I know the country is big on hyperbole these days. Our president-elect exemplifies it. I don't think I am being hyperbolic when I say I fear for our country. This definitely feels different.
We have elected a man with clear proclivities toward absolutism, authoritarianism and power grabbing. I can't help but think that the term "abuse of power" was coined for this man. Nixon will look like an amateur compared to Trump.
This is what scares me more than anything. He seems to be willing to use the FBI, NSA, CIA, the military and anything else at his disposal to crush his opponents and get his way. It was chilling when he gave a curt nod to his own security to kick Jorge Ramos out of his press conference last August. He looked like a two bit dictator or a Movie villain.
The 22 second mark in this video is what I am talking about. He says get him out of here. Think of what he would do with the reigns of power.
I hope I am wrong. I hope this was just the public persona to win votes. I hope in four years things are so great that we all want to give him a second term. But I also hope everyone will be aware and vigilant. Do not let hate and bigotry shape our future.
The Republican Party has the keys now. Now it is time to govern. Do so wisely and guide our country for the benefit of ALL Americans.
Allow love and understanding and tolerance be our guide.