demonsushi
District 13
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- Feb 18, 2014
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I have followed the presidential election closely over the past 15 months, pretty much since Jeb Bush announced he was running. I would be considered a Centralist, as I really have no political affiliation of any kind and choose a candidate rather than a political party. I had been a John Kasich supporter ever since Mid-August right up until he unfortunately dropped out. I liked him because I knew that he was a level-headed, experienced politician who had the understanding to tackle US debt while also making sure he was keeping us safe. He was willing to reach across the aisle and expanded Medicare in his state as well as leading Ohio to an economic boom. While these dreams are impossible as POTUS, I knew that 4 years with him would safe, comfortable and nothing radical.
What this political campaign as turned out to be is a huge left vs right fight unlike anything anyone has seen before. Donald Trump, in my opinion, has no right in the White House and the fact that people trust him gives the garbage he spews credibility where it isn't due. My father, who works in the finance industry and knows a lot about the economy, firmly believes a Trump presidency would effectively destroy the US economy. Many people do not know this, but in Trump's financial plan, in order to settle US debt, he plans to revalue US bonds and debt, essentially defaulting on trillions of dollars. These bonds and debt are the standard of trade around the world, considered the safest investment one could have. By devaluing them, not only do you hurt Americans (11 trillion dollars worth are owned by American citizens) you essentially throw the value of the US currency into turmoil. We all understand that what the US economy does, the world follows. America has too much influence for that much volatility to enter the marketplace. The myth that he is an economic genius simply because he has a lot of money is naive and ridiculous. On top of that, his plan to ban Muslims is ridiculous, his claims about Mexicans have no bases in facts and are actually opposite of what he claims and his rhetoric about the media and the internet is scary and goes almost entirely against the first amendment. His stance on the media is reminiscent of Hitler, and that is terrifying. I could never imagine Donald Trump's success, and the fact he is doing so well says a lot about the Republican base as well as the beliefs of middle-class Americans. It feels almost as if we are traveling back in time.
As for Hillary, I have a hugely negative opinion of her too. All the lying and unreliability makes me dislike her. However, her beliefs are predictable, her actions are not tumultous, and 4 years with her certainly will not make anything worse. I tentatively support her, at least in order to prevent a Trump presidency. In any other circumstance I would not want to see her as president.
To be honest there is no good option. Bernie seems like a good guy, but his policy seems financially unrealistic. Jill Stein is the same way. Gary Johnson ( the libertarian) doesn't have the face value nor do the American people care enough to give him a chance. If mainstream media got behind him, I think the American people would like his ideas. Sadly, the political system is so two-party and polar the success of a third party is hugely unrealistic.
To be honest I don't really know what to do. Hm.
What this political campaign as turned out to be is a huge left vs right fight unlike anything anyone has seen before. Donald Trump, in my opinion, has no right in the White House and the fact that people trust him gives the garbage he spews credibility where it isn't due. My father, who works in the finance industry and knows a lot about the economy, firmly believes a Trump presidency would effectively destroy the US economy. Many people do not know this, but in Trump's financial plan, in order to settle US debt, he plans to revalue US bonds and debt, essentially defaulting on trillions of dollars. These bonds and debt are the standard of trade around the world, considered the safest investment one could have. By devaluing them, not only do you hurt Americans (11 trillion dollars worth are owned by American citizens) you essentially throw the value of the US currency into turmoil. We all understand that what the US economy does, the world follows. America has too much influence for that much volatility to enter the marketplace. The myth that he is an economic genius simply because he has a lot of money is naive and ridiculous. On top of that, his plan to ban Muslims is ridiculous, his claims about Mexicans have no bases in facts and are actually opposite of what he claims and his rhetoric about the media and the internet is scary and goes almost entirely against the first amendment. His stance on the media is reminiscent of Hitler, and that is terrifying. I could never imagine Donald Trump's success, and the fact he is doing so well says a lot about the Republican base as well as the beliefs of middle-class Americans. It feels almost as if we are traveling back in time.
As for Hillary, I have a hugely negative opinion of her too. All the lying and unreliability makes me dislike her. However, her beliefs are predictable, her actions are not tumultous, and 4 years with her certainly will not make anything worse. I tentatively support her, at least in order to prevent a Trump presidency. In any other circumstance I would not want to see her as president.
To be honest there is no good option. Bernie seems like a good guy, but his policy seems financially unrealistic. Jill Stein is the same way. Gary Johnson ( the libertarian) doesn't have the face value nor do the American people care enough to give him a chance. If mainstream media got behind him, I think the American people would like his ideas. Sadly, the political system is so two-party and polar the success of a third party is hugely unrealistic.
To be honest I don't really know what to do. Hm.
