Dear Theophilus,
A friend of mine sent me a thesis that he wanted me to see. I liked it so much I asked him if I could post it here. He asked to remain anonymous because of where he works. I have honored his request.
Enjoy!
Why Trump?
I've been one of the silent majority following this election. Several years ago, after over 30 years as a register voter, I officially turned in my voters registration card. Why you might ask? Simply because I live in a county that's 80 to 90% Democrat, and I'm not. So every election when I cast my ballot, my "other guy" (or gal) never won. Thus all the electoral votes for my county went to the Democrat running for office. Finally I realized my vote counted for almost nothing and voting was a futile exercise. Over the years (when I was voting), for the most part I voted GOP (although I more aligned myself with Libertarians). But again, I realized that as long as I lived in the same county, there was no way my vote was count for anything.
All that being said.. While sitting on the sidelines as a spectator, non-voter, I've seen some things during the past few years that have disheartened me even more. I have seen the "party of Lincoln" high-jacked by moderates, who in reality vote like they're liberal. It finally dawned on me, that both the Democrats and Republicans are on the exact same page. They might turn to the right or left during an election, but really in the end they both do the same stupid, idiotic things..
First, they have no interest in securing our borders; second, (as Reagan once said) they "spend money like drunken sailors, not to offend hard-working sailors who actually earn their own drinking money"; and third, through rules and regulations, they make it very hard for corporations to produce almost anything in this country, thus all our jobs are going to other places.
Now I don't know about you, but to me those are three HUGE issues! When you don't enforce immigration laws, you end up with too many people to take care of. Just look at the major problems they have in Europe after allowing literally millions of people into their countries. They're doing that when they don't even have enough housing and jobs for their own people! Sound familiar?
In case you haven't noticed, things in this country have changed greatly in the past 10 years. We have so many people who are either coming over the border illegally or being allowed to get green cards. Now in my profession the average American worker can't stand a chance. Immigrants will work for a fraction of what an American will.
The second issue, spending money like drunken sailors is potentially even worse. If you or I went out and borrowed all the money we could, until our credit cards were all maxed out, but then went back to the bank to borrow more, we'd be turned down.
But with our lawmakers, they think our US budget doesn't have a credit limit. The Congress and Senate (who ARE responsible for appropriating the money this country spends).. have racked up 19 trillion in debt.
Do you realize how much money that is? To illustrate, if you took $100 bills and stacked them in piles, you could make stacks of money as high as 4 massive sky scrappers- buildings as high as the tallest building in New York City. Simply put, we can't hope to even pay the interest on that much debt. Basically, we're likely screwed.
If you've been through bankruptcy (as I have), you know the feeling when the hard cold reality sets in - "I'm going to lose everything I own". Even if you have never gone through that painful, gut-wrenching experience, I'm sure you can imagine, it's a hopeless place to be. Well folks, that's where we are now with our own country. But yet, the politicians (both Dem and GOP) have zero interest in changing that trend.
They bicker and fight in the news, but they both make backroom deals and play golf together on the weekends. Politicians in both the parties, with very few exceptions, have lined their pockets with money from lobbyists, made millions of dollars off shady budget deals and will do anything to keep things like they are now.
The third issue, jobs going overseas, has totally changed the landscape of the USA in my lifetime. I remember when a label saying "made in Japan" meant the product was of inferior quality. While "made in USA" always meant the item was a quality product.
How many things do you buy in the store that are made in the USA now? Hardly any. How many people getting food stamps now? How many are on welfare? How many people who had good jobs most of their lives have been out of work for years? It's not cool!
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize, if we don't change that trend, something's going to explode. What am I talking about? We're now using 'Russian rockets' to reach the space station! We actually have no "rocket scientists". Hey, maybe we should do something to bring good jobs home?
And then came Trump!
Now believe me, I get why people don't like him. He's like that uncle in your family who tells dirty jokes and rubs people the wrong way. He's rude, crude and (in ways) socially unacceptable. BUT here's the deal- he is NOT one of the good ole boys from Washington! If I were interviewing people for the job of the President, that would be my first requirement. I do NOT want another low-life politician whose already sold his soul to lobbyists and corporations.
He is also spending his own money to run for office and he hasn't asked for a single campaign contribution! He has not been bought and paid for. He might not have the "feel" our elite politicians have, but I have to admit, that's exactly the person I want as our President- someone whose simply himself, rough around the edges and abrasive!
As I told my wife- Trump could believe in fairies for all I care. Bottom line is- he is NOT a career politician. Think about that - after all the years of both parties kissing up to their base, but acting the same at the end of the day.. Can you really trust anyone labeled as a long-time politician? NOOO!
Most importantly, what are the main themes of Trump's campaign? Enforce immigration, get our finances in order and bring jobs back to the USA. Those are the same issues politicians have been ignoring for how many years? And does it cast a familiar chord??
I can hear it now- but wait, how can you vote for someone like Trump? He's a con man! Really, like the politicians in Washington DC aren't all con men? Give me a break! But wait, he's vulgar. Well, in case you've never read about Lyndon Johnson, he was as crude as they come, and so were many other Presidents. It's funny, but somehow our nation didn't crumble when those Presidents said a cuss word or told a dirty joke.
Personally I'd rather have a President that's rough around the edges and tells it like it is. Isn't that better than all the low-life politicians we've had for many years, who will lie to you in an instant?
Finally, the main reason I like Trump- because the Republican elites don't like him. Basically, I want someone to crash their establishment party and throw a proverbial hand-grenade into that "back room" where they've been making all those dirty deals.
Oh, in case you didn't notice, the way the GOP elites have been acting lately, you should be all the more convinced, Trump's the very guy with the hand-grenade needed to crash the party. My take- if the "establishment" hates him, he must be okay. At least he is NOT "them". I'm soo done with "THEM".
Now it's time to re-register to vote.
This time my vote might count.
That's his post. On behalf of my friend, thanks for reading!
As always,
taj
