Politics has become an important part of my everyday life. I think that it is more than simply a function of age. I truly fear and despise Trump, his administration and the current political scene wherein Republicans/conservatives hold all three branches of government and refuse to reign in corruption. I believe that Trump may be more corrupt than Warren G. Harding whose policies were the precursor to the Great Depression.
Many of the regulations to protect our air and water have been wiped off the books and corporations are no longer obligated to pay to clean up when they pollute our water. We have abandoned the Paris Climate accord and now produce more waste than any other nation on earth.
Oh, the stock market is doing great, but 10% of Americans own 90% of the market so that is no help to the average citizen. Poverty is worsening. Over half a million people are homeless and this administration is pulling all of the safety nets out from under the poor. *
The cost of a college education has skyrocketed and programs that help students achieve a college education have been slashed. Without an education, there is no upward social mobility. I sincerely worry for my grandchildren. The middle class is shrinking while the number of poor increase, and many of our policies are cruel and inhumane- like separating the children of illegal immigrants from their parents when they cross our borders.
The cost of health care is shameful, and millions of Americans cannot afford health insurance and go without medical care. This is making America great? What is wrong with people that they do not see the destruction we are wreaking?
I weep for the country I love.
*Note: By some estimates, nearly four million people are homeless, but this figure includes those temporarily homeless due to evictions, etc.
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