The problem with political jokes is that they get elected. —Henry Cate, VII
Fifty-three days until the elections. Can the so-called “undecided” finally decide and can some voters forsake traditional party allegiance?
Can some Trumpists vote for Clinton? Or vice-versa?
Fat obese chance.
“Trying to change someone only makes them cling to their existing behavior with brutish, primal force.” Brian D’Ambrosio
It is visceral. People only believe what they want to believe and nothing short of a major miracle could sway them.
An open-minded person could possibly change his mind, but it would be a very slow process that would require a lot of research.
You would need to have the willingness to seek details and sift through the mountains of baloney spewed by the candidates.
Television sound bites cannot possibly give you all the data you need. If you are serious about the electoral process you absolutely need to do some research and verify the various outlandish claims (e.g. Obama founded ISIS) made by the candidates.
“Give me a man or woman who has read a thousand books and you give me an interesting companion. Give me a man or woman who has read perhaps three and you give me a very dangerous enemy indeed.”
Anne Rice, The Witching Hour
I could not put it any better.
Then there is the much ballyhooed “honesty” factor.
Is “clean” Donald more honest than “crooked” Hillary?
After considering his checkered past and his various shady enterprises, I very much doubt it.
Trump is a crude carny barker. He will say anything to get voters into his tent without anything to show.
So far I have not read or heard any of his concrete solutions (I will build a great, great wall?) about the various problems besetting America.
Trump is also a crafty dodger. When are we going to see his fabulous Health report and his Tax return? Why aren’t they forthcoming?
At election time you need to be pragmatic. You need to deal with things sensibly and realistically.
Before trudging to the polls and committing to a candidate, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
- Who is more qualified to become Commander in Chief?
- Whose decisions would you trust in a situation like the Cuban Missile Crisis?
- Who would be cooler under pressure?
- Who has more experience dealing with world leaders?
- As an average American, would you get a better shake from Trump or Clinton?
- Who has more skeletons in his closet, the Donald or Hillary?
- And finally, and be honest about it, would you buy a used car from Donald Trump?
I rest my case.
An erratic and unpredictable leader (like Korea’s Kim Jong-un) can make quick irresponsible decisions without weighing the consequences.
In November you are not only voting for yourself, but for your children, the future of America and probably the fate of the free world.
Vote carefully and thoughtfully.
Mind 1933. Don’t repeat German history.
Alain