Well, that is a good one.
If someone a little more palatable than Hillary were running against him, I would say it says a lot of not good things. That being said, I'm still not sure that would be completely accurate given the circumstances. Plus he is a celebrity which in my opinion carries some sort of leeway. People are really REALLY fed up with how they perceive the federal government is working against them. There are a host of reasons (not just border enforcement related). I think, IF Trump were to win, his voter base would consist of 33% just plain stupid, 33% just won't vote for Hillary, and the rest will just vote for whomever has an R next to their name. Even more depressing is I think the breakdown for a Hillary win would look quit similar.
The sad thing is I think Trump has far more in common with the Democrat platform than people are making it out to be. Particularly his economic policies which are extremely protectionist in nature. Far from a free market guy. If he didn't have an R next to his name I would have no idea he was a Republican. They followed up two pretty moderate politicians (McCain/Romney) with a guy that is even more left leaning in his policies. Trump even supported a wealth tax I believe. Hell, Hillary won't even openly say she is for that (whether she believes it or not I don't know, but she rails on the rich enough it stands to reason she might favor it). He's a democrat's wet dream on economics. So maybe everyone is stupid.
I agree with you all, his demeanor is not the type you would want. But when you give only two choices this is what will be bound to happen from time to time. There have been jerk presidents in the past. We survived. We will survive either of these candidates, most likely in spite of these two candidates.
Me personally, I am in the "can't vote Hillary" camp. The problem is, that's nearly in a dead heat with the "never Trump" camp. All in my head mind you. Since there really isn't much salvagable about this election, I'm with some of you in doing what little I can (1 vote) to embolden 3rd party candidates. This is what is truly needed in the end.
Thank you!
I wish the R had gotten either McCain or Romney again. And the D had gotten Bernie. I really don't know which way I woulda gone with that setup....that would be an "embarrassment of riches" from a selection standpoint for me. As opposed to just an embarrassment....
He really isn't much of a Dem...his wealth tax thing was a scam with lots of propaganda to make people think a certain way - it was a 1 time 14% or so tax, which I think he felt could be followed by cutting taxes again for the rich...probably try to do away with them completely, because in his mind there would no longer be a need for taxes, since that would have "erased" the debt (about $6 trillion then) so every rich guy could keep their money.
His demeanor is vile and disgusting - starting with his first big business partnership with Daddy Trump, he amassed an amazing array of discrimination against blacks and other minorities in the 14,000 or so tenant spaces they ran in New York. Would not rent to minorities, only white. And the ongoing trail of cheating and stealing from people he does business with is astounding. Cannot imagine anyone voluntarily entering into a business agreement with him. But hey, I expect to get paid when I provide goods/services to another entity....that's just me.
And don't get me wrong - I am not a Hillary fan either. You know how I stand on some Constitutional issues where she is in disagreement with me! You are right - we will survive - that's not always bad - but somewhere, sometime, somehow, before I die, I would like to see us THRIVE!! She won't be able to hurt us much if elected, just because I don't see the mix of Congress changing very much, and that is a good thing! That should prevent huge swings in either direction. I hope.
I can even live with some of our Representatives maintaining the status quo. Senators - well you have heard my rants about Inhofe, I am sure. We need a David Boren, or Jim Jones, or Page Belcher, type back in for our state!
The scary one is the Supreme Court. That has the potential to make for some very pernicious events down through the years. And the fact that Senate is not gonna consider this nomination shows just how short sighted, and just flat out stupid, the Senate is as an entity under McConnell. There is no strategy or "play book" or rational thought process going on. They are throwing the dice on the hope that Trump will get elected and they can somehow rein him in. The fewer the better on SC appointments for Trump AND Clinton!! And I cringe, but think they will get at least 2 and may 3. And if very unlucky, 4.
