Serf
Well-Known Member
I agree. The last 8 years of president who frames the world in terms of his issues with his identity and lacks any idea on what an official foreign policy is. Short of instigating Maidan/Crimea, fanning the flames of civil war in Syria, and toppling the Qaddafi and Libya. It was basically a different flavor of W. Bush. Critics and naysayers will have some great excuse as to why POTUS failed to achieve much. But in general, it is always the same thing in the modern age. Government is beholden to Corporations and Wall Street. And the social issues that get celebrated are blown out of proportion. (Gay marriage, transgender bathrooms, women in combat roles in the Military, etc).As I concluded, I sincerely hope I'm wrong as well. "If I even believe in God"? I often wonder if I'd still be here if I didn't. "Very jaded"? I guess I can wear that label. I believe I've lived through (and been disillusioned by) too many presidential elections not to be. After all, the definition of jaded is 'worn out or dulled over time or by experiences.' As a member of the Boomer generation, I think that probably applies to me. I will admit to having become more and more cynical with each passing administration.
All the colorful balloons, flag waving, patriotic-inspiring music and grandiose speeches have always seemed to find a way to melt into that deep wide river of forgotten and failed campaign promises shortly after the confetti is swept from the inaugural ball.
With that I'll say 'Go forward, Mr. Trump - do make America great again, as you promised us you would. Make this weary old cynic eat his words and be proud of this country once more'
I'll be watching with jaded expectations.
I believe 4 years of Trump will be a great reset for both parties.