Hero

Bernie Sanders, the hero of the common man, is thriving in the political sphere as a democratic socialist. To backers of Donald Trump, I would say, by comparison, Sanders brings the lower and middle class to the table in the workings of America, while Trump demands unfair changes including lower wages. These two could not be more diametrically opposed. Upon reading about Sanders, I was instilled with a confidence that he could actually change this country for the better and bring it into the true modern era. My hopes for Trump are that he will do enough damage to the US that we will be forced to rebuild our torn-up nation in a healthy manner this time. When traditionally reduced to a two party system, I frequently get the immediate impression, in generally every presidential election I’ve witnessed,  that both choices are not just awful, but harmful as well, to the nation at large and to a middle class which seems to be disappearing as the gap between the rich and the poor widens. The history of Bernie Sanders paints him as an underdog champion who opposes the status quo, and always pushes for the betterment of America in ways that may alarm the wealthy as well as fat, bulky mega corporations that seek to buy the political process by lobbying in the high millions. They are throwing their weight around, and Bernie isn’t having it. He has championed human rights involving racial and sexual equality, as well as supporting programs such as Planned Parenthood, all of which is harshly opposed by many in the  upper class and elderly, right wing fossils whom I don’t feel safe having any lawmaking powers at any level of government. In essence, I came away from my readings on Bernie Sanders with a reminder of how great this country is supposed to be, and the warm feeling that someone powerful is fighting for us, the hero of the common man.

Trump vs. Cruz

From the debate I watched featuring Trump and Cruz, both chasing after the highest position in the land, I could tell you a couple of things. One. Trump is a winner, even if he appears to be fading in the polls, as the cries of Cruz would have us believe. Two. Cruz is making wild accusations that are simply not true, doing nothing but make himself look foolish and Trump looking even more like a monster truck laughing at a moped. I started into this debate hoping to see Trump as the stereotypical blowhard wildman the media portrays him as. I wanted a freak show, and I even had flavored butter for my popcorn this time. But I was more than disappointed, I was inspired. Here is a man that knows how to work a crowd and make his opponent into a laughing stock. He may appear, at first glance, to be a wildcard looking for attention, and even a dangerous political catastrophe waiting to happen. But that is exactly what I am looking for in a president. He’s a dominant force that crushes petty bickering with a loud, obnoxious, and explosive power. Consider the power of the oval office for a moment. What is the most important piece of that hallowed position? It’s a face for the nation. Cruz? Cruz as a president would make me laugh, but not in a funny way.  He’s the desperate gambler hoping for the big win to pay off his loan shark. He’s the schoolyard bully in 3rd grade who got held back twice because he’d rather be a dumbass than a smart one. Trump? He’s the loan shark. He’s the smartass who stumped the bully and told on him to the teacher. Trump dominates. I would be laughing at Trump as our president because he’s so out of character among the recent line of comparatively  flaccid presidents we’ve grown accustomed to. He’s a man to be feared by his enemies and loved by his nation, just like some of our former giants that held the office. Giants that scared the living crap out of rival countries to such a degree that they were feared as individuals more than the combined might of the military they commanded. So, I’m putting away my popcorn and breaking out the fire grilled T-bone steak. If I want to have a silly snack again, maybe I’ll pay attention to Cruz. But I’m hungry for something more worthwhile. I think you are too.