Wednesday, February 17, 2016

The Case Against Trump


Whether or not you pay attention or care about what's going on in the political arena right now, it's hard to miss the Donald's hair-raising poll leads right now.

The argument for Trump? Well, he's been successful in business, he's not a politician, and he's not "P.C."

So let's take a look at these arguments and break them down for what they really mean for you as a voter.

1. "He's a successful businessman."

It's true that Trump is a multi-billionaire real estate mogul known for his reality TV show, his hair, and his money.

What you may not know about Trump:

  • He had failed businesses, including Trump Vodka, Trump the Game, Trump Airlines, the Taj Mahal Casino, Trump Entertainment Resorts, Trump Magazine, Trump Steaks, Trump Steakhouse, Trump Mortgage, The U.S. Football League, GoTrump.com, and Trump University. 
  • He declared bankruptcy for four of his enterprises. His dad bailed him out once...
  • His "Trump University" business is being sued for fraud. 
  • He started out with family money. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates both started with less, and both have more than Trump. They've created more jobs, and they've had successful companies with fewer failures.
2. "He's not a politician."

He hasn't run for office before, no. But does he have the policy experience and global political know-how to work diplomacy in America's favor?

What you may not know about Trump:
  • He's changed his stances in recent years, not that there's anything wrong with changing one's mind, but no one seems to really question it. Mitt Romney was pro-choice in 1994 when he ran for Senate, yet when he ran for President, conservatives demanded to know why he changed his views. Why have we not see this of Trump? So why did he change? According to several interviews, he says whatever suits him in the moment. So is he really pro-life?
  • He's CHANGED HIS STANCES WITHIN MINUTES/HOURS. This is eye-opening!
  • Putin + Trump Bromance.
  • Great Britain wanted to ban him from their COUNTRY for his hate speech.
3. "He's not politically correct."

Honesty is what we need, but there's a difference in honest facts and degrading opinions. 

What you may not know about Trump:
  • He told a breastfeeding mom that she was disgusting for trying to pump for her baby..
  • He has said so many awful things about the Latino community, I just can't list them all. So you can read them for yourself. Including this jabbing tweet about Jeb Bush's wife.
  • He would send refugees home -- back to their awful, life-threatening circumstances. 
  • He is absolutely, without a doubt, disrespectful of women. Even the tweet (#10) about Hillary was disgusting.
And what about Trump's character?
  • If the institution of family is important to you...
    • He has had three failed marriages. The first ended after a very disturbing and sexually violent episode with then-wife Ivanna. Trump is disgusting.
  • If the 1% bothers you...
    • Take a look at how Trump really lives. His life of luxury, and how he treats people... including his first wife.
Trump on the Issues
Last, but definitely not least... read where Trump stands on the issues. If everything I laid out for you in this case doesn't swing you one way or another, then at least be informed enough to know where he truly stands.

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