According to the dictionaries, Liberalism is associated with general broadening of the mind, being
openminded and not prejudiced, not strict or rigorous, but favoring individual liberty and political and social reform. While not all liberals will agree on everything, most liberals in the United States agree that equal opportunity for all people is a good goal. So, being called “liberal” should be a compliment, right? Not exactly how Trump supporters have twisted it around! In this crowd the word is used as a derogatory label, especially when they have no real answer to a question or challenge.
I have a vast circle of family and friends in many countries, mostly Northern Europe. They are all very
well educated, successful and accomplished, as well as solid members of their various societies. Not a single one has anything good to say about Donald Trump, – rather, he is considered a raving lunatic. The only Republican among my close friends, a US citizen, wouldn’t even dream about voting for Trump! Too intelligent, and too well educated! Are these people bewildered and fooled, or is it more likely that the far less informed and educated, and far less accomplished Trump followers are? And if we look at Trump and follow his twitter and TV antics, consider his incessant lying, his inability to attract and keep qualified
people for important jobs, as well as his many outright stupid statements, – what is there to admire and support, especially for someone occupying the most important and powerful office in the world? It is too apparent that Trump has no idea of what he is doing, no thought about consequences of his random acts, just an insane preoccupation of destroying all the good work that his predecessor did. Add to that his bankruptcies and immoral behavior towards,women, and we have a character that should be shunned, rather than supported.
So, how bewildered, uninformed and misguided do you have to be not to get that?
