Well... here comes the close of 2018 - yet a second year of
"Trumpology." Ever watch a building crumble over time? Or, a
demolition take-down with dynamite? Sadly, we are witnessing an erosion - some
rapid and others gradually - of American Leadership and progressive
advancement. Here are some examples:
Trumpology is destructive to our status around the globe, erodes
the future opportunities of those of us facing challenges in health and
education and those struggling with poverty, and brings smiles to the faces of our famous
"friends" - Putin, Recep Erdogan of Turkey, and Kim Jon-un of North
Korea. On the other hand, "allies" in NATO, the other Western
Alliances, and our allies in Latin America and Asia are seeing our
relationships crumble right before their eyes.... This administration,
presently withdrawing from Syria, leaving the Kurds abandoned and exposed, and
announcing plans for our withdrawal from Afghanistan - abandoning the pressure
on our terrorist enemies and the Taliban, and siding with Saudi Arabia leaders
in spite of murders - both planned and executed on our own lands, has severely
damaged our global leadership since WW II and leads us away from the peaceful
promised land of US Leadership and influence.
Global Stability is rapidly
facing increasing risk.... And, Trump cooperation with those, other than
decades-long friends and allies, seems to represent the nations where Trump
Towers and/or Golf Courses exist (Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India,
Philippines, Scotland, Ireland, South Korea, to name a bunch). On the other
hand, abandoned, sold, or closed operations in Toronto, Rio, Baja, Tel Aviv,
and Stuttgart suggest a struggle or rejection experienced by Trump and indicate
locations or nations that he would like to "teach a lesson." And,
that could be enticement (Tel Aviv and Russia) for those locations he wants to
build a Trump Tower, or a stiff-arm (Mexico, Germany) to suggest punishment for
those who have failed to cooperate with the Trump family.
In any case, his
"Trumpology" reeks of profit motivation and personal interest, not
American advancement. Perhaps 2019 will be a better year with forced
cooperation and advancement for the American people because of Democratic House
leadership... or, a worse year with Trump increasing his "autocratic"
behavior and assuming dictatorial behaviors, eroding our democratic
governmental practice and the foundation of our constitution that "no man
is above the law." His refusal to comply with existing laws and to rely on
experienced advice and the regulatory environment rather than lead by
"tweet", suggests either his ignorance.... or, his dastardly plan to
erode the structure and stability of the USA.
Maybe 2019 can turn the corner..... and 2020 is getting closer and closer.... tick....tock..... TICK...TOCK!
Have a Better New Year and more.
STAND UP! SPEAK OUT! RESIST! MARCH ON!
Bobby J
