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In reply to the discussion: The Rise of Donald Trump is a big flashing neon sign that something is very wrong in this country [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)I can understand the appeal Trump has on the right wing. Just like certain politicians on the left have appeal if they appear to be outside the political beltway. Lots of people in this country want change. No one seems to agree on what or how things should be changed. But most voters in both parties don't like the status quo.
Other than very few exceptions, I've never liked political insiders or career politicians. I see them as being people who would say anything to get elected and accept any donation to get ahead and keep their job. It takes a lot for me to trust such people, and very easy for me to lose trust in them. I feel most get into politics for the right reasons and then stay in politics for the wrong reasons. After awhile, the goal isn't to make the country better anymore, it's now keeping your paycheck to maintain a standard of living.
Half of congress are millionaires. Most of the people at the top of the political parties have more money than many of us will make in our lifetime. But they get on TV and claim to understand our problems or issues and will represent our interests. Whatever.
In my perfect world...there would be term limits on everyone in an elected office. I think in order to avoid abuses of power and corruption, you need a consistent change in leadership. It's just how I feel.
History has proven that government isn't something you can trust. That's why I've always been a bit of a political rebel. Like most people in my generation, we don't have much political loyalty. The baby boomers spent their entire life voting for the lesser of two evils. Millennials are not quite that "simple-minded."