A Few Thoughts on Trump's @$#%hole Comments

Trump's recent comments about immigrants coming from "@$#%hole countries" has created quite a buzz.

Perhaps you've heard about it.

One can understand why the President of the United States of America referring to other countries of the world in that way might not be appreciated, and, yet, we should be careful not to misconstrue his statements. Here are a few quick thoughts on the matter:

Firstly, Trump was absolutely wrong to say what he said. It was wrong because he's the PotUS, and that's not very presidential, but it's also wrong because he's a human being, and human beings shouldn't say things like that. It's pretty straightforward. What did Momma always say? "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!" That would apply here. What Trump said, was, for lack of a better word, mean. He's a rich billionaire who has a distaste for poverty. Let me be clear, Trump shouldn't have said what he said. You will find no excuses for Trump's words, or Trump in general, here.

Second, can we please use the correct vernacular? Trump's remarks were xenophobic, not racist. There's a difference. Google it. He didn't say anything negative about the people of those nations. What he was demeaning was their national socioeconomic status, which, generally speaking, is significantly worse than the good ol' US of A. Once again, Trump is a rich billionaire. He loves money. He lives for money. Money is, quite literally, his god, and he wants those people who come into our country to contribute to this land monetarily. Another term for his attitude would be Nationalism, and back in my day (not my actual day, of course; the proverbial "back in my day") we used to call it being a proud American, dadgummit! Somebody cue "America the Beautiful" for me and wave a flag behind me. That's what Golden-Age America was all about. We're better than everyone, right!? Don't you guys remember his slogan? He promised he would make America great again. I believe that Trump sincerely loves America and loathes the idea of her glory being corrupted by the likes of inferior nations. Naturally, he doesn't want us to become a @$#%hole nation like all those other countries!

Thirdly, once again, do you remember his campaign? People elected him because of @%#$ like this. He lacks tact, and that's why people voted for him. People, at least half of the country, are sick of the politically-correct tightrope walking that politicians have been doing for years. They're sick of the games that Washington has been playing, and they want somebody who speaks his mind in the Oval Office. The more crass he is, the prouder they'll be to call him their president.

Fourthly, this is how badly people disliked Hillary. Go back with me one more time to Trump's campaign. How could a candidate, any candidate, lose to Donald Trump?! The Democrats managed to nominate that one human being. Hillary epitomized everything Trump supporters hated--disingenuousness, closed-door politics, social elitism, etc. As morally repugnant as Trump was, Hillary was viewed as worse in the public eye, and not without cause. She would have maintained the veneer of respect, even presidentiality, but it would have been nothing more than a charade. The words that Trump said may never have escaped her lips, but you can darn well be sure that she would have agreed with them. America is so fed up with hypocrisy that they appreciate candor, regardless of how offensive it is.

So, this is where we're at. Donald Trump is our president. Our other options are pretty limited. I guess we should just sit back and enjoy the ride.

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