OK, I was born on the 22nd, and not the 4th of July, and I'm no cousin of Uncle Sam's, but as an ex-pat Brit, I still feel permitted to voice my opinion about the recent election of Mr Trump.
I have yet to encounter anyone in Blogland, on Facebook, or on social media in general, who really welcomes the success of Donald Trump; his supporters seem very reluctant to whoop and holla. Au contraire, from his opponents I see nothing but insults, hear of riots, read serious fears of Armageddon, and have already become used to pointed death threats. Whatever happened to 'dignity in defeat'?
The American people have had their say, and Trump will accede to the Oval Office in the new year. There's no going back. That's it. End of story.
The Dow is at an all time high, Trump has promised to stem the flow of illegal immigrants from the South, bring back manufacturing to the Rust Belt, and attempt (gawd knows how) to prevent extremist Jihadists from entering the country.
Strange that I remember these policies that Trump expounded in his inimitable way, but I don't remember a single one of Clinton's.
Let's be honest; Trump didn't win this election, the Socialists lost it!
People voted for Trump in their tens of millions, and they have to be taken seriously. It is now time that the losers appreciate that sometimes we win, and sometimes we lose.
I can imagine my own feelings should Corbyn be elected as Prime Minister of the UK (heaven help us), but I like to think that I would begrudgingly accept the fact, and life would continue as normal.
I played Cricket when I was younger, my oldest son still does, and his boys are already in junior teams. The first thing you learn when you start playing Cricket is that 'The Umpire is ALWAYS right' (even if he isn't). It's much the same with the will of the people. I've played both school and club Rugby, and I rowed 8's at Henley and elsewhere. In all cases where we either won or lost (mostly lost), we always joined with the opposition over a few pints after the battle field was cleared; we never remained 'enemies'.
Luckily I can say all the above because I was very much on the fence concerning the recent US election. I certainly wouldn't have voted for Clinton, and Trump appears to me to be just plain dim.
So, hunker down y'all; it's 'all change' in only 4 years time, when the fragrant Mrs Obama will probably be taking over..... I shall now try to not mention Trump again!
p.s. And don't forget that 'Lies, let's re-count' is an anagram of 'Election results'.
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I wish I could write like you. You have said it all.
We are in a mess but either you live in a democracy or not.
Gee I rarely get the people I vote for elected but I never sprayed painted buildings, looted, threw molotov cocktails, stopped traffic on the freeways, shot at police and people. Goodness I have been protesting at the ballot box all these years.
In 2 years the House is up for election, so we need to understand why so many people are so disenfranchised (I could tell you but it would be too long) and get out and work the vote.
cheers, parsnip
Winning or losing is part of life, and one has to accept it. Going out and rioting because you lost to me seems childish, and the behaviour of a spoilt brat with too much time on his hands. I hope it ends soon.
I thought you read my blog. Never mind
Well anyway. I agree with you.
Years ago part of the English school curriculum was learning to turn the other cheek, and accept defeat gracefully. We Brits were taught that it's better to have played the game and lost, than never to have played at all. A bit like love really !!
Rachel your comment beat me to it. Cro, where in the dickens did you meet Mary Moody. God you know everyone
There's a lovely photo of Dpnald, Melania and Barron relaxing in their golden NY penthouse. Barron (10) is riding his lion. Those losers who refuse to accept the result after telling the winners they must gracefully accept the result when the losers thought the winners were going to lose the election should climb on their rocking horses. Or grow up.
I do read your blog; attentively.
It used to be an integral part of being 'British'; now I'm not so sure.
We met out here in France, many years ago. I'm even mentioned in one of her books; amazing!
At least La Clintone phoned Trump to congratulate him, although it was probably in exchange for keeping his dogs chained.
I would guess that a lot of the rioters are being paid for and marshalled by Soros the purse holder on behalf of the Democrats.
Poor Soros must be regretting his patronage. He might have done better under Trump anyway!
N.B. Mine was written with a few extra days hindsight.
The nature of being "British" has also changed...
That's really what I meant.
No, shed no tears for Soros. He knows no regrets and aligned himself suitably well.
Cro I was brought up with the same ethos in the same era and, on the whole, I wouldn't argue with the principles you have espoused. However what worries me is the fact that so much of Trump's rhetoric has been used before and good rarely came of it.
As far as I can gather, and anticipated, he has already calmed his rhetoric. I imagine this will continue, until he becomes just another quasi-ineffective President. His term will eventually be judged on the financial welfare of the USA when he is replaced.
P.S. I was really wanting to discuss Trump's suitability for the position; more that democratic decision making should be respected by all.
For some reason I keep remembering Margaret Thatcher's post-election speech with, "Where there is discord, let us bring harmony..." etc. with people howling and booing in the background.
Trump paraphrased it, in his own special way.
I'm still worried.
What will be will be. Don't know why people are getting so worked up about it. Brexit won, Trump won, end of.
Don't be Frances; all will be well (I hope).
That's how I see it too. Fingers crossed!.
I am in Florida right now and have seen friends brought to tears literally by he results. Some are wanting to cancel events with others as they are so bitter about anyone who voted Trump. It's very tense. Personally I just see it the same as last week, lots of racists and homophobic people and those who want their guns. It's the same America as a week ago. Why all of a sudden are they surprised that the country is sick when it's been coughing and sneezing for years.
I'm very pleased that I live in Europe. I'm afraid that the USA's reputation is going from bad to worse.
Who knows, maybe Trump will improve things; although I doubt it.
Cro, you seem a bit muddled in what you do think.
But I bet you're glad you don't have to live in the US.
My thoughts exactly, Rachel - I think he's changed his tune at least twice in the short space on his comments. And don't forget his anti-Brexit/Trump rantings in the past.
Easy to say when you don't have to live there Cro. We have yet to face the full fall out of the complete farce that is Brexit.
I, for one, am so very proud to have a racist,know-nothing sexual predator as president of our great country. FYI Hillary Clinton won the popular vote.
I was hoping not to involve what I think of Trump himself; just to talk about the social upheaval of the election result.
I bet you are. And over here we've got Marine Le Pen to deal with next Spring.
I could see that but you brought it into some of your replies and you were all over the place.
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