Sunday, September 25, 2016

A Critical Choice

Supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders hate that he lost the Democratic nomination and feel he would have been a better presidential candidate than Senator Clinton.  Many have jumped on the third-party bandwagon or thrown their support behind Trump.

Our backs are against the wall in this election,  and we cannot sit idly by and allow someone unworthy of the office to win.

If Trump wins,  the country may never be the same again.  He will unleash old demons or further divide an already fragile nation with his hate-filled rhetoric regarding women,  Hispanics,  and African Americans.  He will also isolate America from her allies as president by cozying up to Russia and China.  The U.S. will no longer be seen by the rest of the world as someone to count on in times of crisis.

Additionally, Trump's economic plan could send the economy into a tailspin.  The country could spend trillions building a senseless wall between the U.S. and Mexico,  leaving little for entitlements or job creation.  Trump also pledges to triple military spending like in the 80s,  which could spike inflation,  increase the deficit, and lead to higher taxes at a time when most Americans are just getting back on their feet.

I know the American people want to stick it to "the man" or woman this election,  but now is not the time to be cavalier about voting.  Trump has no interest in rebuilding the Rust Belt or stopping the flow of jobs abroad.  He also won't be able to keep us safe from terrorism due to his blasting of Islam or efforts to build walls between the U.S. and the rest of the world instead of seeking dialogue.  Winning the presidency would represent another notch in Trump's belt,  and if the American people elect him,  they will wake up a year or more down the road and say to themselves,  "Lord,  what have I done?"

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