The White House of Pride or Shame?
Photo credit to FRONTLINE
Democracy maturity of America came to an end in the last election 2016. It remarks an American history of political division between Republican and Democrat parties--divisions at all levels. There were cases of supporters fights, which signifies the a terrible event in America of Democracy. On the matter of media, during this 2016 electoral campaign, uneven broadcasts were seen in American media against Trump specifically while FBI chose to frozen Hilary's email scandal, which seems unfair to Trump site. I am not arguing for Trump or anyone. What I noticed is also in line with Radio France International (RFI) article too. Moreover, people now get extreme protesting against the election results. Are these good examples of democracy to learn? Maybe not ! Now on it would be shameful for America to talk about democracy.
In this blog I just want to give my personal view of two possibilities of future American democracy--responsibilities of the pride or shame of democracy.
This is shaking the world ! Most Americans get shame and lose their pride, escaping to Canada and other parts of the world. Does it really help? Things are fluid in post modernism.
If allowed, I'd share my non American perspective on this up-side-down event. Trump presidency will prove two scenarios:
1. If things get crazy and terrifying as what he pointed during his election campaign. Or in other word, if there is a big wall between US and Mexico. On one hand, this will prove that check-and-balance system of America is not an ideal. Power falls over the Trump's hand rather than the people's. How is it possible to gain support from parliament and senate for such the impossible project? I am wondering whether Rule of law is created to govern evil people or people govern rule of law. If so, America is not different from traditional feudalism. America is not different from other one-man-ruling countries. Anyway, it is now obvious that Republic take over Senate and Parliament. On another hand, if Trump (most consider silly) policies really passes parliament, we should not blame only him because other Americans (through representatives) want it to be. Blame American majority. For this first scenario, it would appear as shame of democracy.
2. As I said, things in post-modernism are fluid and illusive; it makes impossible possible. We strongly hoped Hilary would win. But... you know. So it is unpredictable too to see what is REALLY happening after his presidency. Do you think Trump's policies are always disastrous? Some of his policies should be considered. Policies during his campaign are just in paper or verbal announcement. They are not yet enacted, so you Americans have chance to check them. If U.S. check-and-balance system is strong enough to modify all his errors policies, that will be a great success for whole America in terms of democracy enlargement. It will prove that democracy system is created to filter errors in policies. Other smaller countries will see America as their model in the sense that democracy is what can imprison EVIL. Rule of law is made to control evil side of human beings. That will be a great leap of democracy in the world forwarding its trust and usefulness. In this case when Republicans take over the legislative house, hopes of pride may come from Republicans from the inside as well as from the people empowered with civil disobedience rights. People can protest against any improper policies.
Migrating to Canada does not help. Americans have to be united to fight for better America. Political divisions should be ended by us; otherwise, great domino effect will exist.
Let's see whether Trump can change America or America of Democracy can change Trump... sorry if all of these sound rubbish. It is Just from my limited knowledge in need of further learning... in peace.
