I’m really disappointed in the political posture of this country. We have two parties and they just seem to want to fight with each other. I can see why a person like Donald Trump would appeal to a lot of people. Some of the things he says, I agree with.
The fact that I like some of the things he says doesn’t preclude me from thinking he’s a nut case. I think he’s a smart guy, so I am convinced that he couldn’t possibly believe what he says. But he likes to hear himself say those things. And, he likes the reaction he gets from those people who want to hear him say those things.
I want borders that aren’t porous. It is a disaster for our country to have drug runners, terrorists and illegal aliens crossing our border whenever they wish. I believe both Democrats and Republicans want a leak proof border. So why isn’t it happening? I think it is because our government isn’t functioning. And that, my friend, is the type of sorry state of affairs that works to Trump’s advantage. I am convinced that if he is elected, he will build his wall and every few miles there will be a Trump Tower with resort activities. He may even figure out how to have the Mexican government pay for it.
I noticed that last month the US withheld $5,000,000 from Mexico in drug war aid because of human rights violations. The article said that the amount was just a small fraction of the aid the US gives Mexico. Maybe Trump is just going to keep our aid money to pay for the wall. Muchas Gracias.
But when The Donald starts talking about gathering up all the illegals in this country and shipping them out, he sounds like a huckster at the carnival. “They have to go.” That’s right, over ten million. We will just gather them up and ship them out. Really? We will have to suspend all their rights and I’m not sure our courts will go along with that. I’m not sure we could process a half a million a year, but if we could it would only take 20 years! As I said earlier, Trumps a smart guy, so he must know this. And he complains about politicians misleading us.
Trump thinks it is a good idea to have Putin and Russia clean up the Syrian problem. I guess geopolitical thinking isn’t required on reality TV shows. Maybe Putin and Russia could clean up our border crossing problem? While it logically follows his thinking in Syria, it probably would not help his poll numbers. So never mind.
About 15years ago, we were on a cruise to Alaska. We dined each night at the same table for eight. Six of us were of a conservative ilk. Then there was the California professor and his wife. When the subject of illegal immigration came up, the six of us believed illegals should be sent back. The professor strenuously objected. He said, “If you send them all back, who will take care of our golf courses?” There you have it, the liberal mind always looking out for and defending the downtrodden golf course.
About the only thing that brings our country together is a major disaster. So electing the Trumpster may be the answer. It took us a while to get over the Vietnam War and it will take us a while to get over President Trump. But while it may be a disaster, it will certainly be entertaining.
Written by PJ Rice at www.ricequips.com
Copyright 2015