[Michelle*s_Farm]

This time next week Trump will have won the election. I will be disappointed because I wanted Sanders to win. It is unfair that the democrats shafted Sanders, but it should not be surprising given the discoveries from Wikileaks.

It is quite obvious why Trump will win. Many working class Americans have been left behind and their communities destroyed by globalism (e.g., free trade agreements). They want their communities back and wish to take control of their future. The slogan "Make America Great" resonated with many people from working and middle class backgrounds. The idea that multinational corporations and the political establishment (e.g., politicians and the mainstream media) have completely sold out America runs deep regardless if you are on the left or right. Classic liberalism and free speech is being attacked and many people are tired that American values of liberty are being disregarded in favour of politically correct thought police and those who simply want to exploit immigrant workers.

It is clear that some of Trump's supporters care deeply about these issues and for them Trump is the only viable candidate. I prefer Jill Stein despite her general unpopularity. I respect Trump voters concerns and genuinely feel they are champions of free speech, democracy and being able to hold your government to account. I may not agree with each and every one of them on all topics, but I certainly respect their democratic right to choose the leader they see fit. Calling them stupid, bigots, racists or fascists is not right. Such talk makes liberals, democrats and those on the left look terrible. Empathy for the plight of America's workers would be more appropriate at a time like this. This election has revealed a revolutionary shift in politics regardless of whether or not you feel Trump will follow through with his promises to the people. Unity and mutual respect is needed after the election. Only together (regardless of your political ideologies) can we make a more just society for us all.