I've heard a lot of people bellyaching about the fact that Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are all in the running for president of the United States. They are quick to point out the numerous faults of each candidate and, by and large, their concerns do have some validity.
The fact of the matter, thank God, is that we live in a democratic republic where voters do have a say-so. I can bitch and moan and wonder why Hillary is even on the ticket, given her background. I can wonder why our citizens would cast so many votes for a devoted socialist like Bernie. I can even agree that Trump is too coarse, too blunt, too reactionary to be our next president. But, when you ask people if they'd rather give Obama a third term or to invite Vladimir Putin to be our next president, they give you that "deer in the headlights" look.
The plain, simple fact is that our system has churned out George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan... Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama.
I do hear about how our party systems are tilted and corrupt with their "super delegates," and with that I totally agree. But, aside from that, the majority of Americans have historically voted for the candidates of their choice, right, wrong or neutral. Those of us who disagree must ask ourselves if we'd rather live in Russia, Venezuela or China.
This is our system. If you don't like it, move.
That's MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.
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