A Change Might Not Do You Good

Today, I overheard a couple of people discussing the election. One guy said that he was voting for Trump because he wanted a change.

"A change?" I thought to myself. That sounds rather vague. A change isn't necessarily good. If your mom divorces your dad because she thinks he lacks enthusiasm, but then she marries a drunk, that's a change, but it isn't necessarily a change for the better.

i understand Trump's appeal. He's bold. He conveys an air of strength and certainty. He promises a better future even though he doesn't give many specifics - and when he does, they are usually things that a president has no power to do anyway. Maybe that's the change that people are looking for. But that doesn't dilute The guy's emotional instability and lack of policy knowledge.

Be careful what you wish for. A change isn't always a good thing.

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