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There probably isn’t anything that can be said about this individual that is in any way unique. Whether you’re insulting the man or praising him, agreeing or disagreeing with his ever-changing agenda, or you’re merely commenting on his progress thus far, everyone has already said everything one can say about any given person. The lowest of the low and the highest of the high and everything in between has been thought of and mentioned regarding Donald Trump. So for this particular post, I’d like to focus on some things about Trump that don’t have to rely on opinion.
He’s Quite Un-Forthright
Politico, The New York Times, Politifact, and countless other organizations and people have all demonstrated that Trump is a compulsive and pathological liar. So that much isn’t up for debate. There is quite literally no room for discussion on this topic. This man lies more than the past several presidents, combined. Plus some. And then plus some more. The degree to which this man lies is positively and outrageously shocking to anyone paying the minutest attention. For anyone to deny or disagree that this man lies so flagrantly and flippantly is appalling. In fact, I’d wager everything in my bank account (which actually isn’t a whole lot) that the people who deny Trump’s lies aren’t actually aware of what’s going on at all.
So what about other Trump traits — other indisputable qualities that comprise this wretched human being? How about his evident absolute disregard for standing by his ‘morals’ and “draining the swamp” of corruptible opportunities and corrupted individuals in Washington?
The Hypocrite
Let’s see, first he made a major point in his campaign to direct attention to other candidates’ corporate and banking donors. In fact, he quite frequently made note of the fact that Goldman Sachs owned politicians like Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz. So upon election does he strive for a cabinet of commendable, ethical men and women who hold solely the interests of the American people at heart? Absolutely not! Instead, he appoints to his cabinet and adminstration members of the very same institution (Goldman Sachs) that he reviled only a few months prior; namely: Steven Mnuchin, Jim Donovan, Dina Powell and Jay Clayton.
Oh, and to top it all off, Trump, in an apology of sorts for appointing hundred-millionaires and billionaires to his administration, claims in a speech just the other day that rich people are better at running the government. Without directly saying it, Trump certainly implied that poor people are dumber than those who are financially better off. Well, given that a group of linguists has determined that Trump’s reading level is that of a ten year old, I’d quite confidently assert that he’s got no room to talk.
Which brings me to my next criticism of Trump: he is objectively and noticeably undereducated.
King Jester
Anyone who ever listens to or watches Trump speak off-the-cuff is instantly reminded of witnessing a young child try to talk her way out of trouble. Incomplete sentences, incoherent logic, conflicting ideas, and by the end of the rambling, you’ve truly no idea what exactly the argument is of this poor kid. Instead, you’re ready to just let her off the hook because you feel she’s been tortured enough, albeit only mentally.
But this isn’t a five year old kid here. And this isn’t a matter of trivial consequence. This, Donald Trump, is responsible for the face of America. He is this nation’s handshake. He is its spokesman. He is its executive. He is its weapon. He is its recognition. He is its path. And does he take any of this responsibility and expectation seriously? It would most certainly appear that he definitely does not.
Conclusion
So, what is my point in all this? My point is that Donald Trump is demonstrably unfit for McDonald’s fry-cook — much less for Commander in Chief.
Am I saying these things because I’m not a Republican? Absolutely not. This is why I veered away from opinion. I’ve listed here three qualities about this person that should bar anyone from any position that requires any responsibility above that of a street sweeper. Hell, I’d even want my street sweepers to be more reputable.
I’m not saying these things simply because I dislike this man and the party with which he presently affiliates. My disdain for him goes far, far deeper. To say that I hate him with a passion does not even come close to scratching the very edge of the surface of my inexplicable loathing of this vile creature. I would gleefully take another eight years of Dubya over eight more minutes of Trump — and I really, really disliked Bush and his administration and their policies and decisions that very negatively affect us to this day.
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If you read this and actually like Trump, please leave a comment as to why and how. Without cursing me or my political knowledge, simply explain to me why you support him.
On the other hand, if you agree with my assessment, let me know if you’ve got more objective metrics by which to judge Trump. You can even expand on mine if you wish.
Either way, thank you for taking time out of your day to let me vent.
Until next time,
Alex Young
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