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Revolution

Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 9 months ago to Politics
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According to Karl Marx, there can be no change without a revolution. But does that always need to mean the use of force? Trump claims that his win was a movement. That the "fly over country" people were tired of remaining unheard and taken for granted. In state after state they came out in droves to hear Trump, who spoke to the very things they wanted -- no, make that NEEDED to hear. Those big rallies turned into votes, first in primaries, then for President. Wasn't that that a revolution? Trump represents an entirely new type of candidate which translates into an entirely new kind of President. Not a lawyer, but an accomplished business man. Not a smooth orator, but a kitchen table speaker wearing his heart on his sleeve. Not a cautious person putting forth a careful agenda, but boldly announcing what his plans were and confidently telling the people that, not only will it be done, but it will be done quickly.

Is he just a good actor? Is this another "All The King's Men?" Will he become a dictator? Or is he an honest revolutionary who truly is, "what you see, is what you get?" If he carries out even half of what he claims, I think history might just call it the "Trump Revolution."


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  • Posted by 8 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    You have a devilish side to you, do you not? An input by Lennon followed by a comment from Marx (Harpo, of course).
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  • Posted by coaldigger 8 years, 9 months ago
    He was, is and will be attacked by both sides throughout his term(s) because he is not a member of the political order. He has established that he will go to the people to apply pressure for his ideas. He will probably have more town halls than anyone else ever and send out tweets every day. The critters in the swamp might be able to cling to the trees but they will be nervous because he will be pumping water out and exposing their dirty deeds. He got little help from the right, nothing but bile from the left and few donations from cronies. He is an unencumbered and dangerous man to let see the crud from the oval office. The secret Service better be on their toes.
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  • Posted by Dobrien 8 years, 9 months ago
    My take is that if the extremely qualified people he has recommended for Cabinet posts drag their feet on implementing his plan they will be shown the door. Regarding him becoming a dictator , has any dictator been a billionaire already and then seized power? they usually are broke and become rich by looting.
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