Politics. The dreaded conversation at the dinner table. A hindrance to friendships.  The deal breaker in relationships. I say it’s time to find common ground. After all, despite the different directions we choose to go in, we all have the same idea: An America that works for ALL! Let’s talk about it! Grab your snacks, grab your blanket and let’s dive in! 

America will not be made great again (I genuinely doubt it). However, I don’t think the world will end now that Trump is in office, harder to live in, most likely. Personally, I’m Christian so I place my faith in a higher power- (that will be another topic for another day). I believe that if presidents were actually for the people, everybody, regardless of race, gender or creed, would actually be helped. Instead of deporting people, make it more affordable. Or, hear me out, free. Also, yes, I know it was said that only illegal immigrants will be deported back- However, if they are contributing and working, it would be all for nothing. If America is “so great”, ethnicity should not have to hold you back, illegally or not. I don’t think I’m too crazy for saying any of this as a native of this country. If you are an immigrant with an illegal history (killings, robbery, and so on), you shouldn’t be allowed here immediately, or have a price to pay- for example, serve (jail) time first and then begin to work, just to ensure you’ve changed and (hopefully) [are] better. If America is oh-so-great, why do you have to pay to get in?  I know that may be an obvious question- you’re from somewhere else. I know, but just think about it- if other ethnicities and backgrounds are contributing to the country… If diversity is happening, then why do you have to pay for being different to bring your ideas to the table, pay to bring your culture, to change things. 

According to the New York Post, the newly elected president has been “running nearly every cabinet pick by Musk — despite having a whole transition team at his beck and call”. That is not fair. Putting your (unqualified) friends in office is wrong and biased. (Yes, that’s politics. Bias, lies and schemes-) National Public Radio (NPR) states, “Given the crucial importance of this agency, I am alarmed that President Trump has chosen a TV celebrity without the experience or background to lead it.” One of Trump wanted TV celebrity, Dr. Oz head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is so comical at this point…send help. If Musk was qualified, I wouldn’t even be mad. I probably wouldn’t care but again…if you’re rich (and preferably white), you have the floor. Matter of fact, the White House. 

How is America going to be great again if Trump is trying to get Elon Musk in office. He makes cars. Why is he running any department in politics? In the famous words of my dear aunt, “Bullsh*t walks and money talks.” 

As the post continued it stated, “Following the publication of this story, Musk responded on X, saying:  “I really enjoy spending time with President @realDonaldTrump. My direct experience is that he is a great guy with an excellent sense of humor. Haven’t seen him do one bad thing even once.” Biased, again. He’s filling your pockets, that’s why Trump has “done no bad thing even once”. So if the president elect has never done so, why does the news portray him as such a…questionable person? He is. That’s why. 

Let’s be realistic here (if I know you and you read this and you disagree, sorry not sorry.),

Trump does not want immigrants here. We are currently helping Palestinians in their country, but they are not allowed here? He can end the war but he doesn’t want them here? Where else can they go that’s not a second or third world country?  This article on the AP website says, “At a CNN town hall in May 2023, Trump said: “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done — I’ll have that done in 24 hours.” He said that would happen after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. And he kept repeating the claim on the campaign trail.” So, now the President is oh so amazing? Oh-so-powerful. Watch how he (most likely) won’t stay true to his words. If he can (and “will” “have the war done in 24 hours) have the war done, and prayerfully, our money go to better things, will the companies help minimum wage workers? 

Which leads me to my next point:

 We are broke. Most people are working minimum wage jobs for billion-dollar companies and corporations. The (greedy) companies can afford to pay minimum wages, why don’t they? Go back to the word in parentheses…pst! This one: greedy. America as a whole is also 36 trillion, yes, trillion in debt. That’s approximately. 106,600 per person. (The numbers keep changing so fast I can’t write it down- Crap!)

I hope we can all evaluate this situation with an open mind and patience. I also believe that America can be great[er] if we all pitch in and remember, we all deserve love and kindness despite personal beliefs.

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