Waiting on the results of the New Hampshire primary, I thought, what’s really bothering me about this election? Lots of things, but one is the blind following of Trump; it really perplexes me. So I tried to think of a visual to express my utter confoundment. Those who now support him think, he’ll fix the broken economy, he knows what he’s doing, he’s strong, he will keep us safe (i.e. keep immigrants out), or “he cares for us/me.” “He understands me.” GOP politicians who fall in line are simply doing so because the want power, lacking any sense of moral compass. Trump is such a master at manipulating people, it’s frightening. Is this really our country?
Trump is a malicious pied piper. We all vaguely know the tale of the pied piper, but I looked it up to be sure. The Meriam-Webster dictionary defines the pied piper as “one that offers strong but delusive enticement.” And then of course I added to the imagery by making the MAGA followers sheep. I could have added a lot more sheep, of course. I even considered having dollar signs coming out of the flute, but that’s not quite right…although I think many follow him because they think he’s successful when in fact he has simply lied and manipulated to make it appear he’s rich. Anyway, since when do we care if a leader is rich?! That money rules in this country, over democracy, is beyond worrisome.
I really wish Trump does very poorly tonight. Right now, it’s difficult to know.
An interesting aside: no one in the media is talking about Nikki Haley’s gender and how or if that might be affecting voters. I wonder if it is, I wonder if voters are subconsciously (or openly) wondering if she can handle being President. Are we done with sexism in the political arena? I doubt it.
Thanks for being here, stay well.
Much the same thoughts. Only I would not have been so kind to the demented one (and ask who is the more demented? Him or his followers?)
Wonderful Drawing! Trump hair is exaggerated but really it does make him stand out against the backdrop of grey-haired men.