In 2016, due to a number of reasons, including voter fears and prejudices, Trump’s perceived celebrity stratum, the desire to move in a different direction. dislike of his opponent (Hillary Clinton), being inspired by the Make America Great Again (back to the good old days, etc.), and the peculiarities of the Electoral College, the United States, elected, an individual, unlike any of its predecessors, in recent memory! Trump never held public office, nor did he have any degree of civil or philanthropic involvement, and / or success, but he was known for his hit reality television show, his perceived wealth, and his family business organization. and his book, decades before, The art of the deal, which portrayed him as a business genius and negotiator (although the facts indicate a considerably different picture). Therefore, as of January 20, 2017, the United States began its political experiment, and our response and ramifications indicate that, for almost everyone except its main supporters, it was probably a reckless decision. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss, 5 possibilities, on how we respond and act.
1. Exchange: We must learn, change does not help, unless / until, it is focused, on a genuine difference, for the better, both, in a relevant and sustainable way. Despite his proclamations, to the contrary, the results of the 2020 elections indicate that, while this President had ardent supporters / followers, more than 7 million more people voted for his opponent (81 – 74 million), and the Electoral College votes, he swayed. , In the direction of the Democrats! There were many reasons, so many, that strongly opposed this man, including: either, intentionally, and / or because of his inflammatory rhetoric, empowered the haters, and further polarized / divided our nation and often seemed to stomp. , our Constitutional, ignoring and / or selecting paying attention to our constitutional guarantees, rights and freedoms!
2. Short term and longer: If the damage caused was merely immediate and / or short-term, it would be uncomfortable, but less dangerous than the possible long-term ramifications of your intentional and accidental actions and priorities. Also, human rights factors, we should probably be more concerned about the potential longer term ramifications / impacts. These include: paying attention to the impacts of climate change; environmental impacts (especially clean air and water); And uniting, instead of dividing the nation! The recent Capitol mob riots were a disturbing, disturbing, but obvious offshoot of these past four years.
3. Exposed the dangers: Although, the real dangers, as well as the potential ones, were exposed, in a worrying way, how we respond, in the near future, as well as beyond, could teach us the real dangers of this experiment!
Four. How the United States is Perceived: Almost all polls, polls and studies, claims, America’s image and reputation, in most of the world, have been significantly damaged. When, you see, the way that Trump handled the pandemic, his rhetoric, false claims, lies, and apparent lack of planning and preparation, it should come as no surprise, many of our traditional allies, as well as others, have lost respect, for this nation. !
5. Freedom, justice, rights, approach / attitude: Without respecting all of our freedoms, especially those, in terms of equal justice and rights, what could this nation seek and represent in the future? When does our approach and attitude emphasize, the common good, make no sense, America’s potential for greatness, which, when our leader, is polarizing, divisive?
While his fervent supporters seem to continue to believe that he is the greatest, the actual events seem to indicate this nation’s grand experiment of choosing an unskilled, indifferent person, apparently more interested in his personal agenda. , and / or self-interest, which the common good seems to have been, a failure, perhaps of epic proportions! Wake up, America, before it’s too late!