Trump put forth a lot of plans and policies which the corrupt politicians were unwilling or afraid to deal with, such as illegal immigration, with emphasis on illegal. He is not against immigrants. He is against illegals. He captured the pulse of the nation. No institutional politician ever came close to dealing with this issue. Many find him obnoxious but many see his brashness as refreshingly candid, a great difference in the sly and practiced demeanor of the usual politician. These were some of the reasons he captured the nation's attention.
I believe that all politicians which we have now are corrupt. Based on the culture of today's politics, they could not have been elected any other way unless they lied and deceived their way into power. There is no room for an honest politician, even if they existed. The way that the system is set up (catering to lobbyists to win favors or astronomical sums of money for elections), only the corrupt can win. That's why people are fed up and it is time to clean House (of Representatives) and beyond, including Senators.
As for your your qualifications for politicians, they all have all that. It just may not be readily apparent. They could not win elections otherwise. So that sentiment is redundant.
not exactly. there is nothing redundant in the qualifications nor does 'every politician' have them. what every politician has is a pulse on the mindset of their base and what will drive them to give their support. which in an under educated and overly emotional base, makes the election like a popularity contest for prom king/queen than it does a reflection of who may best lead and represent the country at large (despite demographic group).
1.Trump does not express an understanding of the constitution(IMHO)
2.He also does not express an ability to be diplomatic, i think his bully pulpit attracted many who no longer support or believe in diplomacy (IMHO)
3. Many politicians, mostly in beginning ranks have no history or experience with the life of the middle or lower socioeconimic classes and have not tried to UNTIL they entered politics, which forces them to gain some experience. I dont believe the first experience should be as POTUS, and certainly dont believe Trump has any clue or concern about any type of lifestyle than the wealthy one.
4.I see his constant name calling and vulgarity as anything but a show of integrity, decency, or intelligence. Its literally like watching the most popular fifth grader tell people why they should be student council president and how they promise better cafeteria food.
5. He has NO civic service history IN SPITE of being born into the kind of great resources which he could have used to do some good for others.
6. He is not the most consistent, although I will give that few people are in the current climate.
7. He doesnt seem to work well with people at all given the revolving door of people that he keeps bringing in and then letting go
8. and he has not worked in politics, or any area that would give him knowledge of the constitutional structure, boundaries, or duties within.
When a president says of Mexicans that he 'guesses' some of them are decent, that is more than just him being against 'illegals'. And every President tackles immigration, though they dont always sensationalize it as their prime agenda.
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