I don’t think there is much of a difference between Trump and the way the rest of the “elites” think, behave, and speak, on both sides of the aisle, and everywhere in the world. In my opinion, he’s probably the absolute best representation of the folks who actually run our country, our states, our cities, and our companies. The only real difference I see between him and any other politician is that he’s just not very good at lying. He plays only to what he thinks his base is and no one else. I honestly think he didn’t want the job. He and his family are a walking meme factory but if reality tv and public school taught me anything it’s that everyone is weird af and can be made fun of or demonized especially with the spotlight constantly on. It takes a special type of sociopath to always present a polished face. It bugs me a little when people talk about how he can’t be trusted with the nuke codes because in my eyes, absolutely no one should be trusted with the nuke codes...
I used to be hopeful that some good would come of his presidency. Now I’m not so sure. Instead of focusing on systemic failures, we just make orange tinted memes and vent our outrage on a dude and his family who are way outside of their element. Of course a capitalistic businessman would think that one person at the top would be more efficient for decision making than a democratic apparatus. It takes a few more steps for them to realize that just because it’s more efficient doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better for governance. Maybe the biggest failing of the Republican Party is the idea that we need a businessperson in power. I strongly disagree with that, a person skilled at business is not necessarily skilled at governance, and the Democrats did a disservice to this country for not hammering that home. But as they say, it would’ve been the pot calling the kettle black...
Our founding fathers made it a point to ensure that no monarchy could exist in America. I think that any more power being consolidated in the executive, the senate, a particular party, lobby, or interest group would be a failing of the people rather than the influence of only one man. Ironically, I think the absence of a true ruling class and a culture of stewardship whose best interests are the health, happiness, and wellbeing of the common people rather than the size of their own pockets is partly to blame.
A capitalist system should hold the consumer in the highest regard. Sadly, we live in an age where the consumer is the product who is employed, sold, scapegoated, manipulated, and swindled.
It’s a ****ing travesty that medieval era feudal society peasants worked less hours and enjoyed more time off than we do.
In all fairness I would probably vote for Kanye if he weren’t married to Kim Kardashian or if I didn’t pencil in Santa Claus. I think the only way we’ll be pushing better quality candidates for the executive and legislature and increasing transparency and agency for local representation is through a massive social movement and campaign that spans at least a couple of generations.
At this point, boycotting all major news sources like traditional media as well as Facebook or imgur, or any other outlet who provides information in a particular slant for a fee paid by the consumer either in dollars or in data, is the first step. After that, it would be elevating the conversation in our homes, schools, work, and religious congregations beyond party lines, so that the kids growing up today will have the guts to stick to an actual, sensible platform, and will have enough people who are aware to vote for them.
I don’t think that will happen. In the best timeline, the dude saying the rent is too damn high would’ve won over Obama. But he lost. **** our lives. Oh ghost of Carl Sagan. Wat do in these dark times