Trying to be Optimistic: The Positives of Donald Trump and The Sun Came Up Today

Trying to be Optimistic:

The Positives of Donald Trump

by Whitney Ahn

Donald Trump is a racist. He is a sexist. He is a homophobe. He is ignorant. He is rude. He is arrogant. He is self-centered. He has no humility. He’s also the next President of the United States. We have to move forward, so unless a coup or impeachment occurs, it’s important to look at the positives of his future presidency. Allegedly, some exist.

Firstly, there’s his character. His arrogance leads to his constant need and desire to show off his strength. Holding all the power, means he will want to show all the power. Perhaps he may end up being too hawkish, but coming off of an Obama presidency, it could provide a neutralizing effect on America’s reputation in the world.
Secondly, there’s his ties to Russia. These make him more willing to work with the Russian government and thusly relationships could see serious improvements. Yes, we may end up subservient to Russia, but we could also end up with a more cordial relationship with the former Soviets.
And... that’s it. That’s all that I can really think of. Let’s all pray we make it through these next four years alive and that Trump doesn’t win re-election.

The Sun Came Up Today

by W.H. Paulson

Well, the sun came up today. Contrary to popular belief, the world didn't end in a roaring tide of fire and eternal brimstone. If you are wondering why and how Donald Trump got elected, there is a reason. If you look at the way the left has treated people in the middle or on the right, it becomes very obvious. Over the past year, the divide between the people that support him and the people that despise him has only grown, primarily because of the left's antiquated ideology that if you're not with them, you’re against them. This divide has shown the vitriolic hatred that the left have towards anyone who doesn't agree with them.

For example, while attending a local Trump rally, I’ve been spit on, cursed at, and had my safety threatened. All that just because I listened to a man speak. After seeing this, I realized why Donald Trump won, because the left gave up any kind of political moderation and tolerance. Instead, it has transformed from a party of understanding and compassion into a group of marxists and fascists.

The new left now believes that if you disagree with them, you are part of the problem. This hatred of differing beliefs is the reason why things like Brexit and Duterte have happened, and is why the radical right in France will be elected next year. People are sick and tired of being called a homophobe, a racist, and a bigot because they have differing opinions. This is the reason Donald won; people are sick of being hated for their beliefs. I think that we as Americans we have lost all hope in humanity. If we have faith in one thing only, at least let it be that.