Let's Not & Say We Did: Speaking on Trump's Victory*

I got to speak my native tongue fluently this past weekend in London. Of course I had an amazing time doing touristy things with a mix of local shenanigans.

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But within the first five minutes of introducing myself to someone I was asked for my thoughts on Trump's victory. Some people offered their condolences and others were quick to let me know how pissed they were with the US - I should have been petty and asked them about their Brexit vote but I'm on vacation so I won't be a Negative Nequa.

After the last couple days, I got to analyze the situation with the help of reputable sources on social media and academic/social discussions (let us not forget that I'm getting my MA in Government and Politics). I can say confidently that Trump won because he knew how to market himself better than Clinton.

Please note that I am a Hillary Clinton supporter and got the opportunity to be a Communications Intern at her Brooklyn headquarters earlier this year, see here.

Anyway, from what I've learned and what I believe, the states who colored themselves red on the elector college map have a majority of straight white, lower to middle class people who easily could be feeling neglected. This neglect comes from the way the United States has become more progressive in terms of having the first black president, first female democrat nominee, gay rights, women's rights, and the list goes on. While all of this has been happening, Trump made it easy to identify, target and gain support from those who felt like this new progression directly effected them in a negative way. So Trump naturally used his platform to say "Hey! America has forgotten about you while trying to uplift everyone else. Vote for me and I can change that!"

Trump spoke to those who have had the spotlight since America established itself and persuaded them that the future of America will neglect them and their superiority. The problem with this is that America's future was headed towards a more stable concept of equality - no one can be superior when everyone is equal. His racist, sexist, homophobic, politically incorrect and over all nasty proclamations not only fueled those who agree but never get to say/act on it but it also played on the fear of people who have never found interest in politics before... and it got them to voice their thoughts via ballot.

All in all I took the time to sulk over my president being someone who sees me as a threat and now I don't have the energy, interest or time to sulk. Now, I will become even more involved in my government and fight ignorance with my intelligence because the game doesn't change, just the strategy.

Ps, please make sure you too are actively investing in your country. Start with your local government and vote in people who think and look like you so they can effectively represent you.

*Disclaimer: I say all of this after a couple days of sleeping, drinking, crying, laughing, thinking and accepting.