The Common Sense Trump-Has-Been-Elected Survival Guide. Seth Leibshon, Am. Greatness

lundi 12 décembre 2016

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With Donald Trump’s election, a growing number of websites, organizations, survival guides—and even elected officials—have issued statements of fear, stoked notions of dystopia, and promoted and threatened nullification and secession. Perhaps a different kind of survival guide is needed just now, and it could start with some adult talk and a small dose of common sense.

It should be aimed primarily at college students and administrators as our colleges and universities are the vector encouraging most (but not all) of this immaturity. Heck, it could even join the vast genre of college and university survival guide books—it might even be a best seller. It need not be long, but it is needed. Herewith, a proposed chapter outline:
  1. The First Rule of Politics: Not Everyone Will Agree With You. [ ... ]
  2. If the Federalist Papers Are Too Difficult, At Least Read the U.S. Constitution, Including Its Amendments. [ ... ]
  3. Pay Especial Attention To The First Amendment. [ ... ]
  4. This Is Why We Have Elections. [ ... ]
  5. Know Thy Candidate. [ ... ]
In sum, here: ask yourself—what, just what, are you so fearful of? Why are you so willing to go through such extra-democratic and extraordinary efforts of protest over your not getting your way and having your opinion accepted? Maybe, just maybe, if you read a little history, give a modicum of credit to voters who once supported Barack Obama and voted for Donald Trump, and remember the first rule of politics, you will understand why we all have a right to our opinions and beliefs—and not just yours.

After all, it may just occur to you: you may not be right.

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The Common Sense Trump-Has-Been-Elected Survival Guide. Seth Leibshon, Am. Greatness

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