I would like to point out that the American Revolution could be considered a populist movement. It really depends on the cause. In 1776, it was independence from autocratic king, the issue was the lack of representation in govt, the fact that their rights as Englishmen were being ignored. Are those issues really so different from the “populism” of Donald Trump?
The “populist” issues of today are not trivial, this isn’t about the greenback. Our populist “issues” of today are a last gasp attempt to remove an overreaching tyrannical govt who is failing in every regard. If we are to have any chance for success, we need a strong leader, an old guy, who does not mince words, who stands up to the media, whose past is well know to all so he cannot be smeared, despite his former womanizing ways.
A young constitutional lawyer from Canada, no matter how smart, is just not that guy.
I couldn’t agree more with the majority of what you have said (how is THAT for waffling?) Mine is only one vote, don’t worry.
| Nice perspective, erkelly. The people and cultures have changed somewhat in 250 years, but we face the same tyranny our ancestors fought and defeated during the American Revolution. |