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Thursday, August 11, 2016

What is Donald Trump's Appeal?

Dear Friends,

Why is Donald Trump popular with some segments of US Electorate? This is puzzling to the rest of the world.

Donald Trump has been by far the most controversial US Presidential candidate. As a businessman he has been unscrupulous. As a husband he has been amorous with other women. He has been divorced twice before. It likely that his employees and government staff that he does not like or cross him are likely to face the same fate, as he is likely to utter "You are FIRED"! even before you have a chance to explain your side of the story. His life is like a soap opera.

Donald Trump's election campaign has the whole world sit up and worry as to what will happen if he were to become US President. I admire him for his business success and his ability rebound back from bankruptcy. He once said if you are going to think, you might as well think BIG. I try to remind myself especially when I am embarking on certain projects. But that is where my admiration for him stops.

As presidential candidate he has been toxic and divisive. I shudder to think what will happen if he becomes the US President. I have been a big fan of President Obama. While his policies have been good they have been hampered by the Republicans. The US has made progress but the rest of the world has faltered economically. But overall, Obama has done pretty well in my humble opinion for the last 8 years. If he did not do a good job the first four years, Americans would not have elected him for a second term of office.

But Donald Trump on the other hand, has been trying to divide and conquer. His rhetoric against Muslims and the Latinos has riled Americans from all walks of life. This will create internal strife if he becomes President. Granted terrorism is a real problem but he definitely does not have the right solutions. Going head on by blaming Muslims in general will not rile the terrorists but also good Muslims who are on the side of the Americans. He has plans to put America first. While this is admirable, it may lead to isolationist policies that may be detrimental to balance of power with China and Russia vying for global leadership. It will place US and the rest of the world at risk as China and Russia have other plans such as they want a shift in global balance of power.

People have questioned Trump knowledge and understanding of the US Constitution, political analysts have poked holes in Trump's foreign and domestic policy plans, and even Warren Buffet challenged Trump to to declare his taxes, etc. From his speeches, Trump has clearly exhibited that he incompetent as a leader of a nation. He has been constantly changing his views and mind. If this is how he is going to run the country then not only is the US is in for a tough 4 years but also the rest of the world. What the world needs right now is a strong US government to lead the US and the world out of economic instability, contain global terrorism by working together with other countries, solving environmental issues and providing stability as a counter balance against Russia and China.

While Michelle Obama has handled herself with dignity and class, Melania Trump has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. She not only copied the Michelle Obama speech but images of her appearing naked in some magazines has reappeared. Is that who Americans would like as their First Lady? I don't think so.

Hillary Clinton may not be the best candidate but compared to Donald Trump, she is far better candidate. There will be continuity with the Democrats in power while the Republicans regroup as right now thousands of Republicans have torn up their party's passes as they are opposed to Trump.

Donald Trump does have some good ideas and he has spoken up for the underdogs. This does not mean that he deserves to be the President. Hence, people of United States of America, please vote wisely as the choice will not only affect the US but also the rest of the world.

Love All, Serve All!

Cheers,
Mark
http://exercise2energize.blogspot.sg/

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