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What if Trump Doesn't Win in 2020?



We know what will happen if Trump does win.

A second term will certainly embolden Trump to widen his attacks on immigrants and minorities, destroy the social safety net, that many individuals depend on, and bring even greater harm to our environment.

It will also embolden white supremacists, and neo-nazi's, to carry out more acts of violence and intimidation, leading to greater chaos in this country, destroying the social fabric of the country, and in my opinion, lead to protests (and/or worse), similar to the ones which occurred during the Viet Nam area, and currently going on in Hong Kong.

Now, while I would prefer not to see anything like this happen, I'm not sure we'll fare any better should a Democrat win. I don't see Joe Biden or Elizabeth Warren, or any Democrat, for that matter, being able to heal the divisions, and the wounds inflicted on the US, by Trump. In fact, a loss by Trump may even exacerbate the problems, I've referred to above.

Trump supporters are much more extreme and fervent in their beliefs, and Republicans are very adept at exploiting those passions (something Democrats are not very good at countering). All Republicans have to do is claim fraud, and immigrants for the loss, to ignite extreme actions by their supporters.

Right now, the only answer I have is to allow Trump to be able to continue his systematic destruction of our democracy, further isolate ourselves from the rest of the world, and create even greater chaos, eventually leading to an economic recession/depression, which will hopefully convince even the staunchest Trump supporters, his way is not the way.

The truth is I don't know what is going to happen, nor what is best. I think we're doomed either way. I would just prefer the country fall into chaos under a Republican presidency, rather than a Democratic one.

What I do know is, I'm old, and likely won't see the worst of what is going to happen, but that doesn't make me any less afraid of what, I fear, is about to come.

My best suggestions, stay vigilant, be prepared, and expect the worst!
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