President Trump

[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.

[freetibet]

Up yours, leftists:] #WASPsMadeThisCountryGreat

[freetibet]

Where has everyone gone, btw?

[abbott]

well I know I got my $300 per month increase of Obama care 1 week before election. So did alot of other tax payers who need to sale their home to pay for insurance.

and I lost a few more benefits.

so my increase was more than my original/better pre Obama care plan

so I am now paying $800 a month vs $270 and I have to pay cash at the doctor because it is to expensive to use my insurance. I can pay cash and save 50% or can pay double and have it applied toward a deductible i most likely will never pay.

I think that is a major issue no in is talking about.

Anyway my candidate, same on I voted for the past 2 elections before this one did not win.

[abbott]

oh yea nice call....

[freetibet]

Hah, I hear some commentators in Poland actually refer to this issue. Obamacare seems to work in the same manner as we have had it here for ages. I pay ca. USD 100 a month for compulsory health insurance and if I am ill I still have to go to private doctor to skip the queues etc. Bottom line is, hopefully Donald will get rid of that cancer. Too bad here in Poland people cannot even imagine there could be no compulsory health insurance.

I reckon you voted for someone other than HRC or DJT. Props for perseverance.