A cultural revolution has taken place over the last three decades with very little resistance. Our schools have become instilled with this new, "improved" perspective, our laws have been written to enshrine it and our judges, churches and our courts have all been affected by our new way of seeing life in America. We might call this the "PC" culture I guess, for lack of a better descriptor. But we all have witnessed this new era in America's culture.
It's been a "soft" revolution with much optimism and hope for the future, accompanied by a scoffing at any attempt to hearken back to the "old" ways. And a sure by-product of this has been an indignation for anyone who would suggest that America is exceptional. Our historians have gone to work uncovering our seedy flaws and as a result we Americans are supposed to have lost any reason to brag. A self deprecating, tarnished view of America's history has been taught for many years now.
So when Donald Trump dares to suggest that it's time to "Make America Great Again!" it infuriates the many who felt they had "debunked" that idea a long time ago. These people vehemently mock and lash out at Trump, and do so quite personally. This explains, at least in part, the vitriolic opposition that Donald Trump has received. Who is this man who DARES defy our reigning cultural norm?
BUT!!! ...this also begins to explain Trump's MYSTERIOUS POPULARITY! To the total surprise of America's new "elite" many Americans still see that America has something very unique and great to offer both its citizens and the world. These believe that America has something well worth restoring and reviving and they are not so eager to wave the flag of surrender. There really is this battle line being drawn for America's future.
Within this context Donald Trump leads an unscripted, incredibly unique, self-funded revolt to "Make America Great Again". The establishment, people and politicians, have been caught by surprise. Even those in Trump's own party are indignant with his success. Politicians fear his entry and are holding tight to their broken and corrupt ways of doing business. So much so, that the people cannot rely on these politicians to solve our problems, nor even to keep us safe! Many more Americans than expected are feeling disgusted and unrepresented by their Washington representatives, from both parties! So Donald Trump surges.
Trump speaks to Americans who've noticed that Washington has become overly bureaucratic, disgustingly ineffective, at times embarrassing and frustratingly unable to broker deals that are in America's best interest. Understand, this is the appeal of Donald Trump. He is a very successful businessman who has been able to achieve results and to motivate people. He is self-funding his microphone so that he can speak unfiltered, directly to us and our problems with clarity. He is unafraid to defy our accepted cultural malaise when needed. Donald Trump is vocalizing what America needs..
Under Trump's leadership, a call has gone forth to Americans to begin afresh, to return to our former greatness and to work together to "Make America Great Again". Trump is no hater, he's a proven successful problem-solver. And his supporters aren't haters either. We are ordinary Americans, representing many different backgrounds, people who genuinely are concerned for the Country and it's well-being. We'd like our future to be great once again!
Well, that's how it looks from here!
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