Just Saying | Donald Trump as US president? It’s going to be so much fun
Yonden Lhatoo says America’s agenda will remain the same, no matter who wins the election, but at least Trump will provide plenty of entertainment
Is Donald Trump really going to be the next US president?
I certainly hope so, but hear me out before questioning my sanity or writing me off as one of those boneheaded American bigots who flock to his campaign rallies.
Remember back when George W. Bush was president? For eight years, there was no shortage of global entertainment every time he opened his mouth in public, thanks to his buffoonery, cluelessness and near-illiteracy. It was such fun.
His presidency also gave us a smug sense of satisfaction that, for all its power, wealth and hegemony, America had a clown sitting in the highest office.
Of course, Bush was also the dangerous warmonger who reduced Iraq to rubble, but let me get back to that in a moment.