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In reply to the discussion: Guys, I've got to say, I'm sort of terrified right now. [View all]Kablooie
(18,674 posts)Policy changes are disturbing but they can still be adjusted in the future, (global warming being an exception, of course.)
But the biggest issue is his character and how he will react to a major crisis.
He is not someone who understands the seriousness of his position and never he seems to consider the consequences of his actions.
This man will have complete control of the US nuclear armaments and will be free to use them at his will.
There are no checks and balances for presidential use of nuclear weapons. He can order an attack on anywhere at his own discretion.
The only thing that can stop him is if someone in the chain of command below defies orders and doesn't carry through their part of the plan.
His seat of the pants, knee jerk, reactive actions have the potential to change the future of all humanity on earth.
It was assumed that the president of the United States would always take his responsibilities seriously and a madman would never be elected, but those assumptions seem to be wrong.