So I have been among the many liberals who are scared shitless about the idea that Trump could win. I mean, why would I want the man who is so far removed from reality to be president? The man who is frightening in his xenophobia, racism and lies?
There was even an article going around about a Canadian island welcoming Americans who want to flee the country if he wins. And I have admittedly said myself, to my husband and mother, that I would leave the country if he wins.
I will not lie, the United States of America has disappointed me many times with how conservative it can be, how blind, how many lies the politicians spew, and with how hypocritical and unkind the citizens can be when something doesn't "affect" them. But this morning, I realized that it is more important for people like me to stay.
There was this fantastic article, written by a millennial who already moved out of the country. I get why we want to leave, I would love to move to a country with universal healthcare, free (or low cost) college for my children, more family leave that is paid during illness or maternity/paternity leave. But my country, the United States, deserves this as well. And if liberals decide to leave, I truly fear that this country will go further to the conservatives and end up dialing back the clock until all that is left is the rich and their serf's. That is a real fear I have.
I do not believe that if left to corporations, they will raise wages to a livable rate and keep it up, they do not take care of their workers. If it becomes too much of a hassle in the United States they hire overseas and have their factories there, as they have proven over and over.
But tell me this. If the wages stay low, as things get more expensive, how are we going to be able to afford to buy food, and non-essentials? How are we going to keep the economy afloat in the United States if people do not get paid enough to do so?
So I will not leave. I will stay and fight. I will stay and blog, and talk, and comment, and share on Facebook, and not keep my mouth shut. Because if Trump wins and the House and Senate remain Republican, I may not personally be affected immediately. But those I love will be affected, and those I do not know will.
I am not just liberal for me, are you just conservative for you?
Democrats, get your butt out there and vote this year. PLEASE.
There was even an article going around about a Canadian island welcoming Americans who want to flee the country if he wins. And I have admittedly said myself, to my husband and mother, that I would leave the country if he wins.
I will not lie, the United States of America has disappointed me many times with how conservative it can be, how blind, how many lies the politicians spew, and with how hypocritical and unkind the citizens can be when something doesn't "affect" them. But this morning, I realized that it is more important for people like me to stay.
There was this fantastic article, written by a millennial who already moved out of the country. I get why we want to leave, I would love to move to a country with universal healthcare, free (or low cost) college for my children, more family leave that is paid during illness or maternity/paternity leave. But my country, the United States, deserves this as well. And if liberals decide to leave, I truly fear that this country will go further to the conservatives and end up dialing back the clock until all that is left is the rich and their serf's. That is a real fear I have.
I do not believe that if left to corporations, they will raise wages to a livable rate and keep it up, they do not take care of their workers. If it becomes too much of a hassle in the United States they hire overseas and have their factories there, as they have proven over and over.
But tell me this. If the wages stay low, as things get more expensive, how are we going to be able to afford to buy food, and non-essentials? How are we going to keep the economy afloat in the United States if people do not get paid enough to do so?
So I will not leave. I will stay and fight. I will stay and blog, and talk, and comment, and share on Facebook, and not keep my mouth shut. Because if Trump wins and the House and Senate remain Republican, I may not personally be affected immediately. But those I love will be affected, and those I do not know will.
I am not just liberal for me, are you just conservative for you?
Democrats, get your butt out there and vote this year. PLEASE.
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