Think back to November 2008, when Barack Obama was elected US president. "Yes We Can," the "Hope" poster and all that, and the true optimism it seemed to inspire in so many. I for one remember where I was when it happened, too.
Contrast that with what's happened since Tuesday's election. A billionaire, with no political experience whatsoever, who wants to build a wall around Mexico and ban all foreign immigration and has boasted of sexually assaulting and harassing women, was elected president. And no less, over a lady who, while flawed herself, has been in American politics since 1992 and before that, American state politics since 1978.
No, I'm not American, but whether I like it or not, US politics has a global impact now, which means we're all stuck with this power-crazed, sleazy, reactionary human Oompa Loompa and his equally vacuous trophy wife (number three no less) until at least 2021. But I guess at least his administration will increase American emigration.
Plus, specifically considering his total lack of governmental experience and his secrecy during the campaign, how the fuck can you trust that? Sure, nearly all politicians lie, especially during elections, but Trump has tiptoed around so many major issues and incidents like a ballerina dancing Swan Lake. And, paradoxically, he is one very White Swan.
Plus, for every current politician who, for whatever outcome or cause, has worked their arse off for years to reach the Oval Office, only for someone like Trump to swoop right in there, that's just totally unfair. And don't even get me started on his fucking toupee.
I don't know if I don't believe it or just don't want to. In any case I'm pissed off and very disappointed in so many Americans. Nor am I surprised that so many others are already violently protesting Trump's victory. You can quote me on this: in 2020, at this rate I'd say the Democrats could nominate fucking Ronald McDonald and they'll still win then.
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