Frank's Musings

President Trump may have been elected in 2016 because his voters thought they were as entitled as he thinks he is.  Indeed, the Donald was endowed by his father with a real estate fortune and America has been the wealthiest, technologically and, arguably, aesthetically leading nation in the world since the middle of the last century.   Because of these advantages Mr. Trump has really never had to worry about the consequences of financial failure.  The people who supported him four years ago thought that they too should be able to enjoy the rewards of global dominance.  They admired Mr. Trump for his experience in living that way.


The coronavirus pandemic does not respect entitlement.  It soes not skip over the U.S. or other wealthy nations.  And its resolution cannot be achieved without sustaining unimaginable pain snd suffering.  No one is “entitled” to govern a democracy of 330 million people, particularly when it is faced with an inevitable crisis.  Moreover, no earthly nation can hope ultimately to escape anomalous tragedies without responsible leadership.


There is nothing in President Trump’s background that demonstrates any concern for others, either contemporary or future.   If he is to be replaced in the While House, It will require an effective campaign to convince Americans that their only lasting right is vigilantly to select leaders who will govern in their best interest, not in order to achieve personal magnificence.