[quote=kcal09]I like Trump… I don’t agree with everything he says… he’s crude, rude and crass. But I believe him when he says he is going to make good deals for our country… because he will have the best business people in the world making those deals… that he will bring jobs back to the US. He is not beholding to anyone, and I like that too. Say what you want, he is not a moron. Trump isn’t stupid.[/quote]
You’re creating a strawman. No one I know or read is saying Trump is a moron or stupid. The issue is that he’s an arrogant, narcissistic, bully. And while that might be someone you can rally behind he will end up being an extremely ineffective leader. (And as others have already pointed out, his financial track record shows he hasn’t been a very successful leader of his own companies.)
First, he will alienate many of our allies. And as much as you might want to wave the flag and shout “America USA!” our country needs to engage and interact with foreign countries for the betterment of all people. (Including US citizens) Trump’s lack of diplomatic skills will be a significant detriment to US interests around the globe.
Second, Trump will need to work with congress to actually implement anything. And if nothing else is clear, it should be clear Trump is not going to be able to function in that environment. Contrary to what his supporters seem to believe, the president of the country is not like the president of a company. He doesn’t get to just say, “You’re Fired!” and that’s that. Like it or not, the presidnet needs to lead through coalition building. And one thing Trump definitely is not is a coalition builder!
