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Did Trump Think He Would Win?

When Trump began his bid for the presidency, he called just about everybody names throughout the primary. He sounded more like a playground bully than a candidate for America's highest office. And when he won the primary,...
Red_Arrow
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A Thanksgiving Prayer for Americans

Most Heavenly Father We come to You with gratitude for all You have given us on this day. You have given us a beautiful day to join together in fellowship. You have given us families in which we give and receive love. You...
OlderAndWiser u
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Happy International Men's Day!

1. Every day isn’t International Men’s Day So let’s get two things clear from the start. Firstly, anyone who tells you that “every day is International Men’s Day” is not a comic genius, we’ve heard it a million times...
NeutralMale
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Donald Trump is Not President of the United States!

He's not president just yet and I'm not talking about his inauguration in January. I'm talking about something much greater. He lost the popular vote but still managed to grasp the mere essence of a title called...
2Shy2speak
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Trump Is Making America Great Again!

Donald J. Trump’s 10 Point Plan to Put America First 1. Begin working on an impenetrable physical wall on the southern border, on day one. Mexico will pay for the wall. 2. End catch-and-release. Under a Trump...
Anonymous
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What Trump Said Then vs. What Trump Says Now

A year ago Trump stated there would be a “Deportation Force” to remove illegal aliens en masse. Recently he stated that again, though he said he would go after the “criminal” ones first (drug dealers, rapist, etc.),...
Red_Arrow
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Why Many Americans Are Upset with a Trump Presidency

A few days ago, like a lot of people watching the election, my jaw dropped as the Electoral College elected Donald Trump as the new president of the United States. It is fair to say with any election, of course, there is...
Anonymous
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Trump Presidency - End of the World, or the Start of a New One? (Update)

So I'm doing this short myTake just as an update to the other two that i made previously. If you haven't read them, i encourage you to. Part I was about the five main reasons why Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton, and...
Anonymous
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Dear Trump Supporters and Clinton Supporters: Please Just Stop the Hostility

I think many people are overreacting, they act as if it's a catastrophe that he won. Quit screaming racism/bigotry, misogyny and homophobia. As for the Trump supporters, I know that not all of them are racist because I'm...
ADFSDF1996
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Trump Presidency - End of the World, Or the Start of a New One? (Part II)

So in Part I , i discussed the five main reasons why Trump was able to win the presidency. Here in Part II, i'll discuss why I remain firmly in the anti-Trump camp today. It may be confusing to some as to why I'm against...
Anonymous
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Trump Presidency - End of the World, Or the Start of a New One? (Part I)

Now that I've had time to digest the reality of a Trump presidency, I've decided to share my thoughts on it. Firstly, i need to state that quite a few non-Trump supporters aren't getting the reasons correct as to why this...
Anonymous
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The Field is Full of Horse Manure But I'm Wearing Good Boots: Some Election 2016 Lessons

There are several lessons that can be learned from the recent election and our reaction to it. While some of my points will focus on Mr. Trump and Ms. Clinton, I will also make a few points about President Obama. Whenever...
OlderAndWiser u
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The Re-Rise of Isolationism in the West

So, in recent days, you may have noticed a shitstorm going down this year, of various things happening causing huge political affect. I'm here to just explain what this might mean from a political and societal standpoint....
VictoriousSausage
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The Irony of Trump Protesters: Show Respect

Last night I was responding to a question where a guy asked, "Will you show respect and humility for the other side if your candidate wins tonight? Because you could just as easily be in their position". My response to...
rjroy3
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America - Woman the F**k Up!

** Disclaimer. I am a hardcore, long time Hillary supporter. I'm also not American. But these are the things I need to get off my chest. Dear Americans, So Trump won. This is now the reality we live in. Some people will...
Tarvold
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American Men Born in the USA: Trump Administration

I am a giver. I am empathetic and I tend to put others before myself. I care for others. This is why I voted for Hillary Clinton. I am a male, but I wanted equal rights for women to get higher education and better paying...
Thrifty
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I Know Change Is Scary, but Please Stop Instilling Fear in People Now That Trump is President

I understand change is a scary concept to people, just in general terms. So, I'm sure having a President elected who's a businessman and not a politician is probably scary for people. I'm sure they wonder how it's going...
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Donald Won - Why It Happened

Before we get started - nope, don't care for Hillary nor Donald. America could've definitely done better in both cases. America - as you all know - is a land of diversity and a true melting pot of sorts. Sure. But, it...
LittleSally
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A Message to America: Don't Panic

A Message to America: DONT PANIC! I woke this morning in what I think was denial. I still haven't officially taken it all in, but here are my thoughts on what happened: We can't give up now! Don't panic because we live...
kxera
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My Acceptance of Donald Trump, From a Bernie Bro

Firstly, I would have rather had anybody other than Donald Trump but you rarely get what you want in life.(Bernie Sanders). I am a democratic independent and I have accepted Donald Trump as President. To explain, simply...
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