I have a contrarian view [View all]

[Pototan]

As most here at DU decry the obvious biased, flawed and dangerous picks by Trump to key positions in his cabinet, I have a different take. I'm hoping these unqualified people are confirmed. I'm afraid that America needs to learn the hard way.

I firmly believe that there may be consequential outbreaks of preventable diseases as a result of vaccine skepticism. I believe that there will be inhumane roundups of undocumented and legal immigrants in this country, including citizens. Detention centers that look like 1930's and 40's Europe will be seen by the public.

Pulling the plug on cable, TV, radio and newspapers and the jailing of journalists will confirm Trump's disdain for the Constitution. Foreign countries refusing to share intelligence with America. The devastation and genocide (real this time) in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East The surrender in Ukraine and the weakening of NATO will move our allies away from us.

Tariffs bringing on trade wars and run-away inflation, resulting in a recession and inflation. The draconian reduction in government employees will result in a huge increase in unemployment and public services.

I think America will not be able to learn through nuance. I think we have to learn the hard way. The very hard way.

These will be the results of Trump's policies and personnel choices.