America Has Spoken?

After witnessing one of the most bizarre election campaigns in the history of the United States of America, I took some time out to gather my thoughts and listen to others here in Canada and south of the border.

I also spent some time going over the statistics that have evolved regarding the election that supposedly led to Trump’s victory and Hillary’s loss.

My conclusion is that the ultimate vote was not so much for a candidate but for a change.  This election button, given to me in Miami in September this year, supports my claim.  As one of my American friends stated, “The deplorable won over the despicable”.

I also believe that “silence speaks volumes”.  I say this because only 51% of registered voters turned out and I don’t believe apathy was the reason for many not to vote – they just could not lend their support to either candidate.  Hence one could argue that Trump’s crudeness “won” over Hillary’s inability to garner trust.

Last fall, Canada had a federal election.  It was quite clear that the result was based on a desire for change and 68% of registered voters voted.  And we got our change.

Often with change, comes unsettling times and I believe America will experience this over the course of the next few years, including a needed overhauling of their political system and how it works.  Hopefully, the short term pain will result in a long term gain and America will become united and strong again.

On a lighter note, it would appear that over the next four years we will be seeing a lot of Alec Baldwin.