Friday, April 29, 2016

On Telugu channel NTV a program called "fOCUS" have covered the US presidential Election, the main focus was on Trump and Mrs Clinton, and their victories in various states to get nomination by their respective parties. An article by George on this subject said that Trump's unstoppable race to the White House seems to bring about the situation akin to a situation, if Praveen Togadia or Vijaya Mallya becomes a PM of India. Trump is also said have ideological hatred which he publicly proclaims, while he beats Mallya in exhibitionism or flamboyance. Infact it is reported that there had been incidents of violence in political rallies, clashes between Trump supporters and other major Republican leaders conspiring to derail their challenger and Trump even warned that there would be rioting if any backhand moves are made.
His stated policy positions alienate and frighten people beyond party lines. He is against all minorities and Mexicans whome he sees them as parasites. He opposes immigrants taking jobs away from Americans. Regarding Muslims, he says,"the IS is making $400 million a year on oil. I have been saying it for years. We need to bomb the oil".
As per Guardian of Great Britain, " President Trump could be as big a threat as Jihadi terrorism to global economy.
But biggest question to ponder over is why such a dangerous man is being supported by so many of his country men?
While lower and middle class segments of the population seem to be protesting against the entrenched liberal rich sections and it must be a fact that there is a resentment against the unending flow of immigrants who take away their jobs while contributing nothing to America. Elements even among the educated class resent ideas like free trade that help countries like China at the cost of America.These may be some of the reasons Trump must be looking attractive as he appears to be putting the interests of America above every thing else.
Trump despises India on many counts and it would be a big blow to India and Indians living there if he comes to power.