by Nomad
Win or lose tomorrow, Donald Trump has achieved one thing from his campaign. He has justified unspoken international concerns that the US is no longer a dependable ally.
Doubts and Worries about Donald
Even at a superficial glance, this year's election has been a fairly pathetic spectacle. There really haven't been any high moments. Only a dismal record of low points, which somehow defied expectations of how low the presidential race could actually go.
Much of the blame for that must rest on the sloping shoulders of one man, Donald Trump.
Whether he beats the odds and becomes the next president or not, Mr. Trump has accomplished something quite out of the ordinary. Through his bombast and his vulgarity, through his extremely volatile populist rhetoric (accompanied by a remarkable ignorance about all things), this unlikely candidate has accomplished something that no other American candidate has done before.
Trump, his history, and his manner of politics all have created a sense of doubt and suspicion amongst even our oldest allies.
A “hate preacher” was how German Foreign Minister
Frank-Walter Steinmeier described Trump. French President
François Hollande said that Trump’s “excesses” had produced “a retching feeling.” Members of the Britain’s Parliament have had an opportunity to exercise their wit at Trump's expense, referring to the businessman-turned-candidate as a" “demagogue,” and a “buffoon.”
And that's just the opinion of our closest allies.
