Trump Is A God Among Men

Catchy title. It's kind of true. He is a god for certain people. They follow him, believe him, and listen to him without thinking ... just like religious zealots following someone's interpretation of someone's words from some time ago. I don't like Trump. I question his followers. I haven't just jumped on the bandwagon, though. This distrust goes back to the late '80s when I lived and worked on the East Coast ... in particular at a gas station right at the exit where people ventured into New York City. I met a lot of people who worked for and with him. Not a single one had anything decent to say about the media whore (you think he was bad then ...). Not one.

Just print and do your very own tribute!

My dislike of the man was forged early on. My hatred came when he ran for office this last time around. That sealed the deal. He negotiated that one splendidly.

I get why people voted for him. Even intelligent people. Drain the swamp. Spoke his mind. Wasn't a politician. Was going to tell it like it is. None of that really happened, did it?

The swamp wasn't drained. The waters were muddied. The alligators replaced with piranhas. It was a magic act, and some people bought it.

He didn't really speak his mind. He has gone back and forth on things several times over. Immigration, anyone? Besides, you can't really speak your mind in a Tweet. You can only spew, and spew he did. He's a hypocrite, and he doesn't care. That's fine. That applies to plenty of people. The fact that his followers don't care, though, is concerning. I still ask: What does he really stand for? The answer, I think, is clear.

The MAGA hat wearing folks were right about him not being a politician, though. He wasn't ... still isn't. Not in any real sense of the word. He's a fly in the ointment. A hole in the condom. Blood in your urine. He's an annoyance, and, more importantly, he's a sign that there is trouble out there ... bad trouble a brewing. I would agree that politicians are a dubious lot, but I'd rather have a politician as a president than a self-serving businessman. I often wonder about those who think a person not qualified for a job is the best person for a job, and does that apply to professions like auto mechanics and doctors, or is it just politicians where this is a positive thing? After all, what Trump has done for foreign relations is to create problems that will take over a decade to resolve. How is that for a non-politician? We showed the world who is boss, though, right?

He does, however, tell it like it is. In confusing Tweets and rambling question and answer sessions. His confusion, befuddlement, and general lack of knowledge would make Reagan proud. He has spoken, and what he has said is so true. There is no clue as to what is really transpiring in the world or in his mind. Dark conspiracies. Criminals. Backstabbers. Shadowy men on a shadowy planet. His world is full of fear and loathing, and he's transferred all of that ever-so-willingly onto his loyal acolytes.

I understand why people who have been largely ignored by politicians and the media have latched onto him. I get it. I understand it enough that I predicted his win the first time around, and I'll say here he has a good chance to win again. What I don't get is why those folks still believe in him. They don't have to watch the mainstream media to know what he's about. All they have to do is pay attention to ... him. That tells the astute observer all they need to know.

As for the people I thought would have known better, the people I thought could see right through this magic act, I have one question and one question only: In your support for Trump the President have you asked yourself, "Would I want him to be my boss?"

I will give Trump credit for many things. He is a good at negotiation. He has a good business sense. He can read a room. You don't stay where he is at as long as he has without those things. They may be self-serving, and he may be a sham, but people have believed his lies since before he was president. So morals aside, he's good at those things. He makes for great television, too. For all the bad, there is some things he has some skills in. But when he is removed from office by hook, crook, or stroke, the American public is going to have to deal with the mess he has made. Russia can't be blamed for all of it. That government's lies were believed. The blame lies on us and us only.

Vote for him again if you really believe in him. I encourage it. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Loudly proclaim why you proudly sport the Make America Great Again hat. Convince them to vote with you. But ... when his time comes to an end, don't whine, complain, or cry about the bill when it becomes due. Don't try to pass the anger off on another president when you are asked to pay what you owe in blood or money. That's not fair, and I hope you know that. Can you afford that debt? We'll see. I think I know the answer ...