephard Smith, Chris Cuomo and the like are just ordinary citizens that happen to be on TV. They are no more important to, or expert on, your life than you are. They are not reporters, they are commentators, simply expressing opinion to pander to their audiences in a never ending quest for ratings and higher advertising revenue.
As for Trump, this could be the opportunity for either him, or more likely, a third party candidate to come in a begin a surge of much needed change. This could be the beginning of something good. It’s up to us.
Will I vote for Trump? I doubt it. But that “I doubt it” is a far cry from the “HELL NO” I have for most of the other potential candidates.
Jim says:”It won’t be easy, but this could lead to something good.”
