Donald Trump would promise either party whatever it takes for a win; ”It’s all about winning,” but for who and for what? The same could be said for anyone with an ego large enough to imagine the win and enough volume to reach the masses. The major difference this year being no core belief with this candidate in any political party or even a glimmering of understanding of how the rest of the world works.
His adoration of Putin’s stranglehold over Russia is astonishing given the fact if he lived in Russia and disrespected Putin as he has our president he would be dead. Pandering for the win and willing to say anything to get it has been elevated to new heights. Finally someone has given new meaning to the ‘Know Nothing Party.” A man with no basic understanding of any political system is filling a vacuum created by a divided electorate. The sad thing is what he’s willing to fill it with, self-enrichment and bigotry. I long for the days of honest dispute on the merits of conservatism/liberalism by two knowledgeable candidates.
As an eternal optimist I also believe the upcoming debates, should Donald Trump remain naive enough to believe he can fake his way through, will expose this narcissist for what he truly doesn’t know. I raise my glass to the endurance of the two-party system. It’s the only one on the planet and too precious to squander.
Joe Shifflette
Arlington
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