I am, quite frankly, nervous about the outcome of today’s election. What we are seeing here, is not the decision to be made of who has the better vision for leading us out of our current chaos. What we are seeing is a bloodbath between good and evil. In the previous election, Donald Trump, being a chauvinist, could not have allowed himself to be beaten by a woman. Since he did win, the truth about his character has been slower to emerge than it might have otherwise been; but it has emerged. We have witnessed time and time again, his disrespect for the American people – especially non-white people. We have seen over and over again, his firing of people he had decided not to like, revealing himself to be akin to a spoiled child throwing down the toys he does not want. We have watched him lie (about his taxes) and exaggerate (“everyone was happy about it”) and make every attempt to bend, stretch, and abuse the power he was given. The truth is, Donald Trump is not content to hold the highest office in our country. He wants to become dictator. When I see him on television, I see a belligerent three year old pouting and scowling and throwing tantrums to get his way. I recently watched a film, and also a documentary about Adolph Hitler. The narcissism and the cruelty in their personalities is strikingly similar.
Last night on PBS it was revealed that Trump is already assembling lawyers to fight the validity of the election, should he lose. He stated some time back that he would refuse to leave the White House if he did not win. Like an adolescent boy who is certain the other players in a game are cheating, he refuses to accept that he may not be the winner. He makes claims about the fake news being spread, when he and his Russian cohorts are the ones who are spreading it. He is so afraid of losing this election that he will stop at nothing to ensure his personal victory. America has lost its moral compass. Most of us were taught to accept defeat gracefully; we learned that sometimes we have to step down, accept that we have lost, and shake hands with our opponent.
It may take a few days before all of the votes are counted and we know the outcome of this election. If Trump wins again, it will mean defeat for the American people – and for the entire world. He has only his own selfish interests at heart. If he loses, I fear he will gather his militia, surround the White House, and take over our country. It is highly possible that we could find ourselves in another civil war. Those people who follow and support him are easily manipulated. The wool has been pulled over their eyes and they are unable to see clearly or to think for themselves. Trump and his supporters are similar to a cult. It is a frightening situation that we find ourselves in. My only hope is that enough people are waking up from the dream that Trump has lulled them into. If enough people awaken and flood our country with love and light and peace, this evil will disappear. It is the only way to make it disappear.
