I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to articulate why I think the way I do. Allow me to clarify.
By: Nadia Asencio
Tags: Trump, Politics, Truth, Society

I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to articulate why I think the way I do. Allow me to clarify.

What I consider a patriot is someone who puts the people and the founding principles of the nation before partisanship or private interests. It’s no secret that our Congress is corrupt to the core and has been for decades. It’s no secret that those in power enrich themselves with private interest money, creating laws and treaties that have put the needs of Americans at risk. Just look at the current stimulus bill for proof of that.

In my experience having worked both in the military and in politics for years, there is no partisanship in the halls of power. Those in power collude for gain. Partisanship is nothing more than branding in order to distract the voting masses from the corruption that is taking place. Adhering to “party” rhetoric blinds most people from digging deeper and accepting facts when they are presented. I’m non-partisan. I don’t vote for parties, I vote for candidates. For example, I strongly support Tulsi Gabbard, a representative who has proven her dedication to the American people and her willingness and ability to serve them. That she’s a “democrat” means nothing to me; it’s her actions that count, not “labels.”

A well-formed slogan hides a multitude of sins.

I’m confused as to why you consider those who support President Trump a “cult,” instead of millions of Americans from diverse backgrounds who are grateful to have a President who keeps his promises and who has the courage to defy a corrupt system in order to uphold his duties and responsibilities to the people of this great nation. In my lifetime, President Trump is the first elected official who has done this. I’m a person of my word, and I value that trait in others. This is the first time I’ve seen an elected official do what they say they’re going to do. This integrity of words and actions builds trust, and without trust, there’s nothing.

President Trump’s achievements are many and honorable. To pretend otherwise is to ignore facts in favor of “feelings.” If we are unwilling to give credit where it’s due and criticism where it’s warranted, we lose all credibility.

I have friends who are vehemently opposed to President Trump and by asking questions and listening to the answers, it’s become clear to me that this is an emotional reaction, not one based on logic nor facts. The leftists I’ve spoken to will admit, after much discussion, that yes, President Trump has achieved much in his tenure, but they just don’t “like” him. They don’t “like” the way he makes them “feel.” It’s not his policies they oppose, but the person they perceive him to be. His tweets. His brazen and unapologetic way of leading. They prefer nice words and humility to effective actions. They’d rather have a leader who makes them “feel good” about themselves through rhetoric, even if that leader’s actions oppose their interests, the interests of their country, and the interests of nations around the world.

I’m no psychologist, but it doesn’t take a degree to understand that this type of backward thinking is the result of unaddressed emotional trauma. A healthy adult is able to separate words from actions and weigh them accordingly. Those who experience emotional voids require emotional signals, and whatever corrupt actions are taking place behind closed doors don’t concern them as long as their leader’s rhetoric meets their emotional needs.

However, not everyone suffers these emotional inadequacies and for those of us who don’t, we are able look beyond feelings and words to examine a leader’s actions. If the actions are sound, we aren’t affected by words. We don’t require elected officials to fill emotional voids; we don’t require them to be “nice,” we require them to do their job effectively and to keep their promises. President Trump has accomplished this, a feat that’s to be admired in a nation who has had decades of ineffective and duplicitous leaders.

If the sentiment “F*&K YOUR FEELINGS” has become popular, it’s because most Americans understand that “feelings” have never produced a thing. “Feelings” have never built a bridge, found a cure, nor established just law. The insatiable craving to prioritize “feelings” over logic, over reason, and over facts is destructive and has put our nation on a slippery slope towards self-destruction. If your feelings trump logic, then you are susceptible to manipulation by anyone who is able to curate their words to your liking.

Human beings are emotional, yes; but consider that a person can experience a multitude of emotions in a single day. To allow your feelings to dictate the trajectory of your actions is like building a house on sand that is constantly shifting.

Is it better to be right, or “kind”? Neither. It’s better to be honest. The truth won’t always be “kind,” but without a foundation of truth, no positive solution to an issue can be culled.

And that is why I, along with countless millions of Americans, support President Trump.