This is, perhaps the most incredible story in American democratic history.
The Republican establishment was against him.
The Democratic party was against him.
The media was against him.
The intellectuals were against him.
The global capitalists were against him.
Prophets predicted his defeat.
The sitting President called him unfit for the Presidency.
And yet, against all odds, he won.
Today, the pundits who never foresaw his victory are bemoaning it.
David Remnick is predicting dire consequences.
Cookie Roberts is blaming sexism.
Carl Bernstein has fingered sexism, racism etc. And many are threatening to leave America in protest, with Cher threatening to leave the planet. They have belittled his supporters and their motives for electing Trump. And yet, Mr. Trump, despite his unfortunate penchant to digress into personal attacks, campaigned on a solid platform. He pledged to cancel unfavourable trade deals and bring American jobs back. He pledged to build a war and crack down on illegal immigration. He promised to appoint conservative judges. He pledged support law enforcement authoritied.
He promised to “drain the swamp of corruption “. That is what those who voted for Mr. Trump, including many who were derisively referred to as “deplorables ” voted for. Already , demonstrators are on the streets of 7 cities, protesting his election. What are they Protesting? Hillary said eloquently during the last debate in response to Trump’s reluctance to accept the results that it was part of the American tradition to accept election results. It would be good for Mrs. Clinton’s supporters to take her advice and accept Mr. Trump’s victory.
This is a moment to celebrate American democracy. The voters have spoken and, as both Secretary Clinton and President Obama urged today, their choice must be accepted and respected.
Finally, those fearful of a Trump presidency are jumping the gun a bit. Yesterday, the President elect pledged to serve all Americans. Yesterday, America voted for a Congress and there are checks and balances in the American system. If Mr. Trump over reaches, he will be checked.
America and the world must give Trump a chance. That is how democracy works.
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